BRETT SONTAG BRINGS HOME HIS EXPANDED MUSICAL WORLD FOR PIANO CONCERT THURSDAY NIGHT AT GRAVENHURST’S UNITED CHURCH

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

GRAVENHURST — An evening with Brett Sontag Thursday is a whirlwind of musical influences covering 17 countries since he performed last summer at Trinity United Church in their Wednesday concert series.

This week they dim the lights for another candle light concert as the Gravenhurst native welcomes family and friends for another night of enchanting piano playing.

Since his last command performance, Sontag says “I have travelled to 17 countries and shot violin music videos in each one. I have been learning violin, viola and cello, while continuing to compose on piano.”

So don’t expect any covers or tributes.

“I am doing all originals and am celebrating 15 years of composing music.”

Brett Sontag is forever expanding his musical horizons and recently returned to his Toronto home after touring 17 countries, including here in Haugesund, Norway, where he pulled out his violin to play on the waterfront. PHOTOS Brett Sontag

Meanwhile, “I have started a music production club out of Upper Canada College and am working with some students in the Toronto Junior Symphony.”

He adds “I am back at Upper Canada College as a full-time supply teacher and part-time physical education teacher.

Sontag is back Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. for a return engagement and looking forward to another roomful of very appreciative listeners.

Entry is by donation (though they suggest $20). You can purchase a ticket via e-transfer. Contact Trinity United at 705-687-2542.

Never missing a chance to sit down and play his primary instrument, Sontag played the piano during his overseas trip stopping in Haugesund.

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