{"id":75219,"date":"2022-05-09T10:49:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T14:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=75219"},"modified":"2022-05-09T10:49:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T14:49:03","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-you-absolutely-need-to-see-this-week-may-9-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/05\/09\/critics-picks-classical-events-you-absolutely-need-to-see-this-week-may-9-15\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: May 9 \u2013 15"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of May 9 to 15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between May 9 \u2013 15, 2022. For more details on what’s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | The Best of John Williams<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Tuesday \u2014 May 10, 2022, 8 pm ET (repeats May 11 & 13)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $84+<\/p>\n

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will be performing an all John Williams program with the ever-enthusiastic conductor Steven Reineke. From Jaws<\/em> to Jurassic Park<\/em>, Williams scores have become iconic masterworks standing up to the test of time. Beyond movie buffs, this would be a great concert to bring the kids. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Opera Company | The Magic Flute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 May 11, 2022, 7:30 pm ET (runs through May 21)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $45+<\/p>\n

The COC\u2019s signature production of The Magic Flute<\/em> continues this week. The opera takes audiences into a fantastical world of whimsical comedy. This is also a chance for Toronto\u2019s opera hungry enthusiasts to see a proper mainstage opera. (It\u2019s been years!). | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Esprit Orchestra | Esprit Live 2022!: Act 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 May 12, 2022, # pm ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $20+<\/p>\n

Esprit Orchestra and the ever-fearless Alex Pauk return to Koerner Hall this week for round three of a four-part return to the stage of Esprit Live 2022!<\/em>. This program includes some interesting gems by Stephanie Orlando, Julia Mermelstein, and Christina Volpini, as well as Claude Vivier\u2019s classic Orion<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Opera Company | Giuseppe Verdi\u2019s La Traviata<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 May 12, 2022, 7:30 pm ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $95+<\/p>\n

The COC\u2019s La Traviata<\/em> is gaining its stride \u2014\u00a0especially after its many glowing reviews<\/a>. In short, this is an excellent place to start to ease yourself back into the habit of live opera. The reason is down to the safe and familiar Arin Arbus production, which is akin to comfort food. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Art of Time Ensemble | Who Is We: Voices Across The Divides<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 May 12, 2022, 8 p.m. ET (repeats through May 14)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $19+<\/p>\n

The Art of Time Ensemble is at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre for a project featuring 13 writers, all members of the Writers Collective of Canada. The show asks \u201cWho Is We?\u201d about society\u2019s notions of \u201cUs and Them\u201d. Seeing it just might leave you thinking about community and connection in a whole new way. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Bach Festival | Brilliant Brandenburg<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 May 13, 2022, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $45+<\/p>\n

The Toronto Bach Festival, a relatively new kid in the festival neighbourhood, opens this week. The opening concert explores their namesake\u2019s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1<\/em>, and two other concertos. Performers in include Julia Wedman (violin), John Abberger (oboe), Christopher Bagan (harpsichord) and Gr\u00e9goire Jeay (flute). Come early to catch a pre-concert chat with Larry Beckwith starting at 7 p.m. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Conservatory | Amici Chamber Ensemble Presents Tango Gala<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Sunday \u2014 May 15, 2022, 3 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $200+<\/p>\n

The Amici Chamber Ensemble is raising funds to support their next recording, currently in the works. Taking place at the swanky Rosedale Golf Club, you\u2019ll be greeted with drinks on the terrace overlooking the greens. Amici will perform. Let\u2019s hope the weather works out! | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Bach Festival | Easter Oratorio<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Sunday \u2014 May 15, 2022, 4 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $45+<\/p>\n

The Toronto Bach Festival closes big with two of Bach\u2019s most beautiful oratorios \u2013 the Easter Oratorio<\/em> and the Ascension Oratorio<\/em>. There\u2019s quite like hearing these live. Each are expansive choral movements that, when combined with a well-blended and capable choir, will give you goosebumps. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

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