The
Toronto Mandolin Orchestra, founded in 1956, is one of Canada’s oldest
community performing groups. It is a continuation of the proud tradition of
mandolin orchestras and schools which flourished in the Ukrainian, Jewish,
Russian, Macedonian, Finnish and other communities in Canada.
The
orchestra has performed on prestigious stages across Canada and twice toured
Ukraine. Though founded in the Ukrainian community, the Ensemble’s membership
(Ukrainian, Russian, Jewish, Serbian, Macedonian, Hungarian, Asian, English,
Peruvian and more) is as ethnically diverse as its repertoire which spans
classical, folk, popular, and original music.
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| Orchestra Soloists Hassan, Adele, Tanya Helen & Herman |
On
Monday, June 1st, the 30-piece Toronto Mandolin Orchestra, directed
by Alexander Veprinskiy, performed an outstanding concert for the residents and
team members of Delmanor Prince Edward. The beautiful sounds of the mandolin
family of instruments augmented by accordions, woodwinds, piano, and percussion
combined the intimacy of a chamber ensemble with all the power of a symphony. Not
only were the sounds of the instruments brilliant, but the vocalists delivered
an exceptional performance as well! With songs including “Ukrainian Folk Suite”,
“Libiamo”, “Waltz”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “Polka”, “Linden Tree”,
and many more, the performers left the audience speechless.
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| Full ensemble of Toronto Mandolin Orchestra |
Residents
and team members were able to enjoy some delicious desserts and refreshments,
the wonderful company of friends, and beautiful music, while supporting someone
very special and close to them! One of Prince Edward’s very own residents, Eda,
is one of the many members of the Toronto Mandolin Orchestra and an incredible
mandolinist! As an integral part of the orchestra, she displayed her wonderful
talent as a musician, but also brought about a lovely, warm spirit to the
performance!
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| Resident Eda With members Ira & Charles |
The
concert could have continued all night, but ultimately left the audience in a
standing ovation. Residents and team members were in awe at the beauty and
grace that the Toronto Mandolin Orchestra brought to the residence and look
forward to enjoying their talents again!
If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Prince Edward, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Julie, Pam or Monique, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 233-0725 or online at delmanor.com
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