Perimeter’s Black Hole Bistro provides the backdrop for the new Singularities series, featuring contemporary innovators and rising stars from diverse realms such as music, comedy, theatre, and poetry. The Bistro’s intimate setting lends itself to a lively, informal atmosphere prone to improvisation, and audiences can expect unscripted moments and one-of-a-kind experiences where the only safe bet is a memorable evening. The cultural and bistro events are ancillary activities made possible through paid ticketing, private donors and sponsorships. Event details appear below.  Colin Stetson | Colin Stetson, solo saxophone
Debashis Sinha, percussion
Sarah Neufeld, violin
March 31, 2012 at 8:00 pm
(Doors open at 7:30 pm)
Now in the Mike Lazaridis Theatre of IdeasDinner Reservations at 6:00pm – Limited spots available by reservation only at (519) 569-7600 ext. 8021 or bistro[at]pitp[dot]ca. The second instalment in 2012’s Singularities series brings the genre-defying creativity of Montreal-based saxophonist Colin Stetson to Perimeter, fresh off his 2011 Polaris Prize shortlisted album, New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges.
In his young career, Stetson has amassed an impressive resumé, playing alongside such artists as Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver and TV On The Radio. On this night, Stetson demonstrates his virtuosic abilities on the saxophone and mastery of circular breathing techniques that he uses to produce compositions so layered and complex that few would believe they were the work of just one artist. No looping. No overdubs. Just a supremely talented musician creating extraordinary sound worlds with a single instrument.
Stetson will be preceded by opening sets from Sarah Neufeld and Debashis Sinha. Neufeld plays violin for famed Canadian indie rockers Arcade Fire and Juno Award-winning instrumentalists Bell Orchestre. Sinha is a multi-talented performer whose music draws on both his passion for electronic soundscapes and his unique training with master drummers from many world music traditions.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $40.00
Student (with valid ID): $25.00 Due to ticket demand this previously sold out concert has been moved to a bigger theatre – click HERE to purchase tickets. |  John Kameel Farah | SHUFFLE. PLAY. LISTEN
Matt Haimovitz, cello
Christopher O’Riley, piano
John Kameel Farah, piano and electronics
January 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm
(Doors open at 7:30 pm) The first Singularities event of the season features three artists who work at the cross-section of the classical, jazz, and rock worlds.
Toronto-based composer, pianist, and electronic musician John Kameel Farah is a classically trained artist whose work creatively melds varied influences. He experiments with the piano, synthesizer, harpsichord, organ, and computer sequencing – often simultaneously – while combining classical elements with avant-garde jazz, Middle Eastern textures, and electronic music, making for a truly unique live performance. |  Matt Haimovitz
and Christopher O'Riley | Grammy-nominated cellist Matt Haimovitz and celebrated pianist Christopher O’Riley open their two-night engagement at Perimeter with selections from their 2011 collaborative album, Shuffle.Play.Listen, which deftly bridges the classical and contemporary worlds. Repertoire will be announced from the stage, but might include reinterpretations of works from such artists as Radiohead, Arcade Fire, JanáÄek, the Cocteau Twins, and Stravinsky.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $40.00
Student (with valid ID): $25.00 | | |
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