{"id":21495,"date":"2014-10-14T08:29:17","date_gmt":"2014-10-14T12:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/?p=21495"},"modified":"2014-11-02T14:01:44","modified_gmt":"2014-11-02T18:01:44","slug":"critics-picks-10-musical-outings-you-absolutely-must-do-this-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2014\/10\/14\/critics-picks-10-musical-outings-you-absolutely-must-do-this-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC\u2019S PICKS | 10 Musical Outings You Absolutely Must Do This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Vladimir<\/a>Our weekly Critic\u2019s Picks are a fully curated list of\u00a0some of the best concerts happening now through the end of the week. Of course this is not to say we are the provocateurs of taste, but simply seek to provide a good weekly summary. For a look at the full breadth of what\u2019s available in and around Toronto, check out the comprehensive concert listings from our friends at\u00a0Wholenote Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 14<\/h3>\n

Canadian Opera Company<\/span> Dance Series with\u00a0Opera Atelier<\/span> at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Noon. Free!<\/p>\n

This COC noon-hour event is hosted by co-artistic director Marshall Pynkoski, and includes members of the Opera Atelier presenting various excerpts from Handel\u2019s Alcina<\/em>. This is a great chance to hear examples of Handel\u2019s Baroque opera up-close and personal, performed by one of the best opera companies in the land. Did I mention it\u2019s free? More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra<\/span>\u00a0with\u00a0Rajaton<\/span> & Steven Reineke<\/span>, conductor at Roy Thomson Hall, 8:00 pm. $33-100<\/p>\n

Dust of your Chelsea boots, the British invasion is back in Toronto with the TSO\u2019s Pops: Best of The Beatles<\/em>. The concert, led by Steven Reineke, features the incredible Finnish vocal ensemble, Rajaton who presents a unique interpretation of the Beatles classic Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Lonely Hearts Club Band. They will also sing a handful of Beatles hits. Show\u00a0repeats\u00a0\u00a0October 15 (mat & eve). Details and tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 15<\/h3>\n

Canadian Opera Company<\/span> Piano Virtuoso Series with\u00a0Anastasia Rizikov<\/span> at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Noon. Free!<\/p>\n

A very special treat this afternoon – \u00a0Toronto-born Anastasia Rizikov, will present an all-Russian program of\u00a0Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Mussorgsky, and Balakirev. The heavy hitting repertoire will be sure to stir some passion into your midweek doldrums. Be sure to come early as seats fill up fast. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir<\/span> at Koerner Hall. 7:30 pm. $20-81<\/p>\n

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir opens their 120th<\/sup> Anniversary<\/em> season with a concert of Haydn: Lord Nelson Mass; Mozart: Requiem. Soloists include Lesley Bouza (soprano), Anita Krause (mezzo), Charles Davidson (tenor), Sean Watson (bass-baritone), with Noel Edison and Caron Daley conducting. There are a number of new faces in the choir this year, so it should be interesting to see how it all turns out. There will be a pre-concert chat with Rick Phillips at 6:45 pm. Full details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday 16<\/h3>\n

TorQ Percussion Ensemble<\/em><\/span> at Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building 12:10 pm. Free!<\/p>\n

One of Canada\u2019s best and brightest percussion groups will be at their alma mater this Thursday to celebrate their tenth-anniversary (has it been that long already?). The concert will include\u00a0Standford\u2019s If a tree falls\u2026 Awakening Fire, <\/em> and the co-composed Elements Suite (Burrows\/Morphy)<\/em>. TorQ are always entertaining and dazzling, so this should be a great show. (very few) Details here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Esprit Orchestra<\/span>, <\/strong>Alex Pauk<\/span>\u00a0conductor<\/em> at Koerner Hall. 8:00 p.m. $20-50<\/p>\n

Buckle your seat belts for a concert of contemporary works performed by the incomparable Esprit Orchestra including Thomas Ad\u00e8s, Charles Ives, Paul Frehner, and Chris Paul Harman. A strong list of composers paired with the Esprit, should make for a\u00a0compelling\u00a0event. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Music Gallery\/Batuki Music Society<\/span> X Avant New Music Festival IX: Transculturalism: Laraaji with Diely Mori Tounkara and friends <\/em>at the Music Gallery. 8:00 p.m. $10-20<\/p>\n

The Music Gallery, Toronto\u2019s contemporary music headquarters, presents the X Avant New Music Festival. An annual affair, this year\u2019s focus is on \u201cTransculturalism: Moving Beyond Multiculturalism.\u201d The show features Multi-stringed, ambient, improv and live visuals. Performers include Laraaji (electric zither), Diely Mori Tounkara (kora), and Brandon Valdivia, Colin Fisher and Scott Peterson. Come out and hear something new. Details here<\/a>. For details on other festival offerings see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday 17<\/h3>\n

London Philharmonic Orchestra<\/span> with conductor Vladimir Jurowski<\/span> and pianist Jean-Efflam\u00a0Bavouzet<\/span> at Roy Thomson Hall. 8:00 p.m. $29.50-$129.50<\/p>\n

It is not everyday Toronto gets to hear The London Philharmonic in our own backyard. The London Phil have only ever performed once in Toronto, so this is a very special event.\u00a0\u00a0This concert also marks the only\u00a0Canadian stop on their current North American tour. The concert includes conductor Vladimir Jurowski – at the top of is game – and the sensational pianist, Jean-Efflam\u00a0Bavouzet. Tickets will\u00a0sell out fast, so book early.\u00a0Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday 18<\/h3>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra<\/span>\u00a0with\u00a0pianist Conrad Tao<\/span>\u00a0&\u00a0Robert Moody<\/span>, conductor at Roy Thomson Hall, 7:30 pm. $33-93<\/p>\n

After\u00a0the\u00a0London Philharmonic\u2019s performance this week,\u00a0The Toronto Symphony Orchestra have a very tough act to follow. Headlining will be pianist Conrad Tao, performing Grieg: Piano Concerto. Works include Shostakovich\u2019s Festive Overture, M\u00e1rquez\u2019s Danz\u00f3n No.2, and selections from Holst\u2019s The Planets. Show repeats October 19th. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday 19<\/h3>\n

Pax Christi Chorale and Orchestra<\/span> at Grace Church on-the-Hill. 3:00 p.m. $25-35<\/p>\n

For a nice change of pace, come out and hear some choral music from the Pax Christi Chorale and Orchestra this Sunday. Blest Pair of Sirens\u2013A Celebration of Voice and Verse<\/em> includes Parry: Blest Pair of Sirens; I Was Glad; Elgar: There is Sweet Music; works by Willan and S. Martin. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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