GILES TOMKINS

BASS-BARITONE

SCHEDULE ARCHIVE

2020

JANUARY 25

HUGO & WILLIE: SONGS OF THE SOUL

Confluence Concerts

St. Thomas's Anglican Church, Toronto, ON

 

MARCH 7

SOLEMN VESPERS - Mozart

Mississauga Choral Society

First United Church, Port Credit, Mississauga, ON

 

MARCH 28, 31 APRIL 3

CARMEN - Bizet (Role: Zuniga)

Manitoba Opera

Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB

 

MAY 2

TOSPY TURVY! - Gilbert & Sullivan

Chorus Niagara/Niagara Symphony

First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines, ON

 

2019

FEBRUARY 14, 16, 20, 22, 24

LA TRAVIATA – Verdi (Role: Dr. Grenvil)

Pacific Opera Victoria

Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

 

APRIL 6, 9, 12

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE – Rossini (Role: Basilio)

Manitoba Opera

Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB

 

MAY 25

MASS IN C – Beethoven

Bach Elgar Choir

Melrose United Church, Hamilton, ON

 

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 25

LA BOHÈME - Puccini (Role: Colline)

Against the Grain Theatre

Banff, Calgary & Medicine Hat, AB

Regina, SK

Brandon & Winnipeg, MB

Kenora, Thunder Bay, Sudbury & Toronto, ON

 

NOVEMBER 4 - 7

LA BOHÈME - Puccini (Role: Colline)

Against the Grain Theatre

Whitehorse & Dawson City, YT

 

DECEMBER 6, 7

MESSIAH - Handel

Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra

St. Paul's United Church, Thunder Bay, ON

 

DECEMBER 18

MESSIAH - Handel

Regina Symphony Orchestra

Knox Metropolitan United Church, Regina, SK

 

2018

FEBRUARY 8, 9, 10

PEASANT CANTATA - J.S. Bach

Toronto Masque Theatre

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto, ON

 

MARCH 27 - APRIL 14

THE OVERCOAT - James Rolfe/Morris Panych (Role: Khodozat)

Canadian Stage

Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto, ON

 

APRIL 28 - MAY 12

THE OVERCOAT - James Rolfe/Morris Panych (Role: Khodozat)

Vancouver Opera

Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver, BC

 

MAY 18

FOUR SHORT SONG CYCLES – including works by Finzi & Rolfe

With Michael Nyby – baritone & Kathryn Tremills – piano

Gallery 345, Toronto, ON

 

JUNE 13, 15, 17

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE – Rossini (Role: Basilio)

Opera 5

Factory Theatre, Toronto, ON

 

OCTOBER 20, 23, 26

LA TRAVIATA – Verdi (Role: Dr. Grenvil)

Edmonton Opera

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB

 

NOVEMBER 9, 10

STABAT MATER – Dvorak

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC

 

NOVEMBER 24

REQUIEM – Mozart

Regina Symphony Orchestra

Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, SK

 

NOVEMBER 30

MESSIAH – Handel

Elmer Iseler Singers

Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, ON

 

 

2017

MARCH 11, 14, 16

ELEKTRA - Strauss (Role: Orest's Tutor)

Edmonton Opera

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB

 

APRIL 30 - MAY 20

TOSCA - Puccini (Role: Sciarrone)

Canadian Opera Company

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON

 

OCTOBER 1

OFF CENTRE MUSIC SALON SERIES - Schubertiad Recital

Giles Tomkins Bass-Baritone, Kathryn Tremills Pianist

Trinity St. Paul's Centre, Toronto, ON

 

NOVEMBER 18

DETTINGEN TE DEUM - Handel

Karen Schuessler Singers

Wesley-Knox United Church, London, ON

 

NOVEMBER 25

NINTH SYMPHONY - Beethoven

Durham Youth Orchestra

Hebron Christian Reformed Church, Whitby, ON

 

NOVEMBER 29

MESSIAH - Handel

London Symphonia

First St. Andrew's Church, London, ON

 

 

2016

FEBRUARY 11, 13, 17, 19, 21

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - Rossini (Role: Don Basilio)

Pacific Opera Victoria

Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

 

OCTOBER 22, 25, 27

TURANDOT - Puccini (Role: Timur)

Edmonton Opera

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB

 

DECEMBER 7

MESSIAH - Handel

#WePlayOn (Former Orchestra London)

First St. Andrew's United Church, London, ON

 

DECEMBER 10, 11

MESSIAH - Handel

Regina Symphony Orchestra

Knox Metropolitan United Church, Regina, SK

 

DECEMBER 17, 18

MESSIAH - Handel

Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra

Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, ON

 

 

2015

FEBRUARY 12, 14, 18, 20, 22

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR - Donizetti (Role: Raimondo)

Pacific Opera Victoria

Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

 

MARCH 28

ELIJAH - Mendelssohn

Vancouver Bach Choir

Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC

 

APRIL 18, 21, 23

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR - Donizetti (Role: Raimondo)

Edmonton Opera

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB

 

SEPTEMBER 26, 28, 30, OCTOBER 3

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - Rossini (Role: Don Basilio)

Opera Lyra Ottawa

National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON

 

NOVEMBER 22

PRINCE IGOR - Borodin (Role: Konchak)

Voicebox: Opera in Concert

St. Lawrence Centre, Toronto, ON

 

NOVEMBER 28, 29

CHRISTMAS ORATORIO - Bach

Symphony Nova Scotia

St. Andrew's United Church, Halifax, NS

 

DECEMBER 17, 18, 19

THE MUMMERS' MASQUE - Burry

Toronto Masque Theatre

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto, ON

 

 

2014

MARCH 1, 6, 7, 8, 9

DON GIOVANNI - Mozart (Role: Commendatore - March 1, 6, 8) (Role: Leporello - March 7, 9)

Vancouver Opera

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC

 

APRIL 5, 8, 11

LA BOHÈME - Puccini (Role: Colline)

Manitoba Opera

Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB

 

APRIL 18

ST. JOHN PASSION - Bach

Thirteen Strings

Dominion-Chalmers Church, Ottawa, ON

 

APRIL 26

NINTH SYMPHONY - Beethoven

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra

Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough, ON

 

MAY 19

NINTH SYMPHONY - Beethoven

Symphony New Brunswick

Capitol Theatre, Moncton, NB

 

MAY 20

NINTH SYMPHONY - Beethoven

Symphony New Brunswick

The Playhouse, Fredericton, NB

 

MAY 21

NINTH SYMPHONY - Beethoven

Symphony New Brunswick

Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB

 

SEPTEMBER 6, 8, 10, 13

TOSCA - Puccini (Role: Angelotti & Jailer)

Opera Lyra Ottawa

National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON

 

DECEMBER 5

MESSIAH - Handel

Elmer Iseler Singers

Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, ON

 

DECEMBER 27, 28, 31, JANUARY 2, 3, 4 (2015)

THE MIKADO - Gilbert & Sullivan (Role: The Mikado)

Toronto Operetta Theatre

St. Lawrence Centre, Toronto, ON

 

 

2013

NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 5, 7, 8

ALBERT HERRING - Britten (Role: Superintendent Budd)

Vancouver Opera

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC

 

 

2012

FEBRUARY 3, 4

MASQUES OF LOVE – Featuring Patricia O’Callaghan

Toronto Masque Theatre

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto, ON

 

FEBRUARY 19

THE 30th ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT

The Aldeburgh Connection

Koerner Hall, Toronto, ON

 

MARCH 4

OBERTO – Verdi (Role: Oberto)

Opera In Concert

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON

 

APRIL 27

GIULIO CESARE – Handel (Role: Achilla)

Thirteen Strings

Dominion-Chalmers Church, Ottawa, ON

 

APRIL 29

LA BOHÈME – Puccini (Role: Colline)

Kingston Symphony

Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON

 

 

2011

FEBRUARY 17, 19, 22, 24, 26

LA BOHÈME – Puccini (Role: Colline)

Pacific Opera Victoria

Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

 

MARCH 8

SOLACE - In Recital

Thirteen Strings

St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa, ON

 

MARCH 27

THE DEVIL & KATE

Opera In Concert

Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON

 

APRIL 16

DAMNATION OF FAUST - Berlioz (Role: Brander)

Vancouver Bach Choir

Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC

 

APRIL 30, MAY 3, 5, 7, 10, 12

LA TRAVIATA - Verdi (Role: Dr. Grenvil)

Vancouver Opera

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC

 

OCTOBER 22, 25, 27, 29

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE – Rossini (Role: Don Basilio)

Opera Hamilton

The Dofasco Centre for the Arts, Hamilton, ON

 

DECEMBER 9, 10, 11

CHRISTMAS ORATORIO – J.S. Bach

Windsor Symphony Orchestra

Assumption Chapel, Leamington & Tecumseh, ON

 

DECEMBER 17

MESSIAH – Handel

Aradia Ensemble

Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, ON

 

DECEMBER 21, 22

MESSIAH – Handel

Symphony Nova Scotia

Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax, NS

 

 

2010

MARCH 4

GREAT 20TH CENTURY COMPOSERS – In Recital

Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone & Kathryn Tremills, piano

Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, Toronto, ON

 

MARCH 27

PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE - Rossini

The Cellar Singers

St. Paul’s United Church, Orillia, ON

 

APRIL 2

MASS IN C MINOR - Mozart

Fanshawe Chorus London

Centennial Hall, London, ON

 

APRIL 10

MASS IN C MINOR – Mozart

King Edward Choir

Collier St. United Church, Barrie, ON

 

MAY 15, 16

GILBERT & SULLIVAN EXTRAVAGANZA

Chorus Niagara

Sean O’ Sullivan Theatre, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

 

JULY

GIULIO CESARE - Handel (Role: Achilla)

Centre for Opera Studies in Italy (COSI)

Sulmona, ITALY

 

AUGUST 29, 31

LA BOHEME - Puccini (Role: Colline)

Highlands Opera Studio

Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton, ON

 

SEPTEMBER 11

GIULIO CESARE - Handel (Role: Achilla)

Aradia Ensemble/COSI

Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, ON

 

OCTOBER 3

TEARS & LAUGHTER:  THE COLOUR RED/SCHUBERTIAD

Off Centre Music Salon

Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, ON

 

OCTOBER 16, 17

MEXICO'S TAMBUCO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AND VOICES

Soundstreams

Teatro de Minas, Festival Internacional Cervantino, Guanajuato, MEXICO

 

OCTOBER 20

MEXICO'S TAMBUCO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AND VOICES

Soundstreams

Koerner Hall, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, ON

 

DECEMBER 3

MESSIAH - Handel

Elmer Iseler Singers

Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, ON

 

DECEMBER 11

MESSIAH - Handel

Bach Elgar Choir

Melrose United Church, Hamilton, ON

 

 

2009

FEBRUARY 22, 25, 26, 28, MARCH 1

INÊS – James Rolfe

Queen of Puddings Music Theatre

Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON

 

MARCH 29

ST. JOHN PASSION – Bach

Bach Consort

Eglinton-St. George’s United Church, Toronto, ON

 

APRIL 23, 24

KING ARTHUR – Purcell

Toronto Masque Theatre

MacMillan Theatre, Toronto, ON

 

MAY 3

A JAZZ CREATION – David Mott

Mississauga Choral Society

Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON

 

JUNE 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

LA BOHÈME – Puccini

Saskatoon Opera

The Frank and Ellen Remai Arts Centre, Saskatoon, SK

 

OCTOBER 1, 3, 6, 8, 10

LA TRAVIATA – Verdi

Pacific Opera Victoria

Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

 

NOVEMBER 15

IN RECITAL

Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone & Kathryn Tremills, piano

Owen Sound Alliance Church, Owen Sound, ON

 

NOVEMBER 21

LORD NELSON MASS – Haydn

MASS IN G – Schubert

Karen Schuessler Singers

Wesley-Knox United Church, London, ON

 

NOVEMBER 22

BLESSED CECILIA

The Aldeburgh Connection

Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, Toronto, ON

 

DECEMBER 3, 4, 5, 6

THE MUMMERS’ MASQUE - Burry

Toronto Masque Theatre

Victoria College Chapel, Victoria College U of T, Toronto, ON

 

DECEMBER 15

MESSIAH – Handel

The Peterborough Singers

George St. United Church, Peterborough, ON

Canada Council for the Arts