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May 16 6:00: TD Niagara Jazz Festival. Twilight Jazz and Blooz Series Part 2: Dames at the Distillery featuring the Sammy Jackson Quartet. Sammy Jackson, vocals; Tom Fleming, guitar; Mark Godfrey, bass; Ian Wright, drums. Spirit in Niagara Distillery, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 289-259-4997. $49; $39(Early Bird); $19(musicians/arts workers/st).
May 16 7:30: Hannaford Street Silver Band. Flyin’ High. Jens Lindemann, trumpet. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. Visit http://hssb.ca/events/flying-high/. $39.75.
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 7:00: Jazz FM 91. Tia Brazda - Live to Air. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1622303628145903/. ONLINE
May 17 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 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. 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 20. At 7:30 unless otherwise noted.
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. 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 17. Also May 21. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
May 19 8:00: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. National Youth Choir of Canada. Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor; Thomas Burton, apprentice conductor; Irene Gregorio, accompanist. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
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 3:30: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Prairie Voices, Singing Out + Song Sharing. Philip Lapatha, Jody Malone, conductors; Beth Hanson, accompanist; Shannon Thunderbird, Sandy Horne, Indigenous knowledge keepers. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
May 20 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. La traviata. See May 18.
May 20 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. A’nó:wara Dance Theatre: Sky Dancers. Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, choreographer and director. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Also May 21(2pm & 7:30pm); 22(2pm); 23(2pm).
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 20 8:00: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Toronto Mass Choir. Toronto Mass Choir Band; Karen Burke, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
May 21 10:00am: Royal Conservatory of Music. The Taylor Academy Playathon. Held outdoors in the courtyard. Students, alumni, faculty, and other special guests will participate in the full-day playathon. 273 Bloor St. W. Visit https://www.rcmusic.com/taylor-playathon. Free.
May 21 2:00: Harbourfront Centre. A’nó:wara Dance Theatre: Sky Dancers. See May 20. Also May 21(7:30pm); 22(2pm); 23(2pm).
May 21 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 28, June 4, 11.
May 21 5:00: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Jason Max Ferdinand Singers. Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor; John Stoddart, accompanist. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
May 21 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Flute. See May 19.
May 21 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. A’nó:wara Dance Theatre: Sky Dancers. See May 20. Also May 22(2pm); 23(2pm).
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: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Dead of Winter. Andrew Balfour, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
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 2:00: Harbourfront Centre. A’nó:wara Dance Theatre: Sky Dancers. See May 20. CANCELLED. Also May 23(2pm).
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 3:30: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Shallaway Youth Choir featuring the NL Deaf Choir, Winnipeg Boys Choir & Song Sharing. Kellie Walsh, Carylyn Boyes, Spencer Duncanson, conductors; Leslee Heys, Lisa Rumpel, accompanists; Deantha Edmunds, Indigenous knowledge keeper. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st). Concert will have ASL interpretation.
May 22 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Factory Girl. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Adam Luther, tenor; Claire Harris, piano. Factory Girl, 193 Danforth Ave. 647-637-7491. $15.
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 22 8:00: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble. Arianne Abela, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
May 23 2:00: Harbourfront Centre. A’nó:wara Dance Theatre: Sky Dancers. See May 20.
May 23 3:30: PODIUM 2022 Choral Festival. Exultate Chamber Singers, Canadian Men's Chorus & Song Sharing. Mark Ramsay, Gref Rainville, conductors; Mira Jung, Gary Forbes, accompanists; Shannon Thunderbird, Sandy Horne, Indigenous knowledge keepers. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Visit www.podium2022.ca/festivalconcerts. $40; $30(sr); $20(st).
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 7:30: Toronto Choral Society. Mozart Requiem. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Visit www.torontochoralsociety.org. $30; $25(adv).
May 25 8:00: Corktown Chamber Orchestra. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5. Paul McCulloch, conductor. Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. E. $20 sliding scale or PWYC.
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. 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 12:30: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Free: Preview Event at Nathan Phillips Square. With a sampling of local artists plus Collegium Musicale from Estonia. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free.
May 26 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Brigade Association Club, 193 Ontario St., Kingston. Call 613-542-8152 or visit Nick Maclean Quartet. $20; $15(adv).
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: Estonian Music Week. Collegium Musicale. Endrik Üksvärav, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Visit Collegium Musicale. $45-$70.
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: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In Concert: Confluence Concerts Presents Suba’s Singing Smorgasbord! All a cappella. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $20-$40. Also May 28.
May 27 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Trifonov Plays "Emperor". See May 25. Also May 28(8pm).
May 27 8:30: Black Fish Project. Black Fish in Concert. Ton Beau String Quartet; Majd Sekkar, clarinet; Andrew Downing, double bass; Louis Pino and Naoko Tsujita, percussion; Keyan Emami, live electronics. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. 416-646-4677. $40; $36(Friends); $30(sr); $20(st).
May 28 12:00_noon: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Free: Ontario Place Trillium Park – Daytime Free Outdoor Concerts. Community choirs, emerging artists, and some established local artists. Ontario Place, Triullium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. Also May 29.
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 21. Also June 4, 11.
May 28 3:00: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Endangered. Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-408-0208. $30-$90; $20-$40(Online tickets). LIVE & ONLINE. Proof of vaccination required.
May 28 4:00: Arcady. Ruth. Cristina Pisani (Ruth); Michael York (Boaz); and Katie Walshaw (Naomi); Arcady Youth Singers; Arcady Soloists and Emerging Artists; Ronald Beckett, conductor. Whistling Gardens, 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville. Email info@arcady.ca or visit https://arcady.ca/buy-tickets/ruth-a-musical-drama or call 519-428-3185. $37.
May 28 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. LIVE! on Elgin, 220 Elgin St., No. 2, Ottawa. Call 613-695-5483. $20(door); $30(adv - concert + 1st album & 2nd album pre-order); $25(adv - concert + Rites of Ascension album); $25(adv - concert + pre-order of 2nd album); $15(adv - concert only).
May 28 7:00: Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues. Rebirth of the Blues. The Keepers featuring Steven Henry and James Legere. 291 Main St., Suite 424, Wasaga Beach. Visit www.wasagabeachblues.com or call 705-352-0638. $25. Dance and cash bar.
May 28 7:30: Jubilate Singers. Love & Nature. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Call Pat Keating at 416-485-1988. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.ca. $25; $20(sr); $15(st). Audience members will be required to remain masked throughout the concert and to practice safe distancing in seated groups. Choir members will also be masked and distanced. Further COVID info at www.jubilatesingers.ca.
May 28 7:30: Oriana Singers of Northumberland. Broadway in May. An evening of Broadway songs and stories. Jeremy Lapalme and Gabi Epstein, hosts. Trinity United Church (Cobourg), 284 Division St., Cobourg. Visit www.orianasingers.com. $25. Masks required. Choir will be masked and distanced for everyone's safety.
May 28 7:30: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In Concert: Confluence Concerts Presents Suba’s Singing Smorgasbord! All a cappella. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $20-$40. Also May 27.
May 28 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Endangered. Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor; 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: Music Gallery. An Laurence: Chants d'amour. Elischa Kaminer: Chants d'amour. An Laurence and Elischa Kaminer. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. Call 416-204-1080 or visit www.showclix.com/event/an-laurence. $10-$28. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
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 12:00_noon: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Free: Ontario Place Trillium Park – Daytime Free Outdoor Concerts. Community choirs, emerging artists, and some established local artists. Ontario Place, Triullium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free.
May 29 3:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Call 416-389-2643 or visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nick-maclean-quartet-feat-brownman-ali-brockville-tickets-334611661487. $20. Address in Brockville, ON, will be given to ticket holders.
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: Elmer Iseler Singers. Online Zoom Event: Songs of Light. Call 416-217-0567 or visit https://www.elmeriselersingers.com/events/songs-of-light/ or email info@elmeriselersingers.com. By donation. A 2022 donation tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of your donation. ONLINE
May 29 4:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Using Social Media to Build Your Brand and Audience (Workshop). Marketing on social media, understanding and developing your brand, and building relationships through content marketing on social channels. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
May 29 5:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Manager vs. Agent (Workshop). A street-smart discussion of the roles and qualities needed for an artist manager and booking agent - both crucial to any developing artist's career. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
May 29 6:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. How to Assemble a Team (Workshop). Certain decisions need to be made to create a smooth work flow so choose people with expertise and time and bring about a team dedicated to the end result. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
May 29 7:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. The Multi-Faceted Musician: The Realities of Being a Working Artist (Workshop). A no-holds barred discussion about the perks and pitfalls of life as a self-employed artist. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
May 29 8:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In Concert: Freeplay Album Release with Special Guests Retrocity. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. 416-694-6900 or www.singtoronto.com. $22; $17(underfunded, arts workers, st, underemployed, health workers).
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 6:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. How to Start a Group, With Deke Sharon (Workshop). The "father of contemporary a cappella" tells you the best way to find members, run auditions, structure your group, build a quick repertoire, and start performing and bring about a team dedicated to the end result. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
May 30 6:00: TD Niagara Jazz Festival. Twilight Jazz and Blooz Series: Dames at the Distillery featuring the Cheri Maracle Quintet. Spirit in Niagara Distillery, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Call 289-259-4997. $59; $49(Early Bird); $23(musicians/arts workers/st).
May 30 7:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. On the Road Again - How to Manage a Tour (Workshop). All the essential details, tips, tricks and tools of the trade that ensure the most successful DIY tour. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
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.
May 31 2:30: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Borderless Beatboxing (Workshop). Three award-winning beatboxers from France share their techniques and discuss what it takes to become a champion on the global stage. The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $22; $12(underfunded).
May 31 6:00: Music in the Barns. VIP Mixer at the Artscape Wychwood Barns. Works by Bach. Dan Lippel, guitar. Artscape Wychwood Barns Community Gallery, 601 Christie St.
May 31 7:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In the Clubs: Art Battle Event featuring French Celebrity Beatboxers BreZ, Efaybee, and Alexinho. The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $16-$32.
May 31 7:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Copyright and Trademark - How to Protect Your Intellectual Property (Workshop). Everything you need to know about acquiring, registering, protecting, and proving your intellectual property. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. Free. ONLINE
Jun 01 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Brownman Akoustik 4-tet. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099. PWYC.
Jun 01 8:00: Estonian Music Week. Collegium Musicale. Members of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Endrik Üksvärav, conductor. Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N., Hamilton. Visit Collegium Musicale.
Jun 01 8:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. SING! Aca-film Festival. A trilogy of short films exploring stories of resilience featuring a cappella scores. Concert Hall, Masonic Temple, 888. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $43; $22(underfunded).
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 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Royal City Studios, 930 Woodlawn Rd., Unit 1, Guelph. 416-389-2643. $20; $15(adv).
Jun 02 7:00: Music in the Barns. Multi-Sensory Event. An installation concert, animating the Artscape Wychwood Barns for a fully-curated evening of music, art and food celebrating the collective's debut album. Steve Reich: Proverb; Fausto Romitelli: Trash TV Trance; Geof Holbrook: Brain Fills. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-in-the-barns-returns-tickets-29279219834. $42.85-$79.80.
Jun 02 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Tanya Wills Quartet. Tanya Wills, Bill Bridges, Ron Johnston and Kevin Coady. Smoke Show BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. Visit www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com/live-music/.
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 7:30: Toronto City Opera. Cavalleria rusticana. Music by Pietro Mascagni. In Italian with English supertitles. Fully staged with piano accompaniment. Romulo Delgado, tenor (Turiddu); Angela Maria Sanchez, soprano (Santuzza); Andrey Andreychik, baritone (Alfio); Lillian Brooks, mezzo (Lucia); Rachel Miller, mezzo (Lola). Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Call 416-973-4000 or visit www.torontocityopera.com/tickets. $52-$62. Also June 4(3:30pm), 5(3pm).
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: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. SING! Celebrates the Musical - Give My Regards to Broadway. Concert Hall, Masonic Temple, 888 Yonge St. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $43; $22(underfunded).
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 6:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Rd., Trenton. Call 613-848-1411. $26.25.
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 7:00: SWEA Toronto. Jenny Lind Concert. Tessan-Maria Lehmussaari, soprano; Silja Levander, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Call 905-751-5297. $35. Includes concert followed by refreshments.
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 03 8:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In Concert: The Kinsey Sicks Dragapella. Concert Hall, Masonic Temple, 888 Yonge St.. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $43; $22(underfunded).
Jun 04 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. See May 21. Also June 11.
Jun 04 3:00: Ensemble Vocal Les Voix du Coeur. Les Chemins croisés. Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave. Visit www.lesvoixducoeur.com. $25; $15(ages 6-18). Also at 8pm.
Jun 04 3:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Intro to the Spoken Word (Workshop). Dwayne Morgan helps participants create a piece of original spoken word, from the original idea to writing, editing, and the use of the voice to communicate meaning and intention. Concert Hall, Masonic Temple, 888 Yonge St. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $20; $12(underfunded).
Jun 04 3:00: Toronto Children's Chorus. Untravelled Worlds. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. Call 416-932-8666 or visit www.torontochildrenschorus.com/performances.
Jun 04 3:30: Toronto City Opera. Cavalleria rusticana. See Jun 2. Also Jun 5(3pm).
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 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Our Song Is a Journey. Featuring the Ilumini Ensemble. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. Visit www.hamiltonchildrenschoir.com. $22.23.
Jun 04 4:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Unlocking Creativity Through Improvisation (Workshop). Using the musical tools we already possess, this workshop uses games and exercises to demonstrate how anyone can create music in the momenta to writing, editing, and the use of the voice to communicate meaning and intention. Concert Hall, Masonic Temple, 888 Yonge St.. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $20; $12(underfunded).
Jun 04 6:00: Drom Taberna. George Crotty Trio. George Crotty, cello; Jon Chapman, bass; Matias Recharte, drums. 458 Queen St. W. Call 647-748-2099. $15.
Jun 04 6:45: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Chamber Soloists. Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; Jonathan Crow, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Alejandro Valdepeñas, viola; Josué Valdepeñas, cello. 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.
Jun 04 7:30: Canadian Opera Company/Amplified Opera/Nightwood Theatre/Theatre Gargantua. The Queen in Me. See Jun 2.
Jun 04 7:30: Counterpoint Community Orchestra. United with Ukraine. Counterpoint Community Orchestra; Natalya Gennadi, soprano. Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Dr. Call 647-970-8057. Donations welcome.
Jun 04 7:30: Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. For Not the Status Quo. Younggun Kim, piano; Sarah Yunji Moon, flute; Sharon Lee, violin. Emmanuel United Church (Willowdale), 349 Kenneth Ave., North York. Visit www.kcso.ca. $15-$30.
Jun 04 7:30: The Annex Singers. Songflight. Songs of hope and renewal. Melanie Conly, soprano; Lyndsay Promane, mezzo; Joshua Clemenger, tenor; Maria Case, artistic director. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. Visit www.annexsingers.com. $15-$35. LIVE & STREAMED.
Jun 04 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Sultans of String with Special Guest Saskia Tomkins. St. Paul's United Church (Scarborough), 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. Visit www.acousticharvest.ca. $30(advance only).
Jun 04 8:00: Ensemble Vocal Les Voix du Coeur. Les Chemins croisés. Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave. Visit www.lesvoixducoeur.com. $25; $15(ages 6-18). Also at 3pm.
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: Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound. Grace Scheele: not yr angel bby harpist. Catalyst137, 137 Glasgow St., Kitchener. Visit www.angelbby.live or call 224-678-8194. $10.
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: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In Concert: Take 6, presented by Raymond James. Concert Hall, Masonic Temple, 888 Yonge St. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $43; $22(underfunded).
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 Chamber Choir. ¡Primavera Barrocca! Explore the musical exchanges between Europe and Latin America in the 17th and 20th centuries. Rodrigo Chavez, charango & percussion; Ernesto Cardenas, voice & quena; Julia Seager Scott, triple harp; Ben Grossman, percussion. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. 416-763-1695. Pay What You Choose: $5, $20, $30. Masks required. Distanced audience limited to 50% capacity.
Jun 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Oundjian Conducts Brahms. See Jun 1. Also Jun 5(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall).
Jun 04 9:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Sugar Run, 33 Queen St. S., Kitchener. Call 416-389-2643. $20; $15(adv); $10(st/musicians/arts workers).
Jun 05 2:00: Estonian Music Week. Collegium Musicale. Endrik Üksvärav, conductor. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St, Ottawa. Visit Collegium Musicale Ottawa. $45.
Jun 05 3:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Fundraising Event. R. Strauss: Enoch Arden. Ben Heppner, narrator; Daniel Vnukowski, piano. Windrush Estate Winery, 3100 Concession Road 3, Palgrave. Call 705-416-1317 or visit www.collingwoodfestival.com. TBA.
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: Tapestry Chamber Choir. Songs of Spirit. Tapestry Chamber Choir and Soloists; George Vandikas, piano; Harrison Vandikas, violin. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 484 Water St., Newmarket. Call 905-853-7186 or email tapestrychoir@gmail.com. $20.
Jun 05 3:00: Toronto City Opera. Cavalleria rusticana. See Jun 2.
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: Coro San Marco. La Mia Terra Lontana / My Distant Homeland. A concert celebrating migrants and refugees from women composers and poets. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Visit www.villacharities.com/coro.
Jun 05 4:00: Soundstreams. Celebrating R. Murray Schafer. Molinari Quartet; Choir 21; David Fallis, conductor. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. Visit https://soundstreams.kindful.com/. Free.
Jun 05 4:00: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. Coronation Evensong. Religious service. Followed directly by words and music for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee at 4:45pm. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. Call 416-769-568 or visit www.stolaves.ca. Contributions appreciated. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee follows Evensong. LIVE & ONLINE
Jun 05 4:00: Tapestry Opera/OCAD University. R.U.R. A Torrent of Light. See May 24.
Jun 05 4:45: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Joy in June. A seasonal tribute to Her Majesty in words and music. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. Call 416-769-568 or visit www.stolaves.ca. Contributions appreciated. Coronation Evensong service at 4pm. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee follows Evensong. LIVE & ONLINE
Jun 05 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St. W. Call 647-748-2099. PWYC.
Jun 05 7:30: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. In Concert: Mass Choir Event. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W. Call 416-694-6900 or visit www.singtoronto.com. $43; $22(underfunded); $33(performance package); $22-$68(mass choir particpant). 12:30-3:00: group clinics; 3-5: mass choir dress rehearsal.
Jun 06 12:15: Music Mondays. Jason Wilson's Ashara featuring Carl Harvey. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. Call 416-598-4521 X223 or visit www.musicmondays.ca. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 06 8:00: Trio Arkel. Légende. Marie Bérard, violin; Emily Kruspe, violin; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Heidi Elise Bearcroft, harp; Winona Zelenka, cello. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Visit www.trioarkel.eventbrite.ca. $40. All live and on demand tickets purchased for Apr 3 will be honoured for the new date and no further action is required. Also available on demand from Jun 12 to 26. LIVE & ON DEMAND
Jun 07 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Amahl Arulanandam, Cello. 1585 Yonge St. Call 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Jun 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Alexander Straus-Fausto, organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. Call 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering of $20.
Jun 08 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Magic of Motown. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. Visit www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca, call 905-305-7469, or email boxoffice@markham.ca. $15-$65.
Jun 09 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Esprit Live 2022!: Act 4. Michael Bridge, accordion; Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208. $25-$65.
Jun 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Grieg & Mahler. Javier Perianes, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Call 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jun 11.
Jun 10 9:00: TONE Festival. Electronics Concert. Kee Avil, guitar; Vicky Mettler, composer; Karla (Yunjin Claire Lee & Yoni Newman); Output 1:1:1. Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave. Visit https://tonetoronto.tumblr.com. $15; $12(adv).
Jun 11 2:15: Anthroposophy in Toronto. Eurythmy Class. See May 21
Jun 11 2:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Love Canada. Mississauga Chamber Singers; PCS Singers Brampton. North Bramalea United Church, 363 Howden Blvd., Brampton. Call 905-456-3441 or email pcsbrampton@gmail.com. $20; $10(youth).
Jun 11 7:30: Raag-Mala Toronto. Ramneek Singh & Pankaj Mishra. Vidushi Ramneek Singh, vocalist; Pankaj Mishra, sarangi; Gurinder Singh, tabla. Aga Khan Museum Auditorium, 77 Wynford Dr.
Jun 11 8:00: North York Concert Orchestra. In Concert. Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). RESOUND Choir; Amadeus Choir; Midori Marsh, soprano; Adam Kuiack, baritone. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Call 1-888-687-6926. $15-$40.
Jun 11 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Grieg & Mahler. See Jun 9.
Jun 11 8:00: Westben. Digital Concert: The Pencil Salesman. Story, libretto & music by Brian Finley inspired & commissioned by A.M. Herzberg. John Fanning, baritone (Boris Ball); Donna Bennett, soprano (Rose); Alexander Dobson, baritone (The Pencil Salesman); Virginia Hatfield, soprano (Daisy); and others; Westben Festival Orchestra & Chorus; Daniel Warren, conductor; Michael Mori, stage director. . Call 877-883-5777 or visit www.westbendigitalvenue.ca. Free or by donation at www.westben.ca/donate. ONLINE
Jun 12 4:00: North York Concert Orchestra. In Concert. Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). RESOUND Choir; Amadeus Choir; Midori Marsh, soprano; Adam Kuiack, baritone. General Sikorsky Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. Call 1-888-687-6926. $15-$40.
Jun 13 12:15: Music Mondays. Homelands. Elaine Lau, piano. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. Call 416-598-4521 X223 or visit www.musicmondays.ca. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 13 7:00: Peterborough Singers. Vivaldi's Gloria & Fauré's Requiem. Shannon McCracken, soprano; Jonathan Liebich, bass; Syd Birrell, organ; Christine Slevan, conductor. Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St., Peterborough. Call 705-745-1820 or visit www.peterboroughsingers.com. All proceeds to be donated to three local charities.
Jun 14 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Artist TBA. 1585 Yonge St. Call 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Jun 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. John Laing, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. Call 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering($20 suggested).
Jun 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno + Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". Angela Meade, soprano; Rihab Chaieb, mezzo; Issachah Savage, tenor; Ryan Green, bass; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jun 16(8pm), 18(8pm), 19(3pm).
Jun 17 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. By Oscar Straus. Andrea Nuñez, soprano (Helene); Scott Rumble, tenor (Niki); Elizabeth Beeler, soprano (Theodora); Keith Klassen, tenor (Crown Prince Joachim IV); and Gregory Finney, baritone (Count Lothar); Derek Bate, conductor; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. Call 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-7654 or visit www.stlc.com. $75-$95. Also June 18, 19(3pm).
Jun 18 8:00: Tafelmusik. Bach Motets Return. Members of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Geneviève Gilardeau, violin; Kieran Campbell, cello; Email info@tafelmusik.org or call 1-833-964-633. Tickets on sale Apr 21.
Jun 18 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. See Jun 17. Also Jun 19(3pm).
Jun 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno + Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". See Jun 15.
Jun 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven's Ninth. Marie-Josée Lord, soprano; Stephanie Tritchew, mezzo; Matthew Dalen, tenor; Christopher Dunham, baritone; Chorus Niagara (Robert Cooper, artistic director); Bradley Thachuk, conductor. 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).
Jun 19 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. See Jun 17.
Jun 19 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno + Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". See Jun 15.
Jun 19 6:45: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Chamber Soloists. Kelly Zimba, flute; Barbara Assiginaak, pipigwan; Eri Kosaka, violin; Yolanda Bruno, violin; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Emmanuelle Beaulieu Bergeron, cello. 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.
Jun 20 12:15: Music Mondays. Jordan Klapman: 4Known. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. Call 416-598-4521 X223 or visit www.musicmondays.ca. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 20 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Maple Blues Awards. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Call 416-408-0208 or visit www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35-$80.
Jun 21 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Sophie Lanthier, Flute. 1585 Yonge St. Call 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Jun 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Richard Spotts, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. Call 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering($20 suggested).
Jun 22 7:00: Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Twilight Summer Concerts. Applewood/Shaver House, 450 The West Mall, Etobicoke. Free. Rain or shine event. Also Jul 6, 20.
Jun 22 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Brubeck Brothers Quartet Celebrates Dave Brubeck’s Centennial. Chris and Dan Brubeck. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $50(Orchestra); $40(Balcony); $25(st/youth).
Jun 24 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Mozart and Prokofiev. Dominic Desautels, solo clarinet; Gemma New, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. Visit www.hpo.org/event/vivaldis-four-seasons-2/. $20-$80(Live); $31(Online). LIVE & ONLINE
Jun 24 8:00: Blue Sky Culture and Arts. Joe Isaishi. Music from Studio Ghibli. Joe Isaishi: DA-MA-SHI-E; Spirited Away Suite; The East Land Symphony. Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Joe Isaishi, conductor. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Also Jun 25.
Jun 24 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Metamorphoses. Sheng Cai, piano; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Call 905-604-8339 or visit www.KSOrchestra.ca or www.RHCentre.ca. $15-$40. Also Jun 25. LIVE, ONLINE OR RECORDED
Jun 25 8:00: Blue Sky Culture and Arts. Joe Isaishi. See Jun 24.
Jun 25 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Fate and Transformation. Sheng Cai, piano; Michael Berec, host; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. Call 905-604-8339. $30; $25(sr); $20(youth); $30(1 recording).
Jun 25 8:00: Night Kitchen Too. Variety Show: Resuscitation Show. Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. Call 613-849-8557 or 613-243-1976. $10.
Jun 26 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. Danielle MacMillan, mezzo. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. Call 416-879-5566 or visit www.cathedralbluffs.com or email cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com.
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. 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.
