May 1946 If you don't see the email, please check your junk or spam folder. Shortly before winning the world heavyweight championship, Jack Dempsey referees preliminary bouts onstage and spars in an exhibition match. The 501 Queen streetcar line has stops at the corner of Victoria Street and Queen Street. 1975 [4] Construction was financed by Hart Massey of Massey-Harris (later Massey Ferguson) holding company. A live album recorded during two Massey Hall concerts in 2010 and 2011 during Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival. It was the site of the legendary Charlie Parker-Dizzy Gillespie concert, recorded as Jazz at Massey Hall, in May 1953. Personal stories, experiences, anecdotes an All of the musicians performing that night were collectively dubbed "The Rock ‘N’ Roll Orchestra[3]". On December 21, 2011, Justin Bieber performed a special Christmas concert, which sold out in 30 minutes. [19] Massey Hall was designated a National Historic Site of Canada on June 15, 1981. April 12, 1919 Rush’s first live album All the World’s a Stage was recorded at Massey Hall in 1976 and sold over one million copies. The 25 Most Iconic Music Videos of the ‘90s, Hamilton spinning studio linked to more than 50 cases in superspreader outbreak. Neil Young returns for 2 solo concerts, captured on film by director Jonathan Demme, as the final installment in Neil Young’s concert film trilogy, Neil Young Life joins 2006’s Neil Young Heart of Gold and 2008’s Neil Young Trunk Show. [14], Toronto-born comedian Russell Peters filmed his Netflix Original stand-up special Almost Famous over two nights at Massey Hall in April 2016. Oscar Peterson made his Massey Hall debut in his early-twenties on March 1946, followed soon after by Glenn Gould, who was 13 when he performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Ideally, once all expenses were paid, Massey wanted tickets for a season of lectures to sell for $1.[3]. A compilation of live recordings taken from performances between 1998 and 2001 at Massey Hall. May 25-28, 2011 Winston Churchill gave speeches at Massey Hall in 1900 and 1901 while the future King George V and his wife Queen Mary visited with Wilfrid Laurier in 1901. 1943 Massey also wanted to construct the building in memory of his son Charles, who loved music. Canadian rock band Spirit of the West's 2015 concert at the venue, and the preparations for it, are profiled in the 2016 documentary film Spirit Unforgettable. Bob Dylan receives cheers from an overflowing house until he outrages musical purists during the concert's second half when he and his Canadian backup group (later known as The Band) go electric. 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In 1965, Bob Dylan was at Massey Hall with Toronto band Levon and the Hawks. The newly formed (Toronto) Mendelssohn Choir performs its first concert, conducted by its founder Augustus Vogt. 1993 The Federal Government of Canada announces a commitment of $8 million in the 2013 Economic Action Plan to help begin the process of revitalizing Massey Hall. An entrance to Queen subway station on Line 1 Yonge–University is located nearby at the corner of Shuter Street and Yonge Street. Each concert is filmed and recorded, showcasing amazing performances and your experience here at the historic Massey Hall. contactus@mh-rth.com, © 2020  Intimate Grandeur One Hundred Years at Massey Hall by William Kilbourn is published by Stoddart. [5] The Albert Building, at 15 Shuter Street, was added as a janitorial residence in 1917, and later converted as backstage space. Listen to his live album that captured the event: Let It Rock. Many famous figures have appeared on the broad stage of this stately hall, including Montserrat Caballe, William Booth, Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso, Winston Churchill, George Gershwin, Jerry Seinfeld, Glenn Gould, Vladimir Horowitz, Dalai Lama, Gordon Lightfoot, Luciano Pavarotti, Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan, Cream, Thomas Mann, The Kinks, Billy Joel, Lenny Kravitz, Oscar Peterson, Joe Satriani, Arturo Toscanini and Yngwie Malmsteen. Igor Stravinsky first conducts in Massey Hall (returns to conduct and record in 1960s). This series is devoted to artists. Gordon Lightfoot begins a long series of annual concerts that will lead to the most solo appearances at the Hall of any performer. There might not be just one moment that Gordon Lightfoot has stood out at Massey Hall. The fire escapes on the Victoria Street side of the hall are replaced after a fire destroys half of lower downtown Toronto. 1937 1917 [3] The decor of Centuries includes hundreds of photos of artists who have performed there over the years (largely collecting portraits of popular music stars since the eighties) including many autographs. Massey Hall has been featured in TV shows like Murdoch Mysteries and The Strain and also in documentaries like Spirit Unforgettable. October 27, 1931 February 21, 1974 Within weeks of each other, pianists Oscar Peterson and the 13-year-old Glenn Gould make their Massey Hall debuts. It is currently used for a variety of events and is operated by the same corporation as Roy Thomson Hall. [6] However, it will be demolished and replaced by a new addition during pending renovations in spite of potential historic value (featuring a two storey oriel window). 1965 He goes outside onto the fire escape to sing an aria to the crowd that couldn't get in. Massey Hall is internationally famous as Canada's most important venue for concerts and lectures, attracting many of the world's leading celebrities; it has also hosted weddings, movies, boxing matches, beauty contests, religious and political rallies, typing contests and chess tournaments. A large chunk of plaster falls from the ceiling while the Hall is empty; the entire ceiling is replastered and reinforced with a strong wire mesh to hold it in place. January 23, 2012 [7] The exterior is Palladian architecture while the interior is Moorish Revival architecture.[7]. During the Natty Dread Tour, Bob Marley and The Wailers performed for the first time in Toronto on June 8, 1975. Massey Hall’s live concert series features 30-minute concert films showcasing Canadian artists like Owen Pallett, Peaches, Rheostatics, Tanya Tagaq, Bahamas, The Weather Station, Alejandra Ribera, Amelia Curran, Chilly Gonzales and The Hidden Cameras performing live at the iconic venue. Massey Hall and the more intimate Eaton Auditorium were the only substantial concert venues in Toronto before the 1982 opening of Roy Thomson Hall. Accompanying Gillespie and Parker in this acoustically sound hall were Bud Powell, Max Roach and Charles Mingus. The hall was gifted to the city of Toronto to foster “an interest in music, education, temperance, industry, good citizenship, patriotism, philanthropy, and religion.” Designed by Cleveland-based Canadian architect Sidney R. Badgely, it was constructed of brick under the supervision of Toronto architect George M. Miller at a cost of $150,000. When Ronnie Hawkins turned 60 in 1995, he did so with a huge party at Massey Hall. After his sold out show, he took to the fire escape to sing an aria for those on the street who couldn’t get into the venue. February 23, 2015 The recording is eventually released as part of his 2007 Archives Series and debuts at #1 on the Canadian album charts. British cult singer Morrissey is mistaken for an audience member during a raucous concert, and hauled off stage by a security guard, abruptly ending the concert. [16], Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish performed at the venue on March 21, 2018 as part of their Decades: World Tour. As part of its plan to build a condominium on Yonge St, Toronto’s MOD Developments Inc. announces 4,804 square foot portion of land fronting on Victoria St. to be donated to Massey Hall. Jeff Healey sat in on guitar for most, if not all, of the performances. Canadian indie-folk icon Hayden joined The National on stage to perform a rendition of “Terrible Love” on April 11, 2014. [3], Neil Young's performance on January 19, 1971 was recorded and later released as a live album, entitled Live at Massey Hall 1971. The building was designed with a neoclassical facade, and features moorish arches that span the width of the interior hall. Its interior design, in t… Concerns over fire safety lead to the installation of concrete under the stage and ground floor seating. We are calling out to all fans, artists, and friends for their memories of seeing concerts, performances and special or unique moments that took place at the great institution, Massey Hall. The 14th Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, brings his message of "compassion for all sentient beings.". 1919-1921 [2] The Hall was closed in July 2018, as it started a two-year-long renovation, including a new seven-storey addition and two smaller concert rooms. Maria Callas and Giuseppe Di Stefano sing arias and duets as part of their farewell world tour. 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