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November 2021
Against The Grain Theatre | Opera Pub (On Hold)
AtG’s Opera Pubs are improvised, wild nights that offer up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by both established and emerging opera talent hosted by the extraordinary David Eliakis. Opera Pubs are the perfect introduction for newbies and a welcome break for opera vets who want to see something “a little different.” What’s more fun than opera and a beer with friends?
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | The Glenn Gould School Chamber Opera: Ana Sokolović’s Svadba
Students from The Glenn Gould School’s vocal program perform Serbian-born Quebec-based composer Ana Sokolović’s Svadba (Wedding) for six female voices a cappella and occasional percussion accompaniment. This tour de force contemporary opera about a bride-to-be, Milica, and five friends enjoying a prenuptial evening of celebration, friendship, and rivalry, but also solidarity and sisterhood, won the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Opera. The vibrant and exciting production will be directed by Jennifer Tarver with Peter Tiefenbach serving as Music Director.
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Jerusalem String Quartet with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth
Program: Anton Bruckner: Adagio from String Quintet in F Major, WAB 112 Antonín Dvořák: String Sextet in A Major, op. 48 Johannes Brahms: String Sextet in B flat Major, op. 18 BUY TICKETS
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | The Glenn Gould School Chamber Opera: Ana Sokolović’s Svadba
Students from The Glenn Gould School’s vocal program perform Serbian-born Quebec-based composer Ana Sokolović’s Svadba (Wedding) for six female voices a cappella and occasional percussion accompaniment. This tour de force contemporary opera about a bride-to-be, Milica, and five friends enjoying a prenuptial evening of celebration, friendship, and rivalry, but also solidarity and sisterhood, won the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Opera. The vibrant and exciting production will be directed by Jennifer Tarver with Peter Tiefenbach serving as Music Director.
Find out more »Trio Arkel | Fantasia (in-person)
Sunday, November 7, 2021 (live performance, limited audience) Sunday, November 14, 2021 (virtual performance release) Jean Cras String Trio Schubert Fantasia arr. for piano quartet Lekeu Piano Quartet For more information and to pay what you can, visit Eventbrite
Find out more »Music Toronto | Stephen Hough
It is almost impossible to exaggerate about Stephen Hough. Pianist, composer, writer, painter, teacher. Winner of awards both musical and other: the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis, Diapason d’Or, eight Gramophone Magazine Awards, a MacArthur Fellowship (called the “genius” award), the Royal Philharmonic Society Award, and in 2014, Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Mr. Hough resides in London where he is a visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music; he also teaches at his alma mater, the Royal Northern…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | A Welcome Return: Gimeno & Your TSO
Gustavo Gimeno’s long-anticipated in-person début as Music Director promises to be an emotional concert experience remembered for years to come as audiences return to Roy Thomson Hall for the first time since March 2020. Anthony Barfield’s Invictus—a 2020 composition that reflects on this unique moment in time and delivers a stirring ode to humanity’s capacity for resilience—serves as the season-opening fanfare, while Jazz Age spirit and celebratory flourish ring out in Hindemith’s blazing Concert Music for Strings and Brass. And Schubert’s…
Find out more »The National Ballet of Canada | Angels’ Atlas & Serenade
Angels’ Atlas Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite created Angels’ Atlas for The National Ballet of Canada in March 2020 to rapturous reviews. The ballet unfolds against a morphing wall of light that carries the illusion of depth and a sense of the natural world. Here, the dancing body becomes a sign of humanity’s impermanence and – equally – its vitality within a vast, unknowable world. Set to original music by Owen Belton and choral pieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Morten Lauridsen, Angels’ Atlas is a…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | A Welcome Return: Gimeno & Your TSO
Gustavo Gimeno’s long-anticipated in-person début as Music Director promises to be an emotional concert experience remembered for years to come as audiences return to Roy Thomson Hall for the first time since March 2020. Anthony Barfield’s Invictus—a 2020 composition that reflects on this unique moment in time and delivers a stirring ode to humanity’s capacity for resilience—serves as the season-opening fanfare, while Jazz Age spirit and celebratory flourish ring out in Hindemith’s blazing Concert Music for Strings and Brass. And Schubert’s…
Find out more »Sinfonia Toronto | Beethoven & Mozart
Beethoven & Mozart SINFONIA TORONTO NURHAN ARMAN Conductor JARRED DUNN Pianist Healing Classics - The intensity and joy in one of Mozart's most dramatic symphonies will inspire us all after a pensive prayer by Toronto composer Larysa Kuzmenko and a buoyant Beethoven Piano Concerto. Program BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 chamber version LARYSA KUZMENKO A Prayer MOZART Symphony No. 40 Tickets for in-person attendance go on sale September 15. Virtual concert ticket: $15 BUY VIRTUAL TICKET Tickets for in-person attendance…
Find out more »Canadian Opera Company | Espiral by OKAN (online)
With a name that means “heart” in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, the Toronto-based women-led group OKAN crafts songs that explore immigration, courage, and love. Having received JUNO, Canadian Folk Music, and Independent Music Award nominations for their debut album Sombras, OKAN's sophomore offering, Espiral delves deeper into the group's rich Cuban roots, finding renewed inspiration in that musical heritage. In this concert, OKAN performs selections from Espiral, their 2021 Juno Award-winning album, fusing jazz, folk, and global rhythms with Afro-Cuban roots.…
Find out more »The Elora Singers | Bach & Handel: Music for Advent & Christmas (in-person)
The Elora Singers present Bach’s Advent Cantatas and the Christmas excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, with chamber orchestra and soloists from the ranks of the choir.
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Skratch Bastid and special guests Andrew Forde & re.verse
Skratch Bastid is a world-renowned DJ, producer, and three-time winner of the coveted Scribble Jam DJ Battle, known for his comfort and versatility in different styles — hip hop, funk, disco, club, rock, and just about anything that makes people dance. Joining him are Toronto-based violinist Andrew Forde and re.verse, making for a night of slamming turntablism meets live.
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | A Welcome Return: Gimeno & Your TSO
Gustavo Gimeno’s long-anticipated in-person début as Music Director promises to be an emotional concert experience remembered for years to come as audiences return to Roy Thomson Hall for the first time since March 2020. Anthony Barfield’s Invictus—a 2020 composition that reflects on this unique moment in time and delivers a stirring ode to humanity’s capacity for resilience—serves as the season-opening fanfare, while Jazz Age spirit and celebratory flourish ring out in Hindemith’s blazing Concert Music for Strings and Brass. And Schubert’s…
Find out more »Trio Arkel | Fantasia (online)
Sunday, November 7, 2021 (live performance, limited audience) Sunday, November 14, 2021 (virtual performance release) Jean Cras String Trio Schubert Fantasia arr. for piano quartet Lekeu Piano Quartet For more information and to pay what you can, visit Eventbrite
Find out more »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
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | String Showcase
Some of the most stunningly beautiful works in all of classical music will stir the soul as the TSO’s fabulous strings and harp take centre stage. Mahler’s heart-rending Adagietto from his Symphony No. 5 utterly captivates and seemingly stops time. An 11th-century poem by Omar Khayyám inspired pop-influenced grooves in the music of Dinuk Wijeratne, and Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Rains of Ash and Embers extols Canada’s natural wonders while contemplating our role in preserving them. A brief but life-changing moment between two young lovers plays out…
Find out more »Music Toronto | St. Lawrence Quartet [Cancelled]
Established in Toronto in 1989, the SLSQ came to Music TORONTO in 1992 and returns annually. The St. Lawrence String Quartet has developed an undisputed reputation as one of the world's great ensembles. The quartet has been the Ensemble-in-Residence at Stanford University since 1998. Fiercely committed to collaboration with living composers, the SLSQ also has a special dedication to the string quartets of Haydn. The SLSQ combines exuberance with virtuosity and imagination. The 76’ers: A Haydn Revolution Haydn Four Op.…
Find out more »High Notes | Concert for Mental Health
On Nov 18 we invite you to the High Notes Concert for Mental Health hosted by LILY FROST (singer/songwriter and radio host at Zoomer media).After almost 2 years away from the stage, we at HIGH NOTES AVANTE are so happy and proud to offer you this fine LIVE experience. The concert features some of the best musicians in the GTA and beyond: Cellist DAVID HETHERINGTON & pianist SEROUJ KRADJIAN, members of the AMICI CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, violinist STEPHEN SITARSKI, baritone GILES…
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Spotlight 15
Elisa Citterio director Online Premiere: November 18, 2021, 8pm ET Experience the artistry of Tafelmusik musicians in this playful showcase of sounds and styles, from baroque to galant. Fourteen soloists and thirteen concertos are featured in this playful mix-and-match showcase of Tafelmusik’s artistry. Music Director Elisa Citterio conceived this concert as a challenge to the musicians, inviting each of them to flex their musical muscles as soloists and leaders. The program pairs movements from different concertos — occasionally even by different…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Winds, Brass & Percussion Spotlight
The TSO’s majestic brass, woodwind, and percussion sections are featured in a vibrant musical potpourri including Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1 (in the composer’s words, “dedicated to women who take risks and are adventurous”), Dvořák’s charming Serenade in D Minor, Steve Reich’s mesmerizing Music for Pieces of Wood, and Stravinsky’s pithy and potent salute to Debussy, Symphonies of Wind Instruments. The concerts close with music from one of Canada’s most acclaimed 20th-century composers, Oskar Morawetz. Program Joan Tower: Fanfare for…
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Royal Conservatory Orchestra
Program: Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture from King Stephen, op. 117 George Walker: Lyric for Strings Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, op. 103 (“Egyptian”) (Thomas Torok, piano) Aleksandr Borodin: “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor Zoltán Kodály: Háry János Suite BUY TICKETS
Find out more »Soundstreams | Love Songs (online)
Music that contemplates our place in the universe. A 45-minute concert featuring two works by Québec composer Claude Vivier, and a world premiere by Christopher Mayo. Filmed on stage at Koerner Hall, Toronto. Tickets start at just $7! ARTISTS David Fallis, music director Vocal ensemble: Carla Huhtanen, Lindsay McIntyre, Vania Chan, Robin Dann, Bud Roach, Alex Samaras, and Keith Lam Gregory Oh, piano Ryan Scott, percussion REPERTOIRE Claude Vivier Love Songs Claude Vivier Hymnen an die Nacht Christopher Mayo Oceano…
Find out more »Ontario Pops Orchestra | Breaking Barriers Virtual Concert
Ontario Pops Orchestra will present its first concert for the 2021-2022 concert season. Due to covid restrictions the full 2021-2022 season will include only strings musicians. The Breaking Barriers concert will feature Mozart's wonderful, the Serenade K, 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik," and Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons “Summer”, a timeless masterpiece, featuring violinist Tanya Charles Iveniuk. A. VIVIALDI / The Four Seasons Concerto No.2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV.315, "L'estate" (Summer) Ticket registration HERE.
Find out more »The Elora Singers | On Love (online)
The Elora Singers present the world premiere of “On Love”, a commissioned work by Canadian composer Timothy Corlis set to the poem by Kahlil Gibran and sung in English and Arabic. Also on the program will be settings on the theme of love by Duruflé, Clausen, Willan, Pärt, Finzi, Enns, Sheppard and Shaw. Tickets are available on November 1, 2021.
Find out more »Opera Revue | Live At The Emmet Ray
Opera Revue are back at The Emmet Ray with special guest mezzo-soprano Alexandra Beley and tenor Fabián Arciniegas. $10 Cover. Email info@theemmetray.com for reservations.
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Surging with ardent passion and calling for virtuoso feats of the highest order, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is one of classical music’s most thrilling live concert experiences. At just 27 years old, Canadian rising star Timothy Chooi has captured international acclaim for his powerful, nuanced performances and magnetic stage presence, and he takes on this mighty cornerstone of the repertoire. Plus, Peter Oundjian returns to the TSO in his first appearance as Conductor Emeritus, leading Beethoven’s bold and triumphant “Egmont” Overture,…
Find out more »Music in the Afternoon | Beverley Johnston & Friends
Beverley Johnston, Aiyun Huang, and Russell Hartenberger, percussion; Susan Hoeppner, flutes; Marc Djokic, violin From the Percussion Studio directly behind the Walter Hall stage, they will roll out a broad range of instruments, from marimba and vibraphone to drums and flower pots, with (literally) lots of bells and whistles. Program | Bach on Marimba, 20th century classics by Lou Harrison and Astor Piazzolla, and Eagles, by Russell Hartenberger, a WMCT Commission premiere.
Find out more »U of T Opera | The Barber of Seville
Please join us for U of T Opera's production of The Barber of Seville livestreamed from MacMillan Theatre on Saturday, November 27 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 28 at 2:30 pm on the Faculty of Music YouTube channel (YouTube.com/UofTMusic). Music by Gioachino Rossini Libretto by Cesare Sterbini, based upon Le Barbier de Séville by Pierre Beaumarchais This opera production is made possible in part by a generous gift from Marina Yoshida. It is almost two hundred and fifty years years since the playwright, Pierre Beaumarchais…
Find out more »Tafelmusik | A Tafelmusik Christmas (in-person)
Peace, joy, merriment, and hope—Christmas wouldn’t be the same without Tafelmusik! Curated by Ivars Taurins, this festive program spanning two centuries reunites members of the choir and orchestra for the first time in 2021 — a perfect way to launch the 40th anniversary season of Tafelmusik Chamber Choir. A selection of sparkling choruses from Handel’s Messiah and richly harmonized baroque arrangements of Christmas carols complement the exuberance of Bach and the elegance of Charpentier. Choral works by Berlioz and Poulenc add depth…
Find out more »Canadian Opera Company/Against the Grain | Mozart’s Requiem (online)
This multi-disciplinary presentation in collaboration with Against the Grain Theatre invites us to reckon with the impact of COVID-19—and heal together through the power of Mozart’s astonishingly moving Requiem. Incorporating interviews with front-line medical workers and community members directly affected by the pandemic, this interpretation conceived by Joel Ivany and Johannes Debus connects individual stories of loss and resilience to the sonic world of Mozart’s heartbreakingly beautiful piece. The result charts a passage out of the darkest days of an…
Find out more »Guitar Society of Toronto | Canadian Guitar Quartet
Founded in 1999, the Canadian Guitar Quartet originally consisted of Philip Candelaria, Denis Donegani, Patrick Roux and Louis Trépanier. In 2014, Louis Trépanier was joined by new members Bruno Roussel, Julien Bisaillon and Renaud Côté-Giguère. The ensemble is now welcoming Christ Habib and Jérôme Ducharme with huge enthusiasm, joining Louis and Renaud, and looking forward to the upcoming concert seasons.
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Stewart Goodyear with the Penderecki String Quartet and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir [postponed]
This concert has been postponed. New date to be announced soon. Stewart Goodyear, piano Jonelle Sills, soprano Beste Kalender, mezzo-soprano Zachary Rioux, tenor Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone Pendercki String Quartet Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Proclaimed "a phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times and "one of the best pianists of his generation" by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Royal Conservatory alumnus Stewart Goodyear is accomplished as an orchestral soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, and composer. On this evening, you will hear the world premiere of his piano quintet based on themes from Ludwig…
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Thibaudet has performed worldwide, recorded more than 50 albums, built a reputation as one of today’s finest pianists, and had an impact on the film world. In addition to Zigman’s score for Wakefield, he was soloist in Dario Marianelli’s award-winning scores for the films Atonement (which won an Oscar for Best Original Score) and Pride and Prejudice, and recorded Alexandre Desplat’s soundtrack for the 2012 film Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. He had a cameo in Bruce Beresford’s film on Alma Mahler, Bride of the Wind, and…
Find out more »Brott Music Festival | Handel’s Messiah
Make music part of your Holiday season with our joyous Handel’s Messiah! Join Maestro Boris Brott, the National Academy Orchestra, Arcady Singers, and featured soloists Sydney Baedke, Andrea Ludwig, Bud Roach and David Pike. Important Notice: All guests 12+ attending will be required to provide government-issued personal identification and proof of full vaccination. Patrons who cannot provide this will be denied entry and refunds will not be issued.
Find out more »December 2021
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir | Festival of Carols (in-person + online)
TMC’s annual welcome to the holiday season. This year the Choir will be joined by the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Lauda per la Nativitá del Signore – a Christmas Cantata by Ottorino Respighi Popular carols Music selections by JS Bach, Andrew Balfour, Sally Beamish, Paul Halley, Arthur Honegger, Rosephanye Powell, Hyo-Won Woo and others. Streaming Dec 1 to 25, 2021 . Streaming tickets for Festival of Carols may be purchased anytime between December 1 to 25, 2021. Upon purchase of your livestream ticket, you will…
Find out more »Tafelmusik | The Voice of Vivaldi (online)
Krisztina Szabó mezzo-soprano Online Premiere: December 2, 2021, 8pm ET You are invited on this baroque journey through human emotions showcasing a remarkable Canadian singer. The sheer beauty and soulfulness of the human voice infuses this concert featuring mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó—one of our first guest soloists since February 2020. Music Director Elisa Citterio has curated a program of contrasting moods that range from dramatic intensity to cheerful effervescence. Passionate arias from three Vivaldi operas are even more striking when paired with…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Home Alone in Concert
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams’s charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the TSO. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). Also starring Catherine O’Hara and John Candy, and nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Somewhere in My Memory”), Home Alone is…
Find out more »The Elora Singers | Bach & Handel: Music for Advent & Christmas (online)
The Elora Singers present Bach’s Advent Cantatas and the Christmas excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, with chamber orchestra and soloists from the ranks of the choir.
Find out more »Orchestra Toronto | An Indigo Christmas With The Nathaniel Dett Chorale
On The Program: Michael McElroy and Jonathan Joubert: Great Joy II: Christmas Around the World with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, Music Director, and Corey Butler, pianist. This holiday season, two great Toronto ensembles join forces in a joyful holiday celebration. Orchestra Toronto and the Nathaniel Dett Chorale come together to create great music with Great Joy: a gospel-inspired celebration of Christmas around the world. *pre-concert chat at 7:15
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet and Royal Conservatory Orchestra Resident Conductor, Joaquin Valdepeñas, conducts Glenn Gould School students in a program of chamber works. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E flat Major, K. 297b, for four winds and orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | TSO Holiday Pops
Do you hear what I hear? It’s the joyful and triumphant return of TSO Holiday Pops! Jingle all the way to Roy Thomson Hall for our seasonal symphonic spectacular, and let your heart be light as the TSO welcomes Canadian Broadway singer Ryan Silverman to perform ancient yuletide carols and other festive favourites. You’ll also be invited to join an audience sing-along—an annual tradition you’ll fa la la la love! The performances on December 7 & 8 will be conducted…
Find out more »Music Toronto | Gryphon Trio with David Harding
The Gryphon Trio celebrated its milestone 25th anniversary throughout 2018. The Trio continues to impress critics and audiences with its highly-refined, dynamic performances. The Trio tours regularly throughout North America and Europe, playing repertoire from the traditional to the contemporary. The Gryphon’s relationship with Music TORONTO – continuous since 1995 – included 10 years as our ensemble-in-residence (1998-2008).David Harding has an extensive solo and chamber music career, having performed throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, Central America and Australia. He was a member of…
Find out more »Art of Time Ensemble | To All A Good Night 6 (in-person and online)
To All A Good Night 6 is the Art of Time Ensemble's first live concert in 22 months. We are back with a new edition for these strange times featuring the music of Stevie Wonder, John Prine, Stephen Colbert & Elvis Costello and Duke Ellington and featuring performances by Jackie Richardson, Jessica Mitchell, Liam Russell, David Wall, and Tom Wilson. Audience members have the option to experience the holiday tradition either in-person or from the comfort of their homes via…
Find out more »The National Ballet Of Canada | The Nutcracker
Ballet companies the world over perform The Nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special take on Marius Petipa’s beloved classic. The National Ballet of Canada has one of the finest versions in James Kudelka’s 1995 staging which opens at a Christmas Eve party in rural 19th century Russia. With its non-stop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes designed by Santo Loquasto, with lighting by Jennifer Tipton, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination. For the 2021/22 season, The Nutcracker will be presented…
Find out more »Sinfonia Toronto | Beethoven@251
Beethoven@251 SINFONIA TORONTO NURHAN ARMAN Conductor DMITRI LEVKOVICH Pianist Happy Birthday - Join us for a joyous celebration of Beethoven's 251st with works from the Romantic Era he launched - a Chopin Piano Concerto and a delightful 1890's fantasia, then culminating with his own ebullient Symphony No. 8 Program SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Fantasiestücke CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 chamber version by Sigmund Anton Steiner Virtual concert ticket: $15 BUY VIRTUAL TICKET Tickets for in-person attendance go on…
Find out more »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 »Royal Conservatory | Jan Lisiecki
"Pristine, lyrical and intelligent." (The New York Times) Juno Award winner, UNESCO Ambassador, and alumnus of The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School, Jan Lisiecki is “perhaps the most 'complete' pianist of his age" (BBC Music Magazine). Lisiescki will offer a program titled Poems of the Night, featuring Chopin Nocturnes and Études. All Fryderyk Chopin program: Étude in C Major, op. 10, no. 1 Nocturne in C Minor, op. posth. Étude in A Minor, op. 10, no. 2 Nocturne in E Major, op.…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Messiah
Rejoice greatly as this glorious holiday tradition returns! RBC Resident Conductor Simon Rivard leads four acclaimed soloists, the Orchestra, and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir in exultant arias and joyous refrains, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus. Experience the greatest story ever told in this moving 85-minute special presentation at Roy Thomson Hall. Program Handel: Selections from Messiah (Abridged to approximately 85 minutes with no intermission) Performers Simon Rivard, RBC Resident Conductor Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano Rihab Chaieb, mezzo-soprano Spencer Britten, tenor Stephen Hegedus, bass-baritone…
Find out more »Mirvish Productions | Come From Away
Come From Away is the smash-hit musical that has taken the world by storm, with continuing sold-out, record-breaking engagements on Broadway, in London’s West End, Melbourne, and on tour across North America. This joyous musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 airplane passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Gander, Newfoundland in the wake of 9/11, and the small community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives. Written by Tony®-nominated Canadians Irene Sankoff and…
Find out more »Tafelmusik | A Tafelmusik Christmas (online)
A Tafelmusik Christmas - Digital Description Ivars Taurins director Tafelmusik Chamber Choir Online Premiere Peace, joy, merriment, and hope — Christmas wouldn’t be the same without Tafelmusik! Curated by Ivars Taurins, this festive program spanning two centuries reunites members of the choir and orchestra for the first time in 2021 — a perfect way to launch the 40th anniversary season of Tafelmusik Chamber Choir. A selection of sparkling choruses from Handel’s Messiah and richly harmonized baroque arrangements of Christmas carols complement the exuberance…
Find out more »Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation | Queens & Martyrs
COSA Creative Presents: Queens & Martyrs Join six fabulous performers as they tell the stories of some of opera and history's most well-known Queens & Martyrs! Featuring: Alexandra Delle Donne Nansee Hughes Caitlin McCaughey Antonina Ermolenko Chelsea Kolic Dijle Yukselir When you purchase a ticket, you can watch the show anytime from 7 pm on Friday, December 17th until 12 am on Monday, December 20th!
Find out more »Canadian Opera Company | In Winter (online)
The COC Orchestra under Music Director Johannes Debus, the COC Chorus, and artists of the COC Ensemble Studio come together for a concert that explores and celebrates winter. Welcome a new season with Vivaldi’s instantly recognizable and exhilarating “Winter” section of “The Four Seasons,” classic songbook selections like “Deck the Halls,” and, for the centrepiece of the program, an exciting new commission by composer Ian Cusson, who sets text by Métis writer Katherena Vermette, for solo, chorus, and orchestra in…
Find out more »The Elora Singers | Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols (online)
The Elora Singers’ annual Christmas concert will be presented in both online and live performances, featuring repertoire from the Singers’ new Christmas CD.
Find out more »Royal Conservatory | Academy Chamber Orchestra
String students from The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists come together as the Academy Chamber Orchestra to perform this special concert. Free tickets will be available starting at 10am on Friday, December 10, 2021.
Find out more »Canadian Opera Company | In Winter (online)
The COC Orchestra under Music Director Johannes Debus, the COC Chorus, and artists of the COC Ensemble Studio come together for a concert that explores and celebrates winter. Welcome a new season with Vivaldi’s instantly recognizable and exhilarating “Winter” section of “The Four Seasons,” classic songbook selections like “Deck the Halls,” and, for the centrepiece of the program, an exciting new commission by composer Ian Cusson, who sets text by Métis writer Katherena Vermette, for solo, chorus, and orchestra in…
Find out more »Elmer Iseler Singers | Sherry & Shortbread ‘At Home’
Join Artistic Director, Lydia Adams and the Elmer Iseler Singers, from the comforts of your home for a musical celebration online. Our special guests will be our great colleague and friend, the world-renowned clarinetist, James Campbell, Artistic Director of the Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound and his son, guitarist, Graham Campbell. James and Lydia will reminisce, talk of our present artistic activities, and discuss our mutual further exciting plans as we reopen in the upcoming months. You will hear…
Find out more »Mirvish Productions | Jesus Christ Superstar [CANCELLED]
An album that inspired a REVOLUTION. A REVELATION that changed the world. A REINVENTION for this millennium. Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier…
Find out more »The National Ballet Of Canada | The Nutcracker [Cancelled]
All remaining performances of The Nutcracker have been cancelled. Ballet companies the world over perform The Nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special take on Marius Petipa’s beloved classic. The National Ballet of Canada has one of the finest versions in James Kudelka’s 1995 staging which opens at a Christmas Eve party in rural 19th century Russia. With its non-stop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes designed by Santo Loquasto, with lighting by Jennifer Tipton, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the…
Find out more »Canzona Chamber Players | The Ninth Annual Elizabeth Krehm Memorial Concert: Mahler & Beethoven on Boxing Day (online)
CANZONA CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENTS THE NINTH ANNUAL ELIZABETH KREHM MEMORIAL CONCERT MAHLER & BEETHOVEN ON BOXING DAY A VIRTUAL RECITAL FOR ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL This boxing day evening, we invite you to enjoy an hour-long program of Gustav Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and Beethoven's Symphony 7, filmed at the Arts & Letters Club in Toronto and broadcast on YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers at 5:30pm. Canzona Chamber Players is pleased to present The Ninth Annual Memorial Concert for Elizabeth Krehm. Elizabeth passed away on November…
Find out more »Mirvish Productions | Come From Away [CANCELLED]
Come From Away is the smash-hit musical that has taken the world by storm, with continuing sold-out, record-breaking engagements on Broadway, in London’s West End, Melbourne, and on tour across North America. This joyous musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 airplane passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Gander, Newfoundland in the wake of 9/11, and the small community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives. Written by Tony®-nominated Canadians Irene Sankoff and…
Find out more »Mirvish Productions | Jesus Christ Superstar [CANCELLED]
An album that inspired a REVOLUTION. A REVELATION that changed the world. A REINVENTION for this millennium. Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier…
Find out more »Toronto Operetta Theatre | A Waltz Dream (Postponed)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO NEW DATE TBD. Ticket holders are being contacted as quickly as possible to outline their options. As soon as a new date is finalized for this performance, all ticket holders will be notified and any tickets distributed for the original date will be honoured for the new date. Please direct any additional questions to the TO Live Box Office at 416-366-7723 | 1-800-708-6754 | boxoffice@tolive.com. The young Jacobson presented Straus with a libretto for A Waltz…
Find out more »January 2022
Roy Thomson Hall/Attila Glatz Concert Productions | Salute To Vienna
Co-presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions and Roy Thomson Hall Timeless music, dazzling costumes, breathtaking dance, stunning floral designs. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to the Roy Thomson Hall for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration that will enchant and delight audiences of all ages in Toronto. Freshly updated each year with a new cast and musical programme, the exuberant music of Johann Strauss and his counterparts will spring to vibrant life in a joyful spectacle featuring European singers,…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Tribute to Louis Armstrong
In accordance with Public Health policy, capacity limits for TSO concerts will be reduced to 50% until approximately the end of January. His voice was unmistakable, his personality magnetic, and his artistry astonishing. With a career that spanned five decades and changed jazz forever, Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. In this loving and electrifying hommage, celebrated trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling performs and leads the TSO in many of Satchmo’s greatest hits…
Find out more »Organix Concerts | Adrian Ross
Adrian Ross JANUARY 5TH 2021 12:30 – 1:30 pm All Saints Anglican Church - Toronto Kyrie en taille à 5, Cromorne en taille à 2 parties Nicolas de Grigny (1672 – 1703) Grand jeu Pierre du Mage (1674 – 1751) Beata viscera Mariae virginis Antonio de Cabezón (1510 – 1566) Tiento de dos tiples de 2o tono Francisco Correa de Arauxo (1584 – 1654) Fantaisie sur Regina Coeli Charles Racquet (1597 – 1664) Symphonie No. 9, op. 70, Gothique Mov. II:…
Find out more »Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Bach’s Brandenburg & More
In accordance with Public Health policy, capacity limits for TSO concerts will be reduced to 50% until approximately the end of January. Program J. S. Bach: Prelude to Suite No. 1 for Unaccompanied Cello, BWV 1007 J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, BWV 1049 J. S. Bach: Concerto for Bassoon, Strings and Oboe d’Amore, after BWVs 169, 49, 1053 J. S. Bach: Suite No. 3 for Orchestra, BWV 1068 – Mvt. II (“Air on the G String”) J. S.…
Find out more »Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra | Elegance and Emotion
Elegance and Emotion will be livestreamed at 8PM ET on Friday, January 7, and available on-demand following the livestream until Sunday, January 9 at 11:59PM ET. You may view this concert as many times as you would like during the availability period. David Greilsammer, conductor & piano Rameau: Platée: Suite de danses Mozart: Concerto No.24 in C minor for Piano & Orchestra Schubert: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Tragic
Find out more »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 »Music Toronto | The Bedford Trio & The Dior Quartet [Postponed]
Since their founding in 2016, the Bedford Trio has won prizes in international competitions, and has performed in Canada, the United States, and Europe. During the pandemic, the Bedford Trio has performed virtually at several international events. The Bedford Trio is honoured to be the first piano trio selected for the Irene R. Miller Piano Trio Residency at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music and has been the trio in residence since 2018. The Bedford Trio was founded in 2016 by…
Find out more »Sinfonia Toronto | Mozart & Janacek
Mozart & Janacek SINFONIA TORONTO NURHAN ARMAN Conductor ARTUN MISKCIYAN Pianist Nostalgia - You will enjoy beautiful Classical memories by Mozart and his contemporary Joseph Bologne, plus reflections by Canadian Jocelyn Morlock on Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being and Janacek's on a Tolstoy tragedy. Program MOZART Piano Concerto No.22 JOCELYN MORLOCK Nostalgia JOSEPH BOLOGNE String Quartet in D major, Op. 1, No. 6 JANACEK Kreutzer Sonata Virtual concert ticket: $15 BUY VIRTUAL TICKET Tickets for in-person attendance go…
Find out more »February 2022
Against The Grain Theatre | Opera Pub [Cancelled]
AtG’s Opera Pubs are improvised, wild nights that offer up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by both established and emerging opera talent hosted by the extraordinary David Eliakis. Opera Pubs are the perfect introduction for newbies and a welcome break for opera vets who want to see something “a little different.” What’s more fun than opera and a beer with friends?
Find out more »Canadian Opera Company | Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (in-person) [Cancelled]
For the first time in nearly two years, the curtain rises for a live audience at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. The production is helmed by Canadian director Aria Umezawa in a COC debut. Madama Butterfly tells the coming of age story of Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha in Nagasaki. When her life collides with the older American naval officer Pinkerton, devastating consequences ensue, giving rise to one of Puccini’s most powerful and unforgettable operas. In leading this production, Umezawa draws on…
Find out more »Lake Field Music | LFM Sky Online Music Workshops
Lake Field Music is excited to offer their 4th Sky conference including a wide selection of workshops for singers and instrumentalists (strings, winds, guitar, drums). Limited enrolment to ensure good communication between the instructor and participants.
Find out more »Toronto Mendelssohn Choir | Choral Conductors Symposium Concert 2022
Meet Me Here: Songs of Sanctuary A free TMC concert to conclude the 2022 Choral Conductors’ Symposium In February, Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée welcomes five emerging conductors from Canada and the U.S. for a week of intensive workshops and rehearsals with the full Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the 20-voice professional core of the TMC. The Symposium concludes with a concert where all five participating conductors will conduct the two choirs. The theme for the repertoire of this year’s Symposium is…
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