December 2018
Ron Davis | SymphRONica + the Tap Dancers Reunite
For a third year, Ron Davis’ SymphRONica joins its internationally acclaimed jazz/groove/world instrumental sound to the dazzling artistry of some of the greatest tap dance artists anywhere from the Tap Dance Centre under the artistic direction of brilliant choreographer and tap wizard Kim Chalovich (Director of the Tap Dance Centre) with ‘What’s On? TAP. Other dancers include Travis Knights, David Cox, Ryan Foley, Johnny Morin, Dianne Montgomery, Mats Nixon and MacKenzie Greenwell. An incredibly exciting collaboration, combining art forms, creating experiences beyond imagination. The perfect jazz for tap. A phenomenal experience. Come dance and play with us! Tickets here.
Find out more »May 2019
Echo Chamber Toronto | Une Soiree au Chat Noir
Echo Chamber Toronto combines chamber music with dance. I attended their Transfigured Night a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now they are back with another innovative program, Une Soiree au Chat Noir, with music by Ravel, Debussy, Satie, Edith Piaf, and Renee Rosnes. The Rosebud String Quartet (violinists Aaron Schwebel and Sheila Jaffe; violist Keith Hamm; and cellist Leana Rutt) is joined by soprano Lauren Eberwein, flutist Shelley Brown, and pianist Renee Rosnes.
Find out more »October 2019
The Piano Lunaire | Aaron Copland: The Music Within
Join Adam Sherkin on October 10 in Toronto for this unique performance event! This recital is part of a concert tour that includes stops in Buffalo, Toronto and New York City. THE STORY: Aaron Copland was a fine pianist. In 1926, he premiered his own “Jazz” piano concerto. Continuing to write for the instrument throughout his career, Copland turned increasingly to other pianists for interpretation. On October 25th, 1957, William Masselos gave the premiere performance of the composer’s PIANO FANTASY…
Find out more »October 2021
Amici Chamber Ensemble | American Berserk
American Berserk celebrates the composers who changed the face of American music: the “American Original” Charles Ives, and Pulitzer Prize winners John Adams and John Corigliano. Featuring guest artists Jonathan Crow, Yolanda Bruno, and Alejandro Valdepeñas. This intimate concert will be presented at Bathurst 918 Centre for a limited audience. Program: John Adams – Gnarly Buttons for clarinet & piano TJ Anderson – Spirit Songs for cello and piano John Adams – John’s Alleged Book of Danced for String Quartet…
Find out more »March 2022
The Music Gallery | Beverley Johnston – Finding HER Voice
A celebration of International Women’s Day with percussionist Beverley Johnston. ‘Finding HER Voice’ A celebration on International Women’s Day with Canadian percussionist Beverley Johnston featuring works by Alice Ping Yee Ho, Holly Winter, Christos Hatzis, Norbert Palej and Frederic Rzewski. All the works are based on iconic or historic female figures including Baba Yaga, Mother Earth, Eris, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Yoko Ono. The fusion of live percussion and audio playback will be complemented with slide projections and video. A percussive…
Find out more »December 2022
Tapestry Opera | A Joke Before The Gallows
A MUSICAL STORY BRIMMING WITH DARK HUMOUR, A JOKE BEFORE THE GALLOWS CELEBRATES THE DRAMATIC MUSIC OF CHOPIN
Find out more »April 2023
Tapestry Opera | Songbook XII
Soprano Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 and longtime collaborator and pianist David Eliakis lead an all-Canadian program that includes some of Canada’s most exciting up-and-coming singers and pianists, in a celebratory mixed program.
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