July 5th - 16th - 8:30 PM Runtime : 85 minutes THE EXORCIST: AN OPERETTA A tongue-in-cheek variation of the 1970s horror classic, The Exorcist: An Operetta is a solo musical comedy performed by way of narration, dialogue, and song. Don't miss a tuneful jaunt through this dazzling portal to hell! You'll be possessed with [...]
Read is a powerful performer, fully present in every phrase and turn, adventurous, always aware of the structure and direction. Her sound is imposing yet gentle, with an array of colours and expressions." The WholeNote, Feb 2023 Kate Read presents a concert in which she will deliver a stirring mix of antiquity and modernity. Drawing on [...]
This concert is an exploration and celebration of the music and musicians of Toronto! An incredible 1 hour long program of string quartets with prize winning, first-class musicians- Emma Meinrenken and Astrid Nakamura, violin, Lynn Sue-a-quan, viola, and Lucie Ticho, cello. There will be opportunities for audience discussion and participation, all in an intimate and [...]
Sing to me Again Delve into the dramatic and enchanting melodies of Eastern Europe. Art songs and Klezmer weave together with fiery folk dances on this captivating and rhapsodic program. A powerful celebration of hope, emotion, and virtuosity, creating a transcending and deeply meaningful experience. Duo Madeline Hildebrand + Caitlin Broms-Jacobs Known for their joyful and [...]
Join OPUS Chamber Music for an exclusive evening of intimate conversations & vibrant storytelling featuring violinist STEFAN JACKIW, clarinetist YOONAH KIM, soprano REILLY NELSON, and OPUS Artistic Director KEVIN AHFAT. *LIMITED AVAILABILITY / few seats remain! Musicians from the global stage come together to share an intimate evening of music & storytelling among friends, curating a personal setlist of [...]
Embark on an enchanting voyage with the Canadian duo Flying Pooka— JUNO-winning pianist Florian Hoefner and JUNO-nominated winds/vocal improviser Dani Oore. Their fearless debut venture, "The Ecstasy of Becoming," available from Alma Records in October 2023, intertwines risk and unbridled creativity. The origins of this extraordinary collaboration are rooted in chance. Award-winning composer Florian Hoefner's [...]
RSVP Thursday, October 19, 2023 Chalmers House, Toronto. Door: 7:30. Performance: 8:00 PWYC Cash bar The Canadian Electronic Ensemble (CEE) and the Canadian Music Centre – Ontario region co-host the book launch of An Orchestra at My Fingertips: A History of the Canadian Electronic Ensemble by Dr. Alexa Woloshyn. Published this summer by McGill-Queens [...]
Friday, October 20, 2023 Chalmers House, Toronto.Door: 7:00. Performance: 7:30General $25; Seniors/arts workers $20; Students FREEReception and Complimentary Bar COMPOSERS IN PLAY: Keyboard of Colours Pianist/Composer Adam Sherkin presents COMPOSERS IN PLAY: "Keyboard of Colors," featuring the piano music of Canadians Zosha Di Castri, Matthew Ricketts, Kotoka Suzuki and Sherkin himself.Japanese-Canadian Kotoko Suzuki's Hidden Voices is a richly [...]
Date: October 24th, 2023 Time: 8pm, doors at 7:30 Location: Canadian Music Centre, 20 St Joseph St, Toronto ON Shoe Box Composer's Concerts is a new community-based concert series that provides emerging composers the opportunity to write pieces for diverse instrumentations and hear them played live. Each concert features a different instrumentation and group [...]
Get ready for an enchanting evening as Canadian-Vietnamese saxophonist, Jennifer Tran, and Chinese pianist, Jialiang Zhu, come together to bring you cons•tell •ation | 星星 of contemporary wind. This exceptional showcase is a musical voyage through contemporary starlight that illuminate the rich tapestry of their cultural heritage and life stories. The program will transport you through the [...]
