The Canadian Tenors’ Roy Thompson Hall debut in December 2011 marks the end of a successful year for this talented group of singers. The Canadian Tenors’ engaging performance shows the Tenors’ as musically talented live as they sound in their albums.
The Canadian Tenors Fill the Roy Thompson Hall
The Canadian Tenors’ Roy Thompson Hall performance, entitled “Home for the Holidays,” fills every seat, the audience in anticipation of a great show. With the Tenors’ musical abilities and charming stage presence, the audience’s anticipation is satisfied.
Combining soulful selections from their debut album, their Christmas collection, and recognizable favourites, the Tenors give inspired performances of pieces such as “Because We Believe,” Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”; Christmas favourites like “What Child Is This,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” and “O Viens Emmanuel”; and Italian selections “The Prayer,” and “O Sole Mio.”
The Tenors’ live concert involves several guests, including concert opener Sean Jones with his energetic rendition of “This Christmas.” Justin Hines joins the Tenors on the stage with his popular “Say What You Will.” Kelly Levesque performs a newly arranged “Hallelujah” with the Tenors. And tenor John McDermott, along with his personal double bass player, gives a touching performance of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
“Home for the Holidays” a Musical Gift
As their musical talent is a gift, The Canadian Tenors’ performance is beautiful indeed, yet live at the Roy Thompson Hall, the Tenors also display a genuine gentlemanly and gracious attitude toward their music, their audience, and their colleagues. A soft-spoken and humble air intertwined with tasteful wit makes for a charming and easy stage presence. Yet while the Tenors sing, that likeable mildness translates into majestic, soulful, heartfelt voices that have no problem filling the Roy Thompson Hall.
“Home for the Holidays” includes solo performances by each of the four Tenors, accompanied by an introductory story on their chosen pieces. The grandiose and stunning “Panis Angelicus,” by Remigio Pereira, fills the room with big sound. The fervent “Forever Young,” by Clifton Murray, is an absolute pleasure. A smooth and sweet rendition of “Wintersong,” by Fraser Walters, accompanied by his own piano playing, well suits this soft spoken tenor. “The Lord’s Prayer,” by Victor Micallef, is an explosion of beauty in song.
In the few years since coming together, The Canadian Tenors have proven themselves as not only musically gifted, but generous and gentlemanly, their integrity complementing the beauty of their music. This Roy Thompson Hall debut performance adds to a joyous Christmas season, absolutely delights the audience, and receives a well-deserved standing ovation.
Michelle Wright - Michelle is an avid reader and writer, with a focus on book, film and music reviews, gluten free recipes, and fiction writing "how-tos."
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