Confluence Concerts
383 Huron Street M5S 2G5 Toronto, ON, Canada

https://mailchi.mp/confluencecon/the-john-beckwith-songbook

As a composer and teacher, John Beckwith has influenced generations singers and teachers. Do you have a John Beckwith memory to share?

Kimberly Barber joins our John Beckwith birthday celebration on March 7th, singing one of her favourite Beckwith songs, The Formal Garden of the Heart. What's your favourite Beckwith piece?

Doug MacNaughton plays the three Beckwith Songs for Baritone and Guitar (2008). "'Thither' is pure whimsy, playing on the double meaning of March the month and a marching army. The running eighth note lines in the guitar beautifully reflect the sudden appearance of an army of daffodils. " Join us March 7th on Confluence Concerts' YouTube channel.

Hear the CCOC sing songs by the 'young John Beckwith' on March 7th. "Some are whimsical, some are sweet, all of them are charming. Each song is a small, precious gem." - Teri Dunn, Music Director, Canadian Children's Opera Company

Barbara Hannigan brings her "unparalleled dramatic sensibility and a profound commitment to the music of our time to The John Beckwith Songbook on March 7th.