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October 2018
Bravo Niagara! | James Ehnes
October 12, 7:30pm St. Mark’s Anglican Church (41 Byron Street), Niagara-on-the-Lake Bravo Niagara! presents James Ehnes “A violinist in a class of his own.” (The Times) Bravo Niagara! welcomes back Grammy and 11-time JUNO Award-winning violinist James Ehnes with pianist Andrew Armstrong at the historic 1792 St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Seating is limited! For tickets, please visit www.bravoniagara.org or call (289) 868-9177. Program Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1 Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2…
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Royal Conservatory | Hilary Hahn
Three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is renowned for her virtuosity, expansive interpretations, and dynamic approach to music-making. She was named “America’s Best Young Classical Musician” by Time magazine, and The New York Times has described her playing as “at once impetuous and authoritative, brilliant and beautiful.” She will perform an all Johann Sebastian Bach program of works for solo violin. All Johann Sebastian Bach program Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A Minor, BWV1003 Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E,…
Find out more »January 2019
Royal Conservatory | Nicola Benedetti with Alexei Grynyuk
Violinist Nicola Benedetti has captivated audiences and critics alike. The Times has printed, “it was thrilling to hear and watch Nicola Benedetti in a truly risk-taking performance that lived so much in the body and fused the sinews of the violin and the nerve-system of the player.” This sums up Benedetti’s ability to communicate and enthrall audiences with dynamic and energy-filled performances. Born in Scotland of Italian heritage, she was awarded the Queen’s Medal for Music in 2017, the youngest ever recipient,…
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Royal Conservatory | Blake Pouliot
Grand Prize winner of the 2016 OSM Manulife Competition, violinist Blake Pouliot is "one of those special talents that comes along once in a lifetime" (Toronto Star). He performs with pianist Hsini Huang. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379 Ernest Chausson: Poème, op. 25 Leoš Janáček: Violin Sonata Pablo de Sarasate: Zapateado This concert is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.
Find out more »Roy Thomson Hall | Joshua Bell
JOSHUA BELL, VIOLIN Sam Haywood, Piano Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23 Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94a Intermission Grieg Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13 Additional works to be announced from the stage Tickets available, here.
Find out more »April 2019
Royal Conservatory of Music | Roby Lakatos
Virtuoso fiddler Roby Lakatos is a scorching player and a musician of extraordinary stylistic versatility. Equally comfortable performing classical, jazz, and Hungarian folk music, Lakatos defies definition. He is a player whose strength as an interpreter derives from his activities as an improviser and composer. Born into the legendary family of Gypsy violinists descended from János Bihari, "King of Gypsy Violinists," (who directly inspired the Gypsy music of Liszt and later Brahms in his Hungarian Dances) Lakatos’s musicianship evolved not…
Find out more »December 2019
Royal Conservatory | Jinjoo Cho
Violinist Jinjoo Cho’s performances are finely polished and focused” (New York Times) and her distinguished awards include first prizes at the international competitions of Montreal, Buenos Aires, Indianapolis, and many others. Free tickets will be available starting Mon. Nov. 25
Find out more »February 2020
Royal Conservatory of Music | Lagrime di San Pietro with Los Angeles Master Chorale, staged by Peter Sellars
Lagrime di San Pietro (The Tears of St. Peter) is a ground-breaking production of Renaissance master Orlando di Lasso’s final work, a collection of 27 madrigals sung a capella in seven parts by the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Di Lasso knew that Lagrime was to be the last piece he would ever compose, so he filled every measure with an emotionally charged texture that channeled all of his pain and remorse into a towering work of beauty. 21 singers transform this 75-minute sweeping…
Find out more »May 2020
Women’s Musical Club Of Toronto | Blake Pouliot, violin
One of Canada’s most promising young artists, in 2018 Blake Pouliot won both the Career Development Award from the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, and the Canada Council for the Arts Virginia Parker Prize. Described by the Toronto Star as, “One of those special talents that come along once in a lifetime,” and by Montreal’s La Presse as “Clearly. Absolutely. Undoubtedly virtuoso,” Blake is building a spectacular career performing in recital and with major orchestras. His recently recorded debut album of works by Ravel and Debussy and last year…
Find out more »December 2020
Royal Conservatory | James Ehnes with Stewart Goodyear
This concert is proceeding with the maximum capacity that the government allows at the time of the concert date. This concert will be livestreamed to ticket holders. Livestream tickets are now available for purchase! Click here. This concert is part of all 10 Beethoven Violin Sonatas over 3 performances in 3 days. This concert is currently at capacity. “The wondrous James Ehnes, a thinker of the violin as well as a supreme virtuoso of the violin … an artist of the first order.”…
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | James Ehnes with Stewart Goodyear
Andrew Armstrong has been replaced by Stewart Goodyear. Repertoire has been updated. (All 10 Beethoven Violin Sonatas over 3 performances in 3 days.) This concert will be livestreamed to ticket holders. Livestream tickets are now available for purchase! Click here. This concert is part of all 10 Beethoven Violin Sonatas over 3 performances in 3 days. This concert is currently at capacity. “The wondrous James Ehnes, a thinker of the violin as well as a supreme virtuoso of the violin … an artist of the first…
Find out more »February 2021
University of Toronto | Thursdays at Noon: Fewer 360
Join us for Fewer 360 featuring pre-recorded performances in varied styles by violinist and professor Mark Fewer. This concert will be broadcast Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12:10 to 1 pm. Link to pre-register will be available 24 hours before the webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For the 2020-21 season, all Thursdays at Noon concerts are online only. Registration and viewing details will be available 24 hours before the broadcast dates noted above. Details…
Find out more »April 2021
Toronto Summer Music Festival | Masterclass with Jonathan Crow
You're invited to join us for a Zoom Masterclass with Jonathan Crow featuring three Young Artist Award recipients from our recent Play Along with Jonathan Crow Challenge created in partnership with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra! Over 70 performances were shared with us via social media and e-mail back in January, and we are excited for the opportunity to see Emily Wang, Philip Wang, and Cynthia Ding perform live at this masterclass!
Find out more »July 2021
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 »December 2021
Royal Conservatory | Ashley MacIsaac with special guests Jully Black and Madison Violet
Cape Breton fiddler sensation and storyteller Ashley MacIsaac is joined by Canada’s queen of R&B, Jully Black, and gorgeous singing-songwriting duo, Madison Violet, for this powerful evening of Canadian roots music. Ashley MacIsaac plays the fiddle with an intensity, authenticity, and passion that is hard to deny. He learned his chops at an early age, mentored by some of the legendary greats of the area, performing all over the island in halls, clubs, barns, and kitchens. Hi How Are You was released in…
Find out more »February 2022
RCM 21C Music Festival | Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà: Elle – 25th Anniversary Concert
Angèle Dubeau says: “How can I mark the 25th anniversary of my ensemble La Pietà? The answer came to me naturally through the music. An album completely thought out, conceived, played and composed by women. Elle, in the singular, because each woman is unique.” “Added to the music of Olafur Arnalds, Armand Amar, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Philip Glass, and Max Richter will be works from my latest opus, an incursion into the musical world of women, including Rachel Portman, Elena Kats-Chernin and Rebecca…
Find out more »May 2022
Royal Conservatory | Joshua Bell with Peter Dugan
With a career spanning over 30 years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, conductor, and director, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. Program Franz Schubert: Sonatina in D major, op. 137, No. 1, D. 384 Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 7, op. 30 Ernest Bloch: "Nigun" from Baal Shem, B. 47 Maurice Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major Works announced from the stage
Find out more »July 2022
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.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival | Aisslinn Nosky
Aisslinn Nosky, who enthralls audiences around the world with her striking interpretations and impeccable technique, is joined in a concert of Baroque gems by harpsichordist Christopher Bagan. Aisslinn Nosky, violin Christopher Bagan, harpsichord. Cullen O’Neal, cello Handel: Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371 Vivaldi: Violin Sonata Op. 2, No. 3 Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace-Royer: La Marche des Scythes Telemann: Fantasia No. 7 in E-flat Major, TWV 40:20 Schmelzer: Sonata Quarta in D Major J.S. Bach: Violin Sonata in G Major, BWV 1021 Elisabeth Jacquet de…
Find out more »January 2024
The Royal Conservatory of Music | Lara St. John: ♀she/her/hers
Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John has been described as "something of a phenomenon" by The Strad and a “high-powered soloist” by The New York Times.
Find out more »April 2024
The Royal Conservatory of Music | Daniel Hope: Celtic Dreams
“The most exciting British string player since Jacqueline du Pré” (The Observer), Koerner Hall favourite Hope returns with his ensemble to explore the rich world of Irish music.
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Toronto Summer Music | Dreams And Shadows
The festival isn't complete without the iconic duo of Jonathan Crow and Philip Chiu! Join them on a journey of discovery through the works of their dreams and shadows.
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music | Pacifica Quartet
Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet lights up the stage with their charming interpretation of chamber music classics you’ll be sure to recognize.
Find out more »August 2024
Toronto Summer Music | Beethoven Unleashed
Superstar violinist Kerson Leong performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto under the baton of Simon Rivard with the TSM Festival Orchestra, followed by the composers Eroica Symphony.
Find out more »FREE Edwards Summer Music Series | Bowed Arts
Bowed Arts is a collective of like-minded female musicians who have joined forces to contribute to the evolution of string performance.
Find out more »September 2024
Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Pictures at an Exhibition
Spotlight Artist Jan Lisiecki joins Concertmaster Jonathan Crow and Principal Cello Joseph Johnson for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto followed by Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Pictures at an Exhibition
Spotlight Artist Jan Lisiecki joins Concertmaster Jonathan Crow and Principal Cello Joseph Johnson for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto followed by Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Pictures at an Exhibition
Spotlight Artist Jan Lisiecki joins Concertmaster Jonathan Crow and Principal Cello Joseph Johnson for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto followed by Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
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