Andrew Chan, Harpist

News

- Upcoming Appearances -

July 16th 2008

Brott Music Festival - Showstoppers!
The musically mesmerizing St. John performs two famous showpieces for violin and orchestra – Chausson's Poème and Ravel's Tzigane. Program also includes Berlioz's overwhelming Symphonie Fantastique. A program that puts the harpist to work! Come join us at the Canada's largest music festival.

National Academy Orchestra of Canada
Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 7:30pm
(190 King William Street, Hamilton)

July 23th 2008

Brott Music Festival - Russian Rhapsody
This all-Russian program showcases some of the most beautiful music ever written as Tryon performs Rachmaninoff's famous Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Boris and the NAO weigh in with Stravinsky's Firebird Suite (1919) and Rimsky-Korsakov's intoxicating tales of 1,001 nights - Scheherazade. Just another program with full of harp and come join us at the Canada's largest music festival!

National Academy Orchestra of Canada
Melrose United Church, 7:30pm
(86 Homewood Ave, Hamilton)

Dr Draw 2008 Summer Tour
The fusion band, Dr Draw, once again tours across music festivals in Ontario and Alberta.

September 4th - 20th 2008
The Civic Light Opera Company presents "The Fantasticks", a classic musical accompanied by pianist Michael Wilmot, and harpist Andrew Chan.

Sept 4th, 5th & 6th, 8pm
Sept 7th, 2pm
Sept 10th, 7pm
Sept 11th, 12th, 13th, 8pm
Sept 14th, 2pm
Sept 18th, 19th, 8pm
Sept 20th, 2pm & 8pm

Fairveiw Library Theatre (35 Fairview Mall Dr, Toronto)

For more information, visit: The Civic Light Opera Company

November, 2008
"Mozart: Concerto in C Major for Flute, Harp and Orchestra"

Andrew shares the stage with Flautist Jennifer Langton as soloists to perform the delightful double concerto with Counterpoint Orchestra in Toronto. Program also includes Beethoven's incomparable Symphony No. 9.
(More details and exact date to come)

- Recent Performances -

June 8st 2008
Celebration Gala Concert - Tan's Fantasy for Flute and Harp with Orchestra

Chinese Artists' Society of Toronto Orchestra once again invites harpist Andrew Chan back, this time as soloist to premiere Tan's Fantasy for Flute & Harp with Orchestra with flutist Amy Lin. Concert also features Vivaldi's Concerto for two violins, and various folk tunes for Chinese ensembles. Stay tuned for Andrew's solo appearance with the orchestra in the upcoming season.

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 7:30pm
(5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough)

June 1st 2008
Young Singers of Niagara in Concert

The Niagara Children Choir presents a concert in the theme of Childhood featuring harpist Andrew Chan. In addition to accompanying the choir, Andrew will perform his composition "Three Petite Pieces from Childhood" for solo harp in addition to other harp solo works.

Fairview Mennonite Church, 3pm
455 Geneva Street, St Catharines

May 25th 2008
Spring Recital: Performances of students from the Andrew Chan studio

Bring friends and show your support to these dedicated harp students of all ages, and celebrate what they have achieved over the past semester! All is welcome and admission is free.

St. Wenceslaus R.C. Church, 1:00pm
496 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto

May 21st, 2008
“Peter & the Wolf, The Lost Eight Notes"

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra presents a children concert performing the classics for children.

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra, 9:30am & 11am
GM Centre , Oshawa. (99 Anthol Street East)

May 3rd, 2008
“The Nutcracker: Great Ballet Suites And More”

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra performs great ballet music. Program includes the popular Nutcracker Suite featuring the famous Harp solo performed by Andrew Chan.

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm
Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa. (300 Rossland Road East)

April 12th 2008 (postponded)
“Rimski’s Illustrious Disciples”

Andrew performs as Principal Harp with the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra. Program includes Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Respighi's Pines of Rome, two orchestral masterworks not to be missed!

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm
Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa. (300 Rossland Road East)

April 3rd 2008
"From the New World"

Andrew performs as guest-harpist in performance of Ravel Piano Concerto in G.

Hart House Orchestra
Hart House Great hall, Toronto, 8pm

March 21st 2008
Good Friday Morning Service features John Rutter's Requiem for Choir and Chamber Orchestra

Runnymede United Church, 10:30am
432 Runnymede Road, Toronto

March 23rd 2008
Easter Service at Church of Messiah, featuring music for Choir and Harp, harp solos and others.

Church of Messiah, 10:30am
240 Avenue Road (at Dupont), Toronto

February 3rd 2008
Musical Greetings from Diverse Culture, Postcards... from abroad

Andrew tours with the Brampton Symphony Orchestra to Florida as a featured Soloist in performance of Handel Harp Concerto in B Flat

Colony Theatre, 7pm
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach Florida.

January 12th 2008
Recital: Performances of students from the Andrew Chan studio

Bring friends and show your support to these dedicated harp students of all ages, and celebrate what they have achieved over the past semester! Other than the beautiful music, enjoy a cosy after-concert-Potluck. All is welcome and admission is free.

Lucky Draw!
Current students who are performing in the recital are automatically entered to this draw for a special gift!

Scholarship Draw!
Audience of non-current students, who might be interested in harp lessons or interested in giving the scholarship as a gift to someone they know, can enter the draw. The winner will receive a one-month-scholarship (of 4 introductory lessons).

Harp Exhibition!
Recital and Harp Exhibition! A collaboration with award-winning woodworker Hoi Choi, two of his original harps will be displayed at the recital.

Program includes harp solos, harp duets, Andrew's performance of his own compositions and with a special guest....!

Church of Messiah, 2pm
240 Avenue Road (at Dupont), Toronto
Free Admission

December 16th 2007
Church of Messiah Christmas Concert

Celebrate the magical season with Christmas carols, Choral music, Rock Music, Jazz Music, Celtic Music, Gospel Music and more! Free-will offering.

Church of Messiah, Toronto
240 Avenue Road (at Dupont), 7pm

December 16th 2007
"The Snowman" Family Christmas Concert

Raymond Briggs' well-loved animated feature “The Snowman” is accompanied by live music, and will be enjoyed by children aged 3 to 103. Bring your children or grandchildren to experience the thrill of live music! The one-hour program will be presented twice, and will include favourite seasonal music. An instrument petting zoo will follow the show.

Guelph Symphony Orchestra, 2pm & 4pm
River Run Centre

December 15th 2007
Dr. Draw's Holiday Show

Andrew once again performs on his electric harp and tours with the fusion band Dr. Draw to their final stop, Toronto.

The Music Hall, Toronto ON, 8pm

December 13th 2007
Dr. Draw's Holiday Show

Andrew once again performs on his electric harp and tours with the fusion band Dr. Draw to Montreal.

L'Olympia de Montreal, Montreal QC, 8pm

December 9th, 10th 2007
Dr. Draw's Holiday Show

Andrew once again performs on his electric harp and tours with the fusion band Dr. Draw to Alberta.

The Grand, Caglary AB, 8pm

December 8th 2007
"Angel Music"

Andrew in concert as Principal Harp with the Brampton Symphony Orchestra with BSO Chorus performing seasonal favourites.

Brampton Symphony Orchestra, 8pm
Rose Theatre, Brampton ( 1 Theatre Lane)

December 2nd 2007
"Celtic Service"

Sunday service featuring Celtic ensemble led by award-winning bagpiper Robert Crabtree with Andrew Chan, Harp, Alex Cheung, Fiddle, and Eugene Rea, Mandolin & Banjo.

St Andrew's United Chuch, Toronto, 10am.

November 18th 2007
Chamber Music in the Bramptons - "Romantic Love Songs"

Featuring is The Three Young Tenors from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Harpist Andrew Chan and others.

Emmanuel United Church, Brampton 3pm (420 Balmoral Drive)

Tickets sold at door or at advance through the Box office of Rose Theatre.

November 8th 2007
"A Night At The Opera”

Andrew in concert with the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra as Principal Harp. Concert will feature Tenor Eduardo Calcano and Baritone Guillermo Ruiz from the New York Metropolitan Opera.

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm
Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa. (300 Rossland Road East)

November 3rd 2007
Opening Night "Sympfusion" - Harp Concerto

Andrew Chan takes the stage as a featured Soloist performing “Handel Harp Concerto in B Flat for Harp and Orchestra". A celebration concert of Brampton's diverse talent with guest dignitaries including Princess of Vietnam.

Brampton Symphony Orchestra, 8pm
Rose Theatre, Brampton ( 1 Theatre Lane)

"Her Imperial Highness Princess Thi-Nga of Vietnam will open the 21st season of the Brampton Symphony Orchestra by presenting the first BSO Diverse Culture Award to a deserving Vietnamese musician. Performers include harpist Andrew Chan, violinist Sarah Nematallah, song stylist Toni Anderson, tenor Salvatore Gambino and soprano Iris Rodrigues. Special guest is prominent family patriarch Dr. Brian Thicke of Brampton whose sons Alan, Todd and grandson Robin Thicke are prominent in Hollywood film and music. Dr. Thicke narrates Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait. The SYMPFUSION concert features two premieres: the Canadian premiere of composer Matthew Tran-Adams’ The Refuge Child and the world premiere of BSO Conductor Robert Raines’ Healing Light Anthem. Other musical selections include Cuban Ernesto Lecuona’s Malaguena, Italian Ennnio Morricone’s Se from Cinema Paradiso, and Brazilian Heitor Villa Lobos’ Bacchianas Brasilieras. Also on the program is Summertime from Porgy and Bess, Fiddler on the Roof, Harry Belafonte’s Turn the World Around, the Handel Harp Concerto and Introduction and Rondo Capricioso for Violin. This unique festive BSO Opening Night Concert is hosted by CBC TV NewsWORLD anchor Suhana Meharchand."

October 21st 2007
Chamber Music in the Bramptons - "With a Song in my Heart"

Featuring is Soprano Kelly Winter, Harpist Andrew Chan and others. Concert features familars tunes from movies.

Emmanuel United Church, Brampton 3pm (420 Balmoral Drive)
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Brampton, 7:30pm (44 Church Street East)

Tickets sold at door or at advance through the Box office of Rose Theatre

October 19th, 2007
Mayor Susan Fennell's Symphony Soiree - "Last night of the Proms"

Brampton Symphony Orchestra, 8pm
Rose Theatre, Brampton (1 Theatre Lane)

September 28th 2007
"Brahms With Kolja Blacher”

Andrew performs as Principal Harp with the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra. Program includes Borodin Symphony No.2 in B minor and Brahms Violin Concerto performed by renowned Kolja Blacher from Germany.

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm
Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa. (300 Rossland Road East)

September 23th 2007
Chamber Music in the Bramptons - "Harp Fantasy & Shepherd on the Rock"

A new Classical chamber music series featuring Soprano Shelagh Tyreman, Baritone Jonathon Dick, and Harpist Andrew Chan. Program includes solo harp compositions by Hasselmans, Debussy, Handel, Andrew's own composition Takon, Celtic favourites for Voice and harp, and vocal works by Schubert.

Emmanuel United Church, Brampton 3pm (420 Balmoral Drive)
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Brampton, 7:30pm (44 Church Street East)

Tickets sold at door or at advance through the Box office of Rose Theatre.