{"id":49824,"date":"2017-12-11T07:55:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T12:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=49824"},"modified":"2017-12-11T07:54:13","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T12:54:13","slug":"critics-picks-12-concerts-you-should-absolutely-see-this-week-dec-11-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2017\/12\/11\/critics-picks-12-concerts-you-should-absolutely-see-this-week-dec-11-17\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | 12 Concerts You Should Absolutely See This Week (Dec. 11\u201317)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of December 11 to 17.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ludwig van 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. 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 our curated concert listings\u00a0here<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tuesday 12<\/h3>\n

Hannaford Street Silver Band<\/span> | Christmas Cheer. 7:30 p.m. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. $45\/$35(sr)\/$15(st)<\/p>\n

Tenor Ben Heppner is host and soloist, joined by the Elmer Iseler Singers (Lydia Adams, Artistic Director) in a Christmas concert. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra<\/span> | Canadian Brass Christmas 8 p.m. Roy Thomson Hall. $43.90-$123.35. Repeats Dec. 13 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

The venerable Canadian Brass joins the TSO and the Etobicoke School of the Arts Chorus in celebrating the Christmas season. Lucas Waldin conducts. | Listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 13<\/h3>\n

Against the Grain Theatre<\/span> | Bound. 12 p.m. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre. Preview Free. Show opens at Jackman Studio, 227 Front St. E. Dec. 14, 15, 16. $35.<\/p>\n

For something a little different \u2013 Against the Grain Theatre is presenting Bound<\/em><\/a>, a \u201cHandel Mashup,\u201d with Handel\u2019s music set to texts and stories drawn from real-life news articles and world events. See a free preview<\/a> at the RBA, and then catch the full show at the COC Headquarters\u2019 Jackman Studio. Singers include Danika Lor\u00e8n, Michael Uloth, Justin Welsh, Asitha Tennekoon, Miriam Khalil and others. | Listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

National Ballet of Canada<\/span> | The Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Runs to Dec. 30. $39-$160. Some performances sold out. Check website for details.<\/p>\n

Opened last week to enthusiastic audience response, the National Ballet\u2019s Nutcracker<\/em> continues this week and on to Dec. 30. Check website for start time and casting information. | Listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tafelmusik<\/span> | Messiah. 7:30 p.m. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. From $30. Repeats Dec. 14-16. Sing-Along Messiah<\/em> at Massey Hall Dec. 17 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Tafelmusik period-instrument Messiah<\/em> is back, with soloists soprano Joanne Lunn, countertenor James Laing, tenor Rufus Muller, and baritone Brett Polegato. Ivars Taurins conducts. Don\u2019t forget the very fun Sing-Along Messiah<\/em> at Massey Hall on the last day of the run. | Listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Nathaniel Dett Chorale<\/span> | An Indigo Christmas\u2026Parranda. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. $30<\/p>\n

Nathaniel Dett Chorale\u2019s Christmas concert this year features the lively folkloric music of Trinidad and Venezuela played by the parang band Maestre & Friends, in addition to the regular seasonal selections. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 14<\/h3>\n

Art of Time Ensemble<\/span> | To All A Good Night 3 8 p.m. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. $25-$64 Repeats Dec. 15, 16.<\/p>\n

Billed as \u201cThe Different Holiday Concert,\u201d the Art of Time presents a program featuring singers Jackie Richardson, Liam Russell, Jessica Mitchell, Tom Wilson, David Wall and the Canadian Children\u2019s Opera Company. | Listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 15<\/h3>\n

Orpheus Choir of Toronto<\/span> | Welcome Christmas 7:30 p.m. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. $45\/$40(sr)\/$20(st)<\/p>\n

Bob DeAngelis Big Band and jazz pianist John Sherwood join the Orpheus Choir (Robert Cooper, artistic director) to perform Nils Lindberg\u2019s Christmas Cantata<\/em>. | Listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 16<\/h3>\n

Toronto Children\u2019s Chorus<\/span> | The Fire Within 2 p.m. Roy Thomson Hall. $35.50-$45.50<\/p>\n

For its 40th-anniversary\u00a0holiday concert, the Toronto Children\u2019s Chorus is joined by the Toronto Youth Choir, TCC Alumni Choir and dancers for the Swan Studio to perform Vivaldi\u2019s Gloria<\/em> and other seasonal favourites. Soloists are TCC alumnae mezzo Krisztina Szabo and soprano Lesia Mackowycz, as well as friends from the TSO and organist Michael Bloss. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Pax Christi Chorale<\/span> | Gloria. 7:30 p.m. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road. $45\/$40(sr)\/$25(st) Repeats Dec. 17, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

An all-French program performed by Pax Christi Chorale (David Bowser, conductor) \u2013 Poulenc Gloria<\/em>; Durufl\u00e9 Four Motets<\/em>; Faur\u00e9 Cantique de Jean Racine<\/em>; Gounod No<\/em>\u00ebl<\/em>, plus classic French carols. Soprano Andrea Nu\u00f1ez and organist Daniel Norman. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra<\/span> | Highlights from Messiah. 8 p.m. Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga. $35-$45\/$31-$40(sr)\/$30(16-26)\/$25(<15)<\/p>\n

MSO\u2019s Christmas concert features soprano Sara Schabas, mezzo Beste Kalender, tenor Zachary Rioux, baritone Christopher Dunham, and the Mississauga Festival Chamber Choir in selections from Handel\u2019s Messiah<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday 17<\/h3>\n

Toronto Masque Theatre<\/span> | Peace on Earth: A Christmas Salon. 7:30 p.m. The Atrium at 21 Shaftesbury Avenue. $25 Repeats Dec. 18.<\/p>\n

The Christmas Salon includes a performance of excerpts from The Birth of Christ<\/em> by Canadian composer Clarence Lucas. Also on the program are Baroque carols and Messe de Minuit<\/em> by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Soloists are soprano Janelle Lapalme, mezzo Rebecca Claborn, tenor Jean-Philippe Lazure, and bass Keith Lam. Seasonal readings and audience sing-along carols. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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