{"id":71852,"date":"2021-08-09T11:58:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T15:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=71852"},"modified":"2021-08-10T08:34:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:34:34","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-aug-9-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2021\/08\/09\/critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-aug-9-15\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Aug. 9\u201315"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of Aug. 9\u201315, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between August 9\u201315, 2021. For more details on what’s happening from our trusted partners, visit our calendar\u00a0here.<\/p>\n

Music Mondays | Papalote<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Monday \u2014 August 9, 2021, 12:15 p.m.
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\n? PWYC ($10 suggested)<\/p>\n

Music Monday’s continues their online streams series on the A440 platform this week with Toronto-based Latin music group Papalote. They will be playing repertoire rooted in the Cuban tradition of Son Montuno. You’ll hear a blend of folkloric poetry and toe-tap[ping rhythms. Have an afternoon libation handy. And if the mood strikes you, Cha-cha-cha! | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Festival of the Sound | The Soul Of Vienna<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Monday \u2014 August 9, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
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\n? $20<\/p>\n

How’s this for a classical music who’s who: Baritone Russell Braun, pianists Carolyn Maule, and Alexander Tselyakov, double bass Joel Quarrington, and Rolston String Quartet? You’ll hear select songs from Schubert plus his Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 (The Trout)<\/em>. Don’t miss it. Note, there’s also a pre-concert happy hour at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Word is they will be teaching viewers how to make a Schnitzel the Viennese way. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Organ Festival Canada | Hamilton 2021: Angela Hewitt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

?\u00a0Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
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\n? $15+<\/p>\n

The 2021 Organ Festival Canada kicked off online this past Sunday in Hamilton. Today marks a special virtual visit from Angela Hewitt. She will be playing a piano transcription of Bach’s Passacaglia in C minor<\/em> at St. Albans Cathedral. The event also includes an interview with her long-time pal Ian Alexander, talking about her life and music.\u00a0|\u00a0Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Festival of the Sound | Carmen on Your Couch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
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\n? $20<\/p>\n

There’s something special about Spanish music and summer. Julie Nesrallah joins Guy Few, the Tiberius Quartet, and the Festival Ensemble for a summer sizzling Spanish hors d’oeuvres. On the menu are Manuel De Falla, Xavier Montsalvatge, and, of course, Georges Bizet’s Carmen<\/em>. Highly recommended.\u00a0|\u00a0Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Elora Festival | Out To Sea: Russell Braun and Carolyn Maule in Recital<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 August 12, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
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\n? $25+<\/p>\n

For all the vocal music lovers out there, we recommend tuning in to catch Canada’s foremost baritone Russell Braun in recital with pianist Carolyn Maule. An extra special treat is an appearance by the tenors and basses of The Elora Singers performing “Songs of the Sea” by Stanford. With its plethora of catchy tunes, it’s a crime this isn’t performed more than it is. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

\u200b\u200bAcademy of St Martin in the Fields | Sophie Bevan Sings Ravel & Mozart<\/strong><\/h3>\n

?\u00a0Friday \u2014 August 13
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\n?\u00a0$50<\/p>\n

Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the UK’s best chamber orchestras, has been presenting some tremendous online concerts this summer. All are filmed live in London. Today you’ll hear the orchestra join Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth and soprano Sophie Bevan for the final concert of the series with Mozart, Ravel and a piece by Wigglesworth himself, “Notturno” from Piano Concerto for piano and chamber orchestra<\/em>. This concert is available online from Aug. 13 \u2014 Sept. 12.\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0Details<\/a><\/p>\n