The Toronto Concert Orchestra is keeping the music flowing through the summer with a series of Tuesday night concerts. The concerts take place at the iconic Palais Royale venue near the lakeshore, and to add to the fun, each concert has a specific theme you can add to with your own costume or outfit.
Here’s a look at the series, which continues until August 20.
Toronto Concert Orchestra: Tuesday Night Concerts
Songs of the World at Home | July 23
The world of classical music is diverse, and TCO prides itself on reflecting the global society of our city. This program features three pianists: Vanessa You, Luke Welch, and Daniel Vnukowsky, in a program of music from around the globe. From Beethoven to Akli-Akbar Sheyda, Reena Esmail back to Chopin, the concert will take listeners to the far corners of the classical music world. Theme: Dress in a way that expresses your heritage.
Pandora, Piaf & Paris | July 30
In Pandora, Piaf and Paris, Canadian vocalist Pandora Topp showcases the iconic music of legend Edith Piaf and her time. In between the music, Pandora adds insights into Piaf and her life story. Music of various genres is included in the program, from Cole Porter to Francis Poulenc. Theme: Paris of the Gilded Era.
Marriage of Figaro | August 6
Conductor Mark Shapiro, and a talented local cast will lead the audience through an immersive opera in a setting that’s been used for countless weddings. Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro is a perennial favourite since its debut in 1786. The devious count attempts to seduce Susanna, his servant, on her wedding day, but never fear, she and her fiancé Figaro are determined to outsmart him. The cast includes: John Holland (Figaro); Grace Quinsey (Susanna); Michael Robert-Broder (Count Almaviva); Paulina Swierczek (Countess Almaviva); Alexandra Beley (Cherubino); Dylan Wright (Dr. Bartolo) & Denise Williams (Marcellina). Theme: Dress like you’re in a wedding, and choose any part.
Viennese Violins | August 13
The rich cultural history of Vienna, and the open air concerts so common in Europe, serve as the inspiration for this concert of music with Viennese flair. In a varied program that includes pieces from Mozart to Dvorak, the gorgeous tones and versatility of the violin come under the spotlight. The works performed incorporate a wide variety, sure to please aficionados along with newcomers to the world of Western classical music. Theme: The grand Viennese ball.
Movies at Tiffany’s | August 20
It’s the centennial year of composer Henry Mancini’s birth, and the concert flows around his iconic song Moon River from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1961, and the concert captures the magic of that work, along with other pieces of music written for the movies by Mancini and others, including hits from La La Land, Ladies in Lavender, Casablanca, Pink Panther, and more. Theme: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, or anything suitable for the Red Carpet.
- Find more information about the concert series at the scenic Palais Royale, and tickets, [HERE].
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