{"id":74475,"date":"2022-03-21T11:09:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T15:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=74475"},"modified":"2022-03-21T16:11:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T20:11:32","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-march-21-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/03\/21\/critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-march-21-27\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: March 21\u201327"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of March 21 to 27.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between March 21 \u2013 27, 2022. For more details on what’s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory | Galilee Chamber Orchestra, Saleem Abboud Ashkar, and Jon Kimura Parker<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Monday \u2014 March 21, 2022, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $25+<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the start of a hectic spring season at RCM, and the line-up of artists is breathtaking. Today includes the always uplifting pianist Jon Kimura Parker performing with RCM\u2019s Galilee Chamber Orchestra (Saleem Ashkar conducting). This is a must-see this week. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

National Ballet of Canada | The Sleeping Beauty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 March 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET (repeats through March 27)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $42+<\/p>\n

Last weekend, we reviewed the opening night of the National Ballet\u2019s historic revival of the classic Rudolf Nureyev’s production The Sleeping Beauty<\/em>. The verdict? No spoilers, but it\u2019s safe to say you won\u2019t be disappointed. You can read it here<\/a>. The production ends on Sunday, and tickets are going fast, so don\u2019t sleep on it. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Saraste + Sibelius<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 March 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET (repeats through March 24 & 26)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $29+<\/p>\n

We always look forward to seeing the TSO, but this concert is extra special a Finnish conductor and former TSO Music Director Jukka-Pekka Saraste is in town to lead them. You\u2019ll hear Sibelius\u2019s Fifth and Seventh Symphonies and Montreal-based composer Samy Moussa’s Crimson for Large Orchestra<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Toronto | Esm\u00e9 Quartet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 March 24, 2022, 9 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $47.50+<\/p>\n

Music Toronto is presenting the Toronto debut of the Esm\u00e9 Quartet in a one-night-only concert at Jane Mallet Theatre. Hailing from Korea, this ensemble is building a reputation for depth and maturity for such a young group. They will be playing their hearts out with Debussy and Beethoven. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Music at St. Andrew’s | Friday Noontime Recital<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 March 25, 2022, 12:10 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? Free!<\/p>\n

With the ongoing geopolitical strife in Ukraine, we\u2019re all concerned. Tune in to Music at St. Andrew\u2019s weekly noon-hour recital series online to hear soprano Natalya Gennadi and pianist St\u00e9phane Mayer perform Ukrainian art songs and opera arias. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert | Florence: The Lady With the Lamp<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Sunday \u2014 March 27, 2022, 2:30 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $38+<\/p>\n

Opera lovers should take note of Canadian composer Timothy Sullivan\u2019s opera Florence: The Lady With the Lamp<\/em> at VOICEBOX this week. The opera is based on the life of Florence Nightingale, a British nurse who was a transformative social reformer and statistician, best known as the founder of modern nursing. It\u2019s a perfect fit for our COVID-19 era. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory | Maisky\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Sunday \u2014 March 27, 2022, 3 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $50+<\/p>\n

Another highlight of the season is a visit from the legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, performing Bach’s Cello Suites No. 1, 3, and 5. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

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