{"id":71964,"date":"2021-08-23T12:02:16","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T16:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=71964"},"modified":"2021-08-23T12:02:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T16:02:16","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-aug-23-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2021\/08\/23\/critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-aug-23-29\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Aug. 23\u201329"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of August 23\u201329, 2021.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between August 23\u201329, 2021. For more details on what’s happening from our trusted partners, visit our calendar\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Music Mondays | Rebekah Wolkstein and Drew Jurecka<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Monday \u2014 August 23, 2021, 12:15 p.m.
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? PWYC ($10 suggested)<\/p>\n

Rebekah Wolkstein and Drew Jurecka (members of the Payadora Ensemble) will be performing a set online today via Music Mondays. The program includes works composed by the performers, plus some Bartok for good measure. If you don\u2019t know them, Wolkstein and Jurecka have performed on six JUNO-nominated albums this year. Fun fact: Jurecka\u2019s string arrangements are heard on this year\u2019s (63rd) GRAMMY-winning Best Pop Vocal Album Duo Lipa. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Festival of the Sound | Arias & Antics: A Night Of Summer Opera<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 August 25, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $20<\/p>\n

This one looks like a lot of fun.\u00a0Krisztina Szab\u00f3, Leslie Fagan,\u00a0Guy Few, and Colin Ainsworth will perform opera hits, share Italian recipes, drink pairings, and laughs. If you tune-in early or stay late, you can join the artists before and after the broadcast for some informal chat or to make a toast. |\u00a0Details<\/a><\/p>\n

The Elora Festival Online | Choral Dances: VOCES8<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thursday \u2014 August 26, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $15+<\/p>\n

Did you know that choral music is more popular than hockey in Canada<\/a>? The Elora Festival sure do! Tune-in to watch VOCES8, a vocal ensemble from the UK, sing a program recorded at London\u2019s VOCES8 Centre. Repertoire includes Benjamin Britten, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and more. This concert runs online through September 6. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Stratford Summer Music | Friday Night Live at Revival House \u2014 Laila Biali (Online & In-person)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 August 27, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $20 (online) $50 (in-person)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the last weekend of the Stratford Summer Music Festival (my, my time flies). We highly recommend checking out singer-songwriter, pianist, Juno-winner, and CBC Radio host Laila Biali at the intimate Revival House. In-person or online. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n