Feature Presentations

Thursday July 26 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 27 – 8 p.m.	Big Top	The Hong Kong Ballet			For one of its rare visits to Canada, The Hong Kong Ballet presents two original works and one classic from the contemporary repertory. »»
Saturday, July 28 – 8 p.m.	Big Top	Gino Quilico			Gino Quilico will sing a variety of French and Italian favourites, along with some classic Broadway tunes and opera arias. »»
Sunday, July 29 – 4 p.m.	Big Top	Cas Public			Cas public reveals the world of dance to children and presents "Gold," a show created especially for ages 6 and up. »»
Tuesday, July 31 – 8 p.m.	Big Top	Lewis Furey			Lewis Furey presents "Selected Songs," a retrospective of his body of work. A "theatrical collage" of some 30 songs. »»
Wednesday, August 1 – 8 p.m.	Big Top	Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company			Four dancers and three musicians, including Esmeralda Enrique as the lead, come together in a wildly colourful performance full of contrasts and emotions. »»
Thursday, August 2 – 8 p.m. Friday, Auguts 3 – 8 p.m.	Big Top	Momix			With "Botanica", Moses Pendleton and Momix unveil a fantastic world inspired by the metamorphosis of nature and the seasons. »»
Saturday, August 4 – 6:30 p.m.	St-Sauveur Church	L’Institut Canadien d’Art Vocal			Under the direction of Joan Dornemann, the students of the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute will give us a recital of classical music. »»
Saturday, August 4 – 8:30 p.m.	Big Top	Trey McIntyre Project			The latest American modern-dance sensation makes its debut in Canada with three superb works from its repertory. »»

FASS 2012 season [pdf]

Sixteen years ago, Saint-Sauveur became home to one of the finest events dedicated to the performing arts. To mark its "Sweet Sixteen," the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur has decided to completely indulge festival-goers by offering them an edition filled with exciting discoveries and the favourites that were high points in the festival's history.

This year's programming will once again feature the top names in dance and music: talent, from new to established, artists from here and abroad, the best in their respective classes. While the prestigious Hong Kong Ballet returns to North America for a rare visit, the acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project will perform on a
Canadian stage for the first time. Dance sensation and past FASS favorite, Momix, is coming back to Saint-Sauveur for another sure-to-please performance. Another exciting headliner: the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company of Toronto, poised to give us an evening of flamenco virtuosity.

The musical program will showcase many fine Canadian voices. The Festival is pleased to welcome Lewis Furey and Gino Quilico in two concerts that promise to be
as different as they are eagerly awaited by fans. The Canadian Vocal Arts Institute returns for the closing concert with a recital by the next generation of tenors
and divas.

For still-young enthusiasts of the arts, another edition of Tohu Bohu awaits: a full day of outdoor shows, workshops, and activities that will be fun for all generations. For the occasion, the Cas Public dance company presents a show created specially for young festival attendees.

Once again this year, the outdoor Desjardins stage will be the scene of many free shows. It is a wonderful way to soak up the unique atmosphere of the village of Saint-Sauveur while enjoying free entertainment!

With all my heart I thank our many partners and generous donors, without whom the Festival would not be possible. Thanks, too, to our team of volunteers for their precious support.

Devotees of the arts and culture, everyone who loves our beautiful region, consider this your invitation! Join us from July 26 to August 4, 2012, for one of the finest of summer celebrations!

Anik Bissonnette, Artistic Director

It is a great honour to serve the performing arts once again, and a privilege to be able to share this passion with you!

The following pages contain just a foretaste of our complete program. Beyond its international and local scope, the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur is a singular occasion to hold a summer gathering for the pleasure of devotees of dance and music. As events go, this one is a jewel that we have together brought to a bright shine.

Thanks to you, our audience ever present and enthusiastic, our volunteers who proudly enlist by the hundred to assist us year after year, our partners who share our common vision, our hard working administrative and technical teams who give their all and of course to our Board of Directors who, through their unlimited generosity, vision and commitment, allow all of us here to experience and bear witness to this wonderful adventure.

Come and join us this summer, Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts is a holiday town you will adore. Enjoy the festival!

Nathalie Grosshenny, Executive Director

2012 sponsors

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