{"id":75451,"date":"2022-05-30T14:15:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T18:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=75451"},"modified":"2022-05-30T14:15:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T18:15:17","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-may-30-june-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/05\/30\/critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-may-30-june-5\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: May 30 \u2013 June 5"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of May 30 to June 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a list of amazing concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between May 30 \u2013 June 5, 2022. For more details on what’s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Oundjian Conducts Brahms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 June 1, 2022, 8 p.m. ET (repeats through June 5)
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\n? $35+<\/p>\n

Conductor Emeritus Peter Oundjian is in town all week for a series of concerts. The most notable draw is composer Samy Moussa\u2019s Nocturne\u00a0for Orchestra<\/em> and Brahms\u2019 eternal Symphony No. 4<\/em>. Another highlight is Clara Schumann\u2019s Piano Concerto<\/em> with Pianist Tony Siqi Yun (gold medallist at the first China International Music Competition in 2019) as soloist. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Tapestry Opera | R.U.R. A Torrent Of Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Wednesday \u2014 June 1, 2022, 8 p.m. ET (repeats through June 5)
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\n? $60+<\/p>\n

Today, Tapestry Opera\u2019s OCAD University collaboration, R.U.R. A Torrent Of Light<\/em>, enters its second week. The project is a multidisciplinary work that combines dance, music, multimedia design elements, and opera. To learn more about it, you can read our preview\u00a0here<\/a>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Tafelmusik | A Tafelmusik Tribute to Jeanne Lamon (online)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 June 2, 2022, 8 p.m. ET
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\n? $19+<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to believe we are coming up on the first anniversary of the passing of Music Director Emerita Jeanne Lamon, C.M. O.Ont. In honour of this incredible artist, Tafelmusik has put together an online presentation of their musical homage by Tafelmusik colleagues Alison Mackay and Christina Mahler. This concert was initially performed live on April 2, 2022, so this is a great chance to tune in if you missed it. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto City Opera | Cavalleria Rusticana<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 June 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET (repeats through June 5)
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\n? $52+<\/p>\n

The love, betrayal and revenge are all the makings of good opera! Toronto City Opera\u2019s Pietro Mascagni\u2019s Cavalleria Rusticana<\/em> marks their season’s final production this week. It\u2019s a story of the captivity and liberation of a nation and performed in celebration of Italian heritage in Toronto. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Opera Company\/Amplified Opera | The Queen In Me<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 June 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET (repeats through June 4)
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\n? $65+<\/p>\n

Opera lovers, particularly those looking for a more socially conscious exploration, should note interdisciplinary artist Teiya Kasahara\u2019s \u7b20\u539f\u8c9e\u91ce latest creation, The Queen In Me<\/em>.<\/p>\n