BLAZING FIDDLES BEND MCA MINDS ON FOUR STRINGS
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com
GRAVENHURST — Who knew the fiddle and the violin were so interchangeable.
Fans of the Blazing Fiddles knew, for sure, long before the quartet made their second straight summer performance at the Opera House Saturday night.
No wonder the versatile group were back by popular demand for the Muskoka Concert Association’s (MCA) annual fundraiser.
After four successful season shows this year the local concert group returned with this disarmingly-named foursome, who were full of fun and fancy fiddlework.
But Jeff Taylor, Brielle Goheen, Adam Poot, and Chris Kettlewell were much more than what you’d hear at Shelbourne or down east — though they were great at both those types of tunes.
And stepping up for some down south rockin, stompin’ Charlie Daniels type of country was easy for them.
Add some Grand Ole Opry Patsy Cline sounds and they were Crazy good.
Equally adept they were with their classical repertoire, that included Bach and Beethoven.
No wonder fans follow them around.
For even those who were reluctant to attend, they walked away glad they did.
Mark Clairmont is board member of the Muskoka Concert Association
The Muskoka Concert Association
season returns for 2019-20 with …
October 5th, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Gravenhurst Opera House
The Hogtown Brass is a Toronto based chamber ensemble dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional brass music. This group of diverse musicians come from a wide range of musical backgrounds from classical to pop to jazz. This performance promises to be a unique concert experience which is both entertaining and informative.
November 9th, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Gravenhurst Opera House
The Highland Chamber Orchestra is a group of 40 musicians who primarily perform to sell out audiences in the Haliburton region. We are very glad to have them play for the very first time at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Be sure to join us.
Christmas Concert
December 14th, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Gravenhurst Opera House
We are pleased to present Kyung-A Lee for our Christmas Concert. This incredible local pianist has a burning passion for music which has taken her around the world, playing for international audiences. This young artist is extremely in demand and we are extremely happy to welcome her to Gravenhurst.
accompanied by Robert Kortgaard
April 5th, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Trinity United Church in Gravenhurst
Brett Polegato is one of Canada’s best baritone singers. He is equally comfortable on the concert or the opera stage. His musical ability has earned him the highest praise from audiences and critics. The New York Times praise him for his “burnished, well-focused voice” which he uses with “considerable intelligence and nuance.” He is accompanied by RobertKortgaard who is a favourite collaborator for many of Canada’s finest soloists and vocalists.
May 2nd, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Gravenhurst Opera House
The Sultans of String have been thrilling audiences with their genre-hopping music from Celtic reels to flamenco, to gypsy jazz and international rhythms. They bring fiery violin dances with rumba-flamenco guitar, while bass and percussion lay down unstoppable grooves. Maverick Magazine says they are a band with “talent to burn.”
