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Glenn Gould Prize Gala Concert
Honouring Jessye Norman

February 20, 2019 
7:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto

 

Featuring the Orchestra of the Canadian Opera Company

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a “once-in-a-generation singer . . . staking out her own niche in the history of singing.”

                                                        - NY Times

“[a] generous heart, dignified manner and noble voice.”

                                                        -Gramophone

Join us to celebrate one of the towering artists of our time. Jessye Norman, as she receives the prestigious Glenn Gould Prize, Canada’s most internationally significant award for artistic achievement recognizing a lifetime contribution that has enriched the human condition both through the arts and work beyond her artistry.

This extraordinary evening will bring together leading artists from around the world to sing in honour of Miss Norman celebrating her life in music, her humanitarianism and championship of Civil Rights and human dignity, poverty reduction, AIDS research, environmentalism and arts education.

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The Glenn Gould Foundation is proud to partner with the Canadian Opera Company in announcing the Twelfth Glenn Gould Prize Award Ceremony and Gala Concert honouring Jessye Norman.

Don’t miss the this once-in-a-lifetime event honouring one of the greatest singers of our time, Jessye Norman, as an array of today’s top artists lift their voices in tribute.

Featuring unforgettable performances by:

 

Nina Stemme
Soprano

Sondra Radvanovsky
Soprano

Pumeza Matshikiza
Soprano

Wallis Giunta
Mezzo-soprano

Rodrick Dixon
Tenor

Ryan Speedo Green
Bass Baritone

Conductors:
Donald Runnicles, Johannes Debus and Bernard Labadie

Special guest appearance by
the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Brainerd Blyden Taylor

 

Glenn Gould Prize jury chair Viggo Mortensen will take part in the presentation of the Prize to Jessye Norman 

Special gala tickets are available for best seats and include a post-concert reception in the Jackman Lounge with the artists (tax receipt available to the maximum amount allowed under CRA guidelines). Sponsored boxes in the Grand Ring including champagne and hors d’oeuvres service are available. Sponsors will also receive invitations to exclusive pre- and intermission receptions.

 

Tickets are available now and can be ordered through the
Canadian Opera Company Box Office

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Remember this amazing event when holiday shopping for the music lover in your life!

Announcements of other events to honour the great Jessye Norman to follow shortly - watch for the news!

 

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Photo Credits: Jessye Norman - Carol Friedman, Glenn Gould Prize Statue - Ruth Abernethy