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Nov 18 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Nov 18 8:00: Centre in the Square. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-1570. $49.50-$79.25. Visit www.centreinthesquare.com for tickets.
Nov 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Chopin and His Fans. Works by Chopin, Scriabin, Shostakovich, and Rebecca Clarke. Anthony Ratinov, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Nov 19 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring performance students from the U of T Faculty of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Nov 19 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Tuesday Voice Series: From Requiem to Light. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Nov 19 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Peter Bayer, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.
Nov 19 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity. Film presentation. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $40.
Nov 19 7:30: Living Arts Centre. Gregorian: Pure Chants. Eight classically trained English vocalists bring audiences to their feet with their covers of songs from the 13th century as well as songs written by Coldplay, Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. Tickets start at $44.50+fees. Visit www.livingartscentre.ca for tickets.
Nov 19 7:30: Music Toronto. Marc-André Hamelin. Haydn: Sonata in D Hob.XVI.37; Frank Zappa: Ruth Is Sleeping; Stefan Wolpe: Passacaglia; Medtner: Improvisation in b-flat (in variation form) Op.31 No.1; Rachmaninoff: Piano Sonata No.2 Op.36 (1931 version). Marc-André Hamelin, piano. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 1-800-708-6754 or tickets@music-toronto.com or www.musictorontoconcerts.com/concerts/marc-andre-hamelin. From $55. $20(arts workers).
Nov 19 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Kate Taylor. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/kate-taylor. $40; $20(arts worker/st/underemployed).
Nov 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: That Choir - 2024/25 Season Preview. Craig Pike, artistic director. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Nov 20 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Lobby Concert: Gospel Choir. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Nov 20 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk, organ. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 at 11:30am or bring your own.
Nov 20 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.
Nov 20 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. 10 O'Clock Jazz Orchestra & Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Visit website for ticket pricing and information.
Nov 20 8:00: Massey Hall. An Evening With Sturgill Simpson - Why Not? Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $101- 4-ticket limit. Also Nov 21.
Nov 21 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Cadence Brasard, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.
Nov 21 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon Series: Joy Boy - Dustin Donahue & Kairos Percussion Quartet. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free. Livestream available.
Nov 21 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Neville Austin Graduate Colloquium Series: Amanda Weidman (Bryn Mawr). Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 130, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free. Livestream available.
Nov 21 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Jazz Ensemble Concert. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.
Nov 21 7:30: Grand River Opera. Hansel and Gretel. Staged and accompanied by piano. Sung in a new translation by Kathleen Kelly. Stage direction by Renée Salewski. Musical direction by Charmaine Fopoussi. Registry Theatre (Kitchener), 122 Frederick St., Kitchener. Visit www.grandriveropera.com for further information. Pay What You Will: $25, $35 or $45. Also Nov 22(7:30pm), 23(2pm & 7:30pm).
Nov 21 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Three Islands — Castaway, Tempest Songbook, Riders to the Sea. York University - Accolade East Building - Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, 4700 Keele St. www.music.utoronto.ca. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students with a valid T-Card are admitted free at the door (space permitting, some exceptions apply). No ticket reservation necessary. Also Nov 22(7:30pm), 23(7:30pm), 24(2:30pm).
Nov 21 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Laurier Chamber Music Concert - Winds & Brass. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index.html. Free.
Nov 21 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Rhapsody in Blue - A Gershwin Celebration. Adrianne Pieczonka, soprano; Jonelle Sills, soprano; Justin Welsh, baritone; Daniel Vnukowski, piano; Stéphane Mayer, piano. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50($54.50 member) - $79.50($74.50 member).
Nov 21 8:00: Centre in the Square. Canadian Brass. The musical experiences of the members along with the interests and wishes of audiences informed the programs that the group created ranging from Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington, to ballet, opera and Schickele. 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-1570. $56.50-$70.75. Visit www.centreinthesquare.com for tickets.
Nov 21 8:00: Massey Hall. An Evening With Sturgill Simpson - Why Not? Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $101- 4-ticket limit. Also Nov 20.
Nov 21 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bartók. Emilie LeBel: the sediments (TSO Commission); Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (Jean-Sébastien Vallé, artistic director); Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Nov 22(7:30pm) & 23(8pm).
Nov 22 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital: Transcriptions for Piano Four Hands. Milhaud: Scaramouche; Mendelssohn: 1st mvmt from Octet Op.20; Barber: Souvenirs Op.28. Tristan Savella, piano; Jean-Luc Therrien, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.
Nov 22 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series – The Light of East Ensemble. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.
Nov 22 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Percussion Ensemble. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Also 7:30pm.
Nov 22 1:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. International Week Concert: Songs of Many Lands. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM. Also 7:30pm.
Nov 22 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Canadian Brass. 22 Church St., Aurora. 905-713-1818 or info@auroraculturalcentre.ca or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca/performing-arts. $50.
Nov 22 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Percussion Ensemble. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Also 12:30pm.
Nov 22 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Jazz Combo. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.
Nov 22 7:30: Grand River Opera. Hansel and Gretel. See Nov 21. Also Nov 23(2pm & 7:30pm).
Nov 22 7:30: Musalon. Starry Night: Van Gogh-Themed Concert. Featuring flute and piano music paired with wines. Until 9pm. Laura Netzel: Berceuse; Fauré: Sicilienne Op.78; Poulenc: Les chemins de l’amour (arr. for flute and piano); Saint-Saëns: Le cygne (The Swan) from Carnival of the Animals; Dvořák: Humoresque; and other works. Caara Yeung, flute; Callie Wong, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave.
Nov 22 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bartók. See Nov 21. Also Nov 23(8pm).
Nov 22 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Three Islands — Castaway, Tempest Songbook, Riders to the Sea. See Nov 21. Also Nov 23(7:30pm), 24(2:30pm).
Nov 22 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Ecstatic Voices. Cassandra Miller: The City, Full of People; Caroline Shaw: Partita for 8 Voices; Luciano Berio: Cries of London; Thomas Tallis: Lamentations of Jeremiah: Claude Vivier: Cinq chansons pour percussion. Sydney Baedke, Voice 1; Reilly Nelson, Voice 2; Danika Lorèn, Voice 3; Whitney O’Hearn, Voice 4; Marcel d’Entremont, Voice 5; Elias Theocharidis, Voice 6; Bruno Roy, Voice 7; Graham Robinson, Voice 8; Aiyun Huang, percussion; Simon Rivard, conductor. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. www.eventbrite.ca/cc/west-end-micro-music-festival-2024-revelations. $30. Also Nov 23.
Nov 22 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Laurier Wind Orchestra. Wilfrid Laurier University - Theatre Auditorium, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index.html. Free.
Nov 22 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Greatness Unveiled. Bizet: Overture to Les Pêcheurs de perles; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Op.35; Beethoven: Symphony No.3 in E-flat Op.55 "Eroica". Erika Raum, violin. Martingrove, 2850 Bloor St. W. www.eporchestra.ca/season/2425/greatness-unveiled. $30.
Nov 22 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Jazz Lounge: Jay Douglas. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/jay-douglas. $20. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.
Nov 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Earl Lee Conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche Op.28; Britten: Violin Concerto Op.15; Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances Op.45. Anna Štube, violin. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $25.
Nov 22 8:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Bach Christmas Oratorio. Hélène Brunet, soprano; Cecilia Duarte, mezzo; Charles Daniel, tenor; Jesse Blumberg, baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Ivars Taurins, conductor. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org. From $20. Also Nov 23(8pm) & 24(3pm).
Nov 23 2:00: Grand River Opera. Hansel and Gretel. See Nov 21. Also Nov 23(7:30pm).
Nov 23 2:00: Hugh's Room Live. Songs of Nick Drake: 50th Anniversary Concert. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/the-songs-of-nick-drake. $60. SOLD OUT. Also Nov 24.
Nov 23 2:00: Magisterra Soloists. Magisterra at the Museum: Sensory Concerts - Through the Americas. Specifically designed to accommodate the needs of individuals with autism, learning disabilities, sensory or communication disorders, and other disabilities, as well as anyone who may benefit from a more relaxed concert setting. Feel free to express yours. A musical journey across the Americas showcasing the contributions of Latin and African-American composers featuring works by Wynton Marsalis, Manuel Ponce, Florence Price, Claudio Montero, Samuel Coleridge Taylor, and others. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. www.magisterra.com. Free. Reservations not required.
Nov 23 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Los Gansitos Salsa Band Concert. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.
Nov 23 3:00: Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. K-Drama Soundtrack Highlights. Sharon Lee, conductor. Eglinton Grand Theatre, 400 Eglinton Ave. W. www.kcso.ca. $49; $19(under 19); $99(VIP Concert Lounge Experience). Also 7pm.
Nov 23 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. TOT Cabaret Series: Vienna, The City of Dreams. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. $45.
Nov 23 6:00: The Emmet Ray. Ori Dagan and Bob Brough. Ori Dagan, piano & vocals; Bob Brough, tenor saxophone. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. www.theemmetray.com or 416-792-4497. Visit website for info.
Nov 23 7:00: Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. K-Drama Soundtrack Highlights. Sharon Lee, conductor. Eglinton Grand Theatre, 400 Eglinton Ave. W. www.kcso.ca. $49; $19(under 19); $99(VIP Concert Lounge Experience). Also 3pm.
Nov 23 7:00: Music at the Toronto Oratory. Complete Organ Works of J. S. Bach, Part V: Bach and the French Connection. Includes Fantasia in G, Aria in F, Passacaglia in c, Trio Sonata No.3. Aaron James, organ. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church - Oratory, 1372 King St. W. 416-532-2879. Free admission. Donations accepted.
Nov 23 7:30: Bach Elgar Choir. Alexander's Feast: A Concert Ode to St. Cecilia. Music by G. F. Handel. Bethany Horst, soprano; Owen McCausland, tenor; Chris Palmer, baritone; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. 416-888-8249 or www.bachelgar.ca/events/alexanders-feast. $45; $40(sr 60+); $20(25 & under). Post-performance reception.
Nov 23 7:30: Grand River Opera. Hansel and Gretel. See Nov 21. Also Nov 23(2pm).
Nov 23 7:30: Karen Schuessler Singers. A Classical Christmas. Works by Buxtehude, Arnesen, Vivaldi, Forrest, and Rutter. Katy Clark, soprano; London Symphonia. Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin St., London. 519-681-8129. $30; $10(st); Free(ages 6-13 when accompanied by an adult). No intermission.
Nov 23 7:30: Meronq. Flamenco with an Armenian Accent. Lia Grainger, flamenco dancer; Ani Pivazyan, soprano; Nicolas Hernandez, guitar; Tigran Ayvazyan, guitar. Yorkminster Citadel, 1 Lord Seaton Rd., Toronto - North York. 416-832-6336. $45.
Nov 23 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The Queen Symphony. Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; Kashif: The Queen Symphony. Chorus Niagara, guest artists. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. From $39; $52(arts workers); $46(under 35); $29(st); $24(18 and under). Also Nov 24(2:30pm).
Nov 23 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Three Islands — Castaway, Tempest Songbook, Riders to the Sea. See Nov 21(7:30pm). Also Nov 24(2:30pm).
Nov 23 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Ecstatic Voices. See Nov 22.
Nov 23 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrop. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. CANCELLED.
Nov 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Caribou. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $55.
Nov 23 8:00: Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. Sara Schabas, soprano; Cassandra Warner, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; Bradley Christensen, bass; Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra. St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville. 905-399-9732. $35; $30(sr); Free(30 years of age and under). Also Nov 24(3pm).
Nov 23 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: A Czech Celebration. Smetana: Overture to the Bartered Bride; Dvorak: Symphony No. 8. Guest artists: John Holland, Baritone & Mary-Katherine Finch, Cello. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. Tickets start at $40. Visit www.livingartscentre.ca for tickets.
Nov 23 8:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Bach Christmas Oratorio. See Nov 22(8pm). Also Nov 24(3pm).
Nov 23 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bartók. See Nov 21.
Nov 24 11:00am: Xenia Concerts. An Adaptive Concert with the PhoeNX Ensemble. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the "donation" option and enter the amount you would like to contribute. PhoeNX Ensemble: Sanya Eng, harp; Patty Chen, erhu. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 647-896-8295. $5.
Nov 24 2:00: Hugh's Room Live. Ken Whitely Gospel Matinee. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/ken-whiteley-gospel-matinee-3. $35.
Nov 24 2:30: Live!@WestPlains. Tom Allen's J. S. Bach's Long Walk In The Snow. Music of Bach and cross-over musical surprises. Rebekah Wolkstein, violin; Patricia O’Callaghan, voice; Michael Bridge, accordion; Kevin Fox, cello & voice; Lori Gemmell, harp; Tom Allen, story & trombone. West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. 905-320-4989. $40; $20(st); $20(Livestream). Every ticket receives access to the livestream video for 14 days.
Nov 24 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The Queen Symphony. See Nov 23.
Nov 24 2:30: OperOttawa. Messiah. Music by Georg Frederic Handel. Morgan Strickland, Erinne-Colleen Laurin, Kathleen Radke, sopranos; Carole Portelance, mezzo; Adam Sperry, tenor; Jean-Sébastien Kennedy, bass; OperOttawa Orchestra and Chorus; Olivier Henchiri, cello; Frédéric Lacroix, keyboard; Peter Crouch, trumpet; Norman E. Brown, conductor. First Baptist Church (Ottawa), 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. 613-806-0512 or www.eventbrite.ca. Advance tickets: $50; $25(st under 18). At the door: $60; $30(st under 18). Free for children under 10 accompanied by an adult.
Nov 24 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Three Islands — Castaway, Tempest Songbook, Riders to the Sea. See Nov 21.
Nov 24 3:00: Brantford Music Club. Ensemble Vivant. Classical, Ragtime, American Songbook, Latin, and Jazz-related music. Naomi Barron, cello; Adrian Bent, drums; George Koller, bass; Norman Hathaway, viola; Sarah Boyer, violin. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519-758-8090. $35; $10(st); Free(elementary st).
Nov 24 3:00: Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. See Nov 23.
Nov 24 3:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Bach Christmas Oratorio. See Nov 22.
Nov 24 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra: High Spirits - Brahms, Borodin & Dvořák. Lavallé (arr. Allan Gilliland): "O Canada"; Brahms: Academic Festival Overture; Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor; Dvořák: Symphony No.8. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Trevor Wilson, TSO RBC Resident Conductor & TSYO Conductor. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. $35; $22(35 and under).
Nov 24 4:00: St. Olave's Anglican Church. Choral Evensong featuring St. Anne's Church Choir. Opens with Choral Evensong. Followed at 4:45pm by Let in the Light, with drama, music, and poetry presented by St. Olave's Arts Guild to lighten your mood as we prepare for the season ahead. St. Olave's Anglican Church (Toronto), 360 Windermere Ave. www.YouTube.com/StOlavesAnglicanChurch or 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated.
Nov 24 4:30: Christ Church Deer Park. Jazz Vespers. A short worship service with prayers, a reading, reflection, and lots of jazz music. Featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas. Musicians' names available at www.christchurchdeerpark.org. 1570 Yonge St. 416-920-5211. By donation. All are welcome.
Nov 24 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Granite Brewery. Works by Mozart, Weill, Rossini, Puccini, and Verdi. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-322-0723 or www.bit.ly/3A715B3. $10 cover.
Nov 24 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Savella-Therrien Piano Duo. Works by Milhaud, Franck, Debussy, Barber, and others. Jean-Luc Therrien and Tristan Savella, piano duo. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.k-wcms.com/concerts. $30; $10(st).
Nov 24 7:00: Nagata Shachu. Heartbeat of Hokkaido. Nagata Shachu Ensemble; Yoshiyuki Kimura, tsuguru shamisen; Momoe Endo; Aki Takahashi, shamisen & folk singer; Korokoro (Kiyoshi Nagata & Akemi Akachi), taiko duo. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. www.HeartbeatHokkaido.eventbrite.ca. $30.
Nov 24 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Matthew Byrne. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $30/$25(adv).
Nov 24 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Songs of Nick Drake: 50th Anniversary Concert. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/the-songs-of-nick-drake-2. $60. Also Nov 23.
Nov 24 8:00: Massey Hall. Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker: Brent Forever Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. Visit website for ticket information.
Nov 25 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Lobby Concert: Steel Pan Ensemble. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Nov 25 8:00: Summerhill Orchestra. Sibelius & Barber. Sibelius: Symphony No.1; Barber: Adagio for Strings. Natalie Wong, concertmaster; Sarah John, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 905-808-9998 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/sibelius-and-barber-tickets-1045509817007. $50.
MUSICALS
Grand Theatre. The Sound of Music. Music & Lyrics by Rodgers & Hammerstein; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; Directed by Rachel Peake. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $24-$101. Runs Nov 19-Dec 29. Visit www.grandtheatre.com for full performance dates and pricing.
Mirvish Productions. Disney's The Lion King. Directed by Julie Taymor. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 1.800.461.3333. $59-$259. Runs Nov 2, 2024 - Apr 27, 2025. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.
Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Directed by Ryan G. Hinds, Original music by Paul Sportelli. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St, Niagara on the Lake. 905-468-2172 or www.shawfest.com. $28.25-$111.87. Prices vary by date. Runs to Dec 22.
Shaw Festival. My Fair Lady. Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.shawfest.com/playbill/my-fair-lady. To Dec 21.
Starvox Entertainment. Evil Dead the Musical. Book and lyrics by George Reinblatt; Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, George Reinblatt. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. . $30-$50. Runs from Oct 5 until Nov 24. Visit www.evildeadthemusical.com for tickets.
Tall Poppy Productions. The Bee's Knees. Written and directed by Judy Reynolds. With original music inspired by the jazz era. Theatre Centre - Franco Boni Theatre, 1115 Queen St. W. www.thebeeskneesplay.com. $38; $22(st); $26(arts workers). Nov 19(8pm), 20(8pm), 21(8pm), 22(8pm), 23(8pm), 24(3pm - Closing).
T.Y.T. Theatre. The Snow Queen Musical. Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fantastical coming-of-age adventure that inspired the hit Disney movie Frozen. Wychwood Theatre (Toronto), 76 Wychwood Ave. Visit www.tyttheatre.com for complete show times and tickets. $33.49-$42.49. Runs Nov 22, 2024-Jan 5. 2025.
Young People's Theatre. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Book by David Greig. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Recommended for ages 6 and up. www.youngpeoplestheatre.org or 416-862-2222. From $10. Weekdays: Nov 19, 21, 26, 28, Dec 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 18 & 19 at 10:15am & 1pm; Nov 20, 22, 27, 29, Dec 4, 6, 11, 13 at 10:30am. Weekends: Nov 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 at 11am & 2pm; Nov 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 27, 28, 29 & 30 at 1pm & 4pm.
ONGOING EVENTS
Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 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. www.encoreband.ca. $10.
Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.
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.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). No summer sessions after Jun 22. Weekly sessions resume on Sep 7. Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violin and oboe) and all levels of playing accommodated. Interested? Please contact me, Jane Ubertino, at lucindabell56@hotmail.com
The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January. Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at www.Choralairs.com.
Columbus Concert Band. Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Toronto. Openings for flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and trumpet; however, all who are in search of being a part of a great band are welcome. Our members are warm and welcoming. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com or visit our website at www.columbusconcertband.com.
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.
Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.
New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca.
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.
Quinte Regional Youth Chorus. This is a new group based in Belleville, Ontario, for singers aged 6-16. St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Centre, 201 Church St., Belleville. Call 613-962-3636 for information.
Serenata Singers. Are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Join the Serenata Singers who have sparkled in Toronto’s constellation of choral gems since 1976! Seniors singers, come together with voices united in song. Inspire generations to follow! This 55-voice adult SATB community choir, ranging in age from 55 to 97, will gather again under accomplished choral director Michael Morgan who shares his talents and expertise to perform a “Winter Cabaret” on November 30, 2024, with other performances during the year at seniors’ residences. Our season crescendos with two annually spring concerts on May 8 & 9, 2025. Our spring concerts entitled “Tuned In” will feature favourites from the movies, Broadway, and television. Consider joining this caring, friendly group of retirees at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Two free trial rehearsals are allowed before deciding to join! Check us out at our website at www.serenatasingers.ca or call Charlotte at 416-449-4053! Come join us!
String Orchestra TO is a new string orchestra in Toronto for amateur intermediate and advanced string players. No auditions. Our season runs from Sep 11, 2024 to May 28, 2025. Wed rehearsals: 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave.. Visit www.sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home or email us at StringOrchestraTO@gmail.com.
Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.
Toronto Shape Note Singers. Sacred Harp Singing. Shape note selections from the Sacred Harp tunebook.Singing is participatory, not a performance. No experience necessary. All are welcome and there are books to borrow. Monthly on the third Wednesday from Feb 21 to Dec 8, 2024. Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. 647-838-8764. Pay what you can. Nov 20 & Dec 18.
VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses. VOCA is an auditioned ensemble, currently preparing a broad range of selections (including premieres) for our Dec 14 "Season Songs" concert, featuring Michael Occhipinti, guitar and Jamie Drake, percussion. On May 10, 2025, we'll be performing "Carmina Burana", featuring special guest, Andrew Haji, tenor. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.
WORKSHOPS
Nov 23 1:30: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. “Yes, You CAN Preach: Playing Hymns from the Heart!”. Until 3:30pm. A hymn-playing workshop with Dr. Jonathan Oldengarm intended for anyone interested in the art of inspiring congregational song from the keyboard and designed to offer techniques and ideas suitable for both aspiring and seasoned organists. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church (Toronto), 2850 Bloor St. W. Visit www.rcco.ca/toronto for further information. Free.
