<div>The Apocryphonia Concert Series' mandate is to present concerts of lesser known, rare and underperformed works of Classical Music, and <strong>Samuel Felsted's Jonah</strong> fits that bill. The first oratorio written in the Western Hemisphere, in 1775, this work was lost for 150 years until its rediscovery in the 1980s. Performed in Jamaica, the United States, and in Europe; this would be the first time in history it will be performed in Canada.
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<div>Included also in this concert are two works by composers from Toronto's Jamaican-Canadian diaspora:<strong> Ted Runcie</strong> (who will also conduct), and <strong>Rashaan Rori Allwood</strong>. This will be a concert that truly celebrates the past, present, and future of Jamaica's contributions to Classical Music.
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<div>On June 12th, we presented a sneak-preview concert with this project's performers: <strong>Joshua Duncan Lee</strong> (organ), <strong>Paul Williamson</strong> (tenor) &amp; <strong>Alexander Cappellazzo</strong> (tenor)
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<div>The critics agree, <strong>"I loved what I heard, and agreed that it was important."</strong>
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<div>To bring this project to life, we must assemble:
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<div>A 14-piece orchestra
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<div>A chorus of 16+ singers
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<div>Professional soloists and conductor
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<div>Rehearsal and venue support
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<div>Marketing, outreach, and production expenses
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<div>The total project budget is approximately $20,000.
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<div>Our immediate goal is to raise $5,000 before August. These funds will demonstrate community support as we apply for grants from municipal, provincial, and federal arts funders. Every dollar raised now strengthens our case for securing the additional support needed to make this performance a reality.
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<div><strong>Will you help make history?</strong>
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Anonymous

Mark Wilson

Peter White

Bring Jamaica's first oratorio to Canada for the first time

Still $3,000 to go. Help us build momentum.