{"id":110822,"date":"2025-01-06T12:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=110822"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:00:02","slug":"critics-picks-classical-music-events-you-absolutely-need-to-see-this-week-january-6-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2025\/01\/06\/critics-picks-classical-music-events-you-absolutely-need-to-see-this-week-january-6-12\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC\u2019S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: January 6 \u2013 12"},"content":{"rendered":"
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L-R (clockwise): Anja Bihlmaier (Photo: Nikolaj Lund); Julien Beaudiment (Photo courtesy of the artist); Eric Abramovitz (Photo courtesy of the artist)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between January 6 and 12, 2025. For more of what\u2019s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Canadian Opera Company: Instrumental Series: Rising Stars<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, January 8, 12 p.m.
\nRichard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Free<\/p>\n

A great way to start the year – with performances from young artists from the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy. As we look headlong into a new year full of potential, we join the academy students (ages 8-18) in the middle of their year-long deep exploration of their craft and emotional boundaries – a great opportunity for both performers and audience to share genuine inspiration and fresh energy. If you\u2019ve been missing out on Taylor Academy\u2019s regular performance<\/a> at the Mazzolini Hall (as those free tickets go super fast; they are usually released a week before the performance date), this would be a good way to come and support them with enthusiastic applause and appreciation. Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s New World Symphony<\/h3>\n

Thursday, January 9, 8 p.m.; Saturday, January 11, 8 p.m.; Roy Thomson Hall, $64+; Sunday, January 12, 3 p.m., George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre.<\/p>\n

Gra\u017cyna Bacewicz (1909-1969) was once a true tour-de-force, yet somehow, we lost sight of her music after her death. However, thanks to the recent interest in the rediscovery and exploration of non-canonic repertoire (especially from women composers) her music is making a well-deserved comeback. Opening the new year with Bacewicz\u2019s Concerto for String Orchestra, a fresh piece for pretty much every one of us, feels auspicious. The work demands high calibre performance from its players, as Bacewicz\u2019s writing demands first-rate technicality and ensemble finesse, perfect intonation and chordal balance, with accurate and laser-sharp articulation. It will be exciting to see what is possible. The rest of the program promises the well-familiar comfort of Mozart\u2019s Clarinet concerto, featuring TSO\u2019s very own Eric Abramovitz, and Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s Symphony 9, \u2018From the New World\u2019 under the guest baton of Anja Bihlmaier- a dependable insurance for a good night (and a matin\u00e9e) full of high calibre music. Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trinity Bach Project: Bach & Epiphany<\/h3>\n

Friday, January 10, 8 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 8 p.m.,<\/p>\n

Little Trinity Anglican Church, 425 King St. E., $10+, Pay-what-you-choose also available.<\/p>\n

Following in the footsteps of the three kings and their gifts, TBP have curated a weekend full of gifts: Brandenburg Concertos 3 and 4, Bach\u2019s Keyboard Concerto No. 1, and a brand new cherry on the top: a new piano quartet by Godwin Friesen. Come for the jewels of the Baroque era, and hear a new work from our own time. A great chamber music concert is quite a unique thing, giving us drama with intimacy, and it is a great pleasure to hear one of our own, from our own time, speaking directly in such a setting. Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

University of Toronto, Faculty of Music: Julien Beaudiment: Recital<\/h3>\n

Saturday, January 11, 7:30 p.m
\nWalter Hall, 80 Queens Park, Free<\/p>\n

It is true that once you start seeing things, you will see more things. The flute, sitting in the centre of the orchestra, is an integral part of Western classical music; yet few would know the subtle differences of the different flute \u2018schools.\u2019 Julien Beaudiment, a current leading figure in the French flute school, is in town this week, as part of the France-Canada Distinguished VIsitors in Music 2024-25 season, giving masterclasses and performing a recital in Walter Hall. A rare chance for the general public to hear this particular artistic process, and to learn about the uniquely refined values of the French school. It is open to the public – do come and explore! Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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