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February 2, 2023
Vol. 11 No. 4
NGHS and St. James Anglican Church to host opera concert part of the story. The hope is that the concert will bring exposure to both the Historical Society and the Church, while simultaneously providing an opportunity for those in the community to experience live, elegant music. “We want people to enjoy the evening, and to bring some class and some culture to Kemptville,” said David. The music for the concert has been organized by Kirsten Waymann and Jennifer Thivierge. David was eager to offer thanks to them, noting that they met at Salamanders for lunch last fall, which is where the idea for the concert was born. The music for the concert will be provided by Kirsten Waymann (on violin) and Peter Boczar (on keyboard). Together, they make up the duo called Strings and Ivory. Both Kirsten and Peter live in Petawawa, and they are a strong musical pair who perform regularly at weddings, receptions and other special events. Three singers will provide the operatic touch to the evening. FinnishCanadian soprano Emili Losier holds six higher education degrees in music, performance and arts management, and works
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Philip Klaassen
by Brandon Mayer The North Grenville Historical Society and St. James Anglican Church will host a much-anticipated opera concert on February 10. The concert – featuring five esteemed performers – will take place at St. James Anglican Church on Clothier St. W., in Kemptville. David Finnie is the Chair of the concert. The Co-Chairs are Donna Gould, who represents the NGHS fundraising team, and Mandy Nich-
Jennifer Thivierge
olls of St. James Anglican Church fundraising team. David explained that the Historical Society is currently doing well, and that this joint fundraising effort is an extension of other efforts underway. The Historical Society will use the funds raised to help support their archives, and the Church will put its portion toward building restoration being completed in the spring. Although the concert is being held as a fundraiser for the two local organizations, raising money is only a small
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as a performing soprano, researcher, educator and arts manager. She has won various awards for her work, including a Social Sciences and Research Council grant from the Government of Canada. On the opera stage, she has been described as “a nature’s child…touching the heart from beginning to end.” Saskatchewan-born tenor Philip Klaassen began making his mark on the operatic stage with the Saskatoon Opera in Schools Tour in productions of The Magic Flute, The Brothers Grimm, and The Barber of Seville. He has since performed roles &in productions of Die Zauberflote, Carmen, Don Giovanni, Le Villi, Gianni Schicchi, Cendrillon and Turn Of The Screw. Most recently, he appeared as a featured soloist on the Windsor Symphony Orchestra's new holiday album "Christmas, eh?", released in December 2022. Finally, Jennifer Thivierge has been involved with music education for over 35 years. She has been a performer, vocal coach, music teacher and more recently a cofounder and Director of
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