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* Masterpieces of Chinese MusicMasterpieces of Chinese Music

Time: 7:30 pm

The China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra presents Enchanting China: Masterpieces of Chinese Music on Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm. At the Sony Centre in Toronto. Hailing from Beijing, it’s an ebullient and diverse program of Peking opera, classical hits, and traditional folk music on the authentic instruments (such as the yangqin, a hammered dulcimer made up of 144 strings) of the traditional Chinese orchestra. As the world-class musicians perform, the glorious sounds will be illuminated with dance performances and vocal solos from international and local guest artists. The China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra will be joined onstage by renowned singer Gong Linna, the Ottawa Bach Choir, and special Canadian guest singers. Tickets (from $28 to $128) in person at the box office, by phone at 1-855-872-7669, or online at http://www.sonycentre.ca/

* We Wish You ChristmasWe Wish You Christmas

Time: 8:00 pm

We Wish You Christmas: Join the County Town Singers on Friday Dec. 2 at 8 pm or on Saturday Dec. 3 at 2 pm. At Trinity Pentecostal Church, 900 King St. E. (e. of Harmony Rd.), Oshawa, Ontario. Adults $20, seniors $15, children 12 and under $5. http://www.countytownsingers.com/

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* We Wish You ChristmasWe Wish You Christmas

Time: 2:00 pm

We Wish You Christmas: Join the County Town Singers on Friday Dec. 2 at 8 pm or on Saturday Dec. 3 at 2 pm. At Trinity Pentecostal Church, 900 King St. E. (e. of Harmony Rd.), Oshawa, Ontario. Adults $20, seniors $15, children 12 and under $5. http://www.countytownsingers.com/

* Masterpieces of Chinese MusicMasterpieces of Chinese Music

Time: 7:30 pm

The China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra presents Enchanting China: Masterpieces of Chinese Music on Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm. At the Sony Centre in Toronto. Hailing from Beijing, it’s an ebullient and diverse program of Peking opera, classical hits, and traditional folk music on the authentic instruments (such as the yangqin, a hammered dulcimer made up of 144 strings) of the traditional Chinese orchestra. As the world-class musicians perform, the glorious sounds will be illuminated with dance performances and vocal solos from international and local guest artists. The China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra will be joined onstage by renowned singer Gong Linna, the Ottawa Bach Choir, and special Canadian guest singers. Tickets (from $28 to $128) in person at the box office, by phone at 1-855-872-7669, or online at http://www.sonycentre.ca/

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* Christmas Concert Christmas Concert

Time: 2:00 pm

The 50-piece Pickering Community Concert Band performing Christmas Classics on Sunday December 4, 2016 at 2 pm. At Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr. (at Elizabeth Street, n. of Hwy 2), Ajax, Ontario. Special guests Michelle Kettrick (renowned operatic, musical theater soloist, and recording artist) and The Pickering High School Senior Jazz Ensemble & Vocal Jazz Ensemble (local student musicians extraordinaire). Tickets in advance from any band member, or call (905) 427-5443 Adults: $15, Over 65 and under 18: $10. Refreshments and door prizes. band@pccb.ca. Visit us atm http://www.concertband.ca/

* Once in BethlehemOnce in Bethlehem

Time: 3:00 pm

Join the Durham Philharmonic Choir on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 3 p.m. At College Park Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. We begin our 24th season with a wonderful array of Christmas music for choir, soloists, and orchestra. The program includes the captivating ‘The Work of Christmas’ by Dan Forrest, seasonal selections by emerging American composers Donald McCullough (‘Once in Bethlehem’), James Ludwig (‘Joys Seven’) and Randol Bass (‘Deck the Halls’ and ‘Glad Tidings’), excerpts from John Rutter’s Magnificat, and spirited arrangements of familiar carols by Mark Hayes, David Willcocks, Ola Gjeilo and others. Be part of this extraordinarily festive family concert complete with audience carol singing! Tickets $35 each. http://durhamphilharmonic.ca/

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* Christmas ConcertChristmas Concert

Time: 6:45 pm

Come for some Christmas Cheer! The Whitby Brass Band Christmas Concert is on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 pm. Pre-concert music by the Whitby Junior Brass Band at 6:45 pm. Our special guests are the O'Neill Collegiate Woman's Chamber Choir. At Hebron Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. (n. of Taunton Rd.) Whitby, Ontario. Doors open at 6 pm. Adults $15, Seniors/Students $10. Tickets can also be ordered online at http://whitbybrassband.com/

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* White ChristmasWhite Christmas

Time: 7:30 pm

Oshawa Opera presents our White Christmas Concert on December 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm. At the Arts Resource Center, 45 Queen Street, Oshawa, Ontario (behind City Hall). The concert will consist of classical, musical theater selections and carol sing-along! We invite our audience to bring a "white gift" that will be donated to a downtown charity or a non-perishable food item. Our Facebook Event page will announce the artists shortly! Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/white-christmas-tickets-29227270553 http://www.oshawaopera.com/

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* Espressivo Singers Espressivo Singers

Time: 7:30 pm

Join the Espressivo Singers for our holiday concert: Christmas Potpourri on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm. At Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Adult $25; Child 12 and under $15. We will present a joyful repertoire of classical and modern Christmas music including an arrangement from David Willcocks' Angelus ad virginem; Gustav Holst’s Four Old English Carols; Eleanor Daley’s Lullaby Carol' and favorites like Christmas Time Is Here from A Charlie Brown Christmas (arr. David Pugh). Espressivo Singers is an all-female auditioned chorus directed by John-Charles Coolen which rehearses at Durham College. (905) 686-6299. www.espressivosingers.ca

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