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DAILY LISTINGS
Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Please note that this update includes dated listings for the period Mon Apr 14, 2025 - Mon Apr 21, 2025.
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LIVE OR ONLINE
Apr 14 8:00: St. Thomas's Anglican Church. Baroque Music by Candlelight. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater. Rebecca Genge, soprano; Rebecca Claborne, mezzo; St. Thomas’s Choristers, children's choir; soloists, and chamber ensemble; Larry Beckwith & Manuel Piazza, co-directors. 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-979-2323. Pay what you wish.
Apr 15 1:00: Lorne Park Baptist Church. Classical Piano Concert in Mississauga. Bach: Toccata in g BWV 915; Schubert: Piano Sonata No.4 in a D.537. Oliver Peart, piano. 1500 Indian Rd., Mississauga. 905-278-7833. Voluntary contribution.
Apr 15 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Totally Klezmerizing. Original klezmer and Yiddish arrangements. Schmaltz & Pepper: Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Drew Jurecka, violin. Also featuring Jeremy Ledbetter, piano; Michael Herring, bass; Rebekah Wolkstein, violin. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Apr 15 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. KW Woodwind Quintet. F. Danzi: Woodwind Quintet in B-flat Op.56 No.1; A. Reicha: Woodwind Quintet in E-flat Op.88 No.2; P. Hindemith: Kleine Kammermusik Op.24 No.2; J. Medaglia: Suite "Belle Époque in Süd-Amerika"A. Running: Quodlibet. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $10(st).
Apr 15 8:00: Brampton On Stage. It Might as Well Be Spring. B-Jazzed Orchestra. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $20.
Apr 16 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Come Closer – Sneak Peek of a New Canadian Opera. Opera 5 presents a sneak peek of composer Ryan Trew and librettist Rachel Krehm’s brand-new chamber opera Come Closer, which premieres in Toronto this June. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Apr 16 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.
Apr 16 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang Plays Tchaikovsky. Jocelyn Morlock: My Name Is Amanda Todd; Janáček: Sinfonietta; Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 in b-flat Op.23. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $126. Also Apr 17 & 19.
Apr 17 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Dialogues. Centered around works dear to the artists, this concert is a bridge between two worlds, a conversation between two musicians and three composers, and the audience and the performers. Sonatas by Rebecca Clarke & Sergei Rachmaninoff and a new creation by Christian Thomas. Noémie Raymond, cello; Zhenni Li-Cohen, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Apr 17 7:00: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Ron Korb: Ohanami - A Celebration of Sakura. Ron Korb, Japanese flutes; Kyowa Taiko Group; Sakura Kai and Ayame Kai Dance Troupes; Aiko Fujii, vocalist/koto/shamisen; Bill King, piano; Steve Lucas, bass; Larry Crowe, drums; Ray Hickey, Jr., guitar & koto; and others. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre - Kobayashi Hall, 6 Sakura Way. www.jccc.on.ca. $45; $40(JCCC members). Doors open at 7pm. Refreshments available.
Apr 17 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Magisterra at the Museum: From Occident to Orient. Exploring the rich musical traditions of the West and the East showcasing the cultural heritage and diverse influences that have shaped classical music across the globe featuring works by Arvo Pärt, Franz Schmidt, Isang Yun, and Fazil Say. Guest: Shoshana Telner, piano. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. www.magisterra.com. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10).
Apr 17 7:30: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Maestro's Fireside Chat: Pavarotti - The Life & Music of the King of Tenors. Denis Mastromonaco, host. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. Visit Pavarotti: The Life and Music of the King of Tenors. Free. Registration required on website.
Apr 17 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Edge of Your Seat International Festival #5: Cosmic Heartbeats. Nicholas Ma: Hijinks (World premiere & Esprit Orchestra Commission); James O’Callaghan: New Work (World premiere & Esprit Orchestra Commission); Claude Vivier: Lonely Child; Unsuk Chin: Alaraph "Ritus des Herschlagz" (Canadian premiere). Alex Pauk, music director & conductor; Sophia Burgos, soprano. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances. From $20. 7:15pm - Musical Insights with Alexina Louie and guests.
Apr 17 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Jim Cuddy Band. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $88. Limited availability.
Apr 17 8:00: Grand Theatre. Jeans 'n Classics – The Ultimate Symphonic Rock Show. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $86-$98. Visit www.grandtheatre.com for tickets.
Apr 17 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Genevieve Marentette. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/genevieve-marentette. $55(patron); $35(general); $17(arts workers/st/underemployed).
Apr 17 8:00: Redwood Theatre. The Hogtown Allstars: First Annual Bad Thursday Show. Chuck Jackson, vocals & harmonica; Pat Carey, tenor saxophone; Gary Kendall, bass; Jim Casson, drums; Tyler Yarema, piano; Teddy Leonard, guitar; and Howard Moore, trumpet. Redwood Theatre, The, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-details/the-hogtown-allstars. $40.
Apr 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang Plays Tchaikovsky. See Apr 16. Also Apr 19.
Apr 18 3:00: Cantorei sine Nomine. Bach B Minor Mass. Cantorei sine Nomine; Orchestra; Stuart Beaudoin, director. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. www.starticketing.com/tktweb. $30.
Apr 18 4:00: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. The Good Friday Concert: Music and Readings for a Most Holy Day. Anne Lindsay, Celtic fiddle; Sharlene Wallace, Celtic harp. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Apr 18 7:30: London Pro Musica Choir. Common Ground Series: In Paradisum - Fauré & Duruflé Requiems. St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin St., London. www.ticketscene.ca/events/49379. $30.
Apr 18 7:30: Metropolitan United Church. Choral Concert. Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem Op.45; Rheinberger: Stabat Mater. Jonathan Oldengarm, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. From $15.
Apr 18 7:30: The Edison Singers. J. S. Bach The Passion According to St. John. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 226-384-9300 or www.theedisonsingers.com/performances. $50; $25(ages 13-21); $15(ages 12 & under).
Apr 19 2:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Appalachian Spring. Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Suite; Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana; Schumann: First Movement from Piano Concerto in a Op.54; Alexina Louie: Music for a Celebration; Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite. Dayou Kim, piano; Martin MacDonald, conductor & music director. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com. From $25; Free(ages 12 & under).
Apr 19 7:00: Toronto Welsh. Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Chorus Concert. Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W. www.torontowelsh.org. $45.
Apr 19 8:00: Burlington Symphony Orchestra. The Music of Spain. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonsymphony.ca. From $15.
Apr 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang Plays Tchaikovsky. See Apr 16.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Canadian Stage/Why Not Theatre Production. Mahabharata, Parts 1 & 2. Written & Created by Miriam Fernandes and Ravin Jain. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Lobby, 27 Front St. E. www.canadianstage.com. From $92. Plays until Apr 27.
Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein. Directed by Christopher Ashley. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 1.800.461.3333. Runs to May 4. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.
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 to Apr 27. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.
Mirvish Productions. Life After. Book, Music & Lyrics by Britta Johnson. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 1-800-461-3333 or www.mirvish.com. Visit website for ticket information. Start times vary. Runs until May 10.
Canadian Stage/Why Not Theatre Production. Mahabharata, Parts 1 & 2. Written & Created by Miriam Fernandes and Ravin Jain. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Lobby, 27 Front St. E. www.canadianstage.com. From $92. Plays until Apr 27.
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). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violins and violas) 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.
Music for Life Adult Choir meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-2pm at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, 460 Avenue Road, just south of St. Clair. It's a great way to meet other adult singers in the community, and learn some new music, all under the direction of Dr. John Holland. We focus on growing our voice and our abilities, and we are open to anyone with a desire to sing, regardless of experience. Join us for snacks afterwards. Register here, or call 416-922-0855. We'd love to have you sing with us. All are welcome!
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 annual 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 Summer Music. Chamber Choir. 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 with director Kathleen Allan, you will also enjoy sectionals with various vocal coaches. The week will culminate with a performance on the final day of the Festival. Spend a week singing and rehearsing exciting works with fellow choral enthusiasts! Applications for the 2025 Chamber Choir are now open. Application deadline: June 26, 2025. Information at TSM Application Form.
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.
