{"id":96565,"date":"2023-06-06T15:03:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=96565"},"modified":"2023-06-06T15:03:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:03:44","slug":"the-scoop-the-royal-conservatory-releases-the-full-line-up-for-koerner-halls-15th-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2023\/06\/06\/the-scoop-the-royal-conservatory-releases-the-full-line-up-for-koerner-halls-15th-season\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | The Royal Conservatory Releases The Full Line-Up For Koerner Hall\u2019s 15th Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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L-R (top): Lara St. John, Chanticleer, Mahani Teave; (bottom): Laurie Anderson, JoAnn Falletta, Anoushka Shankar (All photos courtesy of the RCM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The full line-up for Koerner Hall\u2019s 2023-24 season, the venue\u2019s 15th, was released in a statement by Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School.<\/p>\n

The season includes more than 80 concerts in their usual diverse stream of musical genres, with a solid concentration of classical music.<\/p>\n

Dr. Peter Simon<\/strong> commented in a statment, \u201cAs Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th season and my last as President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory, it is hard not to feel proud that what we set out to accomplish those many years ago, has come to fruition. We have brought both internationally acclaimed artists such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to this great city, as well as those who are just beginning to discover their artistry \u2014 and this upcoming season is no exception. The Royal Conservatory is deeply grateful to our generous donors, sponsors, and patrons who have supported our mission for developing human potential and who share our belief in the profoundly transformational power of music.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mervon Mehta<\/strong> added, \u201cSince opening the hall in 2009 and over the 1,200 concerts presented, we have gone from the unknown \u2018new kid on the block\u2019 to being recognized internationally as one of the finest halls in the world. Artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, African superstar Youssou N\u2019Dour, the iconic Buffy Sainte-Marie, television star Eric McCormack, and rising star Canadians like Bruce Liu and Jonelle Sills, sing the praises of the hall\u2019s acoustics. Even more importantly, they love the warmth they feel from our audience, one that truly listens. The combination of a great artist, a perfect hall, and a sophisticated audience provide the opportunity for magic to happen every night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlights<\/h2>\n

The season includes a special event, along with a focus on specific genres.<\/p>\n

Mehta emphasized the diversity of the artists and ensembles that audiences will experience in the upcoming season. \u201cAfter three years of uncertainty, cancellations, and shutdowns, we are proud to bring you our greatest season yet \u2014 filled with superstars from classical, jazz, pop, and global music, as well as artists who we feel you need to hear. Many of our dear friends will be back, but we also feature debuts from over 20 artists ranging from the German pianist Igor Levit to Sona Jobarteh, the first female griot kora player from The Gambia. Two internationally acclaimed orchestras led by legendary Maestros sit comfortably alongside artists from 33 different countries. Two thirds of the concerts feature Canadians and a third of them feature artists that celebrate the great diversity of our city. We are indebted to our subscribers and to our legion of donors who help us at every turn. I look forward to sharing many evenings together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Special Event: Concert to Commemorate National Day of Truth & Reconciliation (September 29)<\/h3>\n

Koerner Hall\u2019s second Commemorate Truth & Reconciliation event has been curated by Denise Bolduc and Mervon Mehta. The gathering of Indigenous artists will be hosted by spoken word artist Zoey Roy, including a smudge ceremony outside the venue, and choral works, with a new commission by JUNO winning composer Andrew Balfour. Net proceeds for this concert will be donated to an Indigenous social service agency.<\/p>\n

Gambian trailblazer Sonah Jobarteh:<\/em><\/p>\n