Centre for the Arts the OrchEXTRA! series featuring
Niagara Symphony with Jeans 'n Classics
Rik Emmett's Guitar Heroes featuring the Jeans 'n Classics Band, Niagara Symphony and Rik Emmett Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 - 7:30pm
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Conductor - BRADLEY THACHUK
Rik Emmett, the former guitarist for iconic Canadian rock band Triumph and now a successful jazz solo artist, is a long-time Jeans ‘n Classics and Niagara Symphony collaborator.
For his third OrchEXTRA concert, he will pay tribute to some of his own guitar heroes, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler and Pat Metheny.
Backed by the powerful Niagara Symphony and arranger Peter Brennan’s competent Jeans ‘n’ Classics band, the affable Emmett will not disappoint.
Stephan Moccio with members of the Niagara Symphony Thursday, Apr. 21/11 at 7:30 p.m.
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Conductor - LAURA THOMAS
Niagara Falls native Stephan Moccio has composed songs for Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman. His original composition, “I Believe,” was featured as the theme song for the CTV television production of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Moccio's recent solo album, Exposure, has also garnered excellent press for the combination of classical and pop influenced songs. Stephan’s solo performances are dynamic and engaging because his renditions of songs are interspersed with stories revealing a charming, accessible and youthful performer.
Moccio brings his piano and compositional prowess to Centre for the Arts for an evening with members of the Niagara Symphony.