{"id":107617,"date":"2024-09-16T12:06:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=107617"},"modified":"2024-09-16T12:06:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:06:52","slug":"critics-picks-classical-music-events-absolutely-need-see-week-september-16-september-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2024\/09\/16\/critics-picks-classical-music-events-absolutely-need-see-week-september-16-september-22\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC\u2019S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: September 16 \u2013 September 22"},"content":{"rendered":"
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L-R: Pianist David Adam Maltz (Photo courtesy of the artist); The Ladon Ensemble (Photo courtesy of the artists); the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour (Photo courtesy of Roy Thomson Hall)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between September 16 and 22, 2024. For more of what\u2019s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Daniel Adam Maltz, Fortepiano<\/h3>\n

Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m.
\nCampbell House Museum, 160 Queen St. W. $30<\/p>\n

The familiar word, piano, is a nickname for pianoforte. Italians often use this full name even now, and we aren\u2019t exactly sure when it got shortened \u2014 probably when people had money to buy them and bring one into the house (the opposite of today, where many are getting rid of acoustic pianos, in favour of recordings\/music streaming\/electronic instruments\u2026), and that everyone knew what \u2018piano\u2019 is\/was. Then there is the fortepiano, which isn\u2019t a\u2026 piano. Fortepiano, the earlier version of the current piano, came into being during Mozart and early Beethoven\u2019s time, and it operates by having hammer sets that hit the strings (instead of plucking, like a harpsichord). It came with knee-operated pedals (before they became foot-pedals). This instrument, somewhat exotic to many, is being seriously studied nowadays, thanks to current burgeoning historically-informed practice. First Viennese School specialist Daniel Adam Maltz is stopping by at the Campbell House Museum, as part of his 70+ city international tour, with a 1792 Viennese fortepiano, made in the year of the Insurrection of the French Revolution. Here\u2019s your chance to hear music from the past, on the original instrument, ask questions and perhaps get a closer look into this curiosity. Info here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour<\/h3>\n

Thursday, September 19, 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
\nRoy Thomson Hall, $131.30+<\/p>\n

The gaming industry flexes its global appeal in Toronto this week. Started in Los Angeles on August 10 and scheduled to finish in Barcelona on March 30, 2025, the FF VII world tour features music from Nobuo Uematsu, a self-taught musician who initially started to compose for SquareSoft and ended up writing for the Final Fantasy series from 1987, amongst others. For the Toronto shows, conductor Arnie Roth will lead the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Modern Sound Collective. If you suffer from fear of missing out, you should hurry, as Friday is sold out, and there\u2019s just about 20 tickets left at Roy Thomson Hall, at time of writing. Info here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hans Zimmer Live<\/h3>\n

Thursday, September 18, 8 p.m.
\nScotiabank Arena, $200+<\/p>\n

Just across from the Roy Thomson, ardent fans will be cramming into Scotiabank Arena for another superstar composer, Hans Zimmer. Following a sold-out European show, Zimmer will be on stage and will be playing from his amazing list of hits from: Gladiator, Pirates of Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Interstellar, The Lion King, The Last Samurai, and Dune. That\u2019s some serious movie history stats right there. If you loved these movies but suffered through somewhat anemic speakers at home (or worse, earbuds or headphones), this is your chance to hear these tracks in a truly gigantic fashion. Only a smattering of tickets are still available through the official seller \u2014 act fast! Info here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mandle Philharmonic presents Mahler & Beethoven<\/h3>\n

Friday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. Koerner Hall;
\nThursday, September 26, 7:30 p.m., George Weston Concert Hall, Meridian Arts Centre. $40+<\/p>\n

A few years ago, in November 2018, at age 70, Mandle Chung took a big sidestep from his successful tech business, conducting his first concert at Glenn Gould Studio. After several concerts since then, this week Chung, is bringing back his first-ever program: Mahler 4 and Beethoven 5, to Koerner Hall. We often talk about passion \u2014 passions transform and sustain many of our lives daily \u2014 and it\u2019s heartwarming to see another human pursuing a true passion, year after year. The orchestra consists of great musicians from Toronto, and Mahler 4, the smallest and the most intimate of all Mahler Symphonies, is a brief (by Mahlerian standard!) and beautiful work, full of hope. Come for that fate\u2019s knock in Beethoven 5, and be transported to heaven with Mahler. Info here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

North Wind Concerts: Acquiescent: The French Baroque in China<\/h3>\n

Saturday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.
\nHeliconian Hall, Pay-What-You-Can<\/p>\n

What happened when Western music went over to the East? Harpsichordist Louise Hung, with Jin Cho (traverso), Matt Antal (viola), and Margaret Jordan-Gay (cello) explore music of the French Baroque, and how it was received at the 18th-century Chinese Imperial Court. Too often, as our national identity has been closely tied to Western Europe, we focus on what \u2018we, the Westerners, thought of others\u2019, while the flipside \u2014 how the others thought of \u2018us,\u2019 is just as interesting and important in forming early international relations. Come and experience music from Rameau and Blavet, with visuals, soundscapes, and first-hand accounts from the past. Check out our Preview here<\/a>. Info here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ladon Ensemble<\/h3>\n

Saturday, September 21, 8 p.m.
\nHugh\u2019s Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave., $35+<\/p>\n

The Ladon Ensemble, a group focusing on all good music \u2014 from Western classical, klezmer, pop, classical Persian, and all things fun \u2014 returns from the summer with a bang. The mixture of individuals: Pouya Hamidi (piano), Adam Campbell (percussion), Michael Bridge (accordion), and Beth Silver (cello), with their seasoned experience and love of all music, makes their concerts quite special \u2014 so come out, and hear them live: a recording\/streaming is never the same as a live show, especially when these musicians are prone to break out in improvisations and many other surprises on stage. HRL is not yet fully wheelchair accessible. Info here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

First Anniversary of the Carillon: Carillon Recital: Andrea McCrady<\/h3>\n

Sunday, September 22, 12:20 p.m.,
\nYorkminster Park Baptist Church<\/p>\n

A Carillon consists of at least 23 bells, is arranged over 2 octaves, and is played with a keyboard. There are about 170 carillons in North America currently \u2014 did you know that the Metropolitan United Church on Queen St, was the first carillon ever installed in North America? Yorkminster Park Baptist Church has been adding bells since its initial installation: a 2008 cast for 4 bells for its automatic Westminster Chime, a 2014 cast for 10 bells, and another 2023 cast for 23 bells with a new carillon keyboard. Boasting three full octaves, its heaviest bell weighing 1990 lbs, the Yorkminster Park Carillon is a magnificent instrument, and to celebrate the first year of the latest installation, Andrea McCrady, the Dominion Carillonneur from the Peace Tower, Ottawa, will present a recital after the Sunday service this weekend. It is best heard on the church grounds, so bring a blanket, and marvel at the sky, with the singing bells. Info here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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