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October 2014
TorQ Percussion Quartet
Elements - Celebrating their tenth anniversary, TorQ will present two of their earliest and most favourite pieces, along with the debut of a new TorQ original, “ If a tree falls… ” Awakening Fire (Standford) and The Elements Suite (Burrows/Morphy) show a glimpse into the beginnings of the ensemble and display their unique voice and character as it has developed over the last decade.
Find out more »November 2014
TorQ Percussion Quartet
TorQ Percussion Quartet at Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto Faculty of Music. 8:00 p.m. PWYC. Toronto’s most entertaining percussion quartet is back tonight for a 10-year anniversary concert celebration featuring works by Cage, Hatzis, Wijeratne, Morphy and others. Should be a good show. Info here.
Find out more »March 2015
TorQ Percussion Quartet
Tonight one of Canada’s finest and most entertaining groups join pianists Greg Oh and Wesley Shen (no slouches!) to perform a range of classics as well as a new work by TorQ’s own Jamie Drake...
Find out more »April 2015
TSO: Shake, Rattle & Roll
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is joined by the Toronto-based, electrifying percussion ensemble TorQ for an exciting programme of orchestral favourites, including Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Come experience the powerful percussion family—from the tambourine to the timpani!Come to the concert half an hour early for a special pre-concert performance by The Boomwhacker Orchestra in the lobby! Programme Bernstein: Overture to West Side Story Saint-Saëns: Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah Listen Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture Listen Performers…
Find out more »TSO: Shake, Rattle & Roll
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is joined by the Toronto-based, electrifying percussion ensemble TorQ for an exciting programme of orchestral favourites, including Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Come experience the powerful percussion family—from the tambourine to the timpani!Come to the concert half an hour early for a special pre-concert performance by The Boomwhacker Orchestra in the lobby! Programme Bernstein: Overture to West Side Story Saint-Saëns: Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah Listen Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture Listen Performers…
Find out more »July 2017
Bravo Niagara! | TorQ Percussion Quartet – Canada 150th Birthday Bash Concert
TorQ Percussion Quartet - Canada's 150th Birthday Bash Concert! July 2, 2017 @ 2pm FREE INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY CONCERT Queen's Royal Park Front Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake Bravo Niagara! presents Canada's 150th Birthday Bash Concert featuring Canada's premiere percussion ensemble, TorQ Percussion Quartet! Celebrate Canada's sesquicentennial with a "bang" and join us Canada Day weekend for a free, interactive community concert in Niagara-on-the-Lake's beautiful Queen's Royal Park! Enjoy a performance by TorQ Percussion Quartet, followed by an interactive program "Everything AND the…
Find out more »May 2018
TorQ Percussion Quartet | Light Years/Dark Matter
TorQ Percussion Quartet presents the premiere performance of an original multi-movement work. Composed collectively by all four TorQ members, "Light Years/Dark Matter" takes the science and imagery of space as inspiration for a new immersive concert presentation. Featuring audio and video by members of TorQ, and lighting design by Oz Weaver. Tickets are offered at four price levels. Inspired by the Toronto-based Why Not Theatre, they're letting audience members choose which price they'd like to pay.
Find out more »April 2020
Women’s Musical Club Of Toronto | Beverley Johnston, percussion, and friends — CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Beverley Johnston, percussion Aiyun Huang and Russell Hartenberger, percussion Susan Hoeppner, flutes Marc Djokic, violin Beverley Johnston is one of Canada’s superstar percussionist. Her exceptional stage presence, remarkable virtuosity, and insightful musicianship have established her reputation well beyond the borders of her native Canada. Performing frequently as a soloist and chamber musician, she has commissioned many works by leading Canadian composers many of which have become staples of the standard percussion repertory. Bev will be joined by some of her closest colleagues from the U of…
Find out more »March 2021
University of Toronto | U of T Percussion: ReNewed
University of Toronto Percussion will be presenting a program featuring world premieres and collaborations with emerging and local student composers. This concert will be streamed via the U of T Percussion YouTube page. Details here.
Find out more »August 2021
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 »November 2021
Royal Conservatory | Charles Settle
Percussionist Charles Settle, Toronto Symphony Orchestra as Principal Percussion and a faculty member at The Glenn Gould School, is joined by GGS faculty members Jeffrey Beecher and Andrew McCandless as well as current percussion students at the GGS, for this fascinating program. Program: Joseph Tompkins: To Varèse Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables Andy Akiho: -intuition) (Expectation Barbara Croall Assiginaak: Waaban Kaija Saariaho: Ciel étoilé Bob Becker: Mudra
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