The Grand OnStage presentation of “A Musical Evening with Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman”, originally scheduled for March 14th, 2020, previously postponed to June 24th, 2020 and February 5th, 2022 and February 23rd, 2022 has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Please make special note of the year – 2022. Tickets purchased for any of the previously scheduled performance dates will remain valid for the May 5, 2022 date.
For the first time, two of the finest voices in Canadian music share the stage in an astonishing collaborative performance. Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman will perform together from their respective musical repertoires and will accompany each other, as both are accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Expect the evening to be filled with unforgettable... music, storytelling, and soaring voices, as they showcase their extraordinary musical talent.
Expect the evening to be filled with unforgettable music, storytelling, and soaring voices, as they showcase their extraordinary musical talent.
Signed to Atlantic/Warner Records at the tender age of 19, three-time Juno nominee and modern-day Renaissance woman Sarah Slean has since released 11 albums in over 10 countries worldwide – but perhaps the most astonishing aspect of her artistry is its breadth. Over her 20-year career, Slean has published two volumes of poetry, starred in short films and a movie musical (spawning two Gemini Award nominations), penned two string quartets, held numerous exhibitions of her paintings, and shared the stage with 10 of the country’s professional orchestras. Classically trained from the age of 5, she routinely collaborates with cutting-edge contemporary classical ensembles like The Art of Time, and has been invited to sing world premieres by Canada’s leading living composers. Citing such diverse influences as Leonard Bernstein, philosophy, Joni Mitchell, Buddhism and Bach, her music borrows aspects of cabaret, rock, pop, and orchestral: all knit together by the startling poetry of her lyrics, virtuosic piano-playing, and that voice, described by the CBC as “a 19th century Kate Bush”. In addition to headlining theatres across Canada, Sarah has also toured Europe, the US and Scandinavia and has opened internationally for such artists as Bryan Ferry, Rufus Wainwright, Alanis Morissette, Andrew Bird, Feist, Ron Sexsmith, Chris Isaak, and Buck 65. Metaphysics, her first recording in 5 years, is described as a breathtaking amalgamation of Slean’s dramatic orchestral arranging and her signature take on songwriting.
Hawksley Workman
A staple of the Canadian arts scene for almost 20 years, Workman boasts a catalogue of 15 solo releases showcasing his now signature spectrum of sonic influence, from cabaret to electro-pop to anthemic rock and plenty in between. The accolades amassed include JUNO nods and wins and widespread critical acclaim. As a producer, his fingerprints grace releases by JUNO and Polaris Prize nominees and winners like Tegan and Sara, Sarah Slean, Serena Ryder, Hey Rosetta!, and Great Big Sea. He’s also penned melodies with a myriad of artists, from Oscar award-winning Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose, Inception) to French rock icon Johnny Hallyday. Hawksley’s touring career has seen him play nearly a thousand shows worldwide. He’s headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Olympia in Paris and opened for heroes Morrissey, David Bowie, and The Cure.
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For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.
In-Person Event
Thu. May 5th 2022 + Add to Calendar
Grand OnStage
7:30pm - 10:00pm
$34.50
