{"id":73646,"date":"2022-01-03T10:51:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=73646"},"modified":"2022-01-03T13:16:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T18:16:34","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-jan-3-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/01\/03\/critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-jan-3-9\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Jan. 3 \u2013 9"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of January 3 to 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between January 3 \u2013 9, 2022. For more details on what’s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

[UPDATE: <\/strong>Due to ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Government of Ontario has mandated that all performing arts venues are to remain closed until further notice. Details [HERE<\/a>]. For details on refunds, please contact your venue or event producer.]<\/p>\n

In-Person<\/h2>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Tribute to Louis Armstrong<\/strong><\/del> [Update: Cancelled or Postponed]<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Tuesday \u2014 January 4, 2021, 8 p.m. ET (Repeats Jan. 5)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $75+<\/p>\n

Jazz documentary producer Ken Burns once said, “Armstrong is to music what Einstein is to physics and the Wright Brothers are to travel.” The TSO are presenting a post-holiday tribute to the legend Louis Armstrong with band leader, trumpet player and vocalist, Byron Stripling. Also features Bobby Floyd (piano & organ), Scott Alexander (bass), and Jim Rupp (drums). The opening show on Jan. 4 will also be streamed online, so check the website for details. This show will be opening at 50% capacity. |\u00a0Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Organix Concerts | Adrian Ross<\/strong><\/del> \u00a0[Update: Cancelled or Postponed]<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 January 5, 2021, 12:30 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $20 (suggested)<\/p>\n

Organ concerts are criminally overlooked in Toronto, we if you\u2019ve never been to one, today is a good chance. Toronto\u2019s Adrian Ross is a harpsichordist and organist that knows his way around a Casavant. You\u2019ll hear organ works by Nicolas de Grigny, Pierre du Mage, Antonio de Cabez\u00f3n, Francisco Correa de Arauxo, Charles Racquet, and Charles-Marie Widor. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Bach\u2019s Brandenburg & More<\/strong><\/del> \u00a0[Update: Cancelled or Postponed]<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 January 7, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET (Repeats Jan. 8 & 9)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $29+<\/p>\n

Start your year off right with a dose of J. S. Bach performed by some of Toronto\u2019s finest. TSO Concertmaster Jonathan Crow leads a selected cast of orchestra musicians. Performers also include young violinist Chelsea Gu, winner of the Play-Along with Jonathan Crow All-Star Award. This show will be opening at 50% capacity. |\u00a0Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Online<\/h2>\n

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra | Elegance and Emotion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Streams online through January 9, 2022
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $15+<\/p>\n

Our top online pick for the week is from the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. You\u2019ll hear conductor and pianist David Greilsammer perform a rich program including Rameau\u2019s Plat\u00e9e: Suite de danses<\/em>, Mozart\u2019s Concerto No.24 in C minor for Piano & Orchestra<\/em>, and Schubert\u2019s \u201cTragic\u201d Symphony<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Opera Company | In Winter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Streams online through June 18, 2022
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? Free!<\/p>\n

Premiering last week, the COC celebrates the holidays\u2019 arrival with Vivaldi’s famous \u201cWinter\u201d section from The Four Seasons<\/em> and more. It also includes a premiere by Ontario-based composer Ian Cusson, titled In Winter<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The Elora Singers | Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Streams online through January 7, 2022.
\n? LINK<\/a>
\n? $20+<\/p>\n

While The Elora\u2019s Singers planned in-person concerts on Dec 21 & 22 have been cancelled<\/a> this year due to the COVID-19 variant, there\u2019s still the online edition. The concert is based on the repertoire from their new \u201cRadiant Dawn\u201d CD, with poetry readings and some other surprises. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Against the Grain Theatre | Messiah\/Complex<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Streams online through January 9, 2022.
\n? LINK<\/a>
\n? Free!<\/p>\n

AtG has brought back the much talked about Messiah\/Complex<\/em> for the holidays. If you missed it last year, now is your chance to see what all the fuss was about. We were mightily impressed<\/a> with it. Take a deep dive here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

? Streams online through January 9, 2022
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $19+<\/p>\n

Sinfonia Toronto\u2019s continues their 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 the soloist.<\/p>\n

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