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Apr 26 12:00_noon: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Clarinet Quintet. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Apr 26 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Concert. Brad Barbeau, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free.
Apr 26 7:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Jan Lisiecki: Poems of the Night. Chopin: Nocturnes and Études. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Robertson Theatre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth).
Apr 27 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Aaron James, organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering of $20.
Apr 27 7:00: New Music Concerts. Future Resonance Festival Part I: Swara Sutras Open Rehearsal. Meet the musicians and get an inside look at Sandeep Bhagwati's collaborative process in preparation for the April 30 performance. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. Visit www.newmusicconcerts.com or call 416-961-9594. PWYC.
Apr 27 7:30: Canadian Music Centre. Jazz at the Centre: Amanda Tosoff & Jocelyn Gould. Curated by Céline Peterson. Amanda Tosoff, piano; Jocelyn Gould, guitar. 20 St. Joseph St. 416-371-6486. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Apr 27 7:30: Confluence Concerts. The Life and Music of Klaus Nomi. A deep dive into the fascinating life and music of the 1980s countertenor, cabaret performer, and art-pop outsider who inspired David Bowie and many others. Students of University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Shaftesbury Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Ave. Visit www.confluenceconcerts.ca. $25.
Apr 27 8:00: Reid's Distillery. Fuat Tuaç Live @ Reid's Distillery. 32 Logan Ave. 416-465-4444.
Apr 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno & Dvořák's "New World". Stefan Dohr, horn; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Apr 28, 30.
Apr 27 8:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Lights the Way. Stewart Goodyear, piano; Angela Hewitt, piano; Lang Lang, piano; Jan Lisiecki, piano; Tony Yike Yang, piano; and others. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. RSVP: www.rcmusic.com/celebrate. Info: www.rcmusic.com/piano. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Apr 28 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Chamber Music Concert. Viano String Quartet (Lucy Wang, violin; Hao Zhou, violin; Aiden Kane, viola; Tate Zawadiuk, cello). Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. Visit www.wmct.on.ca or 416-923-7052. $45(live); $25(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Apr 28 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. First Ladies. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Visit First Ladies. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets). POSTPONED TO MAY 10.
Apr 28 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. United for Ukraine. Conceived and curated by Sonia Rodriguez, Heather Ogden, Evelyn Hart, and Attila Glatz. Vasyl Popadiuk, violin; Papa Duke Band; Sonia Rodriguez, Guillaume Côté, Heather Ogden, Svetlana Lunkina, Brendan Saye, and other principal dancers of the National Ballet of Canada. For other performers, please visit JustAsk. Carolyn MacKenzie and Jeff McArthur, hosts. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.ticketmaster.ca. $25-$125. Proceeds to Canada-Ukraine Foundation supporting Ukrainian families displaced from their homes.
Apr 28 8:00: Music Toronto. Penderecki String Quartet. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or visit www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.
Apr 28 8:00: Hugh's Room. The High Standards Quartet. Jodi Proznick, bass; Amanda Tosoff, piano; Virginia MacDonald, clarinet; Laura Anglade, vocalist. 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25.
Apr 28 8:00: Music Toronto. Penderecki String Quartet. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. Call 416-366-7723 or visit www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.
Apr 28 8:00: New Music Concerts. Future Resonance Festival Part II: Dhvanivala - A Merchant of Sounds - A Lecture Performance by Sandeep Bhagwati. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. Visit www.newmusicconcerts.com or call 416-961-9594. PWYC.
Apr 28 8:00: Soundstreams/Signal Theatre/National Arts Centre. A Love Song to Toronto. Ryan Scott, percussion; Michael Greyeyes, choreographer. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit www.rcmusic.com/tickets/seats/218801. $33.25-$88.75.
Apr 28 8:00: TD Sunfest/Wolf Performance Hall. Tanika Charles. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. www.sunfest.on.ca. $33; $28(adv).
Apr 28 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno & Dvořák's "New World". See Apr 27. Also Apr 30.
Apr 28 9:00: Soundstreams/Signal Theatre/National Arts Centre. A Love Song to Toronto. Claude Vivier: Love Songs; Shiraz; Cinq Chansons pour percussion; Christopher Mayo: Oceano Nox. Ryan Scott, percussion; Michael Greyeyes, choreographer. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit www.rcmusic.com/tickets/seats/218801. $33.25-$88.75.
Apr 29 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. Gregory Millar, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit Music at St. Andrew's. Free. Donations welcome. LIVE & ONLINE
Apr 29 7:30: Annette Studios. Nocturnes. Cheryl Duvall, piano. 566 Annette St. Email Annettestudios@gmail.com. $30; $25(arts workers/st/st); $10(livestream). LIVE & ONLINE
Apr 29 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Shuffle Demons. 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25.
Apr 29 8:00: Rose Theatre. Dwayne Gretzky. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. Visit Rose Theatre Box Office or 905-874-2800. From $19.
Apr 29 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Royal Conservatory Orchestra Series: Johannes Debus Conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. Ji Soo Choi, violin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $25-$60.
Apr 30: Leaside United Church. Virtual Variety Show 2022. A variety of virtual acts: song, instrumental, humour, drama, athletic, hobby, etc. Visit www.leasideunited.com or email virtualvariety2022@gmail.com. All ages welcome! ONLINE
Apr 30 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. Lois Macaulay, performance eurythmist; Kim Kendrick, recitalist. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Call 416-921-1043 or email lois@bellnet.ca. $25/class or $175 for 8-class series. Space is limited. Also May 7.
Apr 30 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert. Simon Rivard, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769 or visit www.TSO.ca. Starting at $22.
Apr 30 7:00: TD Niagara Jazz Festival. 2022 International Jazz Day: April in Paris. Stratus Vineyards, 2059 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Call 1-844-548-5299. $79.
Apr 30 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. International Jazz Day: The Music of Oscar Peterson. Curated by Céline Peterson. Jeff Hamilton, drums; Ulf Wakenius, guitar; Dave Young, bass; Robi Botos, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth).
Apr 30 7:30: Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. Keeping Promises Festival: Spring Into Summer. Sharon Lee, conductor. St. George Anglican Church, 5350 Yonge St. Visit www.kcso.ca. $15-$30.
Apr 30 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Gloria. Jennifer Krabbe, soprano; Rachel Miller, alto; Matthew Cassils, bass; Mississauga Chamber Singers; Chamber Orchestra. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. 905-456-3441. $25; $12(under 18). Limited tickets will be sold in order to maintain social distancing.
Apr 30 7:30: Rose Theatre/Rose Orchestra. A Grand Decade. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. Visit Rose Theatre Box Office or 905-874-2800. From $30.
Apr 30 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Star Songs. A celebration of stars and the night sky. World premiere by Cree composer Andrew Balfour and works by Eleanor Daley, Morten Lauridsen, Kurt Weill, Paul Halley and others. Jenny Crober, conductor; Elizabeth Acker, collaborative pianist; Colleen Allen, sax; Shawn Grenke, organ; Jamie Drake, percussion. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.vocachorus.ca. $30; $15.
Apr 30 8:00: Hugh's Room. Hilario Duran Trio. Joanna Majoko, vocals. 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25.
Apr 30 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. Sara Schabas, soprano; Kathleen Promane, alto; Adam Luther, tenor; Johnathon Kirby, bass; Voices Chamber Choir; Ron Cheung, choral director; Kristian Alexander, conductor; Michael Berec, host. SMSV Cultural Centre, 3300 Hwy 7, Markham. 905-604-8339 or visit www.KSOrchestra.ca. $20-$30. LIVE, ONLINE OR RECORDED
Apr 30 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. The Best of MSO Opera. Excerpts from Bizet: Carmen; Puccini: La bohème; and Verdi: La traviata. Cristina Pisani, soprano; Julie Nesrallah, mezzo; Romulo Delgado, tenor; Christopher Dunham, baritone. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. Visit www.mississaugasymphony.ca. $40-$64; $36-$58(sr); $30(ages 16-26); $25(ages 15 and under).
Apr 30 8:00: New Music Concerts. Future Resonance Festival Part III: Kinalugarán. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. Visit www.newmusicconcerts.com or call 416-961-9594. Introduction(7:15); Concert(8pm).
Apr 30 8:00: New Music Concerts. Swara Sutras: A Toronto Śabdagatitāra. The crossing over (tāra) of methods of making (gati) sound (śabda). The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. Visit www.newmusicconcerts.com or 416-961-9594. Introduction at 7:15pm.
Apr 30 8:00: Night Kitchen Too. Variety Show: Resuscitation Show. Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-849-8557 or 613-243-1976. $10.
Apr 30 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Power Corporation of Canada Vocal Concerts Series. Sir Bryn Terfel, baritone; Natalia Kayukova, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$135.
Apr 30 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Songbird North Series. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40.
Apr 30 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno & Dvořák's "New World". See Apr 27.
May 01 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Play Early and Play Often! Play the instrument of your choice: recorder, viol, violin, cello and learn some new (early) music together. Katherine Hill, soprano and viola da gamba. Visit www.tempotoronto.net or email info@tempotoronto.net. ONLINE
May 01 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi. Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Amina Edris, soprano (Violetta Valery); Matthew Polenzani, tenor (Alfredo Germont); Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Arin Arbus, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $22-$350. Also May 3, 7(4:30pm), 12, 18, 20. At 7:30 unless otherwise noted.
May 01 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Fewer Plays Vivaldi. Mark Fewer, leader & violin; Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Visit www.niagarasymphony.com or call 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).
May 01 3:00: North York Concert Orchestra. Dvořák Cello Concerto. Joseph Johnson, cello. Pan Pacific Ballroom, 900 York Mills Rd., North York. 1-888-687-6926. $15-$30.
May 01 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Academy Chamber Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.
May 01 4:00: Toronto Children's Chorus. On the Horizon. Chamber Choir & Toronto Youth Choir. Ismaili Centre, 49 Wynford Drive. Visit www.torontochildrenschorus.com.
May 01 7:00: Nagata Shachu. Kazé (Wind). Toki Tatara, shinobue (bamboo (flute); Nagata Shachu (Kiyoshi Nagata, Aki Takahashi, Naoya Kobayashi, Andrew Siu, Kevin Xi-Zhao He, Briana Lee, and Marie Gavin). Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct. Visit Nagata Schachu. $43; $38(JCCC member).
May 01 8:00: Solidaridad Tango. Tango: A Concert. Solidaridad Tango; Luis Ramirez Quintet. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-912-9298. $30.
May 02 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Asian Heritage Month - 書舞共鳴 神采飛揚 The Vibrant Resonance of Shufa and Dance. Man Kuen Wong, Chinese calligraphy (Shufa) master; Naishi Wang, contemporary choreographer. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. Ticket required.
May 02 7:00: Peterborough Singers. The Music of Paul Simon. Beau Dixon, Barry Haggarty, guitars; Andrew Affleck, bass; Steve McCracken, saxophone; Rob Phillips, keyboard; Curtis Cronkwright, drums; Doug Sutherland, trumpet; Syd Birrell, conductor. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or visit www.peterboroughsingers.com. $10-$35.
May 02 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Glenn Gould School New Music Ensemble. Brian Current, conductor. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.
May 03 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Theresa Rudolph & John Rudolph, Viola & Percussion. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
May 03 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. See May 1. Also May 7(4:30pm), 12, 18, 20. At 7:30 unless otherwise noted.
May 04 7:00: John Dupuis. Piano Evening with John Dupuis. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Visit John Dupuis. $35(adv through Eventbrite); $40(at door); $30(st at door only). Post-performance reception.
May 05 11:00am: Encore Symphonic Concert Band. May Flowers. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. $10. Masks required.
May 05 7:30: Mightier Productions. Conan and the Stone of Kelior. Music by Mozart, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Rimsky-Korsakov, Verdi, and Rachmaninoff. Book by Kyle McDonald. Kyle McDonald, bass (Conan the Cimmerian); Lynn Isnar, soprano (Harapshili, Queen of Koth); Corey Arnold, tenor (Qidan, a thief); Robert De Vrij, bass (Kelior, a wizard); Patrick Burton, baritone (Thoth-Amon, a wizard); and other performers; Diana DiMauro, conductor; Kyle McDonald, stage director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. Visit www.mightierproductions.com. In person: $40(cash at door); $35(online); $20(st) for students. Livestream: $35; $20(st). Also May 7, 8(4pm), 11, 13, 15(4pm). Start time is 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. LIVESTREAMED ON MAY 7 & 8.
May 05 7:30: Tafelmusik. Bach: Mass in B Minor. Joanne Lunn, soprano; Tim Mead, countertenor; Thomas Hobbs, tenor; Jonathan Adams, baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Masaaki Suzuki, conductor. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. Email info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. $52.90-$149. Also May 6(online).
May 05 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One. Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Evan Mitchell, conductor. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Starting at $55. Also May 6 & 7.
May 05 8:00: Canadian Stage/TO Live. Crypto. Guillaume Côté, Greta Hodgkinson, Natasha Poon Woo, and Casia Vengoechea, dancers. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-3110. $49-$109.
May 05 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: ARC Ensemble: Marc Neikrug's A Song by Mahler. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance.
May 05 8:00: Tafelmusik. Bach: Mass in B Minor. Joanne Lunn, soprano; Tim Mead, countertenor; Thomas Hobbs, tenor; Jonathan Adams, baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Masaaki Suzuki, conductor. Email info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. . Performed in the newly revitalized Massey Hall.
May 05 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Northern Lights Dream. Music and libretto by Michael Rose. Christine Haldane, soprano (Helen); Lauren Pearl, soprano (Robin); Gregory Finney, baritone (Taylor); Ian Backstrom (Nick); Karen Bojti (Mrs. Duke); Kate Carver, conductor; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-7654 or www.tolive.com. $32-$56. Also May 6, 7(3pm).
May 06 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met. A “sterling” array of Renaissance Dances, folk melodies, well-loved classics & movie music! Quintet from Metropolitan Silver Band. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Visit www.metunited.ca. Free. LIVE & STREAMED
May 06 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. The Ezra Duo: Jacob Clewell, viola; TBA, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit Music at St. Andrew's. Free. Donations welcome. LIVE & ONLINE
May 06 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. Music by W. A. Mozart. Ilker Arcayürek, tenor (Tamino); Caroline Wettergreen, soprano (The Queen of the Night); Gordon Bintner, bass-baritone (Papageno); Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Pamina); Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Patrick Lange, conductor; Anna Theodosakis, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also May 8(2 p.m.), 11, 14, 17, 19, 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 06 7:30: Confluence Concerts. The Tales of E. T. A. Hoffmann. Curated by Larry Beckwith this concert commemorates the 200th anniversary of the death of the influential and whimsical 19th-century Viennese story-teller, with music by Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and Offenbach. Angela Park, piano; Tom Allen, story-teller; and others. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Visit www.confluenceconcerts.ca. $25. Also May 7.
May 06 7:30: Tafelmusik. Bach: Mass in B Minor. See May 5. ONLINE
May 06 7:30: The Gordon Jeffery Music Foundation. The Jeffery Concerts: The Penderecki String Quartet. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. 519-672-8800 or visit www.grandtheatre.com. $40.
May 06 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One. See May 5. Also May 7
May 06 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concert Series: Sheku Kanneh Mason with Isata Kanneh Mason. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$100.
May 06 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Northern Lights Dream. See May 5. Also May 7(3pm).
May 07 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. See Apr 30.
May 07 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Northern Lights Dream. See May 5.
May 07 4:30: Beach United Church. Springtime with Joni: A tribute to Joni Mitchell. Jazz and Reflection. Laura Robinson, vocals & guitar; Paul Novotny, bass; Ewen Farncombe, piano. 140 Wineva Ave. Visit Joni Mitchell. Donation only.
May 07 4:30: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. See Apr 23.
May 07 6:00: West End Jazz. Come to the Cabaret. Tanya Wills and Ted Atherton. Oakville Convention & Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville. Visit www./form.jotform.com/220385760144251. $35(show only); $75(dinner & show); $90(dinner & show front seating). Dinner(6pm).
May 07 7:00: DaCapo Chamber Choir. Dear Mother Earth. Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo; Catherine Robertson, piano. Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St., Waterloo. 519-725-7549. PWYC. Only limited tickets are available for each performance! Tickets must be reserved in advance. No tickets available at the door. Proof of vaccination mandatory and masks must be worn at all times. Also May 8(3pm).
May 07 7:00: West End Jazz. Come to the Cabaret. 1920s and 1930s popular songs from around the world. Tanya Wills & Ted Atherton. Oakville Convention and Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville. Call 905-339-3486. $35(show only); $75(dinner & show); $90(dinner & show front seating). Dinner at 6pm.
May 07 7:30: Confluence Concerts. The Tales of E. T. A. Hoffmann. Curated by Larry Beckwith this concert commemorates the 200th anniversary of the death of the influential and whimsical 19th-century Viennese story-teller, with music by Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and Offenbach. Angela Park, piano; Tom Allen, story-teller; and others. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Visit www.confluenceconcerts.ca. $25. Also May 6.
May 07 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. With Heart, In Hope. Érika Wood, soprano; Mélissa Danis, mezzo; Lauren Halasz, alto; J. Rigzin Tute, tenor; Adam Wicks, tenor; David Finneran, baritone; Nicholas Wanstall, baritone; Carl Steinhauser, organ; String Orchestra. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. Call 416-779-2258 or visit www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. $30.
May 07 7:30: Mightier Productions. Conan and the Stone of Kelior. See May 5.
May 07 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One. See May 5.
May 07 8:00: Paradise Theatre. Isn't He Lovely: The Music of Stevie Wonder. Tony Nolasco, vocalist; 9-piece backup group. 1006 Bloor St. W. Visit Stevie Wonder. $40(Main Floor); $50(Balcony).
May 07 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Recovered Concerts Series: Meow Meow. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$85. POSTPONED TO 2022/23 SEASON
May 07 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Schubert & Shostakovich: Glancing Back, Forging Ahead. Beste Kalender, mezzo; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 or visit www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE
May 07 8:00: SoundCrowd. Don't Stop the Music! Arrangements of songs by Elton John, Rihanna, Dua Lippa, George Michael, and Kiki Dee. SoundCrowd, a cappella ensemble. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. 647-970-1397. $25.
May 08 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 6. Also May 11, 14, 17, 19, 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 08 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Performing Arts Sunday Series: Janina Fialkowska in Recital. Janina Fialkowska, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. Visit www.hcarts.ca/pass or 905-528-4020. $30; $25(sr/st).
May 08 3:00: DaCapo Chamber Choir. Dear Mother Earth. See May 7.
May 08 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts Series: Gautier Capuçon with Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$115.
May 08 4:00: Mightier Productions. Conan and the Stone of Kelior. See May 5.
May 08 5:00: George Lake Big Band. Swinging at The Duke with Mother. George Lake Big Band; Jess Owen, vocalist. The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. 416-466-2624. Cover $10. Proof of vaccination required. Reservations highly recommended.
May 10 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Clarinet Quintet. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
May 10 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Concert. Peter Bayer, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free.
May 10 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. First Ladies. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Visit First Ladies. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets).
May 10 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Best of John Williams. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56(eve); $41(mat). Also May 11(2 & 8pm), 13(8pm).
May 11 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Mark Himmelman, organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. Call 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering of $20.
May 11 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Best of John Williams. See May 10. Also May 11(8pm), 13(8pm).
May 11 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 6. Also May 14, 17, 19, 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 11 7:30: Mightier Productions. Conan and the Stone of Kelior. See May 5.
May 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Marcus Roberts with the Modern Jazz Generation. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$95.
May 11 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Best of John Williams. See May 10. Also May 13(8pm).
May 12 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. See May 1. Also May 18, 20.
May 12 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Maria Dunn. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. Call 519-319-5847 or email folk@iandavies.com. $25; $20(adv).
May 12 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble/Harbourfront Centre/Writers Collective of Canada. Who Is We: Voices Across the Divides. A Concert of Question and Hope. Kan Cheung, Paul Eng, Dee Hope, Marta McIlroy, Ellise Ramos, and other perfomers; Daniel MacIvor, stage director; Andrew Burashko, music director. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-973-4000 or visit Art of Time. From $19. Also May 13 & 14. Livestream on May 14.
May 12 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Esprit Live 2022!: Act 3. Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $25-$65.
May 13 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. Brian Hsu, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit Music at St. Andrew's. Free. Donations welcome. LIVE & ONLINE
May 13 7:30: Mightier Productions. Conan and the Stone of Kelior. See May 5.
May 13 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers. The French Connection. Upper Canada Choristers; Cantemos Latin Ensemble; Bradley Christensen, baritone; Hye Won (Cecilia) Lee, piano; Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. Visit www.uppercanadachoristers.org. or email info@uppercanadachoristers.org. Call 416-256-0510 or visit French Connection Eventbrite. Live: $25; Free tickets for vaccinated children under 16). Streaming: Free(donations accepted). In-person tickets must be obtained in advance. Visit the YouTube link here. LIVE & STREAMED
May 13 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble/Harbourfront Centre/Writers Collective of Canada. Who Is We: Voices Across the Divides. See May 12. Also May 14. Livestream on May 14.
May 13 8:00: Exultate Chamber Singers. Home in the 6ix: A Concert in Celebration of Toronto Composers. World premieres of commissions by Tracy Wong, Katharine Petkovski, and Stephanie Martin and choral works by other Toronto composers. Exultate Chamber Singers; Mark Ramsay, artistic director; Mira Jung, piano. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave.Call 416-971-9229 or visit www.exultate.net/tickets. PWYC: $5, $20, $40, $100 ($60 tax receipt) or $150 ($110 tax receipt).
May 13 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. 6 Guitars. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. Visit www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca, call 905-305-7469, or email boxoffice@markham.ca. $15-$55.
May 13 8:00: rbi productions/TO Live. Jesse Cook. Jesse Cook, guitar & composer. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or visit www.tolive.com. $77-$89.
May 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. World Music Series: Las Cafeteras & Patricia Cano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$85.
May 13 8:00: Sellers & Newell Literary Society. George Crotty Trio. George Crotty, cello; Jonathan Chapman, bass; Matias Recharte, drums. Sellers and Newell, 672 College St. 647-778-6345. $20.
May 13 8:00: Toronto Bach Festival. Brilliant Brandenburg. Grégoire Jeay, flute; Julia Wedman, violin; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord; John Abberger, oboe. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.torontobachfestival.org/single-tickets. $45.
May 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Best of John Williams. See May 10.
May 14 12:00_noon: Toronto Bach Festival. Noon Organ Recital. John Bott, organ. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit www.torontobachfestival.org/single-tickets. $45.
May 14 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. Lois Macaulay, performance eurythmist; Etsuko Kimura, violin. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Call 416-921-1043 or email lois@bellnet.ca. $25/class or $175 for 8-class series. Space is limited. Also May 21, 28, June 4, 11.
May 14 4:00: Toronto Bach Festival. The Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin: Part 1. Julia Wedman, Patricia Ahern, Valerie Gordon, Cristina Zacharias, violins. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.torontobachfestival.org/single-tickets. $45. Part 2 at 8pm.
May 14 7:00: VIVA Singers Toronto. Freedom Is a Voice. Guest artists: Autorickshaw. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Masks will still be required for all choristers and audience members at this event.
May 14 7:30: Aga Khan Museum. Ustad Irshad Khan, Surbahar and Sitar. Aga Khan Museum Auditorium, 77 Wynford Dr. Call 416-646-4677. $30-$40.
May 14 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 6. Also May 8(2pm), 11, 17, 19, 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 14 7:30: Durham Youth Orchestra. DYO 25th Anniversary Gala Concert. Victor Zeyu Li, violin; Katya Poplyansky, violin; Allison Rich, cello; Meagan Turner, viola; Chelsie Vaillancourt, flute; and other soloists. Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St., Whitby. Visit www.dyomusic.com/events-concerts/. $25; Free(children in Grade 8 or under).
May 14 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. The Emperor. Jarmin Weng, piano. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. 416-931-7899. $25.
May 14 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Mike Stevens in a CD Release Celebration. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. Visit www.acousticharvest.ca. $30(advance only).
May 14 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble/Harbourfront Centre/Writers Collective of Canada. Who Is We: Voices Across the Divides. See May 12. Livestream on May 14.
May 14 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Classic Albums Live Performs Billy Joel's The Stranger. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. Visit www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca, call 905-305-7469, or email boxoffice@markham.ca. $15-$70.
May 14 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. In Concert. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in e Op.95 "From the New World". Oliver Balaburski, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 647-238-0015. $20-$30.
May 14 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Ivan Lins Quintet & Supergenerous featuring Cyro Baptista & Kevin Breit. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$100.
May 14 8:00: St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts. Heather Bambrick: A Jazzy Little Kitchen Party. Heather Bambrick Trio; Heather Bambrick, vocalist. St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972 or visit A Jazzy Little Kitchen Party. $30.
May 14 8:00: TD Sunfest/Wolf Performance Hall. Las Cafeteras. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. Visit www.sunfest.on.ca. $33; $28(adv).
May 14 8:00: That Choir. silence and solitude. St. Anne's Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave. Call 416-419-1756 or email info@thatchoir.com or visit www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also May 15(2pm).
May 14 8:00: Toronto Bach Festival. The Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin: Part 2. Julia Wedman, Patricia Ahern, Valerie Gordon, Cristina Zacharias, violins. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.torontobachfestival.org/single-tickets. $45. Part 1 at 4pm.
May 14 9:00: El Mocambo. Mars Hotel. Canada's Grateful Dead Tribute band. 464 Spadina Ave. Call 416-777-1777. $35; $20(adv).
May 15 11:00am: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: mad.sad.glad (Relaxed Concert). Emad Zofaghari, viola; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, host & conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $23. Also 2 & 4pm.
May 15 1:00: Toronto Bach Festival. Bach the Dramatist: Public Lecture. An in-depth look at Bach's dramatic writing in oratorio settings, particularly the Easter Oratorio and Ascension Oratorio. John Bott, presenter. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.torontobachfestival.org/single-tickets. Free.
May 15 2:00: Durham Chamber Orchestra. Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Durham Chamber Orchestra; Kristine Dandavino, mezzo; Dave McGonigal, bagpiper. Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax. Visit www.durhamchamberorchestra.com. $25; $20(online); Free(under 12).
May 15 2:00: That Choir. silence and solitude. See May 14.
May 15 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: mad.sad.glad. See May 15(11am). Also 4pm(regular concert).
May 15 2:30: Cantorei sine Nomine. Handel's Messiah. In Handel's original chamber version for small choir, strings, trumpets and soloists. Stu Beaudoin, conductor. Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave., Uxbridge. Free. A donation of $25 is suggested. Audience is requested to be fully vaccinated and masked.
May 15 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. An Afternoon at the Gallery. In support of Orchestra Toronto. Herriott: Grand Fantasy Fantasmagorique on Music from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition. Richard Herriott, piano & composer. Women's Art Association of Toronto, 23 Prince Arthur Ave. Visit www.orchestratoronto.ca. $30. Serving gourmet gelato, generously provided by Gelato Fresco, in the garden.
May 15 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Power Corporation of Canada Vocal Concerts Series: Anne Sofie von Otter with Christoph Berner. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$100.
May 15 4:00: Mightier Productions. Conan and the Stone of Kelior. See May 5.
May 15 4:00: Toronto Bach Festival. Easter Oratorio. Bach: Easter Oratorio; Ascension Oratorio. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.torontobachfestival.org/single-tickets. $45.
May 15 4:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: mad.sad.glad. See May 15(11am).
May 15 7:00: INNERchamber Ensemble. Theme & Evolutions. Using Bach’s Goldberg Variations as a starting point for musical fusion, the performers will tackle the theme of connection. Graham Hargrove, percussion; Daniel Ramjattan, guitar; Joe Phillips, bass; Andrew Chung, violin. Revival House, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. Visit www.innerchamber.ca or email tickets@innerchamber.ca. $40; $10-$25 (arts workers/st). Pre-show 6:30pm. A light meal is available for patrons in Stratford. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
May 15 7:00: Vivien Fellegi. Unite for Ukraine: A Musical Benefit. Kalyna Performing Arts Company, dancers; Quintageous Woodwind Quintet; Kalyn Dar, Ukrainian folk singers; David Kroo, vocalist and band; Lunar Bloom, folk singer ensemble; and others. St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 33 Leeds St. For info email vfellegi@rogers.com. Live and livestream tickets at Unite for Ukraine. $25; $15. Proceeds to Canada-Ukraine Foundation, a non-profit sending humanitarian aid to the war zone. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
May 17 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Asian Heritage Month - Ancient Rhythms / Future Echoes. Nagata Shachu, Japanese taiko drums. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. Ticket required.
May 17 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rebecca Miller, Viola. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
May 17 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 6. Also May 19, 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 18 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Stefani Bedin, organ. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering of $20.
May 18 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. See May 1. Also May 20.
May 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Asian Heritage Month - From the COC Community. COC community members reflect on their experiences and relationships with their Asian identity as it intersects with music and opera. Includes a recital where our artists perform a song selection that relates to their personal journey and story. Saeideh Rajabzadeh, mezzo; Keith Lam, baritone; Midori Marsh, soprano; Timothy Cheung, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. Ticket required.
May 19 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 6. Also May 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 19 8:00: TD Sunfest/Wolf Performance Hall. Twin Flames. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. Visit www.sunfest.on.ca. $33; $28(adv).
May 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno + Hannigan. Barbara Hannigan, soprano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also May 21.
May 20 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. Matthew Li, piano; BoPeng, violin. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit Music at St. Andrew's. Free. Donations welcome. LIVE & ONLINE
May 20 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. See Apr 23.
May 20 7:30: North Wind Concerts. All Creatures Great and Small. Marco Cera, oboe; Alison Melville, recorder/flute; Cristina Zacharias, violin; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord; Kerri McGonigle, cello. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. 416-305-1732. PWYC. Suggested admission $25. Also May 21 (St. Thomas's Anglican Church).
May 21 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. See May 14. Also May 28, June 4, 11.
May 21 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 6.
May 21 7:30: North Wind Concerts. All Creatures Great and Small. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. 416-305-1732. PWYC. Suggested admission $25. See May 20 for details.
May 21 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Love and Turmoil. Ludmil Angelov, piano; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339 or visit www.KSOrchestra.ca or www.RHCentre.ca. $15-$40. LIVE, ONLINE OR RECORDED
May 21 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno + Hannigan. See May 19.
May 21 8:00: Westben. Digital Concert: Laila Biali. Laila Biali, vocals/piano. Call 877-883-5777 or visit www.westbendigitalvenue.ca. Free or by donation at www.westben.ca/donate. ONLINE
May 22 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks 2: The Stars Are Not Aligned. Michelle Colton, percussion; Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Visit www.niagarasymphony.com or call 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).
May 22 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. The Mother of Us All. Music by Virgil Thomson. Libretto by Gertrude Stein. Meghan Lindsay, soprano; Daniela Agostino, soprano; Edward Larocque, tenor; Evan Korbut, baritone; Dion Mazerolle, baritone; Kate Carver, musical director/piano; Robert Cooper, chorus director. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. Visit www.operainconcert.com or call 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $38-$50.
May 22 7:00: Nagata Shachu. Ma: The Space Between Us. Zashar Zar, dancer/choreographer; Nagata Shachu (Kiyoshi Nagata, Aki Takahashi, Naoya Kobayashi, Andrew Siu, Kevin Xi-Zhao He, Briana Lee, and Marie Gavin). Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Visit Ma: The Space Between Us. $38-$50.
May 24 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Jordana Kleiner, Flute. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
May 24 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Renaissance Music at the Cathedral. Duo Oriana: Sinéad White, soprano; Jonathan Stuchbery, lute. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free.
May 24 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts: Joshua Bell with Peter Dugan. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance $65-$135.
May 24 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. Music by Nicole Lizée. Libretto by Nicholas Billon. Gregory Oh, conductor; Michael Hidetoshi Mori, stage director. The Great Hall, OCAD University, Level 2, 100 McCaul St. 416-537-6066. Also May 25, 26, 28, 29(4pm), Jun 1, 2, 4, 5(4pm).
May 25 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Nicholas Capozzoli, organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. Call 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering of $20.
May 25 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also May 26, 28, 29(4pm), Jun 1, 2, 4, 5(4pm).
May 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Trifonov Plays "Emperor". Daniil Trifonov, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also May 27(7:30pm); 28(8pm).
May 26 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Asian Heritage Month - Rasa Sayang: From Malaysia, With Love. This interactive lecture explores composer Tracy Wong’s lived experience as a first-generation Canadian immigrant, conductor, and musician, and provides audiences the opportunity to explore and sing well-known Malaysian folk songs. Wong is joined by members of the Hamilton Children's Choir. Hamilton Children's Choir; Tracy Wong, composer. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. Ticket required.
May 26 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. Viola and More. Elise Desjardins, piano. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Visit Viola and More. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets). All tickets must be purchased in advance.
May 26 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also May 28, 29(4pm), Jun 1, 2, 4, 5(4pm).
May 27 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. Su Jeon Higuera, piano; Jin Lee Youn, violin. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. Visit Music at St. Andrew's. Free. Donations welcome. LIVE & ONLINE
May 27 6:15: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Chamber Soloists. Jamie Groote, soprano; Allyson McHardy, mezzo; Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Rachael Kerr, piano. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Call 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Admission is included in the price of the TSO concert ticket for the scheduled performance. Seating is limited, and latecomers will not be admitted after the performance start time.
May 27 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Trifonov Plays "Emperor". See May 25. Also May 28(8pm).
May 28 2:00: Dorothy de Val. Fanny, Clara & Louise: Cherchez la femme! A fund-raising concert for SCAN! (Seniors for Climate Action Now!). Velma Ko, violin; Nancy Nourse, flute; Kye Marshall, cello; Dorothy de Val, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Call 416-767-6665, visit www.susannamccleary.com, or email dorothydeval@gmail.com. Suggested donation $25.
May 28 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. See May 14. Also June 4, 11.
May 28 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Endangered. Jean-Sébastien Vallée, Simon Rivard, conductors; Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-598-0422. $30-$90; $20-$40(Online tickets). Proof of vaccination required. LIVE & ONLINE
May 28 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. Call 416-879-5566, visit www.cathedralbluffs.com, or email cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com. $30-$48; $25-$38(sr/st); Free(under 12).
May 28 8:00: Tafelmusik. Bach Brandenburg Concertos. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Email info@tafelmusik.org or call 1-833-964-633. Tickets on sale Apr 21.
May 28 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also May 29(4pm), Jun 1, 2, 4, 5(4pm).
May 28 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Trifonov Plays "Emperor". See May 25.
May 29 3:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Jon Kimura Parker, Piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth).
May 29 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. The Planets. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. Call 1-855-985-2787 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). OTOPus patrons may purchase one additional ticket at the discounted rate for a guest of any age. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.
May 29 4:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also Jun 1, 2, 4, 5(4pm).
May 29 4:00: Wychwood Clarinet Choir. Sounds of Spring. St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 611 St. Clair Ave. W. Call 647-292-4204 or visit www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca. $25; $15(sr/st).
May 30 8:00: Summerhill Orchestra. Spring Romances. Victoria Yeh, violin; Lauren Yeomans, assistant conductor; Sarah John, conductor. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Call 647-267-0750. $20-$50.
May 31 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Asian Heritage Month - Singing Chinese Classical Poetry. Introducing art songs based on classical Chinese poetry, set to music by contemporary composers from different Chinese-speaking communities around the world. Zi Xin, Emily Lapin, Maeve Palmer, sopranos; Jialiang Zhu, piano;. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. Ticket required.
May 31 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Yelin Yoon, Clarinet. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
May 31 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Concert. Adrian Ross, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free.
Jun 01 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also Jun 2, 4, 5(4pm).
Jun 01 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Oundjian Conducts Brahms. Tony Siqi Yun, piano; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jun 2(8pm); 4(8pm); 5(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall).
Jun 02 7:30: Canadian Opera Company/Amplified Opera/Nightwood Theatre/Theatre Gargantua. The Queen in Me. Created and performed by Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 (they/them). Featuring music from La Bohème, Lucia di Lammermoor, Macbeth, Madama Butterfly, Manon Lescaut, Rigoletto, Salome, and The Magic Flute. Canadian Opera Company Theatre, 227 Front St. E. Call 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. Also Jun 3, 4.
Jun 02 8:00: Choir! Choir! Choir! Epic 80s Singalong. Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, creative directors. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. Call 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977(toll free). $34.50.
Jun 02 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also Jun 4, 5(4pm).
Jun 02 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Oundjian Conducts Brahms. See Jun 1. Also Jun 4(8pm); 5(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall).
Jun 03 7:00: Fermata Ensemble. Concert for Ukraine. Fermata Ensemble; Amy Auerbakh, piano. Thornhill Baptist Church, 8018 Yonge St., Thornhill. Visit Concert for Ukraine. Proceeds to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation for the purpose of providing humanitarian relief to Ukraine.
Jun 03 7:30: Canadian Opera Company/Amplified Opera/Nightwood Theatre/Theatre Gargantua. The Queen in Me. See Jun 2. Also Jun 4.
Jun 03 8:00: Choir! Choir! Choir! Never Stop Singing! Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, creative directors. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. Visit www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/ccc. Pre-sale code: NEVERSTOPSINGING. General admission.
Jun 04 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. See May 14. Also June 11.
Jun 04 6:00: Drom Taberna. George Crotty Trio. George Crotty, cello; Jon Chapman, bass; Matias Recharte, drums. 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099. $15.
Jun 04 7:30: Canadian Opera Company/Amplified Opera/Nightwood Theatre/Theatre Gargantua. The Queen in Me. See Jun 2.
Jun 04 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Orchestral Fireworks: A 50th Anniversary Celebration. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. Visit www.mississaugasymphony.ca. $75; $65(sr); $30(ages 16-26); $25(ages 15 and under).
Jun 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World: Joey Alexander Quartet & Selçuk Suna Quartet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$100.
Jun 04 8:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24. Also Jun 5(4pm).
Jun 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Oundjian Conducts Brahms. See Jun 1. Also Jun 5(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall).
Jun 05 3:00: Off Centre Music Salon. Intersections. Lauren Margison, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo-soprano; Andrew Haji, tenor; Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone; Inna Perkis, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano; Boris Zarankin, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Visit www.offcentremusic.com. $16.93-$54.06.
Jun 05 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Oundjian Conducts Brahms. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.
Jun 05 4:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24.
ONLINE ON DEMAND & PODCASTS
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. Visit www.artsathome.ca
Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. Visit www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30.
Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. Visit www.coc.ca/watch.
Canadian Opera Company. Voices of Mountains. Visit www.coc.ca/stream. Free. Available until Jun 15.
Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.
Glenn Gould Foundation. Nahre Sol: Reinventing the Classical, Part I. In this first part of an expansive interview, Nahre discusses her classical training and transition to multimedia forms of creative expression, as well as her wide range of musical influences. Listen on our website at https://glenngould.com
Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a livestreamed 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.
Off Centre Music Salon. Shostakovich 24 Preludes, a Bechstein Piano and Boris: Telling Life Stories. Shostakovich: 24 Preludes. Boris Zarankin, piano; Julia Zarankin, host. Visit Shostakovich Preludes. $15. Available until June 30.
LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES
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.
ONGOING EVENTS
Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.
ONLINE GROUPS
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.
