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Feb 05 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Everly Brothers Experience. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-75.85. Also Feb 4(3pm & 7pm), 5, 6, 7.

Feb 05 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Concerts Series: Víkingur Ólafsson: The Goldberg Variations. Bach: The Goldberg Variations BWV988. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Feb 06 12:00_noon: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. RBC Foundation Music @ Noon: Faculty Recital. Leanne Vida, soprano; Erika Reiman, piano. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Feb 06 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 06 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Feb 06 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Horizon: Madog. Jeremy Huw Williams, baritone; Ensemble Paramirabo. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 06 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Everly Brothers Experience. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-75.85. Also Feb 7.

Feb 07 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Inspirations of Clara. Exploring the love triangle between Clara Schumann, her husband Robert, and her complicated relationship with Brahms. Jane Archibald, soprano; Liz Upchurch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 07 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Everly Brothers Experience. See Feb 5.

Feb 07 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Paolo Bordogna, baritone (Leporello); Mane Goloyan, soprano (Donna Anna); Gordon Bintner, baritone (Don Giovanni); David Leigh, bass (The Commendatore); Anita Hartig / Charlotte Siegel, soprano (Donna Elviral); Simone McIntosh, soprano (Zerlina), and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Johannes Debus, conductor; Kasper Holten, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. Also Feb 4(2pm) 7, 9, 15, 17, 24(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 07 8:00: Massey Hall. William Prince. With Special Guests Kacy and Clayton. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $39.40.

Feb 07 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Vocal Concerts Series: Los Angeles Master Chorale, Staged by Peter Sellars: Music to Accompany a Departure. Schütz: Musikalische Exequien (Music to Accompany a Departure). Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $65.

Feb 08 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Ritual versus Elegance -  A History of European Dances on Four Hands. Grace Jee Eun Oh & Dragoș Cantea, pianos. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 08 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Scott Jolicoeur & Cedric Theriault, classical guitars. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Feb 08 7:00: Humber Music. Reverberations II: An Evening of Gospel Music, African Rhythm & Jazz, and Rhythm 'n Soul. Humber College Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. W. 416-675-3111 or Reverberations II. Free with advance registration.

Feb 08 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Cunning Little Vixen. Music by Leoš Janáček. Jane Archibald, soprano (Vixen [Sharp Ears]); Ema Nikolovska, mezzo (Fox [Gold Stripe]); Christopher Purves, baritone (Forester); Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone (Parson/Badger); Megan Latham, mezzo (Forester's Wife/Owl); Carolyn Sproule, mezzo (Lapák), and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Johannes Debus, conductor; Jamie Manton, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. Also Feb 10, 14, 16. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 08 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Dwayne Gretzky. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $45; $39(members).

Feb 08 7:30: Harbourfront Centre/DanceWorks. Deciphers. Toronto première as part of Torque Contemporary Dance Series. Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu, dancers & choreographers. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. From $29. .

Feb 08 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra Graduate Conductors Concert. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 08 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Jazz Ensemble Concert: An Evening with Rodney Whitaker. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 08 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Jazz Divas - Laila Biali, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Sammy Jackson. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $78(regular); $88(prime); $15(YTX).

Feb 08 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Western Swing Authority. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/western-swing-authority. $35.

Feb 08 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Fully Staged Opera: Tosca. Music by Giacomo Puccini. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. From $50. Also Feb 10.

Feb 08 8:00: Small World Music. Justin Adams and Mauro Durante. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W. info@smallworldmusic.com or www.smallworldmusic.com. $45.

Feb 08 8:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir: A Celebration of Black History Through Music. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free. RE-SCHEDULED TO FEB 10(7:30PM).

Feb 09 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Black History Month - Spirits in the Water. Inspired by mythical folklore of the Yuchi people, Dione Taylor took an insightful road trip to Nashville, Tennessee, where she found inspiration for her vivid new album, “Spirits in the Water.” This musical odyssey explores the deep,  sacred, healing journey back to the self. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Feb 09 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Classic Jazz, Gospel, and R&B in honour of Black History Month. Jordan Klapman, piano; Shelley Hamilton, vocalist. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 09 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Rodney Whitaker, double-bass plus jazz combo. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 09 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Sords/Johnson/Duvall Trio. Richard Sords, violin; Joseph Johnson, cello; Cheryl Duvall, piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $20(st).

Feb 09 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Giovanni. See Feb 7. Also Feb 15, 17, 24(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 09 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Music for Flute and Harp. Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Heidi Bearcroft, harp. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 280 St. James St., London. jefferyconcerts@gmail.com or www.jefferyconcerts.com or www.Grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800 or in person at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 471 Richmond St. $40; Free(st).

Feb 09 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Wind Symphony: To the Stars. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Feb 09 8:00: Brampton On Stage. An Evening with Eva Noblezada. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$49.

Feb 09 8:00: Chorus York. 4th Annual Fundraiser: Romantic Melodies. Enjoy an evening of love songs in a cabaret style. 7:00pm: cocktails & appetizers & silent auction. 8pm concert. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Plaza Suite, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill. www.chorusyork.ca or www.rhcentre.ca or 905-787-8811 or 905-884-7922. $50.

Feb 09 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Classic Albums Live: Queen - News of the World. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $78(regular); $83(prime); $15(YTX).

Feb 09 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Royal Conservatory Orchestra Series: Joshua Weilerstein Conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. Elgar: Cello Concerto in e Op.85; Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in c-sharp. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $25.

Feb 09 8:00: Small World Music. Doostrio. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. info@smallworldmusic.com or www.smallworldmusic.com. From $45.

Feb 09 8:00: TO Live. Doos Trio. Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. 416-366-7723 or www.tolive.com. $51.75-$97.

Feb 09 8:00: Toronto Consort. Songs of the Palace. Artistic Direction by Esteban La Rotta. Works by Encina, Enriquez, Triana, Agricola, Brumel, Obrecht, and Josquin. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontoconsort.org or 416-964-6337. From $20. Also Feb 10.

Feb 10 12:30: Elora Singers. Soup and Song: Fauré’s Requiem. Fauré’s Requiem. Elora Singers. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. 519-846-0331 or www.elorasingers.ca/events. General: $45(lunch + concert); $30(concert only). Student: $30(lunch + concert); $15(concert only). Child(14 snd under): $15(lunch + concert); $10(concert only).

Feb 10 3:00: Avenue Road Music. Two Pianos, Many Hands. Ron Tomarelli & Kathleen Penny, pianos. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. $30.

Feb 10 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Concert: Real or Imagined? Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/event. Free.

Feb 10 3:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Mozart, Strauss & Evangelista - Matinee. Jessie Brooks, horn; Caleb Young, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or boxoffice@hpo.org. $20-$80. 2pm pre-concert talk.

Feb 10 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The '80's Club: Honeymoon Suite, A Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats & Spoons. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $33.55-$347.84.

Feb 10 7:30: Brampton On Stage. She Will Be Heard - The Rose Orchestra. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$39.

Feb 10 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Cunning Little Vixen. See Feb 8. Also Feb 14, 16. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 10 7:30: Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Winter Bach #1. Singers from U of T Graduate Oratorio Ensemble; Julie Ranti, flute; Mark Fewer, violin & leader. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. www.kruc.ca/payments. $35.

Feb 10 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. NSO Now! 3: Soulful - A Celebration. Gavin Hope, vocalist. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $15.64-$82.90. Also Feb 11(2:30pm).

Feb 10 7:30: Oakville Symphony Orchestra. Vitality. Jonathan Crow, violin. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St., Oakville. Vitality or 905-338-4161. From $47. Also Feb 11(2pm).

Feb 10 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Faculty of Music Gospel Choir: A Celebration of Black History Through Music. Darren Hamilton, director. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free but tickets required.

Feb 10 7:30: Untitled Ensemble Chamber Music Society. Land of Lakes Showcase: Brass! Freddy Abu Sido, trumpet; Michael Barth, trumpet; Luke Roussy; bass trombone; Hanna Wilson, tenor trombone; Chris Buchner, horn. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Land of Lakes Showcase. $30.

Feb 10 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Jeff Rogers and Jenie Thai. 296 Broadview Ave. Jeff Rogers & Jenie Thai. $30.

Feb 10 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Fully Staged Opera: Tosca. Music by Giacomo Puccini. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. From $50. Also Feb 8.

Feb 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber & String Concerts Series: Isabelle Faust, Alexander Melnikov, and Jean-Guihen Queyras. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $40.

Feb 10 8:00: Small World Music. Sina Bathiae. Opera House, 735 Queen St. E. info@smallworldmusic.com or www.smallworldmusic.com. From $40.

Feb 10 8:00: Toronto Consort. Songs of the Palace. See Feb 9.

Feb 11 11:00am: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Relaxed Concert: SingSong. Designed to be more welcoming to the neurodiverse community, including those on the autism spectrum, those with sensory and communications disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, or dementia, or those who simply prefer a more relaxed concert experience. Yelin Youn, flute; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $23. Also Regular Concerts at 1:30pm & 4pm.

Feb 11 1:00: Anton R. Tajanlangit. Love Month 2024. A four-hour live event with pianists from the Canadian Piano Society. Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 18 Wynford Dr., Suite 102, North York. antonality@gmail.com or 647-518-9965. Free.

Feb 11 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles KIDS. Eric Lu, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 x103; 647-988-2012 (eve/wknd). $25.

Feb 11 1:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: Singsong. Yelin Youn, flute; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $30. Also 4pm. Relaxed Concert at 11am.

Feb 11 2:00: HCA Dance Theatre. Piano Concert Featuring Valerie Tryon. 126 James St. S., Hamilton. 905-528-4020 or www.hcadancetheatre.com/shop-standard. From $15.

Feb 11 2:00: Hugh's Room Live. J. S. Bach's Long Walk in the Snow. Lori Gemmell, harp; Patricia O’Callaghan, voice; Kevin Fox, voice & cello; Yolanda Bruno, violin; Michael Bridge, accordion; and Tom Allen, storyteller. 296 Broadview Ave. Walk in the Snow. $40.

Feb 11 2:00: Oakville Symphony Orchestra. Vitality. See Feb 10.

Feb 11 2:00: Wychwood Clarinet Choir. WCC at the Movies! Wychwood Clarinet Choir; Michele Jacot, director & clarinet solo. St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 611 St. Clair Ave. W. www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca. $25; $15(sr/st).

Feb 11 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. NSO Now! 3: Soulful - A Celebration. Gavin Hope, vocalist. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $15.64-$82.90. Also Feb 10(7:30pm).

Feb 11 3:00: Burlington Symphony Orchestra. An Afternoon at the Opera. a melodic journey of beloved arias and overtures, spotlighting exceptional guest opera artists. Burak Yahman, tenor & Leanne Kaufman, soprano. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or www.burlingtonsymphony.ca. $15-$50.

Feb 11 3:00: Oriana Singers. Winter Frost, Snow and Ice. New works by Mark Sirett and Beth Hanson; and other works. St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 55 King Street W., Cobourg. www.orianasingers.com. $25/$10(adv).

Feb 11 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Concerts Series: Hélène Grimaud. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Feb 11 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. Eric Lu, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 x103; 647-988-2012 (eve/wknd). $55; $50(sr); $30(st).

Feb 11 4:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: Singsong. Yelin Youn, flute; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $30. Also 1:30pm. Relaxed Concert at 11am.

Feb 11 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Sophia Perlman's The Songs Quartet. Sophia Perlman, voice; Ted Quinlan, guitar; Chris Gale, saxophone; Brendan Davis, bass. Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St. W. www.therexshop.ca/collections/live-shows. From $15.

Feb 12 8:00: Heliconian Club. Piano Recital. Bach: Partita No.4 in D BWV 828; Rachmaninoff: Sonata No.1 in d Op.28. Ben Cruchley, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bencruchley.com. Pay-what-you-can ($25 suggested). 

COMPETITIONS

International Music Festival and Competition. All ages and levels. Registration deadline: March 3, 2024. Piano, Voice, Guitar, Harp, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Conducting, and Composition. Choose between in-person or via recorded performance. Awards, Prizes, and Scholarships, Recitals, Concerts, Workshops, Career Advancement,  Marketing and Promotion. Visit www.intermusic.ca. Contact us at 905-604-8854 or office@intermusic.ca. Jurors from University of Toronto, York University, the Glenn Gould Professional School at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and musicians from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, and National Ballet of Canada Orchestra.

LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

Feb 05 3:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music: Opening Lecture. Presented by Will Crutchfield and moderated by Stephen Clarke. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 11 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Felix Deak: Is Love a Sweet Passion? Exploring the works of Monteverdi, Purcell, and Holborne. Felix Deak, cello/gamba & presenter. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Membership information on website. Also on Zoom.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

A New Quartet is an emerging Toronto area ensemble that rehearses traditional repertoire and writes new music. The quartet is currently seeking saxophone players and composers. For details please visit www.anewquartet.net.

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.

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.

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.

MASTERCLASSES

Feb 06 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music: Master Class I - Bel Canto Songs and Early Arias with Ornamentation. Presented by Will Crutchfield. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 07 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music: Master Class II - Historical Performance Practice in the 21st Century. Presented by Will Crutchfield. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 08 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music: Master Class III - Bel Canto Opera Arias. With Will Crutchfield, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Coal Mine Theatre. Dion: A Rock Opera. Music by Ted Dykstra. Written by Steven Mayoff. Peter Hinton-Davis, stage director. 1454 Danforth Ave. www.coalminetheatre.com. From $63. From Feb 8 to Mar 3. Times vary.

Soulpepper. De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail. Directed & Adapted by Gregory Prest. Original Music & Lyrics by Mike Ross & Sarah Wilson. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Michael Young Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Ln. www.soulpepper.ca/performances/deprofundis. From $36. Feb 6(8pm), 7(8pm), 8(8pm), 9(8pm), 10(2pm & 8pm), 11(2pm), 13(8pm), 14(2pm & 8pm), 15(8pm), 16(8pm), 17(2pm & 8pm), 18(2pm).

TYT Theatre. The Three Little Pigs. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie St. Three Little Pigs Musical. From $31. Runs from Feb 10-Mar 17. Times vary.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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.

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.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Open Mic at the Library: North York Library: Open Mic. (Music, Poetry & Storytelling). Musicians, poets, and storytellers are invited to come share your talents at the North York Central Library open mic!

Acoustic guitar & piano provided.  7 minutes performance. For adults, seniors and teens. No registration required. Sign-up is at 5:30pm. For more information, contact the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639. 2024 Sessions: Fri, Feb 9, 6-7:30pm; Fri, Mar 8, 6-7:30pm; Fri, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).

WORKSHOPS

Feb 05 6:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music: Workshop - Cadenzas and Cuts in Bel Canto Repertoire. Presented by Will Crutchfield. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

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