Expect a stellar lineup of performers on stage when Winter Harp comes to Gibsons on Friday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m. at the Heritage Playhouse.
Vocalist Caroline Markos of the acclaimed Peters Drury trio joins Vancouver Opera concert master Mark Ferris on violin and mandolin, award-winning percussionist Bruce Henczel, harpists Janelle Nadeau and Scott Hughes, medieval instrumentalist Joaquin Ayala and narrator Ron Halder for a concert extraordinaire.
During the past 17 years, the name Winter Harp has become synonymous with Christmas. Numerous times audience members have said: "Christmas doesn't start for us until we've been to Winter Harp."
And so it is that time of the year again time for a concert that will have you laughing, crying, sighing and remembering Christmases of yesteryear.
Nominated B.C. Touring Artist of the Year 2008, Winter Harp is an ensemble of harps, medieval instruments, fiddle, percussion, poetry and song.
Join this world-class ensemble for a concert of heartwarming carols, songs and stories in celebration of the Christmas and winter season. The musicians, in gorgeous medieval attire, perform a hauntingly beautiful collection of music from well-known carols to Celtic, medieval, world and even the blues. A breathtaking cathedral backdrop sets the stage for the golden Celtic and classical harps, drums, tambourines, temple bells, violin/fiddle and an assortment of rare 12th century instruments.
Winter Harp has been featured on numerous radio and television stations including CBC Radio, Bravo Television and CBC Television's prestigious Opening Night series. Rare instruments include the ethereal-sounding bass psaltery (the only one like it in the world), the symphonie (medieval ancestor of the hurdy-gurdy) and the nyckelharpa.
Tickets are $25, available at Coast Books and WindSong Gallery.
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