OCTOBER at RTH/MH

OCTOBER LISTINGS 2008

ZUCCHERO ALL THE BEST TOUR

Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 8 PM/ Massey Hall / $69.50 - $49.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

Italian blues superstar Zucchero returns to Massey Hall with his raucous mixture of soul and rhythm-and-blues and an offering of his very best hits. Many music lovers count themselves as fans, along with Miles Davis, Bono, Pavarotti, John Lee Hooker, and Eric Clapton to name a few.

Copresented with CHIN Radio and sponsored by Faema.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

Friday, October 10, 2008 at 8 PM / Massey Hall / $99.50 - $39.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

The extraordinary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is firmly established as one of the best and hardest-swinging groups in jazz today. Fifteen of the world’Äôs finest jazz soloists and ensemble players are led by meganova trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, performing newly commissioned works and honouring the jazz traditions of legends past.

Sponsored by TD Canada Trust

ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN, SOPRANO

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra/ Anne Manson, conductor / Serouj Kradjian, piano /

Hampic Djabourian, duduk

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 8 PM / Roy Thomson Hall / $89.50-$39.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

Inspired by her first trip to her ancestral home of Armenia, Isabel Bayrakdarian celebrates the music of Gomidas Vartabed (1869-1935), Armenia’Äôs national composer. The program also features music by Bartˆ„k, Ravel and Skalkottas.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Monday, October 20, 2008 at 8 PM / Massey Hall / $69.50 - $49.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

They were catapulted to international fame in 1986 collaborating on the album and international tour of Paul Simon’Äôs seminal work, Graceland. Today, led by Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith interprets the a cappella vocal traditions of South Africa with deep bass voices blending in lush harmonies, with synchronized dance moves and the head-high kicks that are the Zulu tradition.

RON SEXSMITH

Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 8 PM / Massey Hall / $49.50-$29.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

With his latest album, Exit Strategy of the Soul, Sexsmith brings a provocative new approach to his expansive aesthetic. Informed, but not entrapped, by soul and gospel music, backed by Cuban horns and his compelling piano playing, Sexsmith achieves an otherworldly dimension while maintaining breathtaking intimacy.

Sponsored by LEXUS

MILTON NASCIMENTO & THE JOBIM TRIO

Friday, October 24, 2008 at 8 PM / Massey Hall /$69.50 - $49.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

Milton Nascimento's timeless tunes and unforgettable voice are loved by millions worldwide. This Brazilian icon and the Jobim Trio’Äîwith Paulo and Daniel Jobim (son and grandson of the great Antonio Carlos Jobim) and Paulo Braga’Äîcombine forces to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bossa nova.

MOLLY JOHNSON

Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 8 PM / Massey Hall / $59.50 - $39.50

416 872 4255 / Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

Canada's most sublime voice returns to the roots of jazz with an all new record of standards due out this fall. Recently named an Officer of the Order of Canada, Molly embodies all the qualities of the quintessential jazz vocalist - inimitable style, grace and charisma.

19TH ANNUAL MASSED MILITARY BAND SPECTACULAR

Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 2 PM / Roy Thomson Hall / $69.50 - $29.50

Tunes of Glory! The massed military bands, pipes and drums pay tribute to the best Military Music in Canada. This spectacular features a sing-a-long of favourite tunes. Lobby displays begin at 12:30 PM.

Copresented with Royal Canadian Military Institute