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Jul 17 12:15: Music Mondays. "Femmetastique". Lera Auerbach: Trio No.2 "The mirror has three faces"; and other works. Noémie Raymond-Friset, cello; Matthew Cohen, viola; Zhenni Li-Cohen, piano. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jul 17 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Quotations. Kevin Lau: If Life Were a Mirror...; Alice Hong: ...for not all is lost; Brahms: Violin Sonata No.1 in G Op.78; R. Strauss: Violin Sonata in E-flat Op.18. Jonathan Crow, violin; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35.
Jul 18 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Chat with Kelly Hall-Tompkins. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 18 5:00: Elora Festival. Barn Dance. This family-friendly event will feature food trucks, games, a silent auction, and music and dancing led by The Barrel Boys, an incredible 5-piece bluegrass band (with a little help from The Elora Singers). Join us for an evening of food and fun! Everyone is welcome! The Elora Singers; Mark Vuorinen, artistic director; The Barrel Boys: Nathan Smith, fiddle & vocals; Kyle Kirkpatrick, dobro & vocals; Rob McLaren, banjo & vocals; Ben Wright, guitar & vocals; Tim O’Reilly, bass & vocals. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of Country Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca/events/barn-dance. $25; $10(ages 6-16); Free(5 & under). 5pm: Food Trucks on the grounds. 6pm: Doors open. 7pm: Performances begin.
Jul 18 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Harry Bartlett Trio. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 18 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour: HATCH Ensemble. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Call ahead to reserve your seats.
Jul 18 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Bach to Benny Goodman. Bach, S. Rachmaninoff, Bridge & Wolak: Violin Partita in E; Bach, Bridge & Wolak: Rock Bach; Sydney Bechet: Petite fleur; Chopin: Mazurka in B-flat Op.7 No.1; Bach, Bridge & Wolak: Digital Stardust (Sicilienne); and other works. Michael Bridge, accordion; Kornel Wolak, clarinet. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. $20. Reserve pre-concert dinner at 416-588-0307 or www.lula.ca.
Jul 18 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Gatsby. Maya Killtron, vocalist. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 487-780-0763; boxoffice@torontoconcertorchestra.com. $30-$250. Listen indoors or dance on waterfront deck. Flapper costumes welcome.
Jul 19 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Kids Concert: Chamber Music Galore! Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Barry Shiffman, viola; Matthew Zalkind, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Call ahead to reserve your seats.
Jul 19 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Paula Sofia. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 19 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Josh Bogert. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 19 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour: Heng-Han Hou. Heng-Han Hou, violin. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 19 7:00: Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Choir of Christ's College Cambridge. 477 Manning Ave. 416-531-7955. Freewill offering.
Jul 19 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Jeans 'n' Classics: All Out 80s. Martin MacDonald, conductor. Liuna Station, 360 James St. N., Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $64; $59(sr); $40(st).
Jul 19 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Isidore String Quartet. Bach: Selections from The Art of the Fugue BWV 1080; Aida Shirazi: umbra; Dinuk Wijeratne: Disappearance of Lisa Gherardini; Beethoven: String Quartet No.15 in a Op.132. Isidore String Quartet: Adrian Steele, violin; Phoenix Avalon, violin; Devin Moore, viola; Joshua McClendon, cello. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35.
Jul 20 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Meagan De Lima. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 20 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour: The Taylor Academy. Irene Huang, piano; Edward Wu, Evan Pyne, violin. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 20 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Putting It Together - In Concert. A deep dive into the musicals currently in development at The Musical Stage Company. Delve into the hearts and minds of characters as they yearn for something more. A celebration of hopes, wishes and wants, this concert will give everyone permission to dream big and discover new powerhouse ballads from some of our country’s brightest composers and lyricists. The Musical Stage Company. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 20 7:00: Toronto Botanical Garden. Jason Wilson & Ashara. Carl Harvey, saxophone; Marcus Ali, Laurel Tubman, vocalists; Vince Reel, drums; Michael Shapinko, bass. 777 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-397-1341. Free. Outdoor concert. Moves indoors if inclement weather.
Jul 20 7:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Natural Balance. Join a friendly gathering of Alderville First Nation neighbours as they meet at The Barn to share stories, music, and conversation. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $45; $63(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Jul 20 7:30: Brott Music Festival. A Clear Day. Jazz, folk, and rock. Emilie-Claire Barlow, vocalist; Alain Trudel, conductor. Liuna Station, 360 James St. N., Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $64; $59(sr); $40(st).
Jul 20 7:30: Stratford Summer Music. Opening Night Gala. Deantha Edmunds, Yolanda Bruno, Suba Sankaran, Dylan Bell, Lori Gemmell, Quatuor Despax, and others; Tom Allen, host. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $40.
Jul 20 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM x BANFF. Telemann: Intrada from Suite for Two Violins in D TWV 40:108 “Gulliver’s Travels”; Bartók: Selected Duos for Two Violins Sz.98; Dvořák: 4 Miniatures (Drobnosti) Op 75a B.149; Caroline Shaw: in manus tuas; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Op.70. Isidore String Quartet: Adrian Steele, violin; Phoenix Avalon, violin; Devin Moore, viola; Joshua McClendon, cello. Guests: Min-Jeong Koh, violin; Jonathan Crow, violin; Barry Shiffman, viola; Adrian Fung, cello. The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. $50; $20(under 35).
Jul 20 8:00: Massey Hall. Choir! Choir! Choir! Sings One for Celine: My Heart Will Go On. Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, creative directors. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $45.40.
Jul 21 7:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Emilie-Claire Barlow. Emilie-Claire Barlow, vocalist. Willow Hill Amphitheatre, 6698 County Road 30 N., Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $55; $53(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Jul 21 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Practically Hip. Dean Hughes, vocalist; Charles Cozens, conductor. Liuna Station, 360 James St. N., Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $64; $59(sr); $40(st).
Jul 21 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Tradition. Gabriela Lena Frank: Four Folk Songs; Iman Habibi: Relics; Jerry Bock: If I Were a Rich Man from Fiddler on the Roof (arr. Kelly Hall-Tompkins); Jerry Bock: Fiddler Rhapsody and Scherzo from Fiddler on the Roof (arr. Oran Eldor); Dvořák: Piano Quartet No.2 in E-flat Op.87 B.162. Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin; Barry Shiffman, viola; Matthew Zalkind, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35.
Jul 22 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music/Xenia Concerts. The Rolston String Quartet. Family-friendly, accessible concert embracing neurodiversity and disability. Seven Miniatures, an original work written by seven composers who identify as being neurodivergent or having a disability. The Rolston String Quartet featuring Rory McLeod, viola. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-408-0208 or 647-896-8295 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. This event is designed to be accessible to people who face barriers to attending typical events, especially children and their families.
Jul 22 2:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Janina Fialkowska. Janina Fialkowska, piano. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $65; $63(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Jul 22 4:00: Toronto Summer Music Festival. ReGeneration. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Also 7:30pm.
Jul 22 7:30: Massey Hall. Daniel Sloss. With special guest Kai Humphries. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jul 22 7:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Renée Anne Louprette, organ. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. From $35.
Jul 22 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration. Repertoire and further details to be announced in June. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Also 4pm.
Jul 22 8:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Ben Caplan. Ben Caplan, vocalist. The Campfire, 6698 County Road 30 N., Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $50; $48(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Jul 22 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Donny Osmond. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jul 23 2:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Chantal Kreviazuk. Chantal Kreviazuk, vocalist. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $65; $63(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Jul 23 2:30: Leith Summer Festival. 30th Anniversary Celebration:The Gryphon Trio. Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith. www.roxytheatre.ca or 519-371-2833. $40.
Jul 23 3:00: Brott Music Festival. A Note for Every Grape. Goff Richard: An Homage to the Noble Grape; and other works. Chamber Ensembles from the National Academy Orchestra; Alain Trudel, conductor. Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, 3210 Staff Ave, Jordan Station. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $127. Food and wine included.
Jul 23 3:00: Stratford Summer Music. Autorickshaw and Penderecki String Quartet. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $40.
Jul 23 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Towards A New Day - The Eastern Sunrise Ensemble. Drawing upon the rich tradition of thousands of years of musical history, the Eastern Sunrise Ensemble seeks to give space for the talents and voices of women from Iran and other nations who may not yet have the rights to free artistic expression in their own countries. Naghmeh Farahmand, percussion. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 23 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Shinedown: Revolutions Live Tour. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jul 24 12:15: Music Mondays. Romanticism from Germany to Argentina. Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in d; Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Clara Yoon, violin; Julia Tom, cello; Megan Chang, piano. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jul 24 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Tango in the Dark. Explores PointeTango’s mix of ballet and tango and tells a story of two lovers discovering each other as they journey through a city transformed by the shadows of nightfall. Payadora: Elbio Fernandez, vocals; Rebekah Wolkstein, violin; Drew Jurecka, bandoneon; Joseph Phillips, double-bass; Robert Horvath, piano; Pointe Tango: Erin Scott-Kafadar & Alexander Richardson, dancers. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35. From $20.
Jul 24 8:00: NEXT.O Shows/Dan Burke. L'Eclair with Blumarelo at The Monarch. The Monarch, 12 Clinton St. www.showclix.com/event/l-eclair-at-the-monarch or 416-531-5833. $15.
Jul 25 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Desmond Hoebig. Featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 25 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Little Magic Sam. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 25 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Lafayette String Quartet & James Campbell. Haydn: String Quartet in C Op.20 No.2; Kelly-Marie Murphy: For Fragile Personalities in Anxious Times; Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b Op.115. James Campbell, clarinet; Lafayette String Quartet: Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, violin; Sharon Stanis, violin; Joanna Hood, viola; Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, cello. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.midlandculturalcentre.com. $30.
Jul 25 7:00: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Choir of Christ's College Cambridge. 323 Simcoe St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.facebook.com/StAndrewsNOTL. Freewill offering.
Jul 25 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Angela Hewitt. An all-Bach program. Toccata in c BWV 911; French Suite No.5 in G BWV 816; Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue in d BWV 903; Overture in the French Style BWV 831; Italian Concerto BWV 971. Angela Hewitt, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35.
Jul 25 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Leading Lady. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 "Italian". Beste Kalender, mezzo; Sharon Lee, conductor. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 487-780-0763; boxoffice@torontoconcertorchestra.com. $30-$250.
Jul 26 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Toronto Klezmer Society. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 26 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concert. Brahms: String Quintet No.2 in G Op.111. Lauren Conroy, violin; Ye Jin Yoon, violin; Molly Wise, viola; Pearl de la Motte, viola; Bethany Bobbs, cello. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also Jul 12, 13, 14, 27, 28.
Jul 26 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Chèlle. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 26 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Darkness and Light. Kelly-Marie Murphy: Oblique Light; Bartók: String Quartet No.4 in C Sz.91, BB 95; Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 in G Op.161 D.887. New Orford String Quartet: Jonathan Crow, violin; Andrew Wan, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Brian Manker, cello. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35. From $20.
Jul 27 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Shannon Chapman. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 27 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music Festival. Academy Noon Concert. Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-flat Op.47. Dabin Zoey Yang, violin; Quinn Robinson, viola; Esther Jiahe Zhang, cello; Jung-Eun Kim, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also Jul 12, 13, 14, 26, 28.
Jul 27 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Sammy Jackson. Chelsea Hotel Market Garden Patio, 33 Gerard St. W. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Jul 27 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: It’s All Love. Lori Cullen, songwriter; Kurt Swinghammer, musician & visual artist; Chris Gartner, producer and double-bass. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 27 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Lafayette String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st) or PWYC ($5 minimum).
Jul 27 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Symphonie Fantastique! Vivier: Orion; Ravel: Piano Concerto in G; Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Ravel: Boléro. Élisabeth Plon, piano; National Academy Orchestra; Alain Trudel, conductor. L.R. Wilson Concert Hall, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W. , Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $59; $54(sr); $25(st); $10(12 and under).
Jul 27 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Sondra Radvanovsky. Purcell: When I am laid from Dido and Aeneas; Handel: E pur così in un giorno ... Piangerò la sorte mia from Giulio Cesare; Duparc: Chanson triste; Duparc: Extase; Duparc: Au pays où se fait la guerre; and works by Rachmaninoff, Liszt, R. Strauss, Verdi, Donaudy, and others. Sondra Radvanovsky, soprano; Anthony Manoli, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35. From $20.
Jul 27 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Joanna Majoko: In Concert. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.showpass.com/joanna-majoko-3030. $30/$25(adv).
Jul 28 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concert. Ravel: String Quartet in F; Shostakovich: Piano Trio No.2 in e Op.67. Chamber Music Institute Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also Jul 12, 13, 14, 26, 27.
Jul 28 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Festival of the Sound Ensemble. C. P. E. Bach: Quartet in a for flute, viola, cello ad lib, piano; Beethoven: Serenade for flute, violin, and viola; Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in e Op.90 B.166 "Dumky". Ariane Brisson, flute; Eva Aronian, violin; Isaac Chalk, viola; Carson Becke, piano; Cameron Crozman, cello. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.midlandculturalcentre.com. $30.
Jul 28 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Metamorphosis. Poulenc: Sextet for Piano and Wind Quintet FP 100; R. Strauss: Metamorphosen TrV 290 AV 142; Brahms: Piano Trio No.1 in B Op.8. Aaron Schwebel, violin; Sheila Jaffé, violin; Keith Hamm, viola; Leana Rutt, cello; Andrew Wan, violin; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Emmanuelle Beaulieu Bergeron, cello; Desmond Hoebig, cello; Michael Chiarello, bass; Michelle Cann, piano; Stéphane Lemelin, piano; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Dakota Martin, flute; Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Samuel Banks, bassoon; Gabriel Radford, horn. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35.
Jul 28 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart. Jo Greenaway, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 2(2pm), Aug 3(8pm), Aug 5(8pm).
Jul 28 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Deon Cole Live. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jul 29 10:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Community Program Showcase. Chamber music favourites, a chamber choir led by Dr. Jamie Hillman, and more. Featuring TSM Academy Fellows, Mentors, and Community Program Participants. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699 or www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Runs 10am-6pm.
Jul 29 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Julius Caesar. Music by Georg Frederic Handel. Suzy Smith, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 30(2pm), Aug 2(8pm), Aug 4(8pm).
Jul 29 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Bubbly, Tea, and Symphony. Includes: Bubbly on arrival, sandwiches and cakes, complimentary wines and bubbly during the afternoon, a selection of teas, silent auction, and live auction. Live performance by members of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Willowmere Haven, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-687-4993 Bubbly, Tea, and Symphony. $125. Proceeds to support the NSO’s educational and youth programs.
Jul 29 5:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra/Hamilton Music Collective. Eclectic Local - Payadora - Tango/Jazz. Gasworks Outdoor Stage, 141 Park St., Hamilton. info@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca. Free. Donations welcome.
Jul 29 7:30: Christ Church Cathedral. Midsummer Sonatas. Sonatas by Beethoven and Respighi. Nancy DiNovo, violin; Monica Pfau, piano. 414 Sparks St., Ottawa. 604-682-3848 x133 or alicia@thecathedral.ca.
Jul 29 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Finale. Repertoire and performers to be announced in July. Featuring Academy Fellows, Festival Artist Mentors, and Community Program participants. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Tickets at 416-408-0208 or www.tosummermusic.com. From $20. Discounts are available for those over 65 and under 35.
Jul 29 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Dialogues of the Carmelites. Music by Francis Poulenc. Helen Becqué, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 1(8pm), Aug 5(2pm), Aug 6(2pm).
Jul 29 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Peter Frampton: Never Say Never Tour. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca
Jul 30 1:30: Spadina Museum. Summer Music Series: Lute Songs. Jonathan Stuchbery, lute. 285 Spadina Rd. www.toronto.ca/spadina. Free. Donations welcome.
Jul 30 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Julius Caesar. Music by Georg Frederic Handel. Suzy Smith, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 29(2pm), Aug 2(8pm), Aug 4(8pm).
Jul 30 3:00: Stratford Summer Music. Hinrich Alpers. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $40.
Jul 30 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: If There Were No Opposites. Nick Fraser, drummer & composer; Tony Malaby, saxophone; Andrew Downing & Rob Clutton, string players. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES
Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.com.
Chorus York, Richmond Hill. Welcoming singers in all voice parts, with masks & COVID safety protocols
Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church (Wallace Hall). 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Please contact Mary-Lou at 905-884-7922 if you wish to sit in on a rehearsal. Check out our website www.choruyork.ca for more information about the choir.
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.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. Welcoming all string players (especially viola, cello, bass). Rehearsals are Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at the Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. (Bathurst/Sheppard). Come sit in on a rehearsal as we prepare for our June season finale, with works by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams, Warlock, and more. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details. Check out our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.
MASTERCLASSES
Jul 25 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Desmond Hoebig. Featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699. Free.
Jul 24-29: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Community Program - Piano Masterclass. Led by the Department Chair of Music Performance at the McGill Schulich School of Music, Dr. Stéphane Lemelin, the week will also feature a special masterclass led by Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. Performers may select their own repertoire. University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699. Fees: $950 + HST. The Piano Masterclass is a chance to improve your skills and explore the limitless repertoire for solo piano! This program features daily masterclasses, individual lessons, and guest instructors at the highest level. Spend an exciting week studying with renowned pianists! Application deadline: Jul 3.
Jul 27 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Richard Margison Masterclass Series. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio.com/event. $10. Also Jul 28 & 29.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Here For Now Theatre/Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Frog Song. Music by William Rowson. Book by Taylor Marie Graham. A new children’s opera. With Derek Kwan, Priya Khatri, Darcey Baker, Ben Skipper, Michael Neale, Lucy Sanci, Megan Dart. Directed by Liza Balkan. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd., Stratford. www.herefornowtheatre1.thundertix.com/events/208889. $32.50. Runs from Jul 26 to Aug 12.
Shaw Festival. Gypsy. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Jay Turvey, stage director; Paul Sportelli, music director; Genny Sermonia, choreographer. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. From $34. Runs to Oct 7.
Shaw Festival. Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing - One Act - In Concert. Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Musical Arrangements by Fred Wells. Orchestration by Michael Gibson & Jonathan Tunick. Conceived by Walter Bobbie. Directed and choreographed by Allison McCaughey. Music direction by Paul Sportelli. Shaw Festival Theatre, BMO Stage, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $35; $30(under 30). Runs to Sep 30.
Shaw Festival. The Amen Corner. By James Baldwin. Directed by Kimberley Rampersad. Music supervision by Paul Sportelli. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. Runs from Jul 30 to Oct 8. Recommended for Grade 9+ | Age 14+.
Soulpepper. King Gilgamesh and the Man of the Wild. By Ahmed Moneka, Jesse Lavercombe, and Seth Bockley. Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercombe; Moneka Arabic Jazz; Seth Bockley, director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Michael Young Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Ln. King Gilgamesh. $25-$65. Previews: Jul 25 & 26. Runs from Jul 25 to Aug 6. Fri at 7pm. Weekend and Wed matinees at 1:30pm.
Stratford Festival. Monty Python's Spamalot. Book and Music by Eric Idle. Music by John Du Prez. Directed by Lezlie Wade. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. www.stratfordfestival.ca. From $19.50. Runs to Oct 8.
Stratford Festival. Rent. Book, Music, and Lyric by Jonathan Larson. Directed by Thom Allison. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. www.stratfordfestival.ca. From $57. Runs to Oct 28.
Thousand Island Playhouse. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rogers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Directed & Choreographed by Naomi Costain. 185 South St., Gananonque. 613-382-7020 or boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. $46.50; $39.50(Perimeter Seating); $36.50(Previews & Tues Eve); $19(under 20); $25(rush). Runs to Aug 6. Times vary as follows: Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(2pm & 7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat (2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
TYT Theatre. A Year with Frog and Toad the Musical. Music by Robert and Willie Reale. Recommended for ages 4-11 and their families. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tickets.ticketwise.com/event/year-with-frog-and-toad or 555-555-5555. From $30. Runs to Aug 20. Dates and times vary.
TYT Theatre. Rainbow Fish the Musical. Music by Belinda Foo. Recommended for Family Audiences. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tickets.ticketwise.com/event/rainbow-fish-musical. From $25. Runs from Jul 22 to Aug 20. Dates and times vary.
Westben. Summer Festival: Les Mis in Concert. Adam Fisher, Robert Longo, Caitlin Wood, David Michael Moote, Maher Pavri, and Kim Dafoe. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $55; $53(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under). Also Jul 25(2pm), 26(2pm), 27(2pm), 28(7pm), 29(2pm), 30(2pm), Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).
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 EVENTS
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
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.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
Canadian Opera Company. COC Summer Music Camp. Jul 17-21: Intermediate Company (entering grades 6-8). Jul 24-28: Senior Company (entering grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am-3:30pm (Grades 1-8). 9am-4pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6-18. The COC Summer Music Camp invites young creatives from Grade 1 through first year university to learn about music composition, drama, and design. Campers are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with an array of skills in artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers work with professional teaching artists to develop their own creative skills, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit www.coc.ca/Camps.
WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS
Jul 24-29. Toronto Summer Music. TSM Community Chamber Choir. Spend a week singing and rehearsing exciting works including The Chariot Jubilee with fellow choral enthusiasts! Written in 1921 by Canadian-born composer Nathaniel Dett, The Chariot Jubilee is a free fantasia based on the spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Building on the original message of the spiritual, Dett wrote additional lyrics to make the cantata a hymn of hope and a call for a better tomorrow. Led by the Director of Choral Studies at the University of Toronto, Dr. Jamie Hillman and Rachael Kerr, piano. University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699. Fee: $700 + HST. The Chamber Choir is a chance to refresh vocal skills and study inspiring works of choral literature in the intimacy of a chamber vocal ensemble. Aside from daily choir rehearsals, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy sectionals with various vocal coaches. The week will culminate with a performance on the final day of the Festival. Application deadline: Jul 3.
Jul 30 12:00_noon: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Community Gamelan - Array / The Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. $10 at door. Also Aug 27.
Jul 31–Aug 4. University of Toronto, Faculty of Music/Jazz Performance and Education Centre. Jazz Mentorship Workshop for Ages 13-18: Keeping Jazz Alive. Work with pros. Learn ensemble work. Jam with friends. University of Toronto downtown campus. Scholarships and tax receipts available. Contact //www.workshop@jazzcentre.ca">www.workshop@jazzcentre.ca for details and application forms.
Session 1: July 31 - August 4. Session 2: August 7 - August 11. Kincardine Summer Music Festival. KSMF Vocal Retreat 2023. A chance to retreat into the beauty of music and song for a whole week! Twice! Come learn about the wonders of singing alongside other like-minded individuals. Participants are welcome to sign up for both sessions, as each week will be different in terms of musical focus. Geared towards the singer who is 55 years of age or more, these week-long sessions are designed to provide solid vocal and musical instruction as well as enjoyable ensemble performance opportunities. Each day is divided into 4 blocks: a practical approach to healthy vocal technique, group technique and vocal work, music preparation and critique, and ensemble-focused singing. Participants in each session will work together as an ensemble to rehearse and perform a choral piece. Spaces are limited to 24 participants per session. $220 per session *includes Festival T-shirt. For more information on how to register for this and other programs at KSMF contact us at info@ksmf.ca 519-396-9716 or 519-477-1477. More details at www.ksmf.ca.
Aug 6 2:00: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Improvisation with Allison Cameron. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. Free. Donations accepted.
Sep 22-24. North American Guild of Change-Ringers. Annual General Meeting and Ringing Course. St. James Cathedral, 106 King St E. This will be a time for peal attempts,dinners,social events and ringing. To register and for more information please visit www.nagcr.org.
