Young Brilliance
Experience the brilliance of young musicians this Spring and Summer!
Join us for "Young Brilliance," a classical music concert featuring the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and nine-year-old piano prodigy, Murasaki Matsutani. Prepare to be amazed by Murasaki's performance of a Mozart concerto, alongside captivating stories of other musical prodigies throughout history.
Don't miss this unforgettable evening of extraordinary talent and musical inspiration! 🌟
Larry’s Jazz Guys
To celebrate the launch of The St. Matthews Centre, we present Larry's Jazz Guys Band for an evening of jazz alongside selected spirit-filled readings by contemporary authors.
Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for music lovers of all kinds.
FREE ADMISSION*
*These concerts are supported through the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Don't miss out on this special evening of music and spirit. See you there!
Grand Philharmonic Choir presents Music for a Changing Earth
Evocative music for a changing Earth that will leave you inspired and moved.
Featuring Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water by the brilliant young Canadian composer Katerina Gimon. Also, take in works by Palestrina, Eric Whitacre, Rupert Lang and Alberto Grau.
Paul Mitchell Dixieland Band
Welcome to Jazz & Spirit!
To celebrate the launch of The St. Matthews Centre, we present the Paul Mitchell Dixieland Band for an evening of jazz alongside selected spirit-filled readings by contemporary authors.
Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for music lovers of all kinds.
FREE ADMISSION*
*These concerts are supported through the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Don't miss out on this special evening of music and spirit. See you there!
Larry's Jazz Band
Welcome to Jazz & Spirit!
To celebrate the launch of The St. Matthews Centre, we present Larry’s Jazz Guys for an evening of jazz alongside selected spirit-filled readings by contemporary authors.
Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for music lovers of all kinds.
FREE ADMISSION*
*These concerts are supported through the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Don't miss out on this special evening of music and spirit. See you there!
The Elora Singers presents Ešenvalds: Passion and Resurrection
Ēriks Ešenvalds contemporary Passion setting with choir and string orchestra
Tickets are General Admission.
$50 | Student $20 | Child (14 and under) $10
Grand Philharmonic Choir presents North, South, East, West
Take a chance! Go to a place you’ve never been! Meet these composers from all around the world, each of whom brings a unique sense of place to their music – from Brazil, to the Canadian sub-Arctic, to Malaysia. An astonishing journey of discovery.
Selections of choral music from around the world including Tracy Wong, Saunder Choi, Carmen Braden, Ernani Aguiar, Osvaldo Golijov.
KRUT Unique Candlelight Tour - Fundraising for Ukraine
Maryna Krut, a famous Ukrainian singer, songwriter, and bandura player who is known for her breathtaking performances has announced her First Canadian Tour.
UKRANIAN BANDURA CHRISTMAS
Join the Canadian Bandurist Capella for their 2023 Christmas Concert.
The Canadian Bandurist Capella (Ukrainian: Капеля Бандуристів Канади) is a vocal-instrumental ensemble that combines the sounds of male choral singing with the orchestral accompaniment of the multi-stringed Ukrainian bandura.
A DRAMATIC READING - Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Music
A dramatic reading of the classic Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol with musical illustrations by the wonderful players of the former KW Symphony. With readers Andrew Craig, Carmen Grant, Tom Allen, Larry Larson and Cynthia Johnston Turner and music by the KW Youth Symphony, KW Brass, KWSPA Strings, harpist Lori Gemmell, Guzheng master Lina Cao and pianist and singer Andrew Craig.
All proceeds to the KW Symphony Players Association.
A CEREMONY OF CAROLS - St. Matthews’ Sanctuary Choir with guest artist Lori Gemmell (harp)
All are welcome to join St. Matthews’ Sanctuary Choir, directed by Deacon Scott Knarr, and guest artist Lori Gemmell (harp) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm to mark the season of Advent with Benjamin Britten’s iconic A Ceremony of Carols. Britten’s most-recorded composition, A Ceremony of Carols, is loved the world over for its creative and often poignant blend of mid-twentieth-century harmonies with words drawn from late medieval English and ancient church Latin.
CONRAD GREBEL - THREE CHOIR CONCERT
Join Conrad Grebel University College for a three-choir extravaganza at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. The program will include a new choral work commissioned especially for Grebel's 60th Anniversary.
ELORA SINGERS - William Byrd: Secrets, Psalms and Songs
A concert celebrating the life of William Byrd, on the 400th anniversary of his death. Choral selections, solo songs, and madrigals.
Sandhills Parlour
"Sandhills Parlour," is a project of the Home Range Story Kitchen, the Parlour is hosted by Marinus “Martin” de Groot, a passionately engaged local citizen who has been involved with arts, culture and heritage in Kitchener and area for many years.
This is a FREE event and is open to the public.
If you are interested in attending, please head to The St. Matthews Centre and meet the group at the side door off the St Matthews Parking lot on Charles and Benton St.
If you would like to learn more, please check out Sandhills Parlour: A Proposition (substack.com)
UKRANIAN BENEFITS CONCERT AND VENDOR FAIR
Waterloo Region Grassroots Response to the Ukrainian Crisis and St. Matthew’s Church will be holding a benefits concert on October 22, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm followed by a Ukrainian theme vendor fair from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Featured at this event is International artist Dariia Lytvishko who is currently giving charity organ recitals throughout Europe, England, and now Ontario to raise money for humanitarian support The proceeds at the event on Oct 22 will be used by WR Grassroots Response in support of the Ukrainian newcomers who are registered within our group.