{"id":29058,"date":"2015-06-10T13:30:04","date_gmt":"2015-06-10T17:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/?p=29058"},"modified":"2015-06-11T08:42:13","modified_gmt":"2015-06-11T12:42:13","slug":"critics-picks-six-musical-outings-you-should-do-this-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2015\/06\/10\/critics-picks-six-musical-outings-you-should-do-this-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC\u2019S PICKS | Six Musical Outings You Should Do This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Musical Toronto\u2019s weekly Critic\u2019s Picks are a fully curated list of some 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 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 Wholenote Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 10<\/h3>\n

TSO |<\/em><\/span> Mahler Resurrection Symphony<\/em> at Roy Thomson Hall. 8:00 p.m. $33-145 (Repeats June 12)<\/p>\n

Mahler\u2019s Symphony No. 2 \u201cResurrection\u201d was the first major work that confirmed his view of the beauty of death and resurrection. It\u2019s a world within a world that taps into the eternal \u2013 something music can do best. The TSO joins the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and soloists Erin Wall (soprano) and Susan Platts (mezzo-soprano). Don\u2019t miss it. | DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday 12<\/h3>\n

This Edge New Music Collective\/Arraymusic |<\/span> Premieres IV<\/em> at Array Space. 8:00 p.m. $15-20<\/p>\n

There is something exciting about hearing a concert of premieres. The talented folks at Thin Edge will serve up the fourth installment of their Premieres<\/em> series highlighting emerging composers: Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh (Australia), Colin Labadie (Guelph), Sophie Dupuis (Toronto), and Jenny Beck (USA) and Stephen Gardner (Ireland). Come out and show your support. | DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday 13<\/h3>\n

TSO<\/em> |<\/span> Pan-American Rhythms<\/em> at Roy Thomson Hall. 7:30 p.m. $33-93 (Repeats June 14, 3:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n

In a program inspired by Pan-American Rhythms, t<\/em>he TSO promise a \u201crousing fiesta of favourites from North and South America.\u201d \u00a0<\/em>You\u2019ll hear works by Gary Kulesha, Piazzolla, Copland, John Williams, Miguel del Aguila and Moncayo. The line-up also includes cellist Joseph Johnson and conductor Earl Lee (RBC Resident Conductor). Should be fun. | DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Gallery |<\/span> Fossegrimen<\/em> at St. George the Martyr Church. 8:00 p.m. $10-15<\/p>\n

The Music Gallery celebrates their final concert of the season this week with Fossegrimen: a unique experience that incorporates folklore, fairy tales, and mythology. The show is comprised of three sets, including a new opera based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale \u201cThe Moon\u201d written by Toronto composer Chris Thornborrow. Ensemble Polaris will also take the stage to perform their unique blend of musical influences. The show also includes the Canadian premiere of Elliott Cole\u2019s Babinagar, a twenty-minute work based on an Afghan folktale with close the night. It’s a family-friendly event, so bring the kiddies! | DETAILS<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 15<\/h3>\n

Massey Hall |<\/span> Lunchtime Live!: Cris Derkson<\/em> at Yonge-Dundas Square. 12:30 p.m. Free!<\/p>\n

As part of Massey Hall\u2019s free lunchtime concerts, be sure to check out Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen. She\u2019s a unique voice, known for combining layers of sound into mesmerizing performances. She\u2019ll be performing a mixture of traditional, classical and contemporary music. Highly recommended. | DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday 16<\/h3>\n

Toronto Concert Orchestra |<\/span> Symphony in the Gardens: Belle Voci <\/em>at Casa Loma. 7:30 p.m. Free!<\/p>\n

For another free event, check out Toronto Concert Orchestra\u2019s Symphony in the Gardens: Belle Voci<\/em> at Casa Loma. <\/em>They\u2019ll be performing Excerpts from works by Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, and Puccini. | DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n

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