October 2018
Tafelmusik | Vivaldi Con Amore
A celebration of Vivaldi’s most energetic and amorous concertos, starring Tafelmusik’s own musicians. Our long association with Antonio Vivaldi has entered a new phase with the arrival of Music Director Elisa Citterio. In this celebration of the composer's unmatched vivacity and inventiveness, we present a colourful bouquet of Vivaldi concertos. After her electric performances of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons last year, Elisa takes the solo role in his love-themed concertos “L'amoroso” and “L'amato bene”, which will be featured on the 2019 release…
Find out more »Toronto Consort | Frescobaldi & The Glories of Rome
Behold the glorious sights and sounds of 17th-century Rome! Our season kicks off in the musical world of one of Italy’s most celebrated early Baroque luminaries, Girolamo Frescobaldi. Let his music and that of Palestrina, Landi, and Caroso wash over you as images of Rome’s glittering treasures delight. This multi-media event features dazzling arias, improvisation on bass lines, and florid ornamentation of canzonas, early sonatas, and sacred works for archlute, voices, chamber organ, recorder, and hurdy-gurdy.
Find out more »November 2018
Tafelmusik | Steffani: Drama & Devotion
Directed by Ivars Taurins Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano Tafelmusik Chamber Choir Discover sacred and secular works by a forgotten composer of the baroque era. Diplomat, spy, priest, singer—Agostino Steffani was a busy man. He was also the composer of some of the most captivating music of his time. Steffani wrote for both the church and the opera house, and the sheer beauty of his music explains his new-found popularity in the 21st century. Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, together with star…
Find out more »January 2019
Tafelmusik | THE HARLEQUIN SALON
THE HARLEQUIN SALON Created by Marco Cera Elisa Citterio, Music Director Guillaume Bernardi, Stage Director Starring: Roberta Invernizzi (soprano) as Faustina Bordoni Dino Gonçalves (actor) as Arlequino Marco Cera (oboe) as Pier Leone Ghezzi Elisa Citterio (violin) as Vivaldi Felix Deak (cello) as Bononcini Geneviève Gilardeau (violin), Patrick G. Jordan (viola), Alison Mackay (bass), Lucas Harris(lute) & Charlotte Nediger (harpsichord) Production: Patrick Lavender, Lighting & Video Designer Domenico Pietropaolo, Script Consultant Ramon Cespedes, Film Artist Ivars Taurins, Costume & Props Consultant Kate Duncan, Concert Manager Alice Ferreyra & Cayla Bekk, Assistant Concert Managers You're invited to…
Find out more »February 2019
Soundstreams | Different Trains
Get on board with the celebrated Rolston String Quartet for Different Trains, like you’ve never experienced it! The Rolston String Quartet will create the aural engine for a special performance with video hauntingly realized by Spanish filmmaker Beatriz Caravaggio (Toronto premiere). Rounding out the evening, the Rolston String Quartet will perform works by Zosha Di Castri and R. Murray Schafer.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | THE TEMPESTUOUS VIOLIN
Enrico Onofri, guest director and violin Embrace music’s power to incite human passions and unleash the force of Mother Nature. “Is there anything more powerful than music?” asks Enrico Onofri. The charismatic wizard of the baroque violin and close collaborator/teacher of Music Director Elisa Citterio makes his Tafelmusik debut with this concert exploring music’s role in inciting human passions and unleashing the power of Mother Nature. Enrico and Elisa appear as soloists in orchestral music both collaborative and confrontational. Batten…
Find out more »March 2019
Tafelmusik | Bach St. Matthew Passion
Masaaki Suzuki, guest director Hannah Morrison, soprano Terry Wey, countertenor James Gilchrist, tenor/Evangelist Stephan MacLeod, bass-baritone/Jesus Tyler Duncan, baritone Tafelmusik Chamber Choir Members of the Toronto Children’s Chorus World-renowned Bach specialist Masaaki Suzuki directs the composer’s iconic masterpiece. In a standout highlight of this anniversary season, Masaaki Suzuki, multi-award-winning conductor and founder of the Bach Collegium Japan, makes his Tafelmusik debut conducting one of Western culture’s most iconic masterpieces: Bach’s St Matthew Passion. Bach’s musical telling of Christ’s final hours is…
Find out more »June 2019
Tafelmusik | Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival: Opening Night
OPENING NIGHT – PRIORITY-SEATING TICKETS SOLD OUT Monday, June 3, 2019 at 8pm Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor Street West, Toronto) map Tickets required* The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, directed by Elisa Citterio and Ivars Taurins, and with guest artist baritone Peter Harvey. Important Information for Opening Night Concert run time: approximately 1 hour. There will not be an intermission. *Doors open at 7:30pm for ticket holders. Ticket holders have access to priority seating until 7:45pm. Patrons without tickets will enter after 7:45pm pending…
Find out more »October 2019
Tafelmusik | Baroque Roots
This concert sends the orchestra back to Vienna’s baroque roots, recovering a time when Austrian composers rubbed shoulders with their Italian counterparts, a vital cross-cultural endeavour. Experience a time when the sound of the baroque was breaking like a wave over Europe, its rich and soulful sounds reaching deep into human emotions, revealing a world, now familiar, then novel and radical. Program Farina Sonata detta la Farina, for violin & continuo (1628) Bertali Ciacona, for violin & continuo (c.1650) Buonamente Sonata prima a…
Find out more »November 2019
Tafelmusik | Lotti Revealed
Antonio Lotti was one of those important baroque composers whose name has been lost in the march of musical history. But as a contemporary of Bach and Handel, and the teacher of Zelenka, the Venetian Lotti was a significant figure in his day. Lotti’s Missa Sapientiae may not be well known today, but if you looked in the libraries of both Bach and Handel, there you'd find it—a copy of the Mass, written out by hand by the famous composers themselves. Tafelmusik…
Find out more »December 2019
Tafelmusik | O Come, Shepherds
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra with Vesuvius Ensemble Special guest: Tommaso Sollazzo, zampogna The joy of the holiday season shines with the pastoral warmth of the Italian countryside. For centuries, the sound of the zampogna, special bagpipes played by shepherds, has been a central part of Italian Christmas festivities. Now you'll hear this fabulous folk instrument in this concert blending baroque Italian Christmas concertos with the heartfelt Christmas music of Southern Italy, performed by Toronto's own Vesuvius Ensemble.
Find out more »January 2020
Tafelmusik | Gone With The Winds
Thrill to the sound of the wind Harmonie, playing the cover songs of the classical era. In Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven's day, the hits from the latest operas were arranged for groups of wind musicians who performed in the homes of the rich, and in spas, pubs, and pleasure gardens for the public. These ensembles, called Harmonie, became the juke box of the eighteenth century, playing not just covers of popular opera music but original works by Viennese masters as…
Find out more »Tafelmusik | More Bach Motets
Tafelmusik Chamber Choir presents a magical evening of Bach family motets, written for choir and continuo, interwoven with movements from J.S. Bach's suites for solo cello played by the newest member of Tafelmusik, the brilliant young cellist Keiran Campbell. Program: Johann Bach, Meint nicht um meinen Tod Johann Sebastian Bach, Der Geist hilf unser Schwachheit auf Johann Christoph Bach, Lieber Herr Gott, wecke auf uns Johann Michael Bach, Halt, was du hast Johann Sebastian Bach, Komm, Jesu, komm / Chorale:…
Find out more »February 2020
Tafelmusik | Dreaming Juniper
The sensuous sounds of the French baroque are brought to life in this concert curated, conceived, and directed by Vittorio Ghielmi, a virtuoso on the viola da gamba. Conceived as a dramatic dialogue shifting from solo gamba (the more intimate, subtle cousin of our modern violin and cello) to full orchestra, the concert features orchestral dance suites by Lully and Rameau in musical conversation with solo gamba music, as well as a brand new piece written by Vittorio Ghielmi himself. Dreaming…
Find out more »April 2020
Tafelmusik | Bach Goldberg Variations
Program Grégoire Jeay World premiere Bach Goldberg Variations (arranged for orchestra by Elisa Citterio)
Find out more »November 2021
Tafelmusik | A Tafelmusik Christmas (in-person)
Peace, joy, merriment, and hope—Christmas wouldn’t be the same without Tafelmusik! Curated by Ivars Taurins, this festive program spanning two centuries reunites members of the choir and orchestra for the first time in 2021 — a perfect way to launch the 40th anniversary season of Tafelmusik Chamber Choir. A selection of sparkling choruses from Handel’s Messiah and richly harmonized baroque arrangements of Christmas carols complement the exuberance of Bach and the elegance of Charpentier. Choral works by Berlioz and Poulenc add depth…
Find out more »April 2022
Tafelmusik | A Tafelmusik Tribute to Jeanne Lamon
A deeply personal musical homage to Jeanne Lamon, curated by her partner Christina Mahler and friend and colleague Alison Mackay. Narrated by one of Canada’s foremost stage actors, R.H. Thomson, and enriched with projected images, this multimedia program traces the trajectory of Jeanne’s inspiring life, including her youth in New York State, her student years in Boston and Amsterdam, her decades in Toronto, and her final chapter in Victoria. Jeanne’s outstanding leadership, passionate dedication to artist training, and commitment to…
Find out more »Amici Chamber Ensemble | Schubert Octet
The inimitable musical poetry of Franz Schubert Described by Franz Liszt as “the most poetic musician who ever lived,” Schubert’s short but prolific career produced masterpieces characterized by rich harmonies and a seemingly endless gift for melody. Amici will present a range of works from the earliest of his musical compositions to the last, including one of his greatest masterworks, the monumental Octet in E flat Major, featuring the exceptional violinists Mayumi Seiler and Katya Poplyansky. All Franz Schubert program Sonatensatz…
Find out more »May 2022
Estonian Music Week | Collegium Musicale — Endrik Üksvärav
Renowned Estonian choir Collegium Musicale sings Veljo Tormis’ Forgotten Peoples, a contemporary work based on nearly lost ancient folk song
Find out more »June 2022
Tafelmusik | A Tafelmusik Tribute to Jeanne Lamon (online)
A deeply personal musical homage to Jeanne Lamon, curated by her partner Christina Mahler and friend and colleague Alison Mackay. Narrated by one of Canada’s foremost stage actors, R.H. Thomson, and enriched with projected images, this multimedia program traces the trajectory of Jeanne’s inspiring life, including her youth in New York State, her student years in Boston and Amsterdam, her decades in Toronto, and her final chapter in Victoria. Jeanne’s outstanding leadership, passionate dedication to artist training, and commitment to…
Find out more »September 2022
Tafelmusik | Handel’s London
Picture a vibrant city humming with creative spirit, attracting artists who exchange diverse ideas and perspectives. Though it sounds like present day New York or Toronto, this is 18th-century London—the inspiration for our opening concert of the season.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Handel’s London
Picture a vibrant city humming with creative spirit, attracting artists who exchange diverse ideas and perspectives. Though it sounds like present day New York or Toronto, this is 18th-century London—the inspiration for our opening concert of the season.
Find out more »February 2023
Tafelmusik | La Passione : Haydn & Mozart
“There is probably no more inspirational musician working today” says Gramophone about violinist Rachel Podger, whose sparkling Tafelmusik debut more than a decade ago left a lasting impression on our musicians and audiences alike.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | La Passione : Haydn & Mozart
“There is probably no more inspirational musician working today” says Gramophone about violinist Rachel Podger, whose sparkling Tafelmusik debut more than a decade ago left a lasting impression on our musicians and audiences alike.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | La Passione : Haydn & Mozart
“There is probably no more inspirational musician working today” says Gramophone about violinist Rachel Podger, whose sparkling Tafelmusik debut more than a decade ago left a lasting impression on our musicians and audiences alike.
Find out more »March 2023
Tafelmusik | Bach’s Library
Making his Tafelmusik debut this season is harpsichord soloist and director Francesco Corti, “a powerhouse of unbridled vivacity, exciting and excitable in equal measure” (BBC Music Magazine).
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bach’s Library
Making his Tafelmusik debut this season is harpsichord soloist and director Francesco Corti, “a powerhouse of unbridled vivacity, exciting and excitable in equal measure” (BBC Music Magazine).
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bach’s Library
Making his Tafelmusik debut this season is harpsichord soloist and director Francesco Corti, “a powerhouse of unbridled vivacity, exciting and excitable in equal measure” (BBC Music Magazine).
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bach St John Passion
When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bach St John Passion
When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bach St John Passion
When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.
Find out more »April 2023
Tafelmusik | Higher Love: Virtuoso Arias
We are thrilled to welcome Samuel Mariño to our stage for what promises to be a highlight of the Toronto concert season.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Higher Love: Virtuoso Arias
We are thrilled to welcome Samuel Mariño to our stage for what promises to be a highlight of the Toronto concert season.
Find out more »May 2023
Tafelmusik | Grand Voyage: The French Baroque
Following her remarkable Tafelmusik debut in 2021/22, violinist Leila Schayegh was immediately invited to return as soloist and guest director for a program devoted to sublime French baroque music.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Grand Voyage: The French Baroque
Following her remarkable Tafelmusik debut in 2021/22, violinist Leila Schayegh was immediately invited to return as soloist and guest director for a program devoted to sublime French baroque music.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Grand Voyage: The French Baroque
Following her remarkable Tafelmusik debut in 2021/22, violinist Leila Schayegh was immediately invited to return as soloist and guest director for a program devoted to sublime French baroque music.
Find out more »September 2023
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir | In Time – At the Intersection of Music & Dance
Experience a fusion of music and dance in this mesmerizing evening of baroque masterworks. Presented in collaboration with Compagnie de la Citadelle, witness a breathtaking combination of grace and elegance as the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers perform Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Bach’s Christ lag in Todesbanden under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée.
Find out more »Toronto Mendelssohn Choir | In Time – At the Intersection of Music & Dance
Experience a fusion of music and dance in this mesmerizing evening of baroque masterworks. Presented in collaboration with Compagnie de la Citadelle, witness a breathtaking combination of grace and elegance as the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers perform Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Bach’s Christ lag in Todesbanden under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée.
Find out more »March 2024
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir | Winterreise
Delve into the beauty and emotion of Franz Schubert’s Winterreise, performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers, renowned Canadian baritone Brett Polegato, and Juno Award-winning pianist Philip Chiu.
Find out more »TAFELMUSIK | STAIRCASES
Toronto's Baroque and Classical music specialists offer audiences a mixed program that's linked by the concept of staircases in various and imaginative ways. The musical part of this multimedia program includes pieces by Lully, Purcell, Handel, Platti, Bach, and Vivaldi, and new works by acclaimed American bass-baritone and composer Jonathan Woody, who will also act as narrator and singer in the performance. The concert incorporates poetry and images in an original program by award-winning creator Alison Mackay. Directed from the…
Find out more »TAFELMUSIK | STAIRCASES
Toronto's Baroque and Classical music specialists offer audiences a mixed program that's linked by the concept of staircases in various and imaginative ways. The musical part of this multimedia program includes pieces by Lully, Purcell, Handel, Platti, Bach, and Vivaldi, and new works by acclaimed American bass-baritone and composer Jonathan Woody, who will also act as narrator and singer in the performance. The concert incorporates poetry and images in an original program by award-winning creator Alison Mackay. Directed from the…
Find out more »TAFELMUSIK | STAIRCASES
Toronto's Baroque and Classical music specialists offer audiences a mixed program that's linked by the concept of staircases in various and imaginative ways. The musical part of this multimedia program includes pieces by Lully, Purcell, Handel, Platti, Bach, and Vivaldi, and new works by acclaimed American bass-baritone and composer Jonathan Woody, who will also act as narrator and singer in the performance. The concert incorporates poetry and images in an original program by award-winning creator Alison Mackay. Directed from the…
Find out more »April 2024
Tafelmusik | Bohemian Rhapsody: Benda & Haydn
18th-century Bohemia is the inspiration behind this program marking the Tafelmusik debut of Bulgarian violinist and guest director Zefira Valova, concertmaster of Il Pomo D’Oro.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bohemian Rhapsody: Benda & Haydn
18th-century Bohemia is the inspiration behind this program marking the Tafelmusik debut of Bulgarian violinist and guest director Zefira Valova, concertmaster of Il Pomo D’Oro.
Find out more »Tafelmusik | Bohemian Rhapsody: Benda & Haydn
18th-century Bohemia is the inspiration behind this program marking the Tafelmusik debut of Bulgarian violinist and guest director Zefira Valova, concertmaster of Il Pomo D’Oro.
Find out more »
