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July 2021
Toronto Summer Music Festival | Echo Chamber Toronto
Chamber music meets dance for this unique audio-visual experience. Echo Chamber Toronto is a performance series that intertwines live music and dance in new choreographed works. ECT merges the intimate dynamic of chamber music with the physical beauty of contemporary dance, delivering the unique opportunity to connect with music not just through listening, but also through movement, interaction, and space. Echo Chamber Toronto Musicians: Rosebud String Quartet Aaron Schwebel, violin Sheila Jaffé, violin Keith Hamm, viola Leana Rutt, cello Dancers: Hannah Galway Tyler…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Romantic Inspirations
Composers in the Romantic era were often inspired by the works of Ludwig van Beethoven. Some even felt like he was too tough an act to follow: Brahms began writing string sextets in part because he felt too intimidated to write more quartets after Beethoven! These pieces all feature their own tip-of-the-hat to the great Ludwig Van. Mayumi Seiler, violin Jonathan Crow, violin Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola Rémi Pelletier, viola Rachel Mercer, cello Adrian Fung, cello Philip Chiu, piano Asitha Tennekoon,…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Beethoven Sonatas Part 3
Jonathan Crow and Philip Chiu take the TSM stage by storm with a series of five concerts comprising a complete cycle of Beethoven’s Sonatas for Piano and Violin. Each show also features a new composition – don’t miss these! Jonathan Crow, violin Philip Chiu, piano Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata for Piano and Violin, No. 2 in A Major, Op. 12 Jessie Montgomery – Peace Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata for Piano and Violin, No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer”
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music | Philip Chiu In Recital
Philip Chiu, piano Maurice Ravel – Jeux d’eau Maurice Ravel – Ma Mère l’Oye i. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant: Lent ii. Petit Poucet: Très modéré iii. Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodes: Mouvt de marche iv. Les entretiens de la belle et de la bête: Mouvt de valse – très modéré v. Le jardin féerique: Lent et grave (selections from audience requests) Claude Debussy – La Cathédrale Engloutie Claude Debussy – Clair de lune (selections from audience requests) Claude…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music | Beethoven Violin Sonatas: Part 4
Jonathan Crow and Philip Chiu take the TSM stage by storm with a series of five concerts comprising a complete cycle of Beethoven’s Sonatas for Piano and Violin. Part 4 features a World Première by Alice Hong. Jonathan Crow, violin Philip Chiu, piano
Find out more »Ottawa Chamberfest | Lara St. John Live from New York
Lara St. John violin Johann Sebastian Bach | Violin Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005 Ana Sokolovic | Danza No. 2 Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté | Caprice No. 2 Scherzo Traditional | Ca La Breaza Traditional | Romanian Fantasy Traditional | Canadian Celtic Medley Traditional | El Manisero Traditional | Teknësbeko Mókus Lara St. John Live from New York is digital-only content and exclusive to your Festival Livestream Pass. Online from July 27 to August 6.
Find out more »Ottawa Chamberfest | Wonny Song and David Jalbert: West Side Story
Two virtuosic powerhouses pool their talents in a program of works for two pianos. Music by Mozart, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Bernstein. David Jalbert Wonny Song Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) | Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K. 448 Allegro con spirito – Andante – Molto allegro Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) | Ma mère l’Oye Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant: Lent – Petit Poucet: Très modéré – Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodes: Mouvt de marche – Les entretiens de la belle et…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music | New Horizons
Kerson Leong, violin Stéphane Tétreault, cello Angela Schwarzkopf, harp Eugène Ysaÿe – Sonata for Solo Violin, Op.27 No.2 Monica Pearce – attach Camille Saint-Saëns – Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op.124 Camille Saint-Saëns – Le Cygne (The Swan) Maurice Ravel – Sonata for Violin and Cello
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music | New Orford String Quartet: Homage
New Orford String Quartet plays masterful new compositions and an old favourite, all of which pay homage to the musical influences in our lives. Jonathan Crow, violin Andrew Wan, violin Sharon Wei, viola Brian Manker, cello Samy Moussa – String Quartet Caroline Shaw – Entr’acte Dinuk Wijeratne – A Letter from the Afterlife Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13
Find out more »Ottawa Chamberfest | Isabel Bayrakdarian & Friends: Glorious and Free
Glorious and Free – Romani Inspired Songs and Operetta Arias, this program features music by Brahms, Dvorak, Liszt, Iradier, Valverde, and Gilbert. Isabel Bayrakdarian / soprano Mark Fewer / violin Gryphon Trio / piano trio Juan-Miguel Hernandez / viola Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) | Zigeunerlieder (Gypsy Songs) Op. 103 (text: Hugo Conrat, arr.: Peter Tiefenbach) He, Zigeuner, greife in die Saiten – Hochgetürmte Rimaflut – Wißt ihr, wann mein Kindchen – Lieber Gott, du weißt – Brauner Bursche führt zum Tanze – Röslein dreie…
Find out more »Ottawa Chamberfest | Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Toronto’s original guerrilla-folk party-punk massive shares a genre-bending set that is equal parts exhilarating precision and reckless abandon. Two events: In-person: (2 pm: $35) LINK Online: (7 pm: $25) LINK
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music | Through Beethoven’s Lens
Both Franz Schubert and Kelly-Marie Murphy used Beethoven’s famous Septet in E-flat Major as the starting point for their compositions. Separated by almost 200 years, both composers look through Beethoven’s lens for their inspiration… Kelly-Marie Murphy – Artifacts from the Auditory World Franz Schubert – Octet in F Major, D 803 TSM Festival Artists Yolanda Bruno, violin Aaron Schwebel, violin Sheila Jaffe, violin Keith Hamm, viola Barry Shiffman, viola Hannah Craig, cello Leana Rutt, cello Michael Chiarello, bass Miles Jaques, clarinet Neil Deland, horn…
Find out more »August 2021
Ottawa Chamberfest | An Evening of Opera and Art Song with Isaiah Bell, Jonelle Sills, and Carson Becke
Celebrating opera and art song, this special concert features multifaceted tenor Isaiah Bell, and marks dynamic, young soprano Jonelle Sills’s Chamberfest debut. Jonelle Sills / soprano Isaiah Bell / tenor Carson Becke / piano (in-person or online) Robert Schumann (1810-1856) | In der Nacht, Op. 74, no. 4 (text: Emanuel Geibel) Traditional | The Ploughboy, from Folksong Arrangements Vol. III (arr. Benjamin Britten) Carlisle Floyd (b. 1926) | Ain’t it a Pretty Night (from Susannah) (libretto: C. Floyd) André Previn (1929-2019) | Whose House is…
Find out more »Stratford Summer Music | Opening Night: Isabel Bayrakdarian with Gryphon Trio (Online + In-Person)
Always a hit with SSM audiences, Isabel Bayrakdarian returns for our opening night spectacular alongside Canadian music icons The Gryphon Trio (making their SSM debut!), violist Sharon Wei and SSM AD Mark Fewer. Music by Johannes Brahms, arrangements by Peter Teifenbach and more! This performance will be, at maximum, 75 minutes without intermission. Presented by: Jane Fryman Laird Gold Supporter: Mary E. Hofstetter & R. David Riggs Silver Supporter: Marcel & Edith van Hulle Bronze Supporter: Betsy & Anthony Little Concert: ONLINE Concert: In-Person
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | Reflection: Music for Choir and Solo Cello
The Elora Singers & Katie Schlaikjer, Cello The Elora Singers perform a mix of a cappella repertoire spanning centuries and pieces for choir and cello. // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All concerts available until 11:59 pm on September 6. Details HERE
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | New Beginnings: The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
New Beginnings The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers The newly-formed Jason Max Ferdinand Singers gave their stunning debut performance online at the Live from London Festival. The Elora Festival is proud to present them in this program of gospel-inspired music and African-American spirituals. Concert sponsored by Peter Barr and Wendy Donohue // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All concerts available until…
Find out more »Festival of the Sound | The Soul Of Vienna
Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano; Alexander Tselyakov, piano; Joel Quarrington, double bass; Rolston String Quartet Schubert: Selected songs Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 (The Trout) *Repertoire subject to change without notice See here for tickets.
Find out more »Festival of the Sound | Carmen on Your Couch
Join Julie Nesrallah as the ultimate operatic gypsy queen, Carmen, together with Guy Few, the Tiberius Quartet, and the Festival Ensemble for an intimate gathering of sizzling Spanish hors d’oeuvres, both musical and otherwise. Includes music by Manuel De Falla, Xavier Montsalvatge, and, of course, Georges Bizet. Tickets and details HERE.
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | Out to Sea: Russell Braun and Carolyn Maule in Recital
Out to Sea Russell Braun and Carolyn Maule in Recital Canada’s foremost baritone Russell Braun in recital with pianist Carolyn Maule. Included in the program are Stanford’s "Songs of the Sea", with the tenors and basses of The Elora Singers. This concert is available to watch online until 11:59 pm on September 6. // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All…
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | Festival of the Sound presents “Classic Vienna”: Rolston String Quartet and Friends
Festival of the Sound presents "Classic Vienna" Rolston String Quartet and Friends In a continuation of the long-standing festival exchange tradition, Festival of the Sound provides a recorded program of chamber music. Haydn String Quartet op74 #3 Rolston String Quartet Beethoven Septet in Eb Mark Fewer, violin Hezekiah Leung, viola Bryan Cheng, cello Joel Quarrington, bass James Campbell, clarinet Kathleen McClean, bassoon Kenneth MacDonald, horn // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our…
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | The Elora Singers at Twilight: Music for the End of the Day
The Elora Singers at Twilight Music for the End of the Day This program evokes the ambiance of a candlelit a cappella concert, including excerpts of Rachmaninov’s "Vespers", Renaissance and modern music for the end of the day. The sounds of plainsong, polyphony and rich modern harmonies offer a lovely late-evening program. // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All concerts…
Find out more »Stratford Summer Music | Graham Hargrove & Ben Bolt-Martin – Children’s Series
Graham Hargrove returns with a brand new show for kids. On hand will be too many instruments to count as Graham introduces children to the amazing world of percussion, with Ben Bolt-Martin accompanying on cello.
Find out more »Festival of the Sound | Passing the Baton: The Piano Quintets of Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák
Alexander Tselyakov, piano; Daniel Tselyakov, piano; Penderecki String Quartet; Rolston String Quartet Johannes Brahms greatly admired Antonín Dvořák and was his musical and financial mentor. The two piano quintets to be performed are considered the finest of the late romantic repertoire. Tonight Daniel Tselyakov, our 2020 Stockey Young Artist, shares the stage with his father, Alexander. Dvořák: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81 Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor. Op. 34 *Repertoire subject to change without notice Tickets HERE.
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | Estonian Calendar Songs: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Estonian Calendar Songs: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Tõnu Kaljuste, conductor One of the Baltic’s premiere professional choirs, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, presents a program of songs by Veljo Tormis, inspired by important events in the Estonian calendar. Repertoire: Once We Will Reappear , text Jaan Kaplinski Estonian Calendar Songs: Martinmas Songs St. Catherine's Day Songs Shrovetide Songs Swing Songs St. John's Day Songs The Viru Oath, text Hando Runnel // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can…
Find out more »Stratford Summer Music | Friday Night Live at Revival House – Hilario Duran Trio
Cuban-Canadian pianist Hilario Duran’s latest project was providing the riveting music for the recent film “The Cuban”, but his decades long career has too many highlights to list. He is a singular force of nature, recognized the world over as one of the best of the best. Joining him is bassist Roberto Occhipinti and drummer Mark Kelso. Viewing access will be granted for one week following the scheduled performance. Instructions for access to the online stream will be emailed prior to the event.
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | The Elora Singers: Cover Story
The Elora Singers: Cover Story "Cover Story" is a light-hearted program of folk song arrangements and covers of contemporary popular music by such diverse artists as Annie Lennox, the Beatles, Björk, and Carly Simon. // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All concerts available until 11:59 pm on September 6. Details HERE
Find out more »Festival of the Sound | Arias & Antics: A Night Of Summer Opera
Join Leslie Fagan, Guy Few, and friends as they bring the joys of Italy to your home. Enjoy an evening of opera hits, Italian recipes, drink pairings, and fun. Get together with the artists before and after the broadcast to have a chat and make a toast.
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | Choral Dances: VOCES8
Choral Dances VOCES8 VOCES8, the celebrated small vocal ensemble from the United Kingdom, presents "Choral Dances", recorded in London’s VOCES8 Centre featuring music from Benjamin Britten to Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington. Concert sponsored by Ralston CanSafe Inc. // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All concerts available until 11:59 pm on September 6. Details HERE
Find out more »The Elora Festival Online | Poetry & Song: The Elora Singers & Colm Feore
Poetry & Song The Elora Singers & Colm Feore "Poetry & Song" blends words and music as we hear Canadian stage actor Colm Feore narrate the program, including the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Canadian composer Stephanie Martin, based on poetry by Robert Frost. // The Elora Festival Online: August 5-28 2021. Tickets can be purchased through our website. Single Concerts $15 - $60. Weekend and Festival passes also available. All concerts available until 11:59 pm on…
Find out more »Stratford Summer Music | Jens Lindemann — Season Finale
Despite Covid constraints, this multiple award-winning musician continues to perform, record and connect music lovers around the world. Headlining our 2021 Grand Finale concert, Jens Lindemann's Brassfire will thrill you with new arrangements of favourites by Tommy Dorsey, Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington and more. Robi Botos, piano, Mike Downes, bass, Ernesto Cervini, drums This performance will be, at maximum, 75 minutes without intermission. Series Sponsored by: Presented by: Wayne and Nancy Treitz In memory of: Harold "Gerry" Lewis
Find out more »September 2021
Toronto International Film Festival | Oscar Peterson: Black + White
Born in a working-class area of Montreal, Oscar Peterson catapulted to the top of the jazz world in the late 1940s, remaining there until his death in 2007 at the age of 82. The legendary Count Basie offered the pianist a job when he was practically still a teenager. He founded one of the greatest jazz quartets in the genre’s history, worked with many of the world’s greatest jazz artists — Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, Sonny Stitt, and Stan Getz…
Find out more »SweetWater Music Festival | Saturday Night Mainstage (Online)
Performers: Philip Chiu, Rosebud String Quartet (Aaron Schewbel, Keith Hamm, Leana Rutt, Sheila Jaffe), Julie Hereish, Edwin Huizinga Program: Samuel Barber, Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, Opus 6 I. Allegro ma non troppo II. Adagio (in combination with a scherzo) III. Allegro appassionato. Gabriel Faure, Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120 I. Allegro ma non troppo II. Andantino III. Allegro vivo Johannes Brahms, String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Opus 36 I. Allegro non troppo (G major) II. Scherzo – Allegro non troppo…
Find out more »October 2021
Royal Conservatory | 21C Music Festival — Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà
Violinist Dubeau and her brilliant string ensemble perform works by Craig Armstrong, Ludovico Einaudi, Jean-Michel Blais, Ólafur Arnalds, Max Richter, and more. “Pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it, and it also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. The music of the composers in this program speaks to me deeply – in it I have found a refuge and a wellspring of goodness.” - Angèle Dubeau Program: Craig Armstrong: Far From the Madding Crowd Jean-Michel Blais: Nostos Steve Reich: Duet Ólafur Arnalds: Doria 1440 Eulogy for evolution Happiness Does not Wait Armand Amar: Planet Ocean Human Uno Helmersson: The Grand Master Suite Alex…
Find out more »January 2022
Tapestry Opera/RCM | Gould’s Wall [POSTPONED]
Dare to climb the wall? A young, extraordinarily talented musician is striving for perfection in her art. Her path to greatness? A magnificent wall. Bursting with the compulsion to reach the top, she invokes Canadian icon, classical pianist Glenn Gould to guide her towards dizzying heights – but the path isn’t easy. Each brick represents her art, her rigour, and her challenge. Does she have the strength, or will she slip and fall into the abyss? Artists climb and perform suspended from The…
Find out more »February 2022
Canadian Music Centre | 7X Picanto Festival
Festival Line Up: February 4: Patrick Giguère, émettre un son, vérifier sa propre existence - Sonic Exploration, Quebec February 5: Curtis Andrews, with Trichy Sankaran, The Offering of Curtis Andrews - Intercultural music, British Columbia February 6: NUMUS ensemble - Improvised music / emerging artist, Ontario February 7: SHHH!! Ensemble with the Ottawa New Music Creators, In Sea - Improvised Music, Ontario February 8: Nick Veltmeyer and Aureas Voces Indie Early Music, Jimmy and Rosalia, a Folk Opera - Opera/vocal, Nova Scotia February 9: Ensemble Paramirabo, Si le temps , l’espace … - Chamber Music, Quebec February…
Find out more »Confluence Concerts/Amplified Opera | The Butterfly Project: The Ballade of Chō-Chō San
Pre-Performance Presentation Introducing The Ballad of Chō-Chō San and its themes Marion Newman (she/her), mezzo-soprano, artistic associate of Confluence Concerts, co-founder of Amplified Opera Kunio Hara (he/him), Associate Professor, Music History at the University of South Carolina Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 (they/them), soprano, creator of the Butterfly Project, co-founder of Amplified Opera Asitha Tennekoon (he/him), tenor, co-founder of Amplified Opera Aria Umezawa (she/her), co-founder of Amplified Opera and Aria Umezawa (she/her), co-founder of Amplified Opera, director of the COC’s planned* 2022 production…
Find out more »April 2022
SweetWater Music Festival | Up Close & Personal with Edwin Huizinga and Philip Chiu: The Sequel (Online)
The SweetWater Music Festival kicks off its 19th year with a free, online music event, Up Close & Personal with Edwin Huizinga and Philip Chiu: The Sequel. This digital concert premieres on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The violinist and pianist follow up on their successful 2021 digital concert from last May. This time it offers a few new twists including some fun, personal moments captured between the musical performance.
Find out more »May 2022
Toronto Bach Festival | Brilliant Brandenburg
Rounding out this musical feast is the Concerto for Oboe featuring Artistic Director John Abberger, and the Concerto for Flute, Violin, and Harpsichord with brilliant performances by Grégoire Jeay (flute), Julia Wedman (violin), and Christopher Bagan (harpsichord). A perfect way to bring back live music! Pre-concert chat at 7 PM by Larry Beckwith. PROGRAM Concerto for Oboe, BWV 1056 Concerto for Flute, Violin, and Harpsichord, BWV 1044 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, BWV 1046 This performance will run without intermission.
Find out more »Toronto Bach Festival | Noon Organ Recital
Award-winning English keyboardist John Butt takes control of the extraordinary Karl Wilhelm organ at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, located right in the heart of downtown Toronto. It’s fitting that Mr. Butt makes his Toronto Bach Festival debut at the first Presbyterian church in Canada to introduce organ music! Let the sounds of this magnificent music wash over you for this hour-long recital. Author of several books on the music of J.S. Bach, Mr. Butt is the director of the Dunedin…
Find out more »Toronto Bach Festival | The Sonatas & Partitas For Solo Violin
These six works have set the standard for solo violin virtuosity up to this day, and we’re delighted to have four of Toronto’s finest-period violinists take on Bach’s amazing (and challenging) Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. Julia Wedman, Patricia Ahern, Valerie Gordon, and Cristina Zacharias take us on a musical journey from profound darkness to brilliant luminescence. This is baroque violin at its very best! Presented in two parts, this will be a perfect opportunity to explore the bustling…
Find out more »Toronto Bach Festival | The Sonatas & Partitas For Solo Violin
These six works have set the standard for solo violin virtuosity up to this day, and we’re delighted to have four of Toronto’s finest-period violinists take on Bach’s amazing (and challenging) Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. Julia Wedman, Patricia Ahern, Valerie Gordon, and Cristina Zacharias take us on a musical journey from profound darkness to brilliant luminescence. This is baroque violin at its very best! Presented in two parts, this will be a perfect opportunity to explore the bustling…
Find out more »Toronto Bach Festival | Easter Oratorio
No Toronto Bach Festival would be complete without the beauty of the human voice. It’s hard to imagine music that paints a brighter picture than the Easter Oratorio, complete with trumpets, tympani, and an addictive dance rhythm running throughout. Continually refined over the years until Bach’s death, it was presented on Easter Sunday in 1725 with an opening that pierced the dark mood of the end of the Easter Holy Week. Also on the program is Bach’s Ascension Oratorio, a…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | National Youth Choir of Canada
National Youth Choir of Canada Conductor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Vallée Apprentice Conductor: Thomas Burton Collaborative Pianist: Dr. Irene Gregorio Concert includes 2 world premiere commissions - I Forgiveby Shireen Abu-Khader and Music is Vibration by Andrew Balfour - as well as the winning piece from Choral Canada's 2022 Competition for Choral Writing.
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Prairie Voices, Singing Out, Song Sharing
Prairie Voices Inc. Artistic Director: Philip Lapatha Founded in 2000 by Dr. Elroy Friesen, Prairie Voices is an award-winning choir of 18-25 year old singers. Currently led by Philip Lapatha, Prairie Voices performs in their own concert series, tours, is a regular guest of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and has recorded 6 CDs (including one as guest choir with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra). Prairie Voices has performed around the world, bringing their unique touch to a diverse repertoire. While placing an emphasis on…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Toronto Mass Choir
Toronto Mass Choir continues to be on the cutting edge of Canadian gospel music, bringing its distinctive sound to the world stage. Their music incorporates contemporary gospel, traditional gospel, and Caribbean music influences. Karen Burke, a Professor of Music at York University, is the director of the diversified group of singers and musicians, and her husband, Oswald Burke, is their Executive Producer. Now 45-strong plus a five-piece band, the not-for-profit choir consists of adult members from all across the GTA. TMC's travels abroad have…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers is a project that I have thought about since 2001. I had the sound of the ensemble in my head, and had plans to make a debut the summer of 2020, but COVID-19 forced a hiatus. In January of 2021, a creative opportunity was asked of me, and after some hesitation and contemplation, I decided to take a dive into the deep, feeling I would be a dupe not to heed the signs! The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter - formerly known as Camerata Nova – is a vocal ensemble located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since 1996, we have been engaging and transforming music lovers with an annual concert series alongside a host of other innovative projects. We emerged from the isolation of our pandemic cocoon with a new name and a bold new identity. Dead of Winter is about powerful voices that tell stories, weaving together the talents of emerging and established artists. We support and collaborate with creatives from all…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Shallaway Youth Choir & Winnipeg Boys’ Choir Senior
Shallaway Youth Choiris an internationally recognized and celebrated organization that is dedicated to exploring, developing, and celebrating cultural expression through choral music. Through our commitment to artistic exploration and the preservation of our rich cultures, our choristers learn the value of independence, discipline, and confidence, while also gaining a sense of pride and identity – as Newfoundlanders and Labradorians – and as global citizens. Founded in 1992, amid the devastating economic recession that resulted from the collapse of the cod fishery in…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble
The Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble presents vocal music with the highest artistic excellence, while celebrating racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. Led by Artistic Director Arianne Abela, the group of nine professional singers from around the United States have thriving national and international solo careers as well as a love for vocal chamber music, and focus primarily on presenting early and new music. In addition to performances and artistic residencies, the ensemble engages in creative educational outreach to audiences and students, particularly in communities of color,…
Find out more »PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival | Exultate Chamber Singers & Canadian Men’s Chorus
Founded in 1981, Exultate Chamber Singers is an adult mixed-voice chamber choir located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The ensemble is enriched not only by the strong musicianship of its members but also by their varied ages, cultural backgrounds, and academic and professional credentials. Together they form a passionate, committed ensemble with a wide-ranging repertoire. The choir is a three-time winner of the Healey Willan Grand Prize in the CBC National Radio Competition and was most recently awarded first place in…
Find out more »Estonian Music Week | Collegium Musicale — Endrik Üksvärav
Renowned Estonian choir Collegium Musicale sings Veljo Tormis’ Forgotten Peoples, a contemporary work based on nearly lost ancient folk song
Find out more »July 2022
Toronto Summer Music | Opening Night: The Folk Influence
A panorama of folk-flavoured music from many lands launches the 2022 Inspirations Festival in splendid fashion! Tom Allen, host Nicolas Namoradze, piano Yura Lee, violin Martin Beaver, violin Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola Matthew Zalkind, cello Mireille Asselin, soprano Steven Philcox, piano Rachael Kerr, piano Robert Schumann: Five Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102 Cecilia Livingston: Homesung: Four Songs by Wade Hemsworth Mykola Lysenko: Selected Songs Maurice Ravel: Tzigane Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81 $20-$82
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Art Song Masterclass
Masterclass With Wolfram Rieger
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Nicolas Namoradze
Georgian-born pianist and composer Nicolas Namoradze makes his TSM debut in a solo recital of selections by Bach and Rachmaninoff, paired with four of his own compositions. Nicolas Namoradze, piano Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite No. 1 in D minor, BWV 812 Nicolas Namoradze: Étude V, “Entwined Threads” Étude VI, “Double Notes” Étude I, “Major Scales” Étude III, “Moving Mirrors” Sergei Rachmaninoff (arr. Nicolas Namoradze): “Adagio” from Symphony No. 2, Op. 27 Alexina Louie: I leap through the sky with stars Sergei Rachmaninoff:…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Shadows Of The Past: Shostakovich, Schönberg, And Scheer
ReGeneration concerts feature our TSM Academy Fellows—the rising stars of classical chamber music and Art Song—performing on stage with their Mentors, the top pedagogues and performers of today. Songs by Schubert, Schumann, Korngold, Mahler, Schönberg, Gene Scheer, Fauré, and Copland Sarah Rauch, Joeavian Rivera, Christian Masucci-Facchini, Camila Montefusco, Maeve Berry, Yolanda Tapia, Érico Freire Bezerra, Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe Shostakovich: Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 Nicolas Namoradze*, Hannah Corbett, David Liam Roberts
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Apotheosis: Debussy & Brahms
ReGeneration concerts feature our TSM Academy Fellows—the rising stars of classical chamber music and Art Song—performing on stage with their Mentors, the top pedagogues and performers of today. Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Isabella Egawa, David Baik, Juan-Miguel Hernandez*, Sara Scanlon Songs by Strauss, Debussy, Schubert, and Schumann Alexandra Bass, Christina Thanisch-Smith, Maeve Berry, Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 Yura Lee*, Jessy Je Young Kim, Syara Robert, Solina Lee, Joshua Wong
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Appl & Rieger in Recital
Hailed as “the most promising of today’s up-and-coming song recitalists” (Financial Times), German-British baritone Benjamin Appl joins renowned pianist Wolfram Rieger in a recital anchored by the poetry of Wilhelm Müller. Benjamin Appl, baritone Wolfram Rieger, piano David Lang: flower, forget me (Canadian Première)* Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Chamber Music Masterclass
Masterclass With John Novacek
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Teresa Suen-Campbell
Come and be serenaded by the sweet music of Toronto-based harpist Teresa Suen-Campbell. Shuffle Hour concerts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | VC2 Cello Duo
VC2 Cello Duo is an imaginative and riveting ensemble that captivates audiences through their performances of classical masterworks, unknown gems, and boundary-pushing music. VC2 Cello Duo Amahl Arulanandam, cello Bryan Holt, cello Foo Fighters, arr. VC2 Cello Duo: “Everlong” Vincent Ho: Heist 2* Jacques Offenbach: Duet in B minor, Op. 51, No. 2 Kaitlyn Raitz: Thistle & Lace Johan Halvorsen, arr. Blaise Déjardin: Variations on La Folia Kelly-Marie Murphy: Final Glimpse** Jean-Louis Duport, arr. VC2 Cello Duo: Étude No. 2 in F minor Andrew…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Kids Concert With Dover Quartet
Dover Quartet’s youthful energy will light up the room as they introduce kids to their instruments and sounds in a fun and educational way! Hosted by Joanna Kellam. Tickets for this concert will be made available as of July 4 at 10 am via our website, by phone, or in-person at the RCM Weston Family Box Office.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Academy Noon Concert 1
Free noon-hour concerts featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows at Heliconian Hall. Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478 Kyung Ah Oh, Molly Wise, Dale Jeong, Jonathan Mak Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15 Isabella Egawa, Sara Scanlon, Joshua Wong Academy Noon Concerts are on a first-come, first-served basis. Online pre-booking will only be available for those aged 65 and over, and those with accessibility needs. Online pre-booking will be available as of 10 am on July 11…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Emily Jean Flack
Canadian singer-songwriter Emily Jean Flack joins us for a performance of part contemporary folk, part Celtic pop, with just a dash of jazz sensibility. Shuffle Hour concerts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Zuleykha
Journey back to historical times with Zuleykha, a new opera from Loose Tea Music Theatre by composer Afarin Mansouri. This opera upends the traditional narrative of Potiphar’s wife as a sinner and seducer of the Prophet Joseph, exploring instead a story of how she had to overcome a male dominant society to discover her true inner voice. Sung in the Farsi language and featuring traditional Eastern music within the European operatic tradition. Afarin Mansouri, composer and librettist Alaina Viau, dramaturg, producer,…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | The Taylor Academy 1
A showcase featuring Evan Pyne, Ellen Annor-Adjei, and Dayou Kim of the Taylor Academy. Shuffle Hour concerts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Dover Quartet
Praised for their “expert musicianship, razor-sharp ensemble, deep musical feeling and palpable commitment to communication” (Chicago Tribune), the Dover Quartet makes a triumphant return to Toronto in the beautiful Koerner Hall. Dover Quartet Joel Link, violin Bryan Lee, violin Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola Camden Shaw, cello Haydn: Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5 “Lark” Mozart: Quartet in C Major, K. 465, “Dissonance” Intermission Ravel: Quartet in F Major $20–82
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Academy Noon Concert 3
Free noon-hour concerts featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows at Heliconian Hall. Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 Jessy Je Young Kim, Hannah Corbett, Serena Hsu, David Liam Roberts Academy Noon Concerts are on a first-come, first-served basis. Online pre-booking will only be available for those aged 65 and over, and those with accessibility needs. Online pre-booking will be available as of 10 am on July 11 on this page. Tickets are limited.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Masterclass With Benjamin Appl
Featuring Art of Song Fellows.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | The Von Meck Letters
Tchaikovsky and Debussy both benefitted from the personal attention and financial support of the same extraordinary woman: Nadezhda von Meck. For thirteen years, they poured their intimate thoughts on music and life into their correspondence, creating an extraordinary legacy of thoughts and feeling. In this unique program, Kathleen Kajioka will read from von Meck’s letters to both composers, offering unique insights into their relationships. John Novacek, piano Jonathan Crow, violin Emmanuelle Beaulieu Bergeron, cello Kathleen Kajioka, host and narration Claude…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Sweet Sorrows: Walton, Schubert, And Berg
ReGeneration concerts feature our TSM Academy Fellows—the rising stars of classical chamber music and Art Song—performing on stage with their Mentors, the top pedagogues and performers of today. Walton: Piano Quartet in D minor Jessy Je Young Kim, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt*, Solina Lee, Joshua Wong Songs by Schubert, Walton, Fanny Hensel, Amy Beach, and Berg Teryn Kuzma, Christina Thanisch-Smith, Érico Freire Bezerra, Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” Kyung Ah Oh,…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Songs Of The Sublime: Alma, Clara, And The Romantics
ReGeneration concerts feature our TSM Academy Fellows—the rising stars of classical chamber music and Art Song—performing on stage with their Mentors, the top pedagogues and performers of today. Songs by Schubert, Alma Mahler, Clara & Robert Schumann, Wolf, Fauré, Ravel, and Finzi Alexandra Bass, Joeavian Rivera, Sarah Rauch, Christian Masucci-Facchini, Érico Freire Bezerra, Maeve Berry, Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe, Yolanda Tapia Schubert: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, D. 898 Joel Link*, David Liam Roberts, Jonathan Mak
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | A Study Of The Masters: Mozart, Schumann, And Mahler
ReGeneration concerts feature our TSM Academy Fellows—the rising stars of classical chamber music and Art Song—performing on stage with their Mentors, the top pedagogues and performers of today. Mozart: String Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614 Jeremy Lap Hei Hao, Bryan Lee*, Syara Robert, Kyungrok Grace Moon, Sara Scanlon Songs by Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, Korngold, Berg, and Schumann Camila Montefusco, Evan Lindberg, Yolanda Tapia, Maeve Berry Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Isabella Egawa, Hannah Corbett, Molly…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Kleztory
Airat Ichmouratov (Leader), clarinet, bass clarinet and duclar Elvira Misbakhova, violin and viola Mark Peetsma, double-bass Mélanie Bergeron, accordion Raphaël D’Amour, guitar David Ryshpan, piano Kleztory embodies, with passion and virtuosity, the music originating from Eastern European shtetlech—small Eastern European villages or ghettos in Yiddish. Like the music they perform with brio, Kleztory is a rich mosaic of cultures and musical orientations (Russian, Québécois, Canadian), with different training (conservatory, self-taught) and diverse musical sensibilities (classical, contemporary, jazz, blues, traditional, country, and folk). Their uplifting shows, peppered…
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Masterclass With Ariana Kim
Featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Jennifer Koh
Join virtuoso violinist Jennifer Koh for an exhilarating, inspirational program of music. Shuffle Hour concerts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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