Well, we’re finally at the end of our glorious 47th Concert Season! Excitement has been building for the greatly anticipated return of charismatic, Thunder Bay born-and-bred flamenco guitarist and composer Matt Sellick! We’re in for a real treat as he will mesmerize us with his unique approach to traditional flamenco. His performances are “heartfelt…passionate… hypnotic.” Renowned Canadian guitarist and winner of multiple awards Jesse Cook declared: “I think Matt is one of Canada’s finest flamenco artists today.” Together with world-class Portugal-born percussionist Marito Marques, Matt will sweep you away with his renditions of his most popular compositions, drawn from several of his solo albums.

We’re thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of virtuoso violinist Jeremy Bell, his 16th appearance with Consortium! He will captivate us through several dazzling Italian Baroque concerti. We celebrate the wizardry of two Venetian violinist/composers, the ever-popular Vivaldi, and Locatelli, the Paganini of the 18th century, but a musician regarded by Jeremy as the “Evel Knievel of the violin”! Jeremy Bell is joined by our fine string ensemble and harpsichord.

Consortium Aurora Borealis is delighted to present Thunder Bay’s Tamarack Wind Quintet in Concert. They will enchant with an intriguing and appealing programme of music in varied styles and moods, showing off the great diversity of timbre of their instruments. The musicians, section wind players of the TBSO, are enthusiastic professionals who enjoy performing together. They’ll win our hearts as they produce richly colourful and dynamic sounds, introducing us to some worthy composers we haven’t encountered before, and opening up a new realm of the wind repertoire. Performing are Heather Kilborn, flute; E-Chen Hsu, clarinet; Gwen Buttemer, oboe; Aviner Hardwick, bassoon, and Damian Rivers-Moore, horn. Consortium is pleased to offer them an outlet beyond their orchestral responsibilities, providing an opportunity for them to play for a warm, appreciative audience.