{"id":66228,"date":"2020-02-03T11:02:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T16:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=66228"},"modified":"2020-02-03T11:02:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T16:02:47","slug":"critics-picks-10-concerts-absolutely-need-see-toronto-feb-3-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2020\/02\/03\/critics-picks-10-concerts-absolutely-need-see-toronto-feb-3-9\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | 10 Concerts You Absolutely Need To See In Toronto (Feb. 3 – 9)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of February 3 to 9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Critic\u2019s Picks (February 3 \u2013 9)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ludwig van Toronto\u2019s weekly Critic\u2019s Picks are a curated list of some of the best concerts happening now through the end of the week. For a look at the full breadth of what\u2019s available in and around Toronto, check out our curated concert listings\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>here<\/em><\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 4<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Canadian Opera Company<\/strong> | The Barber of Seville 7:30 p.m. Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W. $125-$350. Last performance Feb. 6.<\/p>\n

Your last two chances to see this Rossini gem, conducted by Italian Maestra Speranza Scappucci, who is taking the Toronto opera scene by storm, not to mention a terrific cast: Emily D\u2019Angelo, mezzo (Rosina); Vito Priante, baritone (Figaro); Santiago Ballerini, tenor (Almaviva); Renato Girolami, bass (Bartolo); Brandon Cedel, and bass (Basilio). Don\u2019t miss it! | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 5<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Canadian Opera Company<\/strong> | Vocal Series: Brandon Cedel 5:30 p.m. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W. Free.<\/p>\n

American bass-baritone Brandon Cedel, currently Basilio in Barber of Seville<\/em>, performs \u201cAn Evening of Song,\u201d a program of Purcell, Handel, Brahms, and Aaron Copland, with Sandra Horst at the piano. Note that this recital is at 5:30 p.m. instead of the usual noon hour. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 6<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Canadian Opera Company<\/strong> | Hansel and Gretel 7:30 p.m. Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W. $45-$350. Seven performances running to Feb. 21. Start times vary, check website for details.<\/p>\n

The second production of COC\u2019s winter season is Hansel and Gretel<\/em>, in an unorthodox take on the fairy tale by Joel Ivany. Emily Fons, mezzo (Hansel); Simone Osborne, soprano (Gretel); Russell Braun, baritone (Peter); Krisztina Szab\u00f3, mezzo (Gertrude); Michael Colvin, tenor (The Witch); Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Sandman\/Dew Fairy); Johannes Debus, conductor. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tafelmusik<\/strong> | Dreaming Jupitor. 8 p.m. Trinity-St. Paul\u2019s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. $20-$99. Repeats Feb. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m., Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Viola da gamba virtuoso Vittorio Ghielmi is the guest director of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra in a program of French baroque, featuring the works of Rebel, Forqueray, Rameau, Lully, Marais, and the world premiere of Jupitor<\/em> (Forqueray\/Ghielmi). | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra<\/strong> | Joshua Bell with NACO 8 p.m. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. $45-$185.<\/p>\n

Violinist Joshua Bell plays the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto<\/em> with the National Arts Centre Orchestra conducted by Alexander Shelley. The program also features works by Boulanger, Morlock, and Debussy. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 7<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nathaniel Dett Chorale<\/strong> | Voices of the Diaspora \u2013 Harriet Tubman: The Opera. 7:30 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building, York University, 4700 Keele St. $30\/$25(sr)\/$15(st)\/Free(under 12)<\/p>\n

Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom<\/em> is an opera about Harriet Tubman, a young girl born into slavery who became the legendary Underground Railroad conductor. \u201cBased on recent Tubman biographies, the story is told in the context of Tubman\u2019s tight-knit family of lively characters. It carries the universal themes of sisterhood, courage, sacrifice and doing what is necessary to keep a family together.\u201d | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 8<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amadeus Choir<\/strong> | Songs From a Celtic Heart. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr. North York. $50\/$40(sr)\/$25(st).<\/p>\n

Amadeus Choir\u2019s annual fundraiser this year is Songs From a Celtic Heart, featuring well-loved pieces from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Maritimes, plus a silent auction, fun games, cash bar, and complimentary refreshments. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra<\/strong> | Singin\u2019 in the Rain \u2013 Film with Orchestra 2 p.m. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. $47-$131. Repeats 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Jack Everly conducts the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in a screening of Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/em>, one of the top 25 Hollywood musicals of all time. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory of Music<\/strong> | Discovery Series: Glenn Gould School Vocal Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Mazzoleni Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. $20.<\/p>\n

This concert is ideal for voice fans keen to hear up-and-coming singers, in the RCM\/GGS Vocal Showcase, featuring opera arias and art songs on the program. | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday 9<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Piano Lunaire<\/strong> | Snow Moon \u201cPhases\u201d with the Happenstancers. 7:30 p.m. Bunker Lane Press, 1001 Bloor Street West (Rear), Toronto.<\/p>\n

Adam Sherkin and the Piano Lunaire celebrate Snow Moon, featuring The Happenstancers (Brenna Hardy-Kavanagh, violin & viola; Brad Cherwin, clarinet;Lisa Tahara, piano) in Mozart Trio in Eb, \u2018Kegelstatt<\/em>,\u2019 K. 481;<\/em> Augusta Read Thomas Dancing Helix Rituals<\/em>; Beethoven Trio in Bb, \u2018Gassenhauer,\u2019 Op. 11<\/em>; and Bram van Camp Music for 3 Instruments.<\/em> | Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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