Chris Ka Long Au

Collaborating with violinist Timothy Chooi and cellist Sophie van der Sloot, we are so excited for this 2nd edition of our Winterberries Winter Showcase!

As for our magical dancers, this year we welcome even more dancers to the stage. Artistic Lead (Dance) Peggy Baker and member of our Artistic Team, Jera Wolfe, are both creating new works for us. How exciting is that??

We have the likes of Katherine Semchuk, Jessica Runge, Emily Spearing, and Derek Souvannavong joining us with live musicians on stage, all beautiful lit up in the Betty Oliphant Theatre by our resident wizard: Gabriel Cropley.

It is surely going to be an unforgettable night that will whisk you away into a land of beauty and most importantly, joy !

WHEN: Saturday December 6, 2025 – at 8.00PM

WHERE: Betty Oliphant Theatre at the National Ballet School, Toronto

Tickets can be bought here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/joy-of-music-winterberries-2-tickets-1901740881169?aff=oddtdtcreator

Program:

Fullest Flowering (2025)
Choreography and costume by Peggy Baker
Andante & Allegro from Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor BWV. 1003 (1720) J. S. BACH
Derek Souvannavong, dance
Timothy Chooi, violin

Dissent (2023)
Choreography by Emily Spearing
Nocturne in F sharp minor, Op. 48 No. 2 (1841) FRÉDERIC CHOPIN
Katherine Semchuk, dance
Chris Au, piano

Her Heart (1992-1993)
Choreography by Peggy Baker
Costume by Caroline O’Brien
Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2 (1893) JOHANNES BRAHMS
Jessica Runge, dance
Chris Au, piano

Dreamer (2025)
Choreography by Jera Wolfe
Dreamer (2019) arranged and transcribed by Chris Au KIRILL RICHTER
Jera Wolfe & Katherine Semchuk & Emily Spearing, dance
Timothy Chooi, violin, Sophie van der Sloot, cello, Chris Au, piano

Intermission

Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 (1845) FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Allegro energico e con fuoco
Andante espressivo
Scherzo. Molto Allegro quasi Presto
Finale. Allegro appassionato
Timothy Chooi, violin, Sophie van der Sloot, cello, Chris Au, piano