Author Archives: Kerry

“Lady Day” – An Evening of Billie Holiday

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kerry

Featuring Grand Salon Orchestra Conductor: Kerry Stratton Vocalist: Jessica Rose (Listen to Jessica Rose) Sat, March 3, 2012 – 8:00 pm Glenn Gould Studio Buy tickets online, or by phone: 416-872-4255. For more info: 647-853-0057 or info@grandsalonorchestra.com

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Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto no. 1

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kerry

Last month, Lang Ning Liu journeyed with Maestro Stratton to Prague, where they recorded the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto no. 1. This will be the next release on ACR. Lang Ning made a very strong impression on the musicians of the … Continue reading →

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TCO, Tchaikovsky and Parvaz Homay

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Kerry

Toronto Concert Orchestra finished our Tchaikovsky tour on Nov 13, with a well received performance at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Thanks to our tour sponsor Ram Forest. (see more photos…) Photos by Oleg Morgunov and Maria Morgunova. And … Continue reading →

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Dec 2 (Parvaz Homay) – letter from audience member

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Kerry

Kerry, Having enjoyed listening to your programs on this radio station [Classical 96.3], often on long drives, I was looking forward to the performance at Roy Thompson Hall last evening. I have also been a fan of Homay’s music for … Continue reading →

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Parvaz Homay & Mastan Ensemble

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Kerry

The highly acclaimed Iranian musical phenomenon Parvaz Homay & Mastan Ensemble return to Roy Thomson Hall stage on Friday December 2nd , 2011 to perform the latest opera “Love, Wisdom & Humanity”. A mixture of traditional Iranian music, with the … Continue reading →

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Barrie Examiner

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kerry

Some spectacular Tchaikovsky Saturday night The overflowing parking lot at Hi-Way Pentecostal Church, and the vehicles lining the side street beyond, were indicators of the marvelous evening awaiting those attending the second performance of the Barrie Concert Series on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Welland Tribune

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Kerry

Orchestra brings beauty to the stage WELLAND — Local residents came out in droves Friday evening to revel in the sounds of romance at Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association’s season opening concert. Performed at Welland Centennial Secondary School’s Dr. J.M. Ennis … Continue reading →

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Orillia Packet Times

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Kerry

Russian Romance Somewhere along the line, conductors have to measure up to the example Kerry Stratton sets. He’s been to Orillia a number of occasions: in 2007 with the Czech Philharmonic, in 2008 with the Orchestra Internationale D’Italia, in 2010 … Continue reading →

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Russian Romance – Nov 13

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Kerry

“Without a doubt, this is one of the most exciting programs we have ever taken on tour in Ontario. The combination of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor with its passion and fire on the same bill with the … Continue reading →

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Jean Francaix CD release soon!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kerry

Following my July 2011 recording session of Jean Francaix works, with the Sir George Solti Chamber Orchestra in Budapest, the composer’s son Jacques Francaix wrote me: “I think your CD will be very useful to make my father’s music more … Continue reading →

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