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DAILY LISTINGS
Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Nov 15 to Dec 10 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. More detailed information for each listing is available at our website www.thewholenote.com using our JustAsk feature. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for updates. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Nov 16 at 6pm.
THE WEEK AHEAD (NOV 15-21)
Nov 15 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Gryphon Trio with Patricia O'Callaghan. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). Proof of vaccination required. LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 16 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Carla Bennett (Stella); Kyle Blair (Jim Hardy); Wren Evans (Charlie Winslow); Kristi Frank (Linda Mason); Elodie Gillett (Rose/Radio Quartet); Kyle Godemba (Ted Hanover); and other performers; Kate Hennig, stage director. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $25-$94. Runs Nov 16-28.
Nov 17 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah, Organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.
Nov 17 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 17 7:30: Classic Albums Live. The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $55; $45(Hot Tickets members); $25(university & college st); $5(high school st). Also Nov 18.
Nov 17 8:00: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Toronto. Artemis Danza: Dante Solo Inferno. Original music composed by Luca Vianini and pieces of Giuseppe Verdi's sacred music, interspersed with Dante's most famous verses. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Artemis Danza. Free. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome. Tickets must be claimed by 7:45PM, after which time your seats will be released to the rush line.
Nov 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. String Showcase. Caroline Shaw: Boris Kerner; Dinuk Wijeratne: “A Letter from the After-life” from Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems; Kelly-Marie Murphy: Rains of Ash and Embers; Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony No.5; Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) (String Orchestra Version, 1943). Joseph Johnson, cello; Charles Settle, percussion; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 18.
Nov 18 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Cari Astleford, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & LIVE STREAM
Nov 18 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 18 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Theatre, Dance, and More. Michael Capon, Gord Love, Movement Market Collective, Inner Harbour Collective, Bridge & Wolak. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Nov 18 7:30: Classic Albums Live. The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $55; $45(Hot Tickets members); $25(university & college st); $5(high school st). Also Nov 17.
Nov 18 8:00: Music Toronto. St. Lawrence String Quartet. Haydn: Quartet Op.76 No.4 in B-flat "Sunrise", No.2 in D "Quinten", No.5 in C "Largo", No.3 "Emperor". St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$50. CANCELLED
Nov 18 8:00: High Notes Avante Productions. High Notes Concert for Mental Health. Frank Horva: To Cope and to Manage; Schunmann: Fantasiestücke for cello and piano Op.73; and songs by Hammerstein and priyana. Stephen Sitarski, violin; Serouj Kradjian, piano; David Hetherington, cello; Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone; Sebastian Hirtenstein, dancer; Lily Frost, host. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811 or www.rhcentre.ca. $35.
Nov 18 8:00: New Music Concerts. Broadcast: Aulos. Broadcast from Koerner Hall. Works for flutes by Maurice Ohana, Hitomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Taitra, Toru Takemitsu, Hilda Paredes, and others. Dianne Aitken, flute; Robert Aitken, flute. Available on Facebook and YouTube. www.newmusicconcerts.com or 416-961-9594. Also Nov 11 & 25. ONLINE
Nov 18 8:00: Tafelmusik. Spotlight 15. Fifteen soloists and fourteen concertos in this mix-and-match showcase of Tafelmusik. Pisendel: Allegro from Concerto for 2 oboes & bassoon in E-flat; Bach: Allegro from Concerto for viola in E-flat after BWV1053 (premiere of a new transcription by Brandon Chui); Telemann: Grave - Allegro from Concerto for 2 violins in G; Telemann: Siciliano - Allegro from Concerto for oboe d’amore in A; Adagio - Allegro from Telemann: Concerto for 2 violins & bassoon in D; and other works. Elisa Citterio, director. info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Nov 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. String Showcase. Caroline Shaw: Boris Kerner; Dinuk Wijeratne: “A Letter from the After-life” from Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems; Kelly-Marie Murphy: Rains of Ash and Embers; Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony No.5; Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) (String Orchestra Version, 1943). Joseph Johnson, cello; Charles Settle, percussion; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 17.
Nov 19: Soundstreams. Love Songs. Music that contemplates our place in the universe. Works by Claude Vivier and Christopher Mayo. 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. Free. ONLINE
Nov 19 12:00 noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Works by Buxtehude, Scheidemann, and Pepping. Cari Astleford, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED
Nov 19 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Also at 7pm. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 19 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series. Robi Botos Trio with Special Guest Joanna Majoko. Robi Botos, piano; Mike Downes, bass; Larnell Lewis, drums; Joanna Majoko, vocals. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).
Nov 19 7:30: Toronto City Opera. Nabucco. Music by Giuseppe Verdi. Libretto by Temistocle Solera. Michael Robert-Broder, baritone (Nabucco); Cristina Pisani, soprano (Abigaille); Dylan Wright, bass (Zaccaria); Margaret Cormier, narrator; Toronto City Opera Chorus; Jennifer Tung, conductor. Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts, 22 Esna Park Dr., Markham. www.torontocityopera.com/tickets. $40. Group pricing available. Also Nov 13(3pm, St. Andrew's Church, Toronto).
Nov 19 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Winds, Brass & Percussion Spotlight. Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No.1; Dvořák: Serenade in d; Steve Reich: Music for Pieces of Wood; Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 revision); Morawetz: Sinfonietta for Winds and Percussion. Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 20(8pm).
Nov 19 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Awakenings. Berlioz: Les nuits d'été; Sokolović: Ringelspiel; Tomasi: Fanfares liturgiques. Julie Boulianne, mezzo; Andrei Feher, conductor. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Nov 19(8pm)-Nov 21(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE
Nov 19 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 20, 21(2:00), 23, 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 19 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Royal Conservatory Orchestra & Canada on Stage Series: Earl Lee Conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. Beethoven: Overture from King Stephen Op.117; Walker: Lyric for Strings; Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No.5 Op.103 ("Egyptian"); Borodin: "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor; Kodály: Háry János Suite. Thomas Torok, piano. Earl Lee, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $25-$60. Proof of vaccination required.
Nov 20 4:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Concert by leading young classical musicians. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. Proof of vaccination required.
Nov 20 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com.
Nov 20 6:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 20 7:30: Elora Singers. On Love. Timothy Corlis: On Love (world premiere); works by Duruflé, Clausen, Willan, Pärt, Finzi, Enns, Sheppard and Shaw. Available until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE
Nov 20 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. A Celebration of the Violin. St. Georges: Sonata for Two Violins; Ysaÿe: Sonata Solo Violin; Brahms: Sonatensatz; Moszkowski: Suite for Two Violins and Piano. Jonathan Crow, David Baik, violin; Philip Chiu, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). Proof of vaccination required. LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 20 7:30: Slow Rise Music/Canadian Music Centre. Hanging By a Thread. Works by Anika-France Forget, Tristan Zaba, and Isaac Zee. McKenzie Warriner, soprano and piano; Tristan Zaba, bass and electric guitar. https://fb.me/e/14dHrC4Eu. ONLINE
Nov 20 8:00: Acoustic Harvest/Live Music East. RPR. St. Paul's United Church (Scarborough), 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30. No walk-in patrons. Following distancing measures, seating will be limited and restricted.
Nov 20 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Guelph Festival Trio. Sadie Fields, violin; Katie Schlaikjer, cello; Ken Gee, piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).
Nov 20 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salsa Saturday w/ Lengaïa Salsa Brava. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307.
Nov 20 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 21(2:00), 23, 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Series: Rosanne Cash. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $60-$120.
Nov 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Winds, Brass & Percussion Spotlight. Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No.1; Dvořák: Serenade in d; Steve Reich: Music for Pieces of Wood; Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 revision); Morawetz: Sinfonietta for Winds and Percussion. Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 19(7:30pm).
Nov 21 2:00: Elora Singers. "Radiant Dawn" CD Launch Event. Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St., Elora. Free.
Nov 21 2:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 23, 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 21 2:00: Peter Margolian and Friends. Chamber Music Concert. Victoria College Chapel, 91 Charles St. W. Pre-register at 647-980-5475 or peter.margolian@gmail.com. Free.
Nov 21 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 21 2:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Isfahan. Sadaf Amini Trio. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 21 3:00: Dundas Valley Orchestra. Together Again! St. Paul's United Church (Dundas), 29 Park St. W., Dundas. www.dundasvalleyorchestra.ca. Free. Donations welcome.
Nov 21 4:30: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or info@theemmetray.com. $10.
Nov 21 7:00: INNERchamber Ensemble. Love Story. Selected letters by Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Revival House, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.innerchamber.ca or tickets@innerchamber.ca. $40; $10-$25 (arts workers/st). Pre-show 6:30pm. A light meal is available for in-person participants. LIVE & ONLINE
QUICK PICKS (NOV 22-DEC 10)
Nov 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 24 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Matthew Larkin, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering: $20.
Nov 24 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Also at 7pm. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 24 1:30: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 24 7:30: Thin Edge New Music Collective. Premieres X. www.thinedgenewmusiccollective.com or 647-892-8251. Free. ONLINE
Nov 24 8:00: Hugh's Room/El Mocambo. Alfie Zappacosta. El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave. Email manager@hughsroomlive.com to confirm. $30.
Nov 24 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(1:30), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 24 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 25, 27, 28-3pm. www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 25 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 25 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Beverley Johnston & Friends. www.wmct.on.ca or 416-923-7052. ONLINE
Nov 25 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 26, 27, 28.
Nov 25 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sammy Jackson. With Jacqueline Teh. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $20(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 25 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(1:30 & 8:00), 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 25 8:00: New Music Concerts. Broadcast: Aulos. Available on Facebook and YouTube. www.newmusicconcerts.com or 416-961-9594. Also Nov 11 & 18. ONLINE
Nov 25 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. . Also Nov 26(8pm), 27(2pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.
Nov 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24, 27, 28(3pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 26 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Also at 7pm. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 26 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 27, 28.
Nov 26 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Dead Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Nov 26 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Etienne Charles Quartet & Guy Mintus Trio. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35-$80.
Nov 26 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. . Also Nov 25(8pm), 27(2pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.
Nov 27 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 27 2:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 27(8:00).
Nov 27 2:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. Also Nov 25 & 26 (both at 8pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.
Nov 27 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 27 7:30: Arcady. There’s a Song in the Air. Central Presbyterian Church (Brantford), 97 Wellington St., Brantford. info@arcady.ca or 519-428-3185. $35.
Nov 27 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Mozart's Requiem. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE
Nov 27 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Canadian Guitar Quartet. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).
Nov 27 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 26, 28.
Nov 27 8:00: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan/Sixtrum Percussion. Fusion Point/Le point de fusion. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $5-$30. Also Nov 28(5pm).
Nov 27 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 19, 20, 21(2pm), 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 27(2:00).
Nov 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Stewart Goodyear with the Penderecki String Quartet & Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$110.
Nov 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24, 25, 28(3pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 28 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 16.
Nov 28 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. All Tchaikovsky. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).
Nov 28 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 26, 27.
Nov 28 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110.
Nov 28 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24(8pm), 25(8pm), 27(8pm). Also available as a live stream Nov 24(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 28 4:00: Silent Revue. The Camerman. A 1928 silent film screening with live musical accompaniment. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze Members/Loyalty Members/sr/st); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).
Nov 28 4:00: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. Advent Evensong. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 416-769-568. Contributions appreciated. www.stolaves.ca. The Mystic Violin follows Evensong. LIVE and ONLINE
Nov 28 4:30: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. The Mystic Violin. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated. www.stolaves.ca. Follows Evensong service at 4pm. LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 28 5:00: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan/Sixtrum Percussion. Fusion Point/Le point de fusion. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $5-$30. Also Nov 27(8pm).
Nov 29 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth St,, Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 30(Burlington Performing Arts Centre).
Nov 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music on Film Series: My Darling Vivian. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. 416-637-3123. $17; $12(members); $10(sr members); free(st members).
Nov 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 29(West Highland United Church).
Nov 30 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Recital with David Fung. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).
Nov 30 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 01 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concerts Series: Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-598-0422 or www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2021/. $30-$90(in person); $20-$40(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 01 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 02 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Free. LIVESTREAMED
Dec 02 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: East Meets West. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 02 7:30: Toronto Consort. An Evening of Holiday Cheer: A Virtual Fundraiser. 416-966-1045, X104. $110. Includes two ciders and one mead. Open to adults 19 and older. ONLINE
Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 02 8:00: Tafelmusik. The Voice of Vivaldi. info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Dec 02 8:30: Hugh's Room. ES:MO CD Release. Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES:MO). 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED
Dec 03 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 4.
Dec 03 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 4(2pm & 7:30pm).
Dec 03 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos Latin Ensemble. From Darkness Into Light. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-256-0510 or www.uppercanadachoristers.org or Cantemos YouTube or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3qbFEHK. Limited in-person tickets at $25. Available in advance via Eventbrite. Ages 12 and up. Free streaming on YouTube and Facebook. LIVE & STREAMED.
Dec 03 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. #$%! Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Dec 03 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Feelin' Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 3(8pm) to Dec 5(11:59pm). ONLINE
Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 2, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 03 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Wesli & Kobo Town. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$75.
Dec 04 12:15: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. A Christmas Carol: Dramatic readings with musical interludes. St. Andrew's Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.standrewstoronto.org or 416-593-5600 x231. Freewill offering. Benefit for St. Andrew's Refugee Sponsorship program. LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 04 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 04 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3 & 4(7:30pm).
Dec 04 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 3.
Dec 04 7:30: Arcady. Messiah. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, 247 Main Street, Port Dover. www.lighthousetheatre.com/off-season-events or 519-583-2221 or 1-888-779-7703. $35.
Dec 04 7:30: Elora Singers. Bach & Handel: Music for Advent and Christmas. Also Nov 13(live at St. Peter's Lutheran Church). Available online until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE
Dec 04 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Handel's Messiah. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. www.mcsingers.ca/2021-22-season or 905-456-3441. $25; $12(youth). Limited tickets to maintain social distancing.
Dec 04 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3(7:30pm) & 4(2pm).
Dec 04 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. Little Night Music. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. 416-931-7899. $25. Limited seating live performance.
Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 2, 3, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 04 8:00: Orchestra Toronto. Great Joy II: An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Also available on demand. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). Pre-concert chat at 7:15pm.
Dec 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Bobby McFerrin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$150.
Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $49-$69. Also Dec 12 & 19.
Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 05 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $30-$45. Limited seating and no at-door sales.
Dec 05 7:00: Jazz Bistro. Another Jewish Boy's Christmas Again. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. $20 cover.
Dec 06 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Salon: Dec 7. YouTube: Dec 15. Limited tickets available for in-person attendance. ONLINE
Dec 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.
Dec 07 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Chopin & Ravel. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Recital for Violin & Piano. Andrew Sords, violin; Cheryl Duvall, piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms $30; $20(st).
Dec 07 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(2pm & 8pm); Dec 9(8pm).
Dec 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering: $20 suggested.
Dec 08 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(8pm); Dec 9(8pm).
Dec 08 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 09 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Kingston Jazz. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 6. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.artoftimeensemble.com or 416-408-0208. $24-$79. Limited capacity. Also available as a livestream.
Dec 09 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 09 8:00: Music Toronto. Gryphon Trio with David Harding. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$52.
Dec 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(2pm).
Dec 10 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Love Mozart. Stravinsky: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Dec 10 8:00: Jazz Room. Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .
Dec 10 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salseros with Attitude. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. .
Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 2, 3, 4, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Nov 30, Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Ashley MacIsaac with Special Guest Jully Black. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$95.
Dec 10 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Beethoven @251: Happy Birthday! Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE.
STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE
Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE
Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.
Confluence Concerts. Bach Cello Suites: Part 2. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. LIVE & ONLINE
Humbercrest United Church. If Music Be the Food of Love. 416-767-6122 or www.humbercrest.ca. Free.
Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.
BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS
Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.
Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.
Royal Conservatory of Music. Music of My Life. Available at RCM Music of My Life. Free. ONLINE
Royal Conservatory of Music. Academic Performances. Available at RCM Academic Performances. Free. ONLINE
The Gould Foundation. The Gould Standard Arts Podcast: Kate Von D - Tunes, Tattoos and a Taste of Glenn Gould. Visit Gold Standard: Kat von D. ONLINE
