All in Arts Commons Presents
In a parallel universe, humanity calls the strange and unforgiving planet Mars home. Meals come in pill form and flying cars are a ubiquitous part of our lives. In this odd mirror world, a talk show flickers to life on a low-resolution television. This is vision of a lo-fi future from the creative genius of Sargeant x Comrade, TD Incubator Fellows and the artistic leaders of the 22-23 season of the TD Amplify Cabaret series.
Joe. Mr. Long Island. Piano Man. Whatever you call him, Billy Joel is synonymous with some of the greatest songs of all time. But prior to the release of The Stranger in 1977, Joel was about to be dropped by Columbia records after 4 albums peaked low on the charts. So what makes The Stranger so special? How did it make Billy Joel a household name? Read on for five things you might not know about Billy Joel and this titular album.
The name Aida Cuevas may be new to some, but it is a household staple to many. With 39 albums under her belt and both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to boot, "the Queen of Ranchera music" has worn her title with pride since her first performance at only 11 years old.
Judith Hill has already proven herself to be a powerhouse vocalist and top-of-the-line performer. But behind the glitz of The Mechanic and the glam of Baby I'm Hollywood, this musician has an equally robust resume. Here are five things you may not know about Judith Hill.
The lights go down, the concert hall becomes hushed and the screens on stage flash to life with the lyrics to a beloved ABBA song. Slowly, and with growing volume, the audience begins to sing along, hundreds of voices blending together in a joyful chorus – and it’s just the warm-up. Dynamic duo Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman take to the stage and the party is on!
Nearly two thousand voices, filling one of the most acclaimed acoustic halls in the world. That might sound like performance of Handel’s Messiah – but there’s a twist. Those two thousand voices will be singing hits from ABBA, and you’re invited! The show is called Choir! Choir! Choir! and it’s the brainchild of Toronto-based music enthusiasts Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman.
You may have noticed that everything from Mozart to Metallica sounds great in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. But getting the music to sound pitch perfect requires extra tools and extra skill to make the room sing. Meet the team behind the sound at Arts Commons and learn why our mixing boards are so essential to a good show!
There are many things Judith Hill is known for — she was a Prince collaborator and duetted with Michael Jackson; she gained international acclaim on season four of The Voice; she was featured in the GRAMMY Award-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. But in actuality, the most noteworthy thing about Judith Hill is that she makes good music.
