{"id":73188,"date":"2021-12-06T11:50:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T16:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=73188"},"modified":"2021-12-07T14:47:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T19:47:38","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-you-absolutely-need-to-see-this-week-dec-6-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2021\/12\/06\/critics-picks-classical-events-you-absolutely-need-to-see-this-week-dec-6-12\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Dec. 6 \u2013 12"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of December 6 to 12.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between December 6 \u2013 12, 2021. For more details on what’s happening in Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory | Joaquin Valdepe\u00f1as Conducts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Monday \u2014 December 6, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $25+<\/p>\n

Most will know Juno-award-winning musician Joaquin Valdepe\u00f1as as Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet and member of the Amici Trio. But did you know he is also a fine conductor? Tonight the Royal Conservatory Orchestra Resident Conductor leads Glenn Gould School students in a program including Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E flat Major<\/em>, for four winds and orchestra and Beethoven: Symphony No. 8<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | TSO Holiday Pops<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Tuesday \u2014 December 7, 2021, 8 p.m. ET (repeats Dec. 8 & 9)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $62+<\/p>\n

Toronto is magical at Christmastime, especially the entertainment district around Roy Thomson Hall. If you have kids or family in town, we highly recommend heading over to join the audience sing-along with the TSO with Canadian Broadway singer Ryan Silverman. On the bill are ancient yuletide carols and other festive favourites, conducted by Steven Reineke. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Toronto | Gryphon Trio with David Harding<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 December 9, 2021, 8 pm ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $53<\/p>\n

The Gryphon Trio, one of Canada\u2019s best chamber ensembles, are teaming up with violist David Harding for a program featuring Brahms, Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, and Student composition(s) from the Earl Haig\/Claude Watson program. A special treat is the world premiere of composer Jeffrey Ryan’s Chimera<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Art of Time Ensemble | To All A Good Night 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 December 9, 2021, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $53<\/p>\n

Can you believe it\u2019s been 22 months since we\u2019ve heard from Toronto\u2019s Art of Time Ensemble? Come get reacquainted with them at To All A Good Night<\/em>. Now in its sixth edition, the holiday-themed concert includes music from Stevie Wonder, John Prine, Stephen Colbert & Elvis Costello, and Duke Ellington, and featuring performances by Jackie Richardson, Jessica Mitchell, Liam Russell, David Wall, and Tom Wilson. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

The National Ballet Of Canada | The Nutcracker<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 December 10, 2021, 7 p.m. ET (repeats through Dec. 31)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $25+<\/p>\n

After a long COVID-19 hiatus, the National Ballet is bringing the Nutcracker back to its rightful place as the go-to event of the holiday season. Season debuts include Principal Dancer Siphesihle November as Peter\/The Nutcracker opposite Corps de Ballet Member Tirion Law, who debuts as the Sugar Plum Fairy. There are daily performances through the end of the year, so plenty of chances to see it. Just watch out for the Mouse King! Full casting here<\/a>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Sinfonia Toronto | Beethoven@251<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 December 10, 2021, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $15+<\/p>\n

If you need a break from holiday music, we recommend Sinfonia Toronto\u2019s timely nod to our namesake, Herr Ludwig, for his 251st birthday. The program is all about the music he inspired from the Romantics: Chopin Piano Concerto<\/em>, Symphony No. 8,<\/em> and more. Pianist Dmitri Levkovich is soloist. This event is both in-person and online. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory | Ashley MacIsaac with special guests Jully Black and Madison Violet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Saturday \u2014 December 10, 2021, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $40<\/p>\n

Cape Breton fiddler sensation and raconteur Ashley MacIsaac joins Canada\u2019s queen of R&B, Jully Black, and singer-songwriters Madison Violet for a night of Canadian roots music. MacIsaac is a national treasure, and worth the ticket alone. If you can\u2019t make it in person, pick up a livestreaming pass. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory | Jan Lisiecki<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Sunday \u2014 December 11, 2021, 3 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $50<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a small miracle there are even tickets left to this, but it won\u2019t be for long. Canadian Superstar pianist Jan Lisiecki is in town for one day only for an All-Chopin event at Koerner Hall. If you\u2019re going to one concert this week, this is a good contender. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

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