{"id":75490,"date":"2022-06-06T11:05:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=75490"},"modified":"2022-06-06T14:18:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T18:18:22","slug":"critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-june-6-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/06\/06\/critics-picks-classical-events-absolutely-need-see-week-june-6-12\/","title":{"rendered":"CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: June 6 \u2013 12"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classical music and opera events for the week of June 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 June 6 \u2013 12, 2022. For more details on what’s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Trio Arkel | L\u00e9gende<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Monday \u2014 June 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET (repeats online starting June 12<\/a>)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $40<\/p>\n

The always thoughtful Trio Arkel is doing a spring concert at Trinity St. Paul\u2019s this week, with three different pieces to be explored. You\u2019ll hear a string trio by Haydn paired with Caplet’s Conte fantastique<\/em>. The latter is a spine-chilling work inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s Masque of the Red Death<\/em>. Things take flight with Ravel’s String Quartet<\/em>. Guest artists include Heidi Elise Bearcroft (harp), Emily Kruspe (violin), and Kathleen Kajioka (narrator). | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Mirvish Productions | 25th Anniversary Production of 2 Pianos 4 Hands<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Tuesday \u2014 June 7, 2022, 8 p.m. ET (repeats through June 21)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $49+<\/p>\n

The anniversary re-boot of the smash hit 2 Pianos 4 Hands<\/em> starring the show’s creators and original stars continues this week. Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll will star on Tuesdays. Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt will star in the performances Wednesdays through Sundays. You have until June 21 to see it, and tickets are selling fast. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Esprit Orchestra | Esprit Live 2022!: Act 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 June 9, 2022, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $20+<\/p>\n

Contemporary music dynamos Esprit Orchestra wrap up their four-act concert series today with special guest Michael Bridge. Known as one of Canada\u2019s finest accordion players, he\u2019ll be playing Sofia Gubaidulina’s Fachwerk for accordion and orchestra<\/em>. There will also be Alison Yun-Fei\u2019s Jiang Sanctuary<\/em>, and Thomas Ad\u00e8s\u2019 Polaris<\/em>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Gimeno Conducts Grieg & Mahler<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Thursday \u2014 June 9, 2022, 8 p.m. ET (repeats June 11)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $35+<\/p>\n

It\u2019s getting close to the end of the season, so there aren\u2019t many TSO concerts left this year. Mahler lovers will want to add this to your calendar. The program includes Mahler\u2019s Symphony No. 1<\/em>, Grieg\u2019s Piano Concerto<\/em>, Francisco Coll\u2019s Elysian, and Iman Habibi\u2019s The Drastic Irony: Celebration Prelude<\/em>. The latter two are world premieres! | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

National Ballet of Canada | Swan Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Friday \u2014 June 10, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET (repeats through June 26)
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $45+<\/p>\n

The National Ballet of Canada is opening the long-awaited Swan Lake this week. Known as the epitome of classical ballet, this is a Karen Kain signature production. For complete casting details, be sure to check the National ballet website<\/a>. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

North York Concert Orchestra | Brahms German Requiem<\/strong><\/h3>\n

? Saturday \u2014 June 11, 2022, 8 p.m. ET
\n?\u00a0LINK<\/a>
\n? $15+<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not very often you get to hear a full performance of Brahms\u2019 German Requiem<\/em> live. Join the North York Concert Orchestra with soloists Midori Marsh (soprano), Adam Kuiack (baritone), the RESOUND Choir, and the Amadeus Choir. This has all the makings of an epic night out. | Details<\/a><\/p>\n

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