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Do you have your tickets yet? 👀

Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold
FIVE PERFORMANCES ONLY
October 24 to 27
Harbourfront Centre

In association @the_rcm's Glenn Gould School & @KofflerArts

A uniquely Canadian reimagining set to Stravinsky’s iconic score

https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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"I couldn't imagine a better ending."
- Andrew Burashko, Artistic Director

From long time supporters to new audience members, it was a joy to share our final production, Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold, with all of you.

Thank you for supporting Art of Time.

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We were thrilled that the Shakers Group from the @ADBCC777 were able to join us, including Sandra Smith and her sister Doreen Robinson whose father served in the No. 2 Construction Battalion that Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold is based on, to meet librettist Titilope Sonuga.

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We were honoured to host historian Kathy Grant on our opening night of Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold.

Kathy has spent her career tirelessly working to ensure that the sacrifice of Black Canadian Veterans is not forgotten. Learn more about her work: https://t.co/oeu0q8mzWs

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Today is your final chance to catch Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold & Art of Time Ensemble's final production.

Join us for one final celebration of music, at 2:00 at thee Harbourfront Centre. Tickets are available online or at the box office.

https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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“Burashko rethought classical music with an electric imagination and debut ideas.”

Thank you @globeandmail for a beautiful review & overview of the last 25 years. Our final performances of Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold - Saturday at 8 & Sunday at 2

https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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🗞MORE RAVE REVIEWS!🗞

Performances shine in Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold! Running this Saturday & Sunday only.

"How poetic that, in its final act, [Art of Time] is breathing stunning, fresh life into a classic and timeless tale." - @TorontoStar

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"Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold is a Canadian treasure.” - @LudwigVanTO

This production is clearly not one to miss! On for only four more performances this weekend only, tickets start at $39. Get them before its too late…

https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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‘Thank you Andrew and Art of Time for this magnificent parting gift’… Paula Citron reviews Sankofa: A Soldier’s Tale Retold https://t.co/Z4ot1ul9UC #opera #classicalmusic #theatre #toronto
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‘Thank you Andrew and Art of Time for this magnificent parting gift’… Paula Citron reviews Sankofa: A Soldier’s Tale Retold https://t.co/Z4ot1ul9UC #opera #classicalmusic #theatre #toronto
https://t.co/Z4ot1ul9UC

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What a wonderful Opening Night for Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold 🤩

A packed house, an immediate standing ovation and the vibes in the lobby afterwards were incredible!

Running until Sunday, October 27 only! Tickets start at $39: https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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ITS OPENING NIGHT! ✨
We can't wait to share the mystical, musical world of Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold with you. 🎻🥁🎺

Join us this weekend only, October 24-27 @HarbourfrontTO, alongside our partners @KofflerArts & @the_rcm's Glenn Gould School.

https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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OPENING NIGHT TICKETS ARE SELLING QUICKLY! 🎻✨

Experience an urgent and unforgettable retelling of Stravinsky’s classic piece, starting tomorrow.

October 24-27 Only
Harbourfront Centre
With @kofflerarts & @the_rcm’s Glenn Gould School

Tickets: https://t.co/5krayjjUIL

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This Thursday marks the opening of Art of Time Ensemble’s final production, so we’d like to share a message from Artistic Director Andrew Burashko, below.

October 24-27 only
Harbourfront Centre
With @KofflerArts & @the_rcm’s Glenn Gould School

Tickets: https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

[LUDWIG VAN @LudwigVanTO]

From celebrating Puccini’s 100th to Baroque opera to Japanese stars of percussion and more - there’s a wealth of music in this week’s Critic’s Picks https://t.co/Zx3DOYmq6O #classicalmusic #toronto #opera
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✨Critic’s Pick Alert ✨
Thank you @LudwigVanTO for naming Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold as one of your top music events for this week!

See the full list: https://t.co/53Z5X12iTI

Get your tickets: https://t.co/5krayjjUIL

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Librettist of Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold, Titilope Sonuga, was interviewed by @CBCIsmaila on @cbcfreshair yesterday.

Listen to their conversation: https://t.co/W8nbZvUETe

And then head to our website and grab your tickets to see the show!
https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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Director Tawiah M'Carthy shares his thoughts on all things Sankofa, including what audiences might unexpectedly find in a century old piece.

Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold starts this coming week!
October 24-27 @HarbourfrontTO
@KofflerArts @the_rcm
https://t.co/5krayjjmTd

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"It’s about not holding the story of the battalion as some historic artifact, but almost as a flashlight into the present and the future we are heading toward."

Check out Titilope Sonuga's interview in @kofflerarts Arcade about Sankofa, opening next week! https://t.co/T9lYqiekcD

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Ahead of SANKOFA:THE SOLDIER'S TALE RETOLD @HarbourfrontTO Oct 24-27, @artoftime's ANDREW BURASHKO joins the TORONTO LEGENDS podcast!
🎧 https://t.co/tuYIeAuyfp

@deartitilope @the_rcm @KofflerArts @FactoryToronto @KoernerHall @barczablog @bmarsalis @mpeyrouxmusic @MargaretAtwood

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Artistic Director Andrew Burashko recently spoke with @DanPerforms at @classical963fm about Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold being Andrew's final production with Art of Time Ensemble.

Listen to the full interview here: https://t.co/T90oLlA2IU

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@TorontoLegends_ @TorontoSymphony @CraigNorthey @stevenpage @MargaretAtwood @jpsaraste @HarbourfrontTO @the_rcm @KofflerArts Thank you for having Andrew on! 🎧🎙️