October 2018
Tafelmusik | Quintessential Boccherini
Elisa Citterio, Cristina Zacharias violins Brandon Chui viola Christina Mahler, Allen Whear violoncellos The French violinist Cartier once wrote, “If God wished to speak to man through music, he would choose Haydn. If he wanted to listen to the music himself, he would choose Boccherini.” The virtuoso cellist Luigi Boccherini was one of the most sensual composers of the eighteenth century, exploiting the colours and textures of string instruments and imbuing them with the flavour of Spain, where he worked for the Infante Don Luis.…
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Tafelmusik | Strangers in Strange Lands: Close Encounters Chamber Series
The incredible flourishing of musical styles in the middle of the 18th century was due in no small part to composers travelling from their native countries to new lands. In many cases, they proved to be more popular abroad than back home! This concert is an exploration of gallant music written by composers who settled far from home. Among these are Johann Christoph Bach, who enjoyed a successful career in England as “the London Bach.” The Silesian double-bass player Johann…
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Tafelmusik | Fantasticus
Patricia Ahern, Chris Verrette violins Dominic Teresi dulcian Lucas Harris lute Charlotte Nediger harpsichord The stylus fantasticus (“fantastic style”) was all the rage in the 17th century: instrumental music written in a bold, unrestrained, and extravagant manner. The performers were urged to embrace an unbridled style of playing, virtuosic and spontaneous. This audacious style had its origins in Venice and Rome, but quickly travelled north. Our concert includes music written in Austria, Italy, and Germany. As spring gives way to summer, be sure to join us on…
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Music Mondays | The Charm of Four Hands (Online)
Program: Franz Schubert Rondo in A Major, D. 951 Max Reger Cinq Pièces pittoresques, Op. 34 I . Allegretto Con Moto II. Prestissimo III. Vivace Assai IV. Andantino (Con Moto) V . Con Moto (Vivace) Sergei Rachmaninoff Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17 I. Introduction (Alla marcia) II. Valse (Presto) III. Romance (Andantino)mmata IV. Tarantelle (Presto)
Find out more »Music Mondays | Phenomenal Women
Phenomenal Women - Laurel Swinden and Stephanie Mara Laurel Swinden and Stephanie Mara showcase outstanding works for flute and piano by four composers who happen also to be Phenomenal Women: Florence B. Price, Amanda Harberg, Valerie Coleman and Cecile Chaminade. Maya Angelou’s poem Human Family is both the explicit inspiration for Valerie Coleman’s work, and the unifying spirit of the program. Program: Florence Beatrice Price (1888-1953) — The Deserted Garden. (1933) Amanda Harberg, 1973– — Court Dances (2017) I: Courante…
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Music Mondays | 20th Century Masterpieces for Violin and Piano
Closing Music Monday's 30 Anniversary Season are two long-time friends of Music Mondays: Aaron Schwebel (Concertmaster of the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra and Associate Concertmaster of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra) and Emily Rho (Co-Artistic Director of Toronto Pocket Concerts). They will treat us to a program of three 20th century works for violin and piano. Program: Elizabeth Raum Les Ombres (1989) Aaron SchwebelviolinEmily Rhopiano Sergei Prokofiev Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in F minor, op. 80…
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The Royal Conservatory | Little Match Girl Passion – Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir presents Little Match Girl Passion — a musical vigil drawing awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness in our city.
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