Local Vibe

From July 19th to August 22nd, Stratford’s streets, riverbanks, gardens, restaurants, churches and concert halls are filled with over 100 concerts, recitals, street theatre and cabarets. This summer marks the return of some of the audiences’ favourite performers over the past 10 years. Enjoy world renowned musical artists performing in the intimate surroundings of our heritage churches and halls; free afternoon concerts on open barges along the river to after-theatre cabarets and evening jazz concerts in cool restaurants.

Stratford Summer Music

As one of Ontario’s great summer music festivals the performances appeal to every musical taste:

* The world’s finest dramatic tenor, Canada’s own Ben Heppner performs his acclaimed recital repertoire July 22 thru to the 25th

* The Grand Prize Winner of the 2009 Montreal Symphony Competition, the 15 year old Canadian piano virtuoso, Jan Lisiecki, presents an all Chopin concert celebrating the composer’s bicentennial from August 12th to the 14th

* Every Friday and Saturday Pazzo Ristorante feature the great jazz legends Guido Basso; Peter Appleyard; Gene DiNovi; Phil Nimmons with David Braid and Dave Young with Robi Botos.

* Or have brunch with Bach at Rundles every Saturday and Sunday starting July 25th with master cellist Winona Zelenka.

* Come spend a summer afternoon in the park with returning favourite artists such as the Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Swamperella Female Cajun Band or newcomers the Tivoli Boys Guard Band and the Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra of Nova Scotia.

For more performance information, background on the artists and tickets, download the free schedule to 5 amazing weeks of music, or visit stratfordsummermusic.ca