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DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes dated listings for the period Mon May 6 to Mon May 13, 2024.

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May 06 2:30: Orchestra Kingston. Lord of the Rings. Howard Shore: Lord of the Rings Trilogy and works by Wagner, Walton, Rimsky-Korsakov, Cameron, Mendelssohn, and Mascagni. Guests: Canta Arya School for Strings. The Spire/Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham St., Kingston. manager.orchestrakingston@gmail.com. $25; $20(sr/st); Free(16 & under).

May 06 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions Inc. High Notes Gala for Mental Health. Shiner/Taheri: We All Have a Story (world premiere); Milhaud: Scaramouche; and a variety of programming including dance & spoken word. Dan Hill, Ron Korb, Ernesto Ramirez, Nova Sounds, and Evan Carter. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40; $20(st); $65(VIP, includes drink voucher and La Rocca dessert and artist meet & greet with Luba Goy). Supporting High Notes Avante's free music lessons and other programming for people touched by mental illness.

May 07 12:00_noon: Elmer Iseler Singers. Choral and Organ Tapestry. Elmer Iseler Singers (Lydia Adams, conductor). Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. Free.

May 07 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Flute Recital. Gillian Derer, flute. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

May 07 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. William Lupton, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

May 07 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 5th Dimension. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-$75.85. Also May 8(3pm & 8:30pm).

May 07 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. An Unusual Trio: Viola, Oboe, Piano. Loeffler: Two Rhapsodies; Klughardt: Schifflieder; Beethoven: Trio in B-flat Op.11 (arr. for English horn, piano, and viola). Judith Souman, viola; David Vanbiesbrouck, oboe; Beth Ann de Sousa, piano. First-St. Andrew's United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $20; $10(st).

May 07 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The Trans-Canada Highwaymen. Steven Paige, Chris Murphy, Craig Northey, Moe Berg. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $59; $49(members).

May 07 8:00: Redwood Theatre. A Concert of Healing and Musical Poetry. Original compositions and improvisations by John Kameel Farah and arrangements of Arabic & Palestinian folk songs, connected by electronic arrangements of Bach and Byrd. John Kameel Farah, piano, synthesizers & electronics. Redwood Theatre, The, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. Visit www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-details/john-kameel-farah. From $15.

May 08 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Les Adieux. Charlotte Siegel, soprano; Queen Hezumuryango, mezzo, COC Ensemble Studio Artists. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

May 08 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Christopher Dawes, 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.

May 08 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Sharon L. Beckstead, organ. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

May 08 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 5th Dimension. See May 7. Also May 8(8:30pm).

May 08 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Misha Kiria (Don Pasquale); Joshua Hopkins (Dr. Malatesta); Simone Osborne (Norina); Santiago Ballerini (Ernesto); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Renaud Doucet & André Barbe, stage direction. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $55. Also May 10, 12 (2pm), 18 (4:30 pm).

May 08 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. 5th Dimension. See May 7.

May 09 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Chopin, Poetry, and Death. Chopin: Piano Sonata No.2 in b-flat; and selected Preludes, Mazurkas, Nocturnes, and Polonaises. Ludmil Angelov, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

May 09 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Parker Clements, baritone; Dakota Scott-Digout, piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

May 09 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Medea. Music by Luigi Cherubini. Sondra Radvanovsky / Chiara Isotton (May 15 & 17) (Medea); Matthew Polenzani (Giasone); Janai Brugger (Glauce); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Lorenzo Passerini, conductor; Sir David McVicar, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $55. Also May 11, 15, 17.

May 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. Both Sides Now: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell. New arrangements of 14 of Joni Mitchell's classics. Art of Time Ensemble with Hawksley Workman, Sarah Slean, Jasmyn, Abigail Lapell, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre - Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. From $40. May 10(8pm) & 11(8pm).

May 09 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Transcanada Highwaymen. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. From $69.50.

May 09 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Fendercaster's 70th Birthday Celebration. Tony D (Monkey Junk); Selena Evangeline, Mike McKenna (Mainline / Luke & The Apostles); K C Roberts; Brock Andrews; and Angelina Hunter. Backed by a house band directed by Michael Occhipinti. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/the-fender-stratocasters-70th-birthday. $30; $15(arts workers/st/underemployed).

May 09 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet: Five Decades. Works by Lizée, Riley, Rini and Vrebalov. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $21.

May 09 8:00: TO Live. Eve Egoyan: Longing and Belonging. Music by Armenian composers. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-366-7723 or www.tolive.com. $45.25-$56.75.

May 10 10:00am: WeeFestival of Arts & Culture. UP! A captivating solo vocal concert about reaching beyond and growing up. Suitable for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Kristof Hiriart, voice & percussion. Daniels Spectrum, Dance Arts Institute, 585 Dundas St. E. www.weefestival.ca/shows/up. $17; $10 on weekdays. Also May 11(10am & 4:00pm), May 12(11am & 2pm).

May 10 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works by William Bolcom, Chopin, and Franck. Jin Lee Youn, violin; Su Jeon Higuera, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

May 10 7:00: Sinfonia Ancaster. Unabashedly Romantic Featuring Valerie Tryon. Grieg: Piano Concerto in a Op.16; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.2 in c Op.17. Valerie Tryon, piano; Sinfonia Ancaster; Jeffrey Pollock, music director & conductor. Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall, 357 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. www.sinfoniaancaster.com or 905-304-3232. $25; $20(sr); $15(under 25).

May 10 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Springtime Live. Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 and other works. Philip Chiu, piano; Cameron Crozman, cello; Edwin Huizinga, violin. Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith. www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca or visit Roxy Theatre. $39.99.

May 10 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. See May 8. Also May 12 (2pm), 18 (4:30 pm).

May 10 7:30: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s. Mezzopiano: Histoires naturelles - An Animated Feature. Ravel: Histoires naturelles; Poulenc: Le Bestiaire; and other works. St. Thomas's Anglican Church (Toronto), 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-483-5488. Pay What You Wish ($40 suggested).

May 10 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky + Brahms. Julia Mermelstein: Ray trace (May 10 only. World première/TSO Commission); Christina Volpini: To Meet, Trembling (May 11 only. World première/TSO Commission); Brahms: Violin Concerto; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4 (performed side by side with Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra). Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin; Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also May 11(8pm).

May 10 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos. New Beginnings. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Upper Canada Choristers. Gwyneth Twyford: We’ll Live in Harmony (world premiere); David Archibald: To Greet the Sun (world premiere); Matthew Secaur: Little Robin (world premiere); Laurie Evan Fraser: Heartshine – Brilla Corazón (world premiere); and other works. Upper Canada Choristers; Cantemos; Boys' Choir of Maurice Cody Junior Public School; Hye Won (Cecilia) Lee, piano; Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.uppercanadachoristers.org or info@uppercanadachoristers.org or 416-256-0510. $25 via Eventbrite or at the door; Free(children under 16 with an adult). Free streaming at www.uppercanadachoristers.org. Donations are welcome. LIVE & STREAMED.

May 10 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. Both Sides Now: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell. See May 9. Also May 11(8pm).

May 10 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Lightning, Storms and the Quiet City. Elfrieda Andrée: Overture in G Minor; Copland: Quiet City; Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture Op.26; Brahms: Symphony No.2 in D Op.73; Jonah Gallas: Lightning. Cris Sewerin, oboe; Sam Cancellara, trumpet; Matthew Jones, conductor. Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr., Etobicoke. Visit Lightning Storms. $30; $25(sr); $15(st); Free(12 and under).

May 10 8:00: Exultate Chamber Singers. Home in the 6ix–Part 2! Premiere of a new work by Andrew Balfour, as well as music by Shireen Abu Khader, Larysa Kuzmenko, and John Beckwith. Mark Ramsay, artistic Director and conductor; Mira Jung, piano. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-971-9229 or www.exultate.net/performances. Pay What You Wish: $5, $20, $40 or more. Tax receipt. 7:15pm: Pre-chat chat with Toronto composers.

May 10 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Okavango African Orchestra. Daniel Nebiat, krar & vocals; KofiAckah, percussion & vocals; Tichaona Maredza, nyunga-nyunga/guitar/hosho/vocals; Sadio Sissokho, kora/tama/djembe/vocals; Benezer Agyekum, bass guitar & vocals; Assane Seck, guitar & vocals; Aron Nitunga, guitar & vocals, Mabinty Sylla, dance. 296 Broadview Ave. www.hughsroomlive.com. $25(adv).

May 10 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. “A Night in Vegas” with Micah Barnes, Billy Newton-Davis and Stu Harrison. Pop, R&B, Broadway, Country, Rock, Jazz, Gospel. 21 Old Mill Rd. Visit A Night in Vegas. $25. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

May 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber & String Concerts Series: Brentano Quartet, Jonathan Biss & Joseph Conyers. Schubert: Piano Quintet in A D.667 op.posth.114 ("The Trout"); Beethoven: String Quartet No.13 in B-flat Op.130. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $45.

May 10 8:00: Tafelmusik. Transformations: Bach & Rameau. Handel: Trio Sonata in G; Purcell: Ayres for the Theatre; Bach: Harpsichord Concerto in g; and works by Rameau. Kristian Bezuidenhout, guest director and harpsichord; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/transformations or 416-964-6337. From $47. Also May 11(8pm) & 12(3pm).

May 10 8:00: TD Music Hall. The Vaniers With John Famos + Moondoggy. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $25.

May 10 8:00: TO Live. Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s SKéN:NEN. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.tolive.com. From $30. Also May 11.

May 11 10:00am: WeeFestival of Arts & Culture. UP! See May 10. Also May 11(4pm), May 12(11am & 2pm).

May 11 2:00: Toronto City Opera. Giuseppe Macina Operatic Voices Competition. Competition finalists: Jacob Abrahamse, tenor; Hannah Crawford, soprano; Simone Genga, mezzo; Colin Mackey, baritone; Midori Marsh, soprano; Alex Matthews, baritone; Ellen McAteer, soprano; Elias Theocharidis, tenor. Church of the Redeemer (Toronto), 162 Bloor St. W. www.tickettailor.com/events/torontocityopera/1171496. General admission: $20.

May 11 3:00: Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle. Can We Sing the Darkness to Light? - Music of Hope and Reflection. Haydn: Mass in the Time of War; Kyle Pederson: Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?; John Rutter: Hymn to the Creator of Light; Charles Wood: Hail Gladdening Light. Choir of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle and Instrumentalists from Arcady; Robin Davis, conductor. 525 Bloor St. E. 416-923-8714 or www.eventbrite.ca/manage/events/852630238997/tickets. $30; Free(under 15).

May 11 3:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Music for Moms. Elfrieda Andrée: Overture in G Minor; Copland: Quiet City; Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture Op.26; Brahms: Allegro from Symphony No.2 in D Op.73; Jonah Gallas: Lightning. Cris Sewerin, oboe; Sam Cancellara, trumpet; Matthew Jones, conductor. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. www.eporchestra.ca/season/2324/music-for-moms. $20; $10(child).

May 11 4:00: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. VOICEBOX Opera Salon: Opera in Concert's 50th Birthday Party. Celebrating OIC's 50th Anniversary in an intimate setting. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or www.operainconcert.com or www.tolive.com. $25. RE-SCHEDULED FROM MAR 9.

May 11 4:00: WeeFestival of Arts & Culture. UP! See May 10. Also May 12(11am & 2pm).

May 11 7:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). Reflections on Birth. Susan Frykberg: Audio Birth Project; Soft Alchemy (apè aliermo): Simula. Kat Estacio, visual projections. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River. www.naisa.ca/purchase-tickets or 705-386-0880. $12.

May 11 7:00: Peterborough Singers. St Matthew’s Passion. Janelle Lucyk, soprano; Ian Sabourin, counter tenor; Adam Bishop, tenor; Alex Dobson, bass; Ian Sadler, organ; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord; Felix Deák, cello/continuo; chamber orchestra. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or www.peterboroughsingers.com. $40; $10(st).

May 11 7:00: TD Music Hall. Mike Janzen. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $84(VIP).

May 11 7:00: Vesnivka Choir. Spring Concert. Featuring traditional music reflecting spring and summer rituals from both Ukrainian and Indigenous cultures, including multimedia elements. Vesnivka Choir; Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir. Guests: Red Sky Performance. Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. Contact Nykola Parzei at 416-246-9880. Tickets available through Eventbrite or at the door. $25; Free(child under 16).

May 11 7:30: Bach Elgar Choir. Space Journey. Alexander Cann, director; Stephan Boda, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-888-2849. $45; $20(under 25). Also Apr 19 at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., & Apr 20 at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London.

May 11 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Medea. See May 9. Also May 15, 17.

May 11 7:30: Cantabile Chamber Singers. A Prism of Sound. Saman Shahi: Fragments. Also works by Raminsh, Togni, Daley, and Emery. Ton Beau Quartet. Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W. www.cantabilechambersingers.com. $30; $15(youth 13-18); Free(12 & under).

May 11 7:30: Chorus York. Spring Treasures. Special Guest: Luminis Choir. St. Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.chorusyork.ca or 905-884-7922. $25, Free(12 yr & under).

May 11 7:30: Humbercrest United Church. Millar Piano Duo: Piano Four-Hands Community Concert. Kies: Flight of the Bungled G; Clara Schumann: March in E-flat; Brahms: Sixteen Waltzes and Piano Concerto No. 1 in d (arr. by Brahms). Millar Piano Duo: Gregory and Lisa Raposa Millar, piano. Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd. 416-885-2585. Free. Donations accepted online or at the door.

May 11 7:30: Kingston Choral Society. Choral Masterworks. Rheinburger: Stabat Mater; Vivaldi: Gloria in D. Ian Juby, conductor & music director; Charlotte Stewart-Juby, soprano; Colleen Renihanm mezzo. The Spire/Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham St., Kingston. www.kingstonchoralsociety.ca. $30(adults/sr); $20(st); Free(16 and under).

May 11 7:30: Milton Philharmonic Orchestra. Renewal. Rossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville; Mendelssohn: Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream; and music from Jurassic Park, Star Trek Through the Years, Star Wars, and other works. FirstOntario Arts Centre, 1010 Main St., Milton. 905-878-6000. $30; $25; $15(st/child).

May 11 7:30: Oriana Singers. A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. Marking the first anniversary of Gordon Lightfoot’s passing. Guest artists: Toast. Lynn James, artistic director; Robert Grandy, accompanist. Port Hope United Church, 34 South St., Port Hope. www.orianasingers.com. $30(door); $25(adv); $10(st).

May 11 7:30: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Jocelyn Hagen: The Notebooks of Leonardo DaVinci. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-420-9660 or www.orpheuschoirtoronto.com. $45; $35(sr); $20(st).

May 11 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Saint-Saëns: "The Egyptian". Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No.5 in F Op.103 "The Egyptian"; Dvořák: Symphony No.6 in D Op. 60. Vanessa Yu, piano; Ronald Royer, conductor. Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca/event/egyptian. $35; $30(sr); $15(st).

May 11 7:30: St. James Cathedral. Haydn: Nelson Mass & Te Deum. Also works by Mozart, Wesley and others. Choir of St. James Cathedral with orchestra; Thomas Bell, conductor. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca or info@stjamescathedral.ca. $30.

May 11 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Earth, Sea & Sky III. Works by Andrew Balfour, Ola Gjeilo, Sarah Quartel, Sherryl Sewepagaham, Scott Macmillan, and others. Alex Cheung, violin / fiddle; Suhashini Arulanandam, violin; Laurence Schaufele, viola, mandolin; Sybil Shanahan, cello; Jamie Drake, percussion; Jenny Crober, conductor; Dakota Scott-Digout, collaborative pianist. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. 416-947-8487 or visit www.vocachorus.ca. $30; $15(st).

May 11 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. The Healing Garden Fundraiser. Featuring Stephen Fearing. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30.

May 11 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Eternal Cities by The Masmoudi Quartet. Blending Mediterranean-African musical traditions. Mohamed Masmoudi, oud/double bass/classical guitar & other musicians. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $20; $15(sr/st).

May 11 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. Both Sides Now: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell. See May 9.

May 11 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Broadway Classics. Music from Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Peter Pan: The Return; Sunday in the Park with George, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Sound of Music. Jeff Madden, Stephanie Brandt, Daniela (Ella) Boich, vocalists; Charles Cozens, conductor & arranger. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. www.gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. $35-$45. NOTE: Venue has changed.

May 11 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Per Aspera ad Astra. Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat Suites Nos.1 & 2; Chopin: Piano Concerto No.2 in f Op.21; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 in e Op.64. Ludmil Angelov, piano; Daniel Vnukowski, host; Kristian Alexander, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. 905-787-8811. $30-$40; $22.50-$30(sr); $15-$20(full time student or 18 and under). 7:10pm: Prélude pre-concert recital. 7:20pm: pre-concert talk. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Ludmil Angelov and Daniel Vnukowski. Post-concert reception.

May 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz Concerts Series: The Jon Cowherd Trio & Larnell Lewis & Joy Lapps. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $40.

May 11 8:00: Tafelmusik. Transformations: Bach & Rameau. See May 10. Also May 12(3pm).

May 11 8:00: TO Live. Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s SKéN:NEN. See May 10.

May 11 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky + Brahms. See May 10.

May 12 11:00am: WeeFestival of Arts & Culture. UP! See May 10. Also May 12(2pm).

May 12 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. See May 8. Also May 18 (4:30 pm).

May 12 2:00: Hugh's Room Live. John McDermott. John McDermott, tenor; Jason Fowler, musical director; with Drew Jurecka, Maury LaFoy, Brian MacMillan, and special guests. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/john-mcdermott-2. $50.

May 12 2:00: WeeFestival of Arts & Culture. UP! See May 10.

May 12 3:00: Burlington Symphony Orchestra. Symphonic Fairy Tales. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Op.35; Tchaikovsky: Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Op.66; Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf Op.67; Humperdinck: Overture to Hansel and Gretel. Trevor Copp, mime; Christopher Gray, narrator. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or www.burlingtonsymphony.ca. $15-$50.

May 12 3:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Jann Arden & Rick Mercer: The Will They or Won't They Tour. 60 Simcoe St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $87. Also 8pm.

May 12 3:00: Tafelmusik. Transformations: Bach & Rameau. See May 10.

May 12 3:00: That Choir. That Choir - 15 Years. Craig Pike, artistic director. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. PWYC: $30 suggested.

May 12 3:30: Huronia Symphony Orchestra. Eroica: A Concert, Silent Auction and Final Farewell to Conductor Oliver Balaburski. Beethoven: Symphony No.3 in E-flat Op.55 “Eroica”; Sibelius: Symphony No.7 in C Op.105. Oliver Balaburski, conductor. Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie. www.huroniasymphony.ca. $35(adults); $5(child).

May 12 7:30: Opera Revue. Mothers and Martinis: An Opera Revue Mother's Day Show. Works by Mozart, Dvořák, Bizet, Weill, and Verdi. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone. Reid's Distillery, 32 Logan Ave. 416-465-4444 or visit www.bit.ly/4aLSG34. $10.

May 12 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Jann Arden & Rick Mercer: The Will They or Won't They Tour. 60 Simcoe St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $87. Also 3pm.

May 13 7:30: West Toronto Community Choir. Singing Across the Generations. A mix of pop, folk, musical theatre and oldies. Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Ave. westtorontocommunitychoir@gmail.com. Free. 

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

May 12 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Introduction to Klezmer Through Story and Song. Martin van de Ven will guide us through a variety of tunes representing the distinctive modes, rhythms and ornaments of klezmer music. Alan Cantor will recount his journey of rediscovering ancient klezmer melodies possibly connected to Telemann. Martin van de Ven & Alan Cantor, presenters. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Membership information on website.

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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.

May 12 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony. Samuel Tak-Ho Tam, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members). RE-SCHEDULED FROM APR 28.

May 13 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free.

MUSICALS

Grand Theatre. Million Dollar Ticket. Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Prelsey, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Julie Tomaino, Director & Choreographer. Patrick Bowman, Musical Director. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. From $23. May 7-11. Starting 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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

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Apr 29 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free.

Apr 30 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Violin Recital. Hee-Soo Yoon, violin. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 30 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Chris Dawes, organ; Daniel Rubinoff, saxophone. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Apr 30 7:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. 360 Allstars. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $30.

Apr 30 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Brahms’ Third Symphony (4-hands piano). Angela Park and Stephan Sylvestre, 4-hands piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $10(st).

Apr 30 7:30: Canadian Music Centre. Jazz at the Centre: Nicky Schrire. Nicky Schrire, vocals; Tara Davidson, sax; Chris Donnelly, piano; Mark Godfrey, bass; Ernesto Cervini, drums. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. Visit Nicky Schrire. General admission: $20(at door); $15(adv); CMC Members and Arts Workers: $15(at door); $12(adv); Students: $10.

Apr 30 7:30: Soundstreams. Women's Voices as Cultural Keepers. Works showcasing Algonquin, Swedish, and Ukrainian folk traditions paired with a discussion on the unique role women hold in preserving both musical and cultural identity, culminating with an audience Q&A. Elena Howard-Scott, soprano; Ella Farlinger, soprano; Xin Wang, soprano; Kristine Dandavino, mezzo; and Ryan Scott, percussion. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Women's Voices as Cultural Keepers. Free.

Apr 30 8:00: Massey Hall. Laufey. With special guest Wasia Project. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $200. Also May 1.

Apr 30 8:00: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Verdi’s Requiem. Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野, soprano; Rose Naggar-Tremblay, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Matthew Treviño, bass; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.tmchoir.org. From $25. Also Apr 27(George Weston Recital Hall).

May 01 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Reflections with Brahms and Debussy. Cathy Yang, piano; Simon Tetzlaff, cello. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

May 01 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. William Maddox, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

May 01 7:00: Hugh's Room Live. Big Dave McLean In Concert. With Steve Marriner & Jimmy Bowskill. 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Big Dave McLean. $30.

May 01 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Intimate & Immersive: Suspended Doorways. Maevskiy: New Work; Shahi: Suspended Doors; Jacobs: New Work; Sokolovic: ...and I need a room to receive five thousand people with raised glasses...; Livingston: Noyade; Derksen: Rebellion; and other works. Gemma New, conductor. The Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or boxoffice@hpo.org. $40.

May 01 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Academy Chamber Orchestra. Chamber orchestra repertoire and Senior winners of the Concerto Competition. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

May 01 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. MOTUS O dance theatre: Confessions of a Professional Dancer. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $48(regular); $58(prime); $15(YTX).

May 01 8:00: Massey Hall. Laufey. With special guest Wasia Project. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $200. Also Apr 30.

May 01 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brahms's First. Alison Yun-Fei Jiang: Illumination (World première/TSO Commission); Von Bingen, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Missy Mazzoli & Sarah Kirkland Snider (arr. Jarkko Riihimäki): enargeia (North American première); Brahms: Symphony No.1 in c Op.68. Emily D'Angelo, mezzo; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $40. Also May 2.

May 02 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Henry From, piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

May 02 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Joyce El-Khoury and Serouj Kradjian. Bellini: La ricordanza; Vaga luna; Per pietà, bell’idol mio; Liszt: Pace non trovo; I’ vidi in terra angelici costumi; Fauré: Les Roses d’Ispahan; Bizet: Adieux de l'hôtesse arabe; Delibes: Les Filles de Cadix; Lebanese Song Collection, and other works. Joyce El-Khoury, soprano; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-923-7052 X1 or www.wmct.on.ca. $50; free(st with ID at door).

May 02 2:30: Serenata Singers. Sing Me A Love Song. Celebrating the many moods of love. Carl Strommen: Danny Boy; Steven Decesare: Loch Lomond; Elton John & Tim Rice: Can You Feel The Love Tonight?; Mark Hayes: You Raise Me Up; Jay Althouse: Shenandoah. Michael Morgan, director. Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. www.serenatasingers.ca or 416-449-4053. $20; Free(12 and under). Also May 3(7:30pm).

May 02 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre: Teasing Gravity. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events or 905-568-1600.

May 02 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Misha Kiria (Don Pasquale); Joshua Hopkins (Dr. Malatesta); Simone Osborne (Norina); Santiago Ballerini (Ernesto); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Renaud Doucet & André Barbe, stage direction. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $55. Also May 4, 8, 10, 12 (2pm), 18 (4:30 pm).

May 02 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. X (Dix) by Côté Danse. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $45; $39(members).

May 02 7:30: SingTO Choir. Sounds of a Better World. J. Papoulis: Give Us Hope from Sounds of a Better World; J. Larson: Seasons of Love from Rent; F. Loewe: Almost Like Being in Love from Brigadoon; A. Menken: Go the Distance from Hercules; J. Narverud: Sisi Ni Moja. SingTO Choir; Carol King, piano; Dan Bickle, director. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600. $10.

May 02 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Matthew Whitaker. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $68(regular); $78(prime); $15(YTX).

May 02 8:00: TD Music Hall. Tei Shi. With special guest Sean Nicholas Savage. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $29.

May 02 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brahms's First. See May 1.

May 02 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Straight No Chaser. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca. From $46.

May 03 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works by Mozart, Chopin, Mozetich, Ravel, and Liszt. Yuling Chen, piano; Elena Wang, piano; Cathy Wang, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

May 03 7:00: Art Gallery of Ontario. Tafelmusik: Making Herself Heard. Works of Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Isabella Leonarda, Marianne Martinez, and the enigmatic Mrs. Philarmonica. Geneviève Gilardeau, violin; Cristina Zacharias, violin; Michael Unterman, cello; Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord. Art Gallery of Ontario, Walker Court, 317 Dundas St. W. Visit Making Herself Heard. A seated performance free with general admission. Also Apr 4.

May 03 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Medea. Music by Luigi Cherubini. Sondra Radvanovsky / Chiara Isotton (May 15 & 17) (Medea); Matthew Polenzani (Giasone); Janai Brugger (Glauce); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Lorenzo Passerini, conductor; Sir David McVicar, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $55. Also May 5(2pm), 9, 11, 15, 17.

May 03 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Dichterliebe: Whose Love? A reimagining of Robert Schumann's romantic song cycle in its pure form, from a gender inclusive perspective. Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野, vocalist; David Eliakis, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events. $25. Also May 4. Pre-concert chat at 6:45pm.

May 03 7:30: Serenata Singers. Sing Me A Love Song. See May 2.

May 03 7:30: Toronto Consort. A Plethora of Pipes. Paul Jenkins, chamber organ; Alison Melville, flutes & recorders. Blessed Sacrament Church, 24 Cheritan Ave. www.torontoconsort.org or 416-964-6337. Free. Donations encouraged.

May 03 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Elton Rohn. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $65(prime); $60(regular).

May 03 8:00: Hugh's Room. Miss Emily. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/miss-emily-2. $35.

May 03 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. The Bettys. Swing, cabaret, Motown, 80s rock. 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/the-bettys. $20. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

May 03 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Royal Conservatory Orchestra Series: Peter Oundjian, Stewart Goodyear and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $25. SOLD OUT.

May 03 8:00: TD Music Hall. Chaam Trio. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $73.

May 03 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. El huésped del sevillano (The Guest at the Inn). Music by Jacinto Guerrero. Canadian premiere. Soloists: Tonatiuh Abrego, Diana Di Mauro, Lucia Santilly, and Stuart Graham; Kate Carver, conductor. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. From $75. Also May 4 & 5.

May 04 10:00am: Metropolitan United Church. Organ Masterclass by Professor Kola Owolabi, Notre Dame University. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Free.

May 04 2:00: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Across Borders. Debussy: Cello Sonata L.135; Sibelius: Malinconia Op.20; Ulrich Menzefricke: Afterglow; Brahms: Cello Sonata No.2 in F Op.99; Wienawski: Scherzo tarantelle Op.16. Simon Tetzlaff, cello; Cathy Yang, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Pay what you can or donation.

May 04 3:00: The Cellar Singers. HMS Pinafore. By Gilbert and Sullivan. St. James' Anglican Church (Orillia), 58 Peter St. N., Orillia. 905-830-3039. $30.

May 04 4:00: Flato Markham Theatre. 360 ALLSTARS. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $58(regular); $68(prime); $15(YTX). Also 8pm.

May 04 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Howl Into the Moonlight. Danielle Daniel: Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox. Faith United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. Visit Howl Into the Moonlight. $25(adult); $20(sr); $15(st/alumni); $10(child over 12); Free(child under 12). Also 7pm.

May 04 4:00: Music Toronto. Celebration of Small Ensembles. Includes a short stretch and chat between sets. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Gentileschi Baroque & Rilian Trio. Aperture Room, Thornton-Smith Building, 340 Yonge St. www.musictoronto.com. $40(single); $20(st/arts).

May 04 4:00: The Edison Singers. Warm Breath of Spring: Folksongs & Spirituals. Celebrating the long traditions of folk music and spirituals, with commentary about the songs, by our singers. The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also Apr 28(Niagara-on-the-lake) & May 5(Elora).

May 04 4:30: Beach United Church. Jazz & Reflection with Beachside Brass. Jazz, pop, funk, soul and more. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. Pay what you can.

May 04 7:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Howl Into the Moonlight. See May 4(4pm).

May 04 7:00: North Halton Community Singers. Spring Concert: What a Wonderful World. Featuring a musical tribute to the planet Earth. Members of the North Halton Community Singers. Christian Reformed Church Geprgetown, 11611 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown. 647-203-7795. $25.

May 04 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. See May 2. Also May 8, 10, 12 (2pm), 18 (4:30 pm).

May 04 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Dichterliebe: Whose Love? See May 3. Pre-concert chat at 6:45pm.

May 04 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Gemma Conducts Beethoven 9. Balfour: Mamachimowin; Vivier: Lonely Child; Beethoven: Symphony No.9. Gemma New, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or boxoffice@hpo.org. $20-$80. 6:30pm pre-concert talk.

May 04 7:30: Karen Schuessler Singers. Secrets of Old South. A night of song, story and laughter with host and storyteller, Adam Corrigan Holowitz, as he shares the secrets of one of London’s beloved neighbourhoods, Old South. Performers: Adam Corrigan Holowitz, Denise Pelley, and Steve Holowitz. Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin St., London. 519-681-8129. $25; $10(st); Free(ages 6-13 when accompanied by an adult). No intermission.

May 04 7:30: London Symphonia. An Elegant Fire. Haydn: Symphony No.6 in D Hob.I/6; C. P. E. Bach: Cello Concerto in A; C. P. E. Bach: Symphony in D; Boccherini: Cello Concerto in D; Boccherini: Excerpt from Sinfonia No.4 in d Op.12. Elinor Frey, cello soloist and leader; London Symphonia. Metropolitan United Church (London), 468 Wellington St., London. 226-270-0910 or www.londonsymphonia.ca. $70(premium); $52(adult); $22(st).

May 04 7:30: Massey Hall. Kansas: Another Fork in the Road 50th Anniversary Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $73.

May 04 7:30: Soundstreams. Grandma's Shawl. Anna Pidgorna: Peekaboo Baby; Kristine Dandavino: Turn it Off (Recit) Pie Jesu (Aria); Barbara Assiginaak: Miimii (Mourning Dove); Ian Cusson: Fire; Andrew Balfour: Vision Chant. Natalya Gennadi, soprano; Kristine Dandavino, mezzo; Jo Greenaway, piano; Oleksandra Fedyshyn, violin. Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. Visit Grandma's Shawl. $26.50 (Soundwaves - Students, Frontline, Artists); $33.35 (General Admission).

May 04 7:30: Stratford Symphony Orchestra. May The Fourth Be With You. Music from Star Wars, Gone with the Wind, The Sea Hawk, and the World premier suite of music from Brotherhood, composed by William Rowson. Guest: Kaye Royer, clarinet; William Rowson, conductor. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990; info@stratfordsymphonyorchestra.ca. $55; $15(st); Free(under 12).

May 04 7:30: Tallis Choir of Toronto. Glories of German Romanticism. J.G. Rheinberger: Cantus Missae, Mass for Double Choir in E-flat; Brahms: Warum ist das Licht gegeben; Bruckner: Os justi. St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Toronto), 131 McCaul St. www.tallischoir.com or 416-286-9798. $30.

May 04 7:30: The Isabel Voices. A Night on Broadway. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on. $30; $25(sr); $15(st). Livestream: Pay What You Can Donation $10/$25/$35/$50/$100/$200. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

May 04 7:30: Yorkminstrels Show Choir. Celebrating 50 Years of Song and Dance. St. George on Yonge Anglican Church, 5350 Yonge St., North York. info@yorkminstrels.com. $20.

May 04 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. 360 ALLSTARS. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $58(regular); $68(prime); $15(YTX). Also 4pm.

May 04 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. VINTA. Nathan Smith, Emilyn Stam, John David Williams, and Robert Alan Mackie. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/vinta. From $33.

May 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Series: Stacey Kent Trio & Alison Young Trio. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $45.

May 04 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Viva Violins / Bach to Tchaikovsky. Bach: Double Violin Concerto in d BWV 1043; Malcolm Arnold: Concerto for Two Violins (first Toronto performance); Stanley Grill: Artemis, Her Silver Bow (first performance); Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Op.48. Christos Galileas, violin; Jannis Georgiadis, violin; Sinfonia Toronto; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $52; $40(sr); $20(st).

May 04 8:00: Toronto Consort. Strike the Lute. Co-Artistic Direction by Marc Lewon & Esteban La Rotta. Works by Conrad Paumann. Esteban La Rotta and Marc Lewon, lutes. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontoconsort.org or 416-964-6337. From $20. POSTPONED.

May 04 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. El huésped del sevillano (The Guest at the Inn). See May 3. Also May 5.

May 04 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Billy Ray Cyrus + FIREROSE. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.

May 05 1:00: St. James United Church. Sounds of Spring. Movies, pop, Broadway selections. St. James United Church Choir; J.-C Coolen, director. 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd. 416-622-4113 www.stjamesunitedchurch.com. $35(lunch & concert); $10(10 and under). Pre-concert lunch at 12pm. All proceeds to the church and its Blessed Music Program.

May 05 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Medea. See May 3. Also May 9, 11, 15, 17.

May 05 2:00: Toronto Children's Chorus. True Colours: Let Your Light Shine! Zimfira Poloz, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. www.torontochildrenschorus.com/performances.

May 05 2:00: Trinity-St. Paul's United Church. Tango for Two. A new concert-opera with original music and libretto by Jonathan Kravtchenko. Antonina Laskarzhevska, soprano; Bohdan Kirieiev, baritone. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Visit Tango for Two or 647-450-9806. From $20. Also May 17(8pm).

May 05 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. NSO Classic 5: Mahler's Symphony No.2. Jocelyn Frank, soprano; Beste Kalendar, mezzo; Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus; Laura Secord S.S. Choir. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $15.64-$82.90.

May 05 3:00: Composers in Play. Plastic Dawn with Caitlin Broms-Jacobs and Adam Sherkin. Jennifer Higdon: Aria; Harry Stafylakis: The Tender Scars of Memory; Kevin Lay: In the Garden of Endless Sleep; Alexina Louie: Filigree; Adam Sherkin: New Aubades for piano; Adam Sherkin: Plastic Dawn; Alex Shapiro: Brat. Caitlin Broms-Jacobs, oboe; Adam Sherkin, piano. Composer Alexina Louie will be in attendance to chat about her work "Filigree," written for and commissioned by John Stanley. Kevin Lau will also join us in conversation on stage. Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St. VIsit Composers in Play. From $10.

May 05 3:00: Metropolitan United Church. Gala Organ Recital. Works by Guilmant, Widor, Laurin, and others. Kola Owolabi, Notre Dame University, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. $20 at door.

May 05 3:00: Musicata. Surround Sound - Music for Strings and Choir. Bach: Cantata No.4 – Christ lag in Todesbanden; Haydn: Te Deum in C; Roger Bergs: It Is Well With My Soul; Randall Thompson: Frostbites (Four Settings of Winter Poems of Robert Frost); Ola Gjeilo: Across the Vast, Eternal Sky. Stephen Boda, organ; A professional string ensemble; Roger Bergs, artistic director. Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave., Hamilton. www.eventbrite.ca/e/surround-sound-tickets. $30; $25(sr); $15(st); Free(under 14).

May 05 3:00: West Plains United Church. Live!@WestPlains: Corey Gemmell, Violin; Benjamin Smith, Piano. Triumph Over Tragedy - Works by Mozart, Schumann, Ysaÿe, and Poulenc. Corey Gemmell, violin; Benjamin Smith, piano. 549 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. 905-320-4989 or www.westplains.ca or westplainsconcerts@gmail.com. PWYC or $30; $20(st); $10(ages 10 & under); $15(Livestream). Tickets include access to livestream video for 30 days. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

May 05 3:30: Toronto Chamber Choir. The Bard, Reimagined (Kaffeemusik). Music inspired by the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare. Toronto Chamber Choir; Lucas Harris, artistic director. Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W. 416-922-4948 or www.torontochamberchoir.ca. Pay what you choose: $30, $20, $5.

May 05 4:00: The Edison Singers. Warm Breath of Spring: Folksongs & Spirituals. Celebrating the long traditions of folk music and spirituals, with commentary about the songs, by our singers. The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church St., Elora. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also Apr 28(Niagara-on-the-lake) & May 4(Toronto).

May 05 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Streetlight Cadence. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com or www.ticketscene.ca. $25.

May 05 8:00: Markham Concert Band. MCB Rocks Again. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469; flatomar or www.markhamtheatre.ca. $10-$26.

May 05 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. El huésped del sevillano (The Guest at the Inn). See May 3.

May 06 2:30: Orchestra Kingston. Lord of the Rings. Howard Shore: Lord of the Rings Trilogy and works by Wagner, Walton, Rimsky-Korsakov, Cameron, Mendelssohn, and Mascagni. Guests: Canta Arya School for Strings. The Spire/Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham St., Kingston. manager.orchestrakingston@gmail.com. $25; $20(sr/st); Free(16 & under).

May 06 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions Inc. High Notes Gala for Mental Health. Shiner/Taheri: We All Have a Story (world premiere); Milhaud: Scaramouche; and a variety of programming including dance & spoken word. Dan Hill, Ron Korb, Ernesto Ramirez, Nova Sounds, and Evan Carter. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40; $20(st); $65(VIP, includes drink voucher and La Rocca dessert and artist meet & greet with Luba Goy). Supporting High Notes Avante's free music lessons and other programming for people touched by mental illness. 

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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.

Apr 29 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free. 

MUSICALS

Grand Theatre. Million Dollar Ticket. Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Prelsey, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Julie Tomaino, Director & Choreographer. Patrick Bowman, Musical Director. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. From $23. Apr 16-21, 23-28, 30, May 1-5, 7-11. Starting 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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Apr 22 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Lab: The Art of Appearance. For youth aged 16 to 28. An interactive workshop in which you'll learn how designers create characters and enhance storytelling through costumes and wigs! Includes an in-depth discussion and Q&A session with COC's Head of Costumes, Sandra Corazza, and Wigs & Makeup Supervisor, Sharon Ryman, before participants attending the Don Pasquale dress rehearsal where they can see the sets and costumes first-hand. Presenters: Sandra Corazza, Head of Costumes, & Sharon Ryman, Wigs & Makeup Supervisor. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Register at www.coc.ca/OperaLab. $15.

Apr 22 6:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Dancers of Damelahamid: Spirit and Tradition. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $20.

Apr 23 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Jialiang Zhu & Friends. Works piano and violin. Jialiang Zhu & friends. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 23 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Bill O’Meara, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Apr 23 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: GGS New Music Ensemble. Samy Moussa: Kammerkonzert for a large ensemble; Iannis Xenakis: Phlegra for 11 instruments. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Apr 23 8:00: Friends in Art. Italia da Favola (Fairytale Italy). Trio La Scala di Seta: Bianca D'amore, soprano; Giacomo Celluci, piano; Pasquale Di Giannantonio, guitar & actor. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.friendsinart.ca. $45.

Apr 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $48.

Apr 23 8:00: Reid's Distillery. Gypsy Jazz. Experience the magic of Gypsy Swing! Let the soulful melodies of guitars, violins, and upbeat rhythms transport you to a world of joy and excitement of Django Reinhardt's music. 32 Logan Ave. www.reidsdistillery.com.

Apr 24 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Merkwurdig Trio (David Vanbiesbrouck, oboe; Judith Souman, viola; Beth Ann de Sousa, piano). 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 at 11:30am or bring your own.

Apr 24 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Aaron James, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 24 1:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: Bhangra & Beyond. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $30.

Apr 24 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Bad All Over the World - 50 Years of Rock. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.

Apr 24 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Dave Gunning. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/dave-gunning. $30.

Apr 24 8:00: Massey Hall. The Black Crowes: Happiness Bastards Tour '24. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $119.

Apr 24 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber & String Concerts Series: Daniel Hope - Irish Roots. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $55.

Apr 24 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Apr 25(8pm - RTH), 27(8pm - RTH), 28(3pm - George Weston Recital Hall).

Apr 25 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Ebony and Ivory. Solo piano works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Luke Welch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Apr 25 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Jonathan Oldengarm, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Apr 25 1:00: Lazulli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. TBA. Also Apr 25(7:30pm at Heliconian Hall), 27(7:30pm at Grace Church on-the-Hill), 28(4pm at 918 Bathurst).

Apr 25 7:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The Circle - Indigenous Songwriters' Showcase. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or //www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca">www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. PWYC.

Apr 25 7:30: Lazzuli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. From $22.63. Also Apr 25(1pm at St. George's Chapel, St. James Cathedral), 27(7:30pm at Grace Church on-the-Hill), 28(4pm at 918 Bathurst).

Apr 25 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Colin James Trio. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.

Apr 25 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Sonic Universe. R. Murray Schafer: Adieu Robert Schumann, for mezzo and orchestra; John Adams: Harmonielehre. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/esprit-orchestra-presents-sonic-universe. From $20. 7:15pm - Pre-concert chat.

Apr 25 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Godsmack Vibez Tour. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. Pricing TBA.

Apr 25 8:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. Fifteen ice-mavericks combine the athletic virtuosity of competitive figure skaters, the choreographic intelligence of contemporary dancers, and the physical instinct for flocking. Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Bert F. Grant Rink, 1073 Millwood Rd. www.universe.com/events/murmuration-by-le-patin-libre-tickets-YDBF01 or www.tolive.com. $25; $15(under 12). Also Apr 26(8pm), 27(4pm & 8pm), 28(2pm).

Apr 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Apr 24 (8pm - RTH), 27(8pm - RTH), 28(3pm - George Weston Recital Hall).

Apr 26 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works by Saint-Saëns, Paganini, Debussy, and David Jaeger. Jialiang Zhu, piano; Julia Mirzoev, violin. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 26 5:00: New Music Concerts. What is the Real Sound of Toronto? Sandeep Bhagwati, Chair. Participants: Anthony R. Green, Parmela Attarwala, Dylan Robinson, and Patty Chan. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. www.eventbrite.com/e/future-resonance-festival-what-is-the-real-sound-of-toronto-ticket. Free. 5pm: Panel Discussion. 6:30pm: Reception.

Apr 26 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Misha Kiria (Don Pasquale); Joshua Hopkins (Dr. Malatesta); Simone Osborne (Norina); Santiago Ballerini (Ernesto); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Renaud Doucet & André Barbe, stage direction. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $55. Also May 2, 4, 8, 10, 12 (2pm), 18 (4:30 pm).

Apr 26 7:30: Friends in Art. In Cibo Musica (Food in Music). A black-tie, sit-down dinner and performance event. Trio La Scala di Seta: Bianca D'amore, soprano; Giacomo Celluci, piano; Pasquale Di Giannantonio, guitar & actor. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.friendsinart.ca. $150. Cocktail reception at 6pm.

Apr 26 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Prelude to Hope. Maghan McPhee, soprano; Danielle MacMillan, mezzo; Odin Quartet; Kate Royer, clarinet; Gilles Thibodeau, horn; Lisa Tahara, piano; Ronald Royer, conductor. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca. Pay What You Can.

Apr 26 8:00: Din of Shadows. Museum of Quiet Sounds. Pop-up sound museum featuring 10 simultaneous musical exhibits in different rooms. Audience is free to walk around, talk, and drink beverages throughout museum. Exhibits include string quartet, gamelan trio, solo voice, solo harp, and sound installation. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free. Also Apr 27(3pm).

Apr 26 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Connie Caldor In Concert. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/connie-kaldor-2. $40.

Apr 26 8:00: Massey Hall. Classical Albums Live: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $45.

Apr 26 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Raoul and The Big Time. Jazz and rhythm & blues. 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/raoul-and-the-big-time. $25. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Apr 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Alex Cuba & Raul Midón. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Apr 26 8:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. Fifteen ice-mavericks combine the athletic virtuosity of competitive figure skaters, the choreographic intelligence of contemporary dancers, and the physical instinct for flocking. Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Bert F. Grant Rink, 1073 Millwood Rd. www.universe.com/events/murmuration-by-le-patin-libre-tickets-YDBF01 or www.tolive.com. $25; $15(under 12). Also Apr 25(8pm), 27(4pm & 8pm), 28(2pm).

Apr 27 2:00: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Revolution Through Music. Chopin: Mazurka Op.63 No.3 & Mazurka Op.30 No.2; Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableaux Op.39 No.5; Silvestrov: Silent Songs No.1; Shervin Hajipour: Ba'de Ma (arranged by Ricker Choi; Rweski: People United Will Never Be Defeated (excerpts); and other works. Ricker Choi, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Pay what you can or donation.

Apr 27 2:00: North York Central Library. An Afternoon of Music and Exploration with Joni NehRita. Space limited. All ages are welcome. North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. Contact the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639 or visit in person to register. Free.

Apr 27 3:00: 5 at the First. Szivi Saxophone Quartet. Chase Griffin, soprano saxophone; Paula Kokot, alto saxophone; Lexi Graham, tenor saxophone; Glimmer Ng, baritone saxophone. First Unitarian Church - Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton. 905-399-5125. $20; $15(sr); $5(st/unwaged); free(under 12).

Apr 27 3:00: Din of Shadows. Museum of Quiet Sounds. See Apr 26.

Apr 27 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra: Titan - A Celebration of the TSYO's 50th Anniversary. Shostakovich: Festive Overture Op.96; Kalevi Aho: Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra; Mahler: Symphony No.1 in D "Titan". Ciyan Bryson, bassoon (2022/23 TSYO Concerto Competition winner); Simon Rivard, conductor; Trevor Wilson, RBC Resident Conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $22.

Apr 27 4:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. See Apr 25. Also Apr 27(8pm), 28(2pm).

Apr 27 7:00: Beach United Church. Spring Fling with Special Guest Barbra Lica. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. $40; $15(child). A fundraiser for Beach United Church.

Apr 27 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. A Mystical Evening: Music for Violin and Harp. Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for violin and harp; Caroline Lizotte: Partita Op.52; Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel; Piazzolla: Café 1930. Lori Gemmel, harp; Sheila Jaffe, violin & viola. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $20; $10(st).

Apr 27 7:00: Singing Together 2024. A Multicultural Choral Concert. Cantemos - Upper Canada Choristers; Chinese Canadian Choir of Toronto; Colourful Voices Choir; Coro San Marco; Joyful Singers; La Petite Musicale of Toronto; Shevchenko Choir; St. Paschal Baylon's Church Children Choir; Yangtze River Performing Arts. St. Paschal Baylon Church, 92 Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill. 416-931-1439. $20.

Apr 27 7:30: Brampton On Stage. The Rose Orchestra: Strolling into Summer. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $15.

Apr 27 7:30: Duke Ellington Society - Toronto Chapter. Martin Loomer’s Orange Devils: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Duke Ellington’s Birth. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. www.eventbrite.ca. $50.

Apr 27 7:30: Lazzuli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. From $22.63. Also Apr 25(1pm at St. George's Chapel, St. James Cathedral), 25(7:30pm at Heliconian Hall), 28(4pm at 918 Bathurst).

Apr 27 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Fauré's Requiem. Fauré: Requiem Op.48 and other late-19th-century French choral works. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. 647-549-4524. $30; $15(7-18); free(under 7).

Apr 27 7:30: North York Concert Orchestra. Organ Extravaganza. Saint-Saëns: Symphony No.3 in c Op.78 "Organ"; Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun; Guilmant: Concerto for Organ (Symphony No. 1). Rashaan Allwood, organ. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-897-9236. $30; $25(sr).

Apr 27 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: GGS Piano Showcase. Works for two pianos and piano four hands. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.

Apr 27 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Songs of Hope. Works by Ronald Royer, Ted Runcie, Rachel McFarlane, Bruno Degazio, Daniel Mehdizadeh, Leela Gilday, and others. Maghan McPhee, soprano; Danielle MacMillan, mezzo; Odin Quartet; Kate Royer, clarinet; Gilles Thibodeau, horn; Lisa Tahara, piano; Ronald Royer, conductor. St. Paul L'Amoureaux Anglican Church, 3333 Finch Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca/event/songs-of-hope. $35; $30(sr); $15(st).

Apr 27 7:30: Sound Investment Community Choir. Pure Gold. An exciting anniversary concert, celebrating 50 years of music and song on Georgian Bay. Choral favourites, guest artists, a 70s sing-along and refreshments with a special cake after the concert. Danil Biba, music director; Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer, accompanist. New Life Church, 28 Tracey Ln., Collingwood. www.theatrecollingwood.ca or at the door. $25; Free(12 & under accompanied by an adult). General admission.

Apr 27 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano. Scriabin: Sonata No.5 Op.53; Liszt: Sonata in b S.178; Chopin: Scherzo No.1 in b Op.20; Chopin: Scherzo No.2 in b-flat Op.31; Chopin: Scherzo No.3 in c-sharp Op.39. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas 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).

Apr 27 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Women Sing Elton, Men Sing Beyoncé. Vocalists: Ammoye, Mary Stewart, Jessica Stuart, Peter Campbell, Carlos Morgan, and Tafari Anthony. Accompanists: Michael Occhipinti, Nikku Nayar, and Don Pham. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/women-sing-elton-men-sing-beyonce. From $16.

Apr 27 8:00: Jazz Room, Huether Hotel. The Bob Brough Quartet. Bob Brough, saxophone; David Occhipinti, guitar; Artie Roth, double-bass; Terry Clarke, drums. 59 King St N., Waterloo. www.kwjazzroom.com.

Apr 27 8:00: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Andre Bisson Band - Original Roots, Soul and Blues. Andre Bisson, vocals & guitar; Pat Carey, tenor saxophone; Loretta Hale, trumpet & cello; Lizuarte DeSousa, baritone saxophone; Mike Stevenson, keyboard; Clark Johnston, string bass; Keagan Early, drums. 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough. 705-749-1146. $34.

Apr 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Ahmed Saad. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $147.

Apr 27 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Pops: Symphonic Pops. From The Beatles to Queen, Metallica to Michael Jackson, this concert will feature your favourite pop music in symphonic form. Complementing the orchestra will be an all-star band comprised of some of Canada’s finest musicians, and a roster of fantastic soloists. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. From $40.

Apr 27 8:00: New Music Concerts. Swara Sutras Goes Electric. Suzuki: New Work for Tablas and Electronics (World Premiere); Boucher: New Work for Métis Fiddle and Electronics (World Premiere); Radford: New Work for Bamboo Flute, Percussion, Kora and Electronics (World Premiere); Staniland: New Work for Guzheng and Electronics (World Premiere); Swara Sutras Ensemble: Group Compositions. Gurpreet Chana, tabla; Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, Métis fiddle; Lasso Sanou, bamboo flute; Lina Cao, guzheng. St. George by the Grange Church, 30 Stephanie St. 416-961-9594. TBA. 7:30 pm pre-concert chat.

Apr 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Series: Lizz Wright & Sanah Kadoura. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $45.

Apr 27 8:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. See Apr 25. Also Apr 28(2pm).

Apr 27 8:00: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Verdi’s Requiem. Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野, soprano; Rose Naggar-Tremblay, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Matthew Treviño, bass; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. www.tmchoir.org. From $25. Also Apr 30(Koerner Hall).

Apr 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Apr 24 (8pm - RTH), 25(8pm - RTH), 28(3pm - George Weston Recital Hall).

Apr 27 8:00: Zula Presents. Something Else! Creative Music Series: Brass Knuckle Sandwich & Pierre-Yves Martel. Marilyn Lerner, piano; Nicole Rampersaud, trumpet; Pierre-Yves Martel, viola da gamba. , 178 Victoria St. Advance tickets at Brass Knuckle Sandwich or www.somethingelsefestival.com. $25(at door); $18(adv).

Apr 28 8:00am: New Music Concerts. How to Inhabit These Different Temporalities? with Śabdagatitāra. Bhagwati: How to Inhabit These Different Temporalities? for Seven Musicians. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. 416-961-9594. TBA. Full day installation. Times TBA.

Apr 28 2:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. See Apr 25(8pm).

Apr 28 2:30: Barrie Concerts Association. Beethoven Rebooted. VC2 Cello Duo: Amahl Arulanandam & Bryan Holt. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. Up to $35. Livestream: $20; $10(st). Available for up to 30 days after the concert.

Apr 28 2:30: Georgian Music. Beethoven Rebooted. VC2, cello duo. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org. $35; $10(st). Livestream: $20; $10(st).

Apr 28 3:00: Amici Chamber Ensemble. Diasporic Bridges. Christos Hatzis: Anaktoria; TJ Anderson: Shouts for Cello and Piano; Serouj Kradjian: Bachianas Bossa-Tangos; Gideon Klein: String Trio; Serouj Kradjian: Rondo alla libanesa; and works by Alexina Louie, Robert Sierra, Anna Sokolovic, and Florence B. Price. Guest Artists: Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Aline Morales, soprano; Erika Raum, violin; Barry Shiffman, violin; Anwar Kuhrshid, sitar; Naghmeh Farahmand, percussion; Amici Chamber Ensemble: Joaquin Valdepenas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.amiciensemble.com/diasporic-bridges. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Apr 28 3:00: Metropolitan United Church. Gala Hymn Festival. Massed choir, brass quintet, organ, and piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Apr 28 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber & String Concerts Series: Dover Quartet & Leif Ove Andsnes. Turina: La oración del torero Op.34 (The Bullfighter's Prayer); Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No.2 in e-flat Op.26; Brahms: Piano Quintet in f Op.34. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $60.

Apr 28 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375. From $54. Also Apr 24(8pm - RTH), 25(8pm - RTH), 27(8pm - RTH).

Apr 28 4:00: Achill Choral Society. Illuminare. Elaine Hagenburg: Illuminare (Ontario premiere); Elaine Hagenburg: O Love; Paul Halley: Song for Canada; Stephen Hatfield: All Too Soon. Nancy Dettbarn, collaborative pianist; Shawn Grenke, conductor. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway Ave., Orangeville. www.achill.ca or 647-712-3039. $30; $15(st).

Apr 28 4:00: Friends in Art. Inno All'amore (Hymn to Love). Trio La Scala di Seta: Bianca D'amore, soprano; Giacomo Celluci, piano; Pasquale Di Giannantoni0, guitar & actor. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.friendsinart.ca. $45.

Apr 28 4:00: Lazzuli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. Visit www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. From $22.63. Also Apr 25(1pm at St. George's Chapel, St. James Cathedral), 25(7:30pm at Heliconian Hall), 27(7:30pm at Grace Church on-the-Hill).

Apr 28 4:00: Rezonance Baroque Ensemble. Madness and Meaning. Works by Handel, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Sartorio, and others. Emily Klassen, soprano; Rezonance Baroque Ensemble. St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave. www.rezonanceensemble.com/concerts. $30; $20(st).

Apr 28 4:00: St. Olave's Anglican Church. Best of the Bard. Opens with Choral Evensong for St. George, a religious service. Followed directly by a special feature at 4:45pm with St. Olave's Arts Guild presenting short extracts from William Shakespeare's drama, poetry, music, and songs to mark his birth on St. George's Day in 1564. 360 Windermere Ave. www.YouTube.com/StOlavesAnglicanChurch or 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated. LIVE OR ONLINE.

Apr 28 4:00: The Edison Singers. Warm Breath of Spring: Folksongs & Spirituals. Celebrating the long traditions of folk music and spirituals, with commentary about the songs, by our singers. The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. St. Mark's Anglican Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake), 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also May 4(Toronto) & May 5(Elora).

Apr 28 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Granite Brewery. Works by Mozart, Weill, Porter, Verdi, and Puccini. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-322-0723 or www.bit.ly/3H7pPZU. $10 cover.

Apr 28 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. Signing Off. Brahms: String Quintet No.2 in G Op.111; Shostakovich: String Quartet No.15 in e-flat Op.144. Sharon Wei, viola; Julie Baumgartel, violin; Andrew Chung, violin; Jody Davenport, viola; Ben Bolt-Martin, cello. Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford. tickets@innerchamber.ca. $45; $30(arts workers/st). 5:30pm - Pre-show dinner. A light meal is available to in-person patrons.

Apr 28 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrop with Paul Mills. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com or www.ticketscene.ca $25.

Apr 28 8:00: Annette Studios. Art of Improv Presents Gayle Young. Gayle Young, amaranth; Eugene Martynec, electroacoustics; Bill McBirnie, flute; Bill Gilliam, prepared piano. 566 Annette St. annettestudios@gmail.com. PWYC: $20. Contributions for the livestream are welcome.

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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.

Apr 28 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony. Samuel Tak-Ho Tam, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

Apr 29 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free. 

FILMS

Apr 28 4:00: Silent Revue. The Phantom of the Opera. A 1925 silent film screening from the US with live musical accompaniment. Director: Rupert Julian. Cast: Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Mary Philbin. Live accompaniment by Tania Gill. Curated by Alicia Fletcher. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze/Loyalty Members, st/sr); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).

MUSICALS

Grand Theatre. Million Dollar Ticket. Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Prelsey, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Julie Tomaino, Director & Choreographer. Patrick Bowman, Musical Director. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. From $23. Apr 16-21, 23-28, 30, May 1-5, 7-11. Starting 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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Apr 16 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.

Apr 16 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Michael Pirri, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Apr 16 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Chamber Swing. Drew Jurecka Trio: Drew Jurecka, violin; Clark Johnson, string bass; Ewen Farncombe, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Apr 16 8:00: Brampton On Stage. This Is Brampton: B-Jazzed - Salsa in the Spring. Carmen Spada and The B-Jazzed Band. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.

Apr 16 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Old Man Luedecke. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/old-man-luedecke. $30.

Apr 16 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Pops: The Music of Star Wars. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Apr 17(2pm).

Apr 17 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Dance Series: Surrendered Spirits. This program is influenced and inspired by the impact of familial displacement and upbringing as children of racialized, marginalized, and immigrant families. The work encompasses the relationship of two femme, queer, black, and brown women who face each other seeking to heal the inherited ancestral and familial wounds. dance Immersion. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Apr 17 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Corey Linforth, soprano; Peter Nikiforuk, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 at 11:30am or bring your own.

Apr 17 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Ryan Baxter, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 17 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Pops: The Music of Star Wars. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $47. Also Apr 16(8pm).

Apr 17 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45. Also Apr 18(3pm & 8:30pm), 19(9pm), 20(3pm & 9pm), 21(3pm & 7pm).

Apr 17 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Jui-Sheng Li, Piano. Scriabin: 24 Preludes; Schumann: Allegro in b Op.8; Karol Rathaus: Zwei Stücke aus dem Ballett “Der letzte Pierrot”; Ming Hsiu Yen: Two Old Postcards from Formosa. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. Re-scheduled to Apr 20.

Apr 17 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Kiran Ahluwalia. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $58(regular); $68(prime); $15(YTX).

Apr 17 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Partake With Scott ‘n’ Scooter”. Janet Van De Graaff & Blair Packham. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/partake-with-scott-n-scooter. From $22.

Apr 17 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. International Orchestras Series: The Philadelphia Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Price: Symphony No.4 in d; Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 in e Op.27. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. SOLD OUT.

Apr 18 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: 2024 Toronto Summer Music Festival Preview. Jonathan Crow, artistic director. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Apr 18 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met: University of Toronto Piano Showcase. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Apr 18 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17. Also Apr 18(8:30pm), 19(9pm), 20(3pm & 9pm), 21(3pm & 7pm).

Apr 18 7:00: Old Flame Brewing Co./Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Bennett Young, double-bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. Old Flame Brewing Company, 140 Main St. S., Newmarket. 289-803-9111. $20(door); $15(adv).

Apr 18 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. Torque Contemporary Dance Series: Swan Lakes + Minus 16. Performed by Gauther Dance/Dance Theaterhaus Stuttgart. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. From $29. Also Apr 19 & 20.

Apr 18 7:30: Soundstreams. Variations on Goldberg Variations (Keyed Up! #1). Bach: Goldberg Variations; Paul Grabowsky: Improvisations on the Aria from Bach's Goldberg Variations. Gregory Oh, electronic keyboard; Wesley Shen, harpsichord; Jackie Leung, piano; and John Paul Farahat, digital organ. Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.Soundstreams.ca/soundstreams-presents-keyed-up. From $36.50.

Apr 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Daniel Sloss - Can't. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $48.

Apr 18 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17. Also Apr 19(9pm), 20(3pm & 9pm), 21(3pm & 7pm).

Apr 19 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Dane Ko, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 19 6:00: Dockside Bistro/Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Bennett Young, double-bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. Dockside Bistro, 67 Queen St., Campbellford. 705-653-3737. $25(adv). Also Apr 20.

Apr 19 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. Torque Contemporary Dance Series: Swan Lakes + Minus 16. See Apr 18. Also Apr 20.

Apr 19 7:30: London Symphonia. Le Vent du Nord with London Symphonia. André Brunet, fiddle/foot-tapping/vocals; Réjean Brunet, bass/diatonic accordion/jaw harp/piano/vocals; Olivier Demers, fiddle/guitar/foot-tapping/ mandolin/vocals; André Gagné, vocals/bouzouki/guitar; Nicolas Boulerice, vocals/electro acoustic hurdy-gurdy/piano; Scott Good, conductor. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. www.londonsymphonia.ca. $70(premium); $52(adult); $22(st).

Apr 19 7:30: Monday Morning Singers. Begone, Dull Care. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. 416-452-6549 or www.mondaymorningsingers.com. $25.

Apr 19 7:30: Soundstreams. Notations (Keyed Up! #2). Ana Sokolović: T. REX; Alvin Singleton: Mutations; Monica Pearce: Toile de Jouy; Ann Southam: Glass Houses No.5; and new compositions by the RBC Bridges composers. Gregory Oh, piano; Wesley Shen, harpsichord; Jackie Leung, electronic keyboard; and John Paul Farahat, digital organ. Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.Soundstreams.ca/soundstreams-presents-keyed-up. From $36.50.

Apr 19 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Kiran Ahluwalia. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.

Apr 19 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Jeans 'n Classics: An Innocent Man - The Music of Billy Joel. Jean Meilleur, vocals/guitar; John Regan, piano; 40 piece orchestra. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $78(regular); $83(prime); $15(YTX).

Apr 19 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Matt Weidinger. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/matt-weidinger. $30.

Apr 19 7:30: Bach Elgar Choir. Space Journey. Alexander Cann, director; Stephan Boda, organ. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. 416-888-2849. $45; $20(under 25). Also Apr 20 at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London & May 11 at Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E., Toronto.

Apr 19 8:00: Massey Hall. Buddy Guy - Damn Right Encore! With special guest Tom Hambridge. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $34.

Apr 19 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Sammy Jackson. Jazz and rhythm & blues. 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/sammy-jackson. $20. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Apr 19 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Special Performances: John Pizzarelli and Caity Gyorgy. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $60.

Apr 19 8:00: Tafelmusik. Bohemian Rhapsody: Benda & Haydn. Benda: Violin Concerto in A; Stamitz: Symphony in d; Haydn: Cello Concerto in C; Works by Lully, Purcell, Handel, Piatti, Bach, Vivaldi, and Jonathan Woody. Zefira Valova, guest director and violin; Keiran Campbell, cello; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/bohemian or 416-964-6337. From $47. Also Apr 20(8pm) & 21(3pm).

Apr 19 8:00: The Moonshine Cafe. The Gary Kendall Trio. 137 Kerr St., Oakville. 905-844-2655 or www.themoonshinecafe.com.

Apr 19 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17. Also Apr 20(3pm & 9pm), 21(3pm & 7pm).

Apr 20 2:30: Heliconian Club. Hel's Belles - Compositions by Heliconian Club Members. Works by Taivi Alexander, Jana Skarecky, Kye Marshall, and Maria Soulis. Janet Catherine Dea, soprano & Caitlin Holland, soprano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-922-3618 or www.torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-5390306. $30 at door or online; Free(child 12 and under accompanied by an adult).

Apr 20 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17. Also Apr 21(3pm & 7pm).

Apr 20 3:00: Trinity Bach Project. Bach and Schütz. Bach: Motet BWV 227 "Jesu, meine Freude"; Schutz: "Selig sind die Toten" and other motets; Monteverdi: Cantate Domino; Bruckner: Locus iste; Bach: Selected movements of Suites Nos.1 & 2 for unaccompanied cello. Ten-voice choir with Nicholas Nicolaidis, conductor; Felix Deák, cello; Aaron James, organ. St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. 306-250-4256. Pay what you can. Suggested: $30; $20(st); Free(child). One-hour concert with no intermission. NOTE: Correction to start time.

Apr 20 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Triple Choir Splendour: Sonic Light. Frank Martin: Mass for Double Choir; and works by MacMillan, Whitacre, Gjeilo and Daley. Elmer Iseler Singers (Lydia Adams, conductor); VIVA Chamber Singers (Carol Ratzlaff, conductor); and Chroma Vocal Ensemble (Mitchell Pady, conductor). Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. www.elmeriselersingers.com or 416-217-0537. $45; $40(sr); $25(under 30).

Apr 20 6:00: Dockside Bistro/Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Bennett Young, double-bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. Dockside Bistro, 67 Queen St., Campbellford. 705-653-3737. $25(adv). Also Apr 19.

Apr 20 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Jui-Sheng Li, Piano. Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte; Medtner: 6 Skazki Op.51; Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme of Corelli Op.42; Gershwin (arr. Earl Wild): “Somebody Loves Me,” “The Man I Love,” “Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm”. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.k-wcms.com/concerts. $20; $10(st). Re-scheduled from Apr 17.

Apr 20 7:00: The Music Salon. Simply Jazz. Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine, delectable nibbles and jazz tunes. Lyudmila Marchuk, vocals; Maya Vasserman, piano; and jazz piano and saxophone students. 41 Mendel Crescent, Thornhill. 416-357-8345 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/simply-jazz-tickets-815908322757. $35.

Apr 20 7:30: Bach Elgar Choir. Space Journey. Alexander Cann, director; Stephan Boda, organ. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. 416-888-2849. $45; $20(under 25). Also Apr 19 at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton & May 11 at Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E., Toronto.

Apr 20 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky. Jiang: Flowing Waters; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6. Kevin Chen, piano; Mateusz Molęda, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or boxoffice@hpo.org. $20-$80. 6:30pm pre-concert talk.

Apr 20 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. Torque Contemporary Dance Series: Swan Lakes + Minus 16. See Apr 18.

Apr 20 7:30: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Spring Concert. Johann Strauss II: Voices of Spring Waltz Op.410; Schumann: Symphony No.1 in B-flat Op.38 "Spring"; Mozart: Piano Concerto No.18 in B-flat K.456. Sunny Zhai, piano. St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St., Oakville. www.oakvillechamber.org/program-4-spring-symphony. From $20. Also Apr 21(3pm).

Apr 20 7:30: Soundstreams. 6 Pianos 12 Hands (Keyed Up! #3). Reich: Music for Six Pianos; Terry Riley: A Rainbow in Curved Air; André Ristic: Vivaldi Variations: Ana Sokolović: Trois Études; and Julia Wolfe: My Lips From Speaking. Stephanie Chua, Geoffrey Conquer, Simon Docking, Gregory Oh, Midori Koga and Wesley Shen, piano. Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.Soundstreams.ca/soundstreams-presents-keyed-up. From $36.50.

Apr 20 7:30: Toronto Beach Chorale. W. A. Mozart: Requiem. Toronto Beach Chorale; Leanne Kaufman, soprano; Deborah Overes, contralto; Jacob Abrahamse, tenor; Matthew Cassils, bass-baritone; Chamber Orchestra; Mervin W. Fick, conductor. Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Ave. www.torontobeachchorale.com. $30; $15(youth).

Apr 20 7:30: Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America. Ukraine Lives! George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $60.

Apr 20 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Boreal’s Spring Show with Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon & Angie Nussey. St. Paul's United Church (Scarborough), 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30.

Apr 20 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Orchestra Concert. Smetana: The Moldau from Má vlast; John Williams: Tuba Concerto; Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Op.35. Jennifer Stephen, tuba; Martin MacDonald, conductor. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com. From $25.

Apr 20 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Healey's Jazz Wizards. The Band: Christopher Plock, Drew Jurecka, Reide Kaiser, Gary Scriven, Jesse Barksdale, and Colin Bray. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/healeys-jazz-wizards. $40.

Apr 20 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Nathaniel Ratelife Plays Leonard Cohen. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $155.

Apr 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music Series: Oumou Sangaré. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $45.

Apr 20 8:00: Tafelmusik. Bohemian Rhapsody: Benda & Haydn. See Apr 19. Also Apr 21(3pm).

Apr 20 8:00: TD Music Hall. Cadence Weapon. With special guest DijahSB. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. TBA.

Apr 20 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17. Also Apr 21(3pm & 7pm).

Apr 21 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles KIDS. Cheng² Duo. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 x103; 647-988-2012 (eve/wknd). $25.

Apr 21 2:00: HCA Dance Theatre. Serenade to Humanity: A Duet of Passion and Harmony. Works by Alice Ho, Beethoven, and Schubert. La Fiammata: Linda Ruan & Charissa Van, pianos. 126 James St. S., Hamilton. 905-528-4020 or www.hcadancetheatre.com/shop-standard. From $15.

Apr 21 2:00: Metropolitan United Church. "Shine On": Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Silver Band. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226 or www.metband.ca. $25; $15(sr); $10(st); Free(children under 12).

Apr 21 2:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Evgeny Kissin, Piano & Matthias Goerne, Baritone. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $51.

Apr 21 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17. Also Apr 21(7pm).

Apr 21 3:00: Music at First-St. Andrew's United Church. Considering Matthew Shepard. By Craig Hella Johnson. FSA Senior Choir, Soloists and Chamber Orchestra. Directed by Chris Fischer, Minister of Music. First-St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. 519-679-8182 or mail@fsaunited.com. $25; $10(st).

Apr 21 3:00: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Spring Concert. See Apr 20.

Apr 21 3:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Castro's Lounge. Works by Mozart, Weill, Verdi, Puccini, and Lehàr. Danie Friesen, soprano; Dorothea Unwin, mezzo; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Castro's Lounge, 2116 Queen St. E. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. PWYC.

Apr 21 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Concerts Series: Richard Goode. Beethoven: Bagatelles No.6-11 Op.119, Piano Sonata No.30 in E Op.109, 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli Op.120. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Apr 21 3:00: Tafelmusik. Bohemian Rhapsody: Benda & Haydn. See Apr 19.

Apr 21 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. Cheng² Duo. 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).

Apr 21 4:00: Lavinia Ensemble. Baroque Beauty – A Passion for Spring. Handel: "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from Solomon; Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in g "La Notte"; Bach: Concerto for Violin & Oboe; Corelli: Concerto Grosso in c; and soprano arias from Bach's St. Matthew Passion and St. John's Passion. Aemilia Moser, soprano; Lauren Yeomans, flute; Tyler Romesberg, oboe; Mark Whale, director & violin; Lavinia Ensemble. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. www.eventbrite.ca/e/baroque-beauty-a-passion-for-spring-tickets-854625045517?aff=oddtdtcreator. From $10.

Apr 21 7:00: Brampton On Stage. Re-Imagined - A Theatre Concert. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.

Apr 21 7:00: Duffy's Tavern/Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Bennett Young, double-bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. Duffy's Tavern, 1238 Bloor St. W. 416-389-2643. $20(door); $15(adv).

Apr 21 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Simon & Garfunkel Story. See Apr 17.

Apr 21 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Joe Crookston. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com or www.ticketscene.ca. $25.

Apr 22 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Lab: The Art of Appearance. For youth aged 16 to 28. An interactive workshop in which you'll learn how designers create characters and enhance storytelling through costumes and wigs! Includes an in-depth discussion and Q&A session with COC's Head of Costumes, Sandra Corazza, and Wigs & Makeup Supervisor, Sharon Ryman, before participants attending the Don Pasquale dress rehearsal where they can see the sets and costumes first-hand. Presenters: Sandra Corazza, Head of Costumes, & Sharon Ryman, Wigs & Makeup Supervisor. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Register at www.coc.ca/OperaLab. $15.

Apr 22 6:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Dancers of Damelahamid: Spirit and Tradition. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $20. 

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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.

Apr 20 7:00: Toronto Gilbert & Sullivan Society. 42nd Street: An Illustrated Talk. Following refreshments, bring your score and join in a rousing singalong of The Pirates of Penzance. Don’t have a score? We can share! St. Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor St E. Sheryl at 416-616-1462. Free(members); $5(non-members). All welcome.

MUSICALS

Grand Theatre. Million Dollar Ticket. Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Prelsey, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Julie Tomaino, Director & Choreographer. Patrick Bowman, Musical Director. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. From $23. Apr 16-21, 23-28, 30, May 1-5, 7-11. Starting 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.

WORKSHOPS

Apr 20 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation: Harmonizing Resistance – The Power of Music in Social Change. Music is a powerful vehicle of expression that has inspired political and cultural change across the world. This Singsation workshop session will explore songs of resistance, their cultural context, and personal connections to these songs through storytelling and singing with TMChoir members. Conducted by TMChoir Collaborative Pianist, Irene Gregorio. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.tmchoir.org. $10.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Mar 18 7:30: Trinity College, University of Toronto. Trinity College Chapel Choir: In Concert. 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 Chapel. Free.

Mar 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Transcribed for the Piano. Elina Kelebeev, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 19 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Piano Recital. Jialiang Zhu, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 19 12:15: First United Church (Waterloo). Clefs of Moher. Adam Bowman, drums; Jerzy Kaplanek, fiddle; Jim Edwards, trombone; Mark McIntyre, bass; Paul Gribbons, uillean pipes & whistle; Paul Stouffer, keyboards; Ralf Buschmeir, guitar; Tim Moher, saxophones. 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.firstunitedchurch.ca/events/noon-hour-concerts--217/2024-02-20. Free.

Mar 19 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Jean-Paul Feo, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Mar 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Dance Series: The Great Dream. Angela Blumberg Dance. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 20 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Jean-Paul Feo, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 20 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45. Also Mar 21(3pm & 8:30pm), 22(9pm), 23(3pm & 9pm), 24(3pm & 7pm).

Mar 20 7:30: Toronto Shape Note Singers. Sacred Harp Singing. Shape note music selections from the Sacred Harp tunebook. Singing is participatory, not a performance. No experience necessary. All are welcome and there are books to borrow. Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. 647-838-8764. Pay what you can. Also Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20 & Dec 18.

Mar 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Glenn Gould School Operas Series: GGS Spring Opera: Dialogues des Carmélites. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $25. Also Mar 22.

Mar 20 8:00: TO Live. Message in a Bottle. Based on the songs of Sting with choreography by Kate Prince. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.tolive.com. $51.75-$97.

Mar 21 Time TBA: Arraymusic. Prepared Guitar Workshop with Nilan Perera. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. PWYC. Four week course to April 11; Bring an electric guitar and amplifier.

Mar 21 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: An Afternoon at the Italian Opera. Works by Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, and others. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 21 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Vanessa Yu, piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Mar 21 12:00_noon: Trinity Bach Project. Bach and Handel - Chamber Baroque. Jane Fingler, soprano; Louise Zacharias Friesen, soprano; Rebecca Claborn, mezzo; Christopher Bagan, organ; Felix Deak, cello. St. Paul's Bloor Street Anglican Church, 227 Bloor St. E. 306-250-4256. Pay what you can. $20 suggested.

Mar 21 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20. Also Mar 21(8:30pm), 22(9pm), 23(3pm & 9pm), 24(3pm & 7pm).

Mar 21 7:00: Brampton On Stage. Big Sugar. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $47.

Mar 21 7:00: Humber Music. Latin Night! Latin Jazz Band directed by Hilario Duran, the Salsa Band Directed by Sean Bellaviti, and the Brazilian Jazz Ensemble Directed by Aline Homzy. Humber College Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. W. 416-675-3111 or Humber Music.

Mar 21 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Jazz Ensemble Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 21 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Taylor Academy: The Stars of Tomorrow. Baroque and classical concerti. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Mar 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Alicia Witt. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/alicia-witt. $35. Meet & Greet: $50 (does not include concert ticket).

Mar 21 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20. Also Mar 22(9pm), 23(3pm & 9pm), 24(3pm & 7pm).

Mar 21 10:00: Massey Hall. Matt Rife. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $220. Also Mar 22(7pm & 10pm).

Mar 22 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Instrumental Series: Butterfly Transformation. An interactive performance infusing Indigenous hand drumming and rock songs by Cree/Dene artist Veronica Johnny’s band, The Johnnys, focusing on the Butterfly Teaching of Cree Elder Joanne Dallaire and transmutation from a Two-Spirit perspective. The presentation includes a Q&A. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 22 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Jazz, Bossa Nova, R&B, 20th-century popular song favourites. Jordan Klapman, piano; Carrie Chestnutt, saxophone/flute. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 22 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Annemarie Moorcroft, viola; Angela Park, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 22 7:00: Brampton On Stage. Tegan & Sara - The Not Tonight Tour with Special Guest Becca Mancari. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $79.

Mar 22 7:00: Massey Hall. Matt Rife. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $220. Also Mar 21(10pm) & 22(10pm).

Mar 22 7:00: TD Music Hall. Battle of the Bands. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. $26.95.

Mar 22 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 1-877-663-7469 or 905-306-6000 or tickets@fldfca.org. From $100. Also Mar 23(2:00 & 7:30), 24(2:00), 26(7:30).

Mar 22 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Prokofiev's Piano. Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano; Ryan Bancroft, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Mar 23(8pm) & 24(3pm).

Mar 22 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Dance: Studies in Motion. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 22 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Modest Greatness. Cameron Crozman, cello; Matthew Jones, conductor. Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr., Etobicoke. www.eporchestra.ca/season/2324/modest-greatness. $30; $25(sr); $15(st); Free(12 and under). Pre-concert chat at 7:40 pm.

Mar 22 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Lily Frost & Dan Hill. 296 Broadview Ave. Lily Frost & Dan Hill. $40.

Mar 22 8:00: Nagata  Shachu. From Japan to Madagascar. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. www.nagatashachu-2.eventbrite.ca. $35-$45; $30-$35(st/sr). Also Mar 23.

Mar 22 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Billy Newton Davis. R&B, jazz and gospel. 21 Old Mill Rd. Billy Newton Visit. $25. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Mar 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Glenn Gould School Operas Series: GGS Spring Opera: Dialogues des Carmélites. See Mar 20.

Mar 22 8:00: Small World Music. Running Rivers. Just Prince, vocals & bass; Abbas Janmohamed, tabla; Zeeshan Lalani, guitar. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. www.theticketport.com. $25(door); $20(adv); $50(Community Supporter).

Mar 22 8:00: Tafelmusik. Staircases. Created by Alison Mackay. Julia Wedman, director and violin; Jonathan Woody, singer, narrator & composer; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/staircases or 416-964-6337. From $53. Also Mar 23(8pm) & 24(3pm).

Mar 22 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20. Also Mar 23(3pm & 9pm), 24(3pm & 7pm).

Mar 22 10:00: Massey Hall. Matt Rife. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $220. Also Mar 21(10pm) & 22(7pm).

Mar 23 12:00_noon: Royal Canadian College of Organists Kingston Centre. The Great Bach Marathon. Trinitas Choir; St. George's Cathedral Choir; William Egnatoff, baroque flute, John Siderius, organ; The Moellman Family, violins. St. George's Cathedral, 270 King St. E., Kingston. 6135-549-7125. Freewill offering. Come when you can, leave when you must.

Mar 23 2:00: Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. Celtic Kitchen Party: A Fundraiser with a Kick! Cash bar, delicious food, silent auction, raffles, games, and more. Amadeus Choir; North Atlantic Drift. Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr. www.amadeuschoir.com/celtic. $70. Also 7pm.

Mar 23 2:00: Heliconian Club. Hit the Stage! Janet Catherine Dea, soprano & Caitlin Holland, soprano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-922-3618 or www.torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-5390305. $30; Free(under 12).

Mar 23 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Mar 22. Also Mar 22(7:30), 23(7:30), 24(2:00), 26(7:30).

Mar 23 2:30: Kingston Symphony. Harmon Returns. A family concert in which you'll learn about instruments in the orchestra, as they are performed live on stage by the Kingston Symphony. Kingston Symphony; Harmon the Hound (Gazelle Automations). Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-530-2050 or www.kingstonsymphony.ca. $20.

Mar 23 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20. Also Mar 23(9pm), 24(3pm & 7pm).

Mar 23 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. TOT Cabaret Series: Viva la Zarzuela. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. $45.

Mar 23 7:00: Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. Celtic Kitchen Party: A Fundraiser with a Kick! See Mar 23(2pm).

Mar 23 7:00: Brampton On Stage. Crate Clash Curated by Joseph Khargie. The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $10.

Mar 23 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Tselyakovs and Friends. Alexander Tselyakov, piano; Daniel Tselyakov, piano; Jerzy Kaplanek, violin; Katie Schlakjer, cello. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st).

Mar 23 7:00: Univox Choir. United by Song. Univox Choir; Kevin Stolz, piano; Emma Schmiedecke, cello; Tristan Durie, flute; Daniel Ramjattan, guitar; Daniel Lalonde, bass; Justin Han, drums; Malcolm Cody MacFarlane, artistic director. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.voxchoirs.com. $25; $30(with a $5 donation); Free(under 12).

Mar 23 7:30: Barrie Concerts Association. Quartetto Gelato. Gypsy Fantasia, Tiger Rag, Under Paris Skies, and other works. Quartetto Gelato: Kirk Starkey, cello; Konstantin Popovic, violin; Matti Pulka, accordion; Colin Maier, oboe. Hiway Pentecostal Church, 50 Anne St. N., Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. Up toLive＄35. Livestream: $20; $10(st). Available for up to 30 days after the concert.

Mar 23 7:30: Brampton On Stage. The Rose Orchestra - Rakes, Rogues & Rascals. Works by Mozart and Verdi. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29.

Mar 23 7:30: Counterpoint Community Orchestra. Romantic Echoes. Counterpoint Community Orchestra; Tetsuya Kobayashi, flute. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. 416-762-9257 or www.ccorchestra.org/march-2024-concert. $20; $12(child).

Mar 23 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert: Joyful, Joyful! Chorale & Western University Singers with London Gospel Collective. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 23 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. Offering. The choir will be accompanied by a 26-piece orchestra for the presentation of the Cherubini Requiem Mass. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. 416-779-2258 or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. $30; Free(12 and under).

Mar 23 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. Andrea De Vitis. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com/concert-season or 416-964-8298. General: $35(adv)/$40(door). Seniors: $30(adv)/$35(door). Students: $15(adv)/$20(door).

Mar 23 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Barber, Raum & Copland. Erika Raum, violin; Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756; boxoffice@hpo.org. $20-$80. 6:30pm pre-concert talk.

Mar 23 7:30: Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society. The First One. The Only One. Florence Yang, piano; Benjamin Law, horn; Kevin Leung, violin; Mary Wei, piano;. Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel, 1 Lord Seaton Rd., North York. www.ocms-ca.com/concert or info@ocms-ca.com. $30; $20(sr/st).

Mar 23 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Mar 22. Also Mar 24(2:00), 26(7:30).

Mar 23 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. Apprentice and Master. Barbara Dickson, cello; Fiona Shuyi Weng, piano; Coral Solomon, piano. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. www.ticketscene.ca/events/47230. $35; $20(st).

Mar 23 8:00: Greenbank Folk Music Society. In Concert: Catherine MacLellan & Nick Gauthier. Greenbank Hall, 19965 Highway #12, Greenbank. www.greenbankfolkmusic.ca or 905-985-8351. $35.

Mar 23 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Jason Fowler Celebrates the Release of His 7th Album - Forelsket. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/jason-fowler-album-launch. $30. LIvestream: $10. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Mar 23 8:00: International Music Festival & Competition. Kol Nidrei. Bach: Sonata No.2 in a for solo violin BVW1003, Prelude and Fugue No.19 in A BWV864; Chopin: Preludes Op.28 1-11,22; Variations on "Là ci darem la mano" Op.2; Bruch: Kol Nidrei, Op.47 and others. Joanne Yeh, Zuming Zhang, Yi Leng, Christine Wang. Cornell Recital Hall, 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. 905-604-8854. $15.

Mar 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $75.

Mar 23 8:00: Nagata  Shachu. From Japan to Madagascar. See Mar 22.

Mar 23 8:00: Tafelmusik. Staircases. Created by Alison Mackay. Works by Lully, Purcell, Handel, Piatti, Bach, Vivaldi, and Jonathan Woody. Julia Wedman, director and violin; Jonathan Woody, singer, narrator & composer; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/staircases or 416-964-6337. From $53. Also Mar 22(8pm) & 24(3pm).

Mar 23 8:00: TD Music Hall. Bry Webb. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. $32.

Mar 23 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Prokofiev's Piano. See Mar 22. Also Mar 24(3pm).

Mar 23 8:00: Voices Chamber Choir. Sacred Traditions. Conrad Gold, organ; Ron Ka Ming Cheung, conductor. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 151 Glenlake Ave. 416-519-0528 or www.voiceschoir.com. Cash only: $30; $25(sr/st).

Mar 23 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20. Also Mar 24(3pm & 7pm).

Mar 24 10:30am: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Palm Sunday. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Mar 24 2:00: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Marbin Matinees Concert Series: In The Twilight. Asher Armstrong, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome.

Mar 24 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Mar 22. Also Mar 26(7:30).

Mar 24 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20. Also Mar 24(7pm).

Mar 24 3:00: Hart House Chorus. Considering Matthew Shepard. Music by Craig Hella Johnson.Text by Michael Dennis Browne, Lesléa Newman, Carig Hella Johnson, and others. Alex Samaras, Catharin Carew, Will Reid, Michael Robert Broder; soloists; Daniel Norman, conductor; Mélisande Sinsoulier, accompanist. Hart House, Great Hall, 7 Hart House Circle. www.harthouse.ca/clubs/chorus. Free. General seating.

Mar 24 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Vocal Concerts Series: Ema Nikolovska with Charles Richard-Hamelin. Works by Schubert, Schumann and Debussy. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $35.

Mar 24 3:00: Tafelmusik. Staircases. See Mar 22.

Mar 24 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Prokofiev's Piano. See Mar 22.

Mar 24 4:00: Elora Singers. Ešenvalds: Passion and Resurrection. Elora Singers and String orchestra. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St., Kitchener. 519-846-0331 or www.elorasingers.ca/events. $50; $20(st); $10(child 14 and under).

Mar 24 4:00: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Brock University Choir Presents Nearer the Stars. Shawn Grenke, conductor; Julie Broomer, collaborative pianist; Nick Braun, percussion; Ameera Razek, percussion. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Mar 24 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Granite Brewery. Works by Mozart, Verdi, Weill, Poulenc, and Sondheim. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-322-0723 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Mar 24 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. See Mar 20.

Mar 24 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. Exile. Music of displaced people throughout Eastern Europe and beyond including stories and songs from the Sephardic Jewish tradition tied to other stories of exile. Andrew Chung, violin; Daniel Ramjattan, guitar; Tamar Ilana, singer. Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford. tickets@innerchamber.ca. $45; $30(arts workers/st). 5:30pm - Pre-show dinner. A light meal is available to in-person patrons.

Mar 25 12:00_noon: Roy Thomson Hall. Orpheus Choir of Toronto: Poulenc Gloria and Other French Masterworks. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. Free.

Mar 25 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free.

Mar 25 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Early Music Studio. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 26 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: All Is Love. Costumed excerpts of Opera Atelier's All Is Love — a ravishing blend of singing, ballet, and orchestral music, staged for the acoustic of Koerner Hall and featuring the artists of the Atelier Ballet. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 26 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Thomas Bell, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Mar 26 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz/Instrumental Series: Lost & Found. Peter-Anthony Togni: Ave Verum; and other works. Peter-Anthony Togni, keyboards; Jeff Reilly, bass clarinet. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 26 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Mar 22.

Mar 26 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Catherine MacLellan. 296 Broadview Ave. Catherine MacLellan. $35.

Mar 27 10:00am: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Tenebrae. Gregorian chant and Responses by Byrd. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Mar 27 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Breaking Benjamin & Daughtry. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $75.85-$186.75.

Mar 27 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert. Chorale & Les Choristes. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 27 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Big Sugar. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $55; $45(members).

Mar 27 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Solo and chamber works. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Mar 27 8:00: TO Live. Wild Up. Works by Eastman, Lara, Braxton, Frey. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-366-7723 or www.tolive.com. $45.25-$97.

Mar 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Sibelius Symphony No.2. Johannes Moser, cello; Osmo Vänskä, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Mar 28.

Mar 28 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: France in Springtime. Showcasing French art song, arias, and melodies. COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 28 6:15: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Maundy Thursday. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Mar 28 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Trios from “Team Japan”. Eri Kosaka, violin; Rachel Mercer, cello; Tomoko Inui, piano. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st). NOTE: Date, venue, artists, ticket prices, and program have changed.

Mar 28 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Jazz at Lincoln Center: Sing & Swing. Bria Skonberg, Benny Benack III, trumpet/vocals; Jocelyn Gould, guitar; Miki Yamanaka, piano; Charles Goold, drums and others. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $59; $49(members).

Mar 28 8:00: Ashkenaz Festival. Ger Mandolin Orchestra. Marcin Masecki: Ger Suite (world première). Mike Marshall, musical director. Guest: Marcin Masecki, piano & composer. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. www.ashkenaz.ca. $45.

Mar 28 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Bluebird Brampton Curated by Johnny Rivex. The Rose Studio (The Rose Brampton), 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15.

Mar 28 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Priyanka. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/priyanka or 905-568-1600. From $54.50.

Mar 28 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Violinissimo II. Aaron Schwebel, violin; Wesley Shen, harpsichord; Mark Fewer, violin; Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or Violonissimo II. From $20.

Mar 28 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Lightfoot Band Presents: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot. The Original Gordon Lightfoot Touring Band: Rick Haynes, Barry Keane, Mike Heffernan, and Carter Lancaster. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $15. Limited availability.

Mar 28 8:00: Music Toronto. St. Lawrence & Friends. St. Lawrence Quartet; Nina Lee, cello; Lesley Robertson, viola; Owen Dalby, violin; Stephen Prutsman, piano; Joel Quarrington, double-bass. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 option 2. $47.50-$52; $10(st).

Mar 28 8:00: TD Music Hall. Elisapie. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. TBA.

Mar 28 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Sibelius Symphony No.2. See Mar 27.

Mar 29 10:30am: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Good Friday. 509 Dundas St. E. http://www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024.Free.

Mar 29 4:00: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Good Friday Concert: Music and Readings for a Most Holy Day. John Johnson, saxophone. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 29 7:00: The Edison Singers. Seven Last Words from the Cross. String orchestra; The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $50; $30(st/18 and under).

Mar 29 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Unsung. Curated by Andrew Downing. A program of music by unjustly unknown Toronto singer-songwriters. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events. $25. Also Mar 30.

Mar 29 7:30: Music at Met. Good Friday Choral Concert. Met Baroque Orchestra & Festival Choir; Philippe Gagné, Evangelist; Clarence Frazer, Jesus; Johnathan Oldengarm, continuo & director. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. $35/$15 via www.metunited.ca. 6:30pm pre-concert talk; 7:15pm prelude.

Mar 29 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Tisra: Zakir Hussain with Debopriya Chatterjee & Sabir Khan. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $83(regular); $88(prime); $15(YTX). Also 3pm.

Mar 30 9:30am: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Holy Saturday. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Mar 30 2:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphony Orchestra. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 30 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 1-877-663-7469 or tickets@fldfca.org. From $100. Also Mar 30(7:30), 31(2:00), Apr 2(7:30), 3(2:00), 4(7:30), 5(7:30), 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00).

Mar 30 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Animaniacs In Concert. Join the original voice cast members of Animaniacs for a zany, animany and totally insaney musical adventure that’s fun for the whole family! Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $55.

Mar 30 3:00: St. David's Anglican Lutheran Church. Easter Cantata: Come Walk With Me. Pepper Choplin: Come Walk With Me. St. David Choir & Friends; Brent Mayhew, music director. 133 James St. E., Orillia. 705-325-1421 or stdavidalc@bellnet.ca. Freewill offering.

Mar 30 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Unsung. See Mar 29.

Mar 30 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. I Love the 90's Tour. Vanilla Ice; All-4-One; Color Me Badd; Young MC. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $64.55-$134.15.

Mar 30 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Mar 30(2:00). Also Mar 31(2:00), Apr 2(7:30), 3(2:00), 4(7:30), 5(7:30), 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00).

Mar 30 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Up On The Roof - An Evening with Former Nylon, Micah Barnes. Songs by King, Bacharach, Robinson and The Drifters. Cyril Clark Theatre, 20 Loafer's Lake Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29.

Mar 30 8:00: Burlington Symphony Orchestra. Symphonic Pops. Melodies from bands like Coldplay, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or www.burlingtonsymphony.ca. $15-$50.

Mar 30 8:00: TD Music Hall. Thirst Nation: Dusk. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. TBA.

Mar 30 8:00: TO Live. Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Sing & Swing featuring Bria Skonberg & Benny Benack III. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-366-7723 or www.tolive.com. $56.75-$102.

Mar 31 11:30am: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Easter Sunday. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Mar 31 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Mar 30. Also Apr 2(7:30), 3(2:00), 4(7:30), 5(7:30), 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00).

Mar 31 3:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Masterwork Celebrations. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (100th anniversary); Mozart: Symphony No.29 in A K.201/186a (250th anniversary); and Sibelius: Symphony No.7 in C Op.105 (100th anniversary). Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. From $40. A special pre-concert Easter Sunday brunch will be offered in Live Restaurant in honour of the holiday.

Apr 01 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Salsa Band. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

FILMS

Mar 24 4:00: Silent Revue. The Unknown. A 1927 silent film screening from the US with live musical accompaniment. Director: Tod Browning. Cast: Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford. Live accompaniment by Marilyn Lerner. Curated by Alicia Fletcher. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze/Loyalty Members, st/sr); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).

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. 

Mar 24 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of the Choral Finale of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. David Arnot-Johnston, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

MUSICAL THEATRE

Crow's Theatre. Natasha,. Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Created by Dave Malloy. Ray Hogg, choreographer; Chris Abraham, stage director. 345 Carlaw Ave. Crow's Theatre. From $28. Run extended until Mar 24. Performance times vary. Limited availability for many performances.

White Mills Theatre Company. Peter Pan and the Wendy Lady. Adaptation by Brandon White. Musical direction by Shannon Mills. Ella Mazur (Wendy Darling); Jonas Trottier (John Darling); Jessi Elgood (Michael Darling); Barb Scheffler (Mary Darling/The Crocodile); Scott Moore (George Darling/Mr. Smee); Breanna Maloney (Peter Pan); and others. Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen St. W. www.universe.com/events/peter-pan-and-the-wendy-lady-tickets-NMRBYK. $50. Mar 19, 21, 22, 23.

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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Mar 11 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 1964 The Tribute. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $51. Also Mar 10(7pm), 11, 12, 13(3pm & 8:30pm).

Mar 12 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 12 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Christopher Dawes, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Mar 12 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 1964 The Tribute. See Mar 11. Also Mar 13(3pm & 8:30pm).

Mar 12 7:30: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Tuesday Horns: Live and in Person! Music by Blood, Sweat & Tears, Lighthouse, Stevie Wonder, and others. Smoke Show BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . Performing every second Tuesday.

Mar 12 8:00: Massey Hall. Jon Batiste: Uneasy Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $142.

Mar 13 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: COC March Break - Cendrillon. Learn about Massenet’s musical retelling of the Cinderella story as COC Teaching Artists Karine White, Annemarie Cabri, and Timothy Cheung present an interactive workshop inspired by Massenet’s 1899 opera, Cendrillon, through dance, set design, and performance. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 13 12:00_noon: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 13 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 1964 The Tribute. See Mar 11. Also Mar 13(8:30pm).

Mar 14 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Maeve Palmer, soprano; Helen Becqué, piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Mar 14 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Cendrillon (Cinderella). Music by Jules Massenet. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. Cendrillon or 416-366-7723 or boxoffice@tolive.com. From $16. Also Mar 15(7:30pm); 16(7:30pm); 17(2:30pm).

Mar 14 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Celtic Tenors. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/the-celtic-tenors or 905-568-1600. From $54.50.

Mar 14 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Danny Marks & Friends: "When Country Met Soul". 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/when-country-met-soul. $30.

Mar 15 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works with a connection to Paris. Xuan He, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 15 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Also 7:30pm.

Mar 15 6:00: The Emmet Ray. Lesley Mitchell-Clarke and The Melo-Tonins. Tom Szczesniak, piano; Jordan O'Connor, double-bass; Frank Botos, drums; Tim Hamel, trumpet. 924 College St. reso@erbar.ca. $10(with reservations); $15(at door).

Mar 15 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Also 12:30pm.

Mar 15 7:30: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s. Diapente. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-483-5488. Pay What You Wish ($40 suggested).

Mar 15 7:30: PaperMills Productions. The Snow Queen: A Choral Musical Act I Workshop. Written by Joanna & Kathleen Mills. Seven original songs from The Snow Queen: A Choral Musical. A workshop performance of the first act of a new, original musical (based on The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen) with original music composed and arranged for SATB choir with accompaniment by a small chamber ensemble. Audience feedback will be invited, and the composer & librettist will be available for a talkback. SATB Choir with Soloists; Chamber Ensemble; William Shookhoff, conductor and piano. Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Ave. 647-996-4703. Donation. All proceeds will go to performers.

Mar 15 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Cendrillon (Cinderella). See Mar 14. Also Mar 16(7:30pm); 17(2:30pm).

Mar 15 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac Rumors. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $45.

Mar 15 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra: 30th Anniversary. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/nojo-30th-anniversary-show. $45; $30(st).

Mar 15 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Jay Douglas. Jazz, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Funk. 21 Old Mill Rd. Jay Douglas. $25. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Mar 15 8:00: The Jazz Room. Clefs of Moher. Adam Bowman, drums; Jerzy Kaplanek, fiddle; Jim Edwards, trombone; Mark McIntyre, bass; Paul Gribbons, uillean pipes & whistle; Paul Stouffer, keyboards; Ralf Buschmeir, guitar; Tim Moher, saxophones. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. www.showpass.com/tim-moher. $33; $22(under 30).

Mar 16 11:00am: Link Music Lab. A Thousand and One Nights: Welcome Nowruz and Springtime (Kids). Hani Niroo, guitar & xylophone; Naghmeh Farahmand, tombak; Maryem Tollar, vocals; Sophia Grigoriadis, vocals; Brenna MacCrimmon, tambura/ukulele/percussion. Small World Music Centre, Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. 416-536-5439. From $15; Free(ages 3 and under). Also Mar 17.

Mar 16 1:00: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. Toronto Bach Walk 2024: Celebrate Bach's 339th Birthday! Choral Recital with Choir of St. Clements & Marion Singers. St. Clement's Anglican, 70 St. Clements Avenue. to.rcco.enotice@gmail.com. Free. Donations welcome. Also 2pm(Glenview Presbyterian Church); 3pm(Blessed Sacrament Church). Birthday cake reception at the end of the day.

Mar 16 2:00: Avenue Road Music. Sound and Colour: Pictures at a 21st-Century Exhibition. A multimedia recital exploring the cross influence of music and visual art in an intimate recital setting. Reception to follow. Fiona Robson, cello; Raymond Truong, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome.

Mar 16 2:00: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. Toronto Bach Walk 2024: Celebrate Bach's 339th Birthday! Peter Merrick, organ. Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave. to.rcco.enotice@gmail.com. Free. Donations welcome. Also 1pm(St. Clement's Anglican Church); 3pm(Blessed Sacrament Church). Birthday cake reception at the end of the day.

Mar 16 3:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Celtic Tenors. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $68(regular); $78(prime); $15(YTX). Also 8pm.

Mar 16 3:00: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. Toronto Bach Walk 2024: Celebrate Bach's 339th Birthday! Paul Jenkins, organ. Blessed Sacrament Church, 24 Cheritan Ave. to.rcco.enotice@gmail.com. Free. Donations welcome. Also 1pm(St. Clement's Anglican Church), 2pm(St. Clement's Church). Birthday cake reception at the end of the day.

Mar 16 4:00: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Student Solo Recitals, Spring 2024. Karilyn Chambers, clarinet; Erika Reiman, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Mar 16 4:30: Beach United Church. Organ Stops with Ryan Baxter. Ryan Baxter, organ. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. Pay what you can.

Mar 16 6:30: Kirtan Culture Initiative. An Evening of Musical Mantras at Redpath Juicery. Redpath Juicery, 132 Redpath Ave. 416-616-5136 or www.kirtanculture.com. $17. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Mar 16 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Classical Jazz Composers: In CONTXT - The Compositions of Wayne Shorter. Brownman, trumpet; Nick Maclean, piano; Bennett Young, bass; Davide Corazza, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Landsdowne Ave (at College). info@calibanartstheatre.com. $30/$20(adv).

Mar 16 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Kevin Ayesh, Piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $20; $10(st).

Mar 16 7:30: Canadian Institute for Czech Music/Opera by Request. Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman). Music by Richard Wagner. Opera in concert with piano accompaniment. Sung in German with English supertitles. Henry Irwin, baritone (Dutchman); Cristina Pisani, soprano (Senta); Steven Henrikson, bass-baritone (Daland); Corey Arnold, tenor (Erik); Monica Zerbe, mezzo (Mary); and others; William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20.

Mar 16 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $59; $49(members).

Mar 16 7:30: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Student Solo Recitals, Spring 2024. Adrian Papež, guitar. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Mar 16 7:30: The Annex Singers. Romantic Gems. Schubert: Mass in G D.167; and works by Mendelssohn, Grieg, Rachmaninoff, Fauré, and others. Stephen Boda, organ; Maria Case, artistic director. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.annexsingers.com. From $15. LIVE & STREAMED.

Mar 16 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Winterreise. Schubert: Winterreise (arr. for choir, baritone & piano); and works by Fanny Hensel and Clara Schumann. Toronto Mendelssohn Singers; Brett Polegato, baritone; Philip Chiu, piano; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tmchoir.org. From $25.

Mar 16 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Cendrillon (Cinderella). See Mar 13. Also Mar 17(2:30pm).

Mar 16 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Amanda Marshall - The Heavy Lifting Tour. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $76.

Mar 16 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Celtic Tenors. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $68(regular); $78(prime); $15(YTX). Also 3pm.

Mar 16 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. March Blues: Quisha Wint & Michael Occhipinti's Jam Session. With Nikku Nayar & Don Pham with special guests. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/march-blues. $30; $15(arts worker/st/underemployed).

Mar 16 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Myths and Legends. Li Wang, piano; Daniel Vnukowski, host; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. 905-787-8811. $30-$40; $22.50-$30(sr); $15-$20(full time student or 18 and under). 7:10pm: Prélude pre-concert recital. 7:20pm: pre-concert talk. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Li Wang and Daniel Vnukowski. Post-concert reception.

Mar 16 8:00: Kitchener Waterloo Community Orchestra. KWCO Features Jung Tsai, Violin. Jung Tsai, violin. Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. 519-744-2666 or www.kwco.org or www.onstagedirect.com. $22; $18(college/univ st); Free(high school st and younger).

Mar 17 11:00am: Link Music Lab. A Thousand and One Nights: Welcome Nowruz and Springtime (Kids). Hani Niroo, guitar & xylophone; Naghmeh Farahmand, tombak; Maryem Tollar, vocals; Sophia Grigoriadis, vocals; Brenna MacCrimmon, tambura/ukulele/percussion. Small World Music Centre, Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. 416-536-5439. From $15; Free(ages 3 and under). Also Mar 16.

Mar 17 1:00: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Lyric Element. Pianist William Aide performing Works by Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Chopin. 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 Ext. 301. Suggested donation: $20.

Mar 17 2:30: The Isabel Voices. John Burges: Flight 752 - Elegies. Sadaf Amini, santur; Colleen Renihan, mezzo. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on. $30; $25(sr); $15(st). Livestream: Pay What You Can Donation $10/$25/$35/$50/$100/$200. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Mar 17 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Cendrillon (Cinderella). See Mar 13.

Mar 17 3:00: Les AMIS Concerts. Opera and Vocal Music Concert. Elena Howard-Scott, soprano; Christian Masucci Facchini, countertenor; Jamal Al Titi, baritone; Tim Cheung, piano. Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg. Tickets at lesamisconcerts@icloud.com or www.experiencecobourg.ca or 905-372-2210 or 1-855-372-2210. $35.

Mar 17 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Jazz at Lincoln Centre Presents Sing and Swing. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Jazz at Lincoln Centre or 905-568-1600. From $64.50.

Mar 17 4:00: Canadian Bandurist Capella. Word of Taras. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa. 416-845-2691 or www.banduristy.com. From $15.

Mar 17 4:00: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Student Solo Recitals, Spring 2024. Joslyn Dunlop, soprano; Erika Reiman, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Mar 17 7:00: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Choir! Choir! Choir!: Dreams - An Epic Fleetwood Mac Sing-along! Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, AEG Liebherr Auditorium, 130 Navy St., Oakville. Choir! Choir! Choir!. $55; $48(Big Ticket Members); $44(Big Ticket Plus Members).

Mar 18 7:30: Trinity College, University of Toronto. Trinity College Chapel Choir: In Concert. Music by Rachmaninoff, Monteverdi, MacMillan, and Allegri. 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 www.trinity.utoronto.ca/discover/about/chapel/music. Free. 

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).

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. 

Mar 16 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation: Mozart’s Requiem with Jean-Sébastien Vallée. Join us for a unique exploration of the diverse versions and completions of Mozart’s Requiem. Jean-Sébastien Vallée, Artistic Director. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.tmchoir.org. $10.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Crow's Theatre. Natasha,. Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Created by Dave Malloy. Ray Hogg, choreographer; Chris Abraham, stage director. 345 Carlaw Ave. Crow's Theatre. From $28. Run extended until Mar 24. Performance times vary. Limited availability for many performances.

North Toronto Players. Chelsea Moor Castle: Gilbert & Sullivan’s Greatest Hits. Appropriate for all ages. Featuring reimagined classics from Gilbert & Sullivan, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Bulsara, and others. Lindsay Burrows, soprano; Emily Romano, soprano; Joseph Wong, tenor; Holland Ziemann, tenor; Michael Harms, bass. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. www.northtorontoplayers.com/tickets or info@northtorontoplayers.com. $35; $25(st); Free(14 and under when accompanied by an adult). Mar 15(8pm), 16(2 & 8pm), 17(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 to Mar 17. Times vary.

White Mills Theatre Company. Peter Pan and the Wendy Lady. Adaptation by Brandon White. Musical direction by Shannon Mills. Ella Mazur (Wendy Darling); Jonas Trottier (John Darling); Jessi Elgood (Michael Darling); Barb Scheffler (Mary Darling/The Crocodile); Scott Moore (George Darling/Mr. Smee); Breanna Maloney (Peter Pan); and others. Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen St. W. www.universe.com/events/peter-pan-and-the-wendy-lady-tickets-NMRBYK. $50. Mar 13, 15, 16, 17(1:30pm), 19, 21, 22, 23.

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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Mar 04 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Chubby Checker. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-$75.85. Also Mar 5, 6.

Mar 04 8:00: Massey Hall. Feist: Multitudes Finale Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $48. Also Mar 3.

Mar 04 8:00: Summerhill Orchestra. In Concert. Richard Herriott, piano; Natalie Wong, concertmaster; Sarah John, conductor. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. summerhillorchestra@gmail.com or www.summerhillorchestra.wordpress.com. From $20.

Mar 05 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Voices of the Harp. Matt Dupont, harp; Jérémie Roy, actor. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 05 12:00_noon: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. RBC Foundation Music @ Noon: Class Recital. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Mar 05 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.

Mar 05 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Aaron James, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Mar 05 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Chubby Checker. See Mar 4. Also Mar 6.

Mar 05 8:00: Music Toronto. David Fung, Piano. Works by Schubert, Missy Mazzioli, Schumann, Rachmaninov, Liszt, and others. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 option 2. $47.50-$52; $10(st).

Mar 05 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Pops: A Spoonful of Sugar with Ashley Brown. Ashley Brown, vocalist; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Mar 6.

Mar 06 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Wirth Vocal Prize Winner 2022/2023. Jingjing Xu, mezzo; Christopher Knopp, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Mar 06 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Taylor Sullivan, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 06 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Chubby Checker. See Mar 4.

Mar 06 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Cherish The Ladies. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $45; $39(members).

Mar 06 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. Torque Contemporary Dance Series: Vástádus eana – The Answer Is Land. Choreographed by Elle Sofe Sara. Music by Frode Fjellheim. A Q&A will follow the Mar 7 performance. Nicole Inica Hamilton, host. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Also Mar 7.

Mar 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: GGS Chamber Competition Finals. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Mar 06 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Rum Ragged. John Showman, fiddle; Chris Coole, clawhammer banjo, and Max Heineman, upright bass. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/rum-ragged-2. $35.

Mar 06 8:00: Payadora Tango Ensemble. A Night of Tango with Payadora. Classic and modern tango, originals, and South American folk music. Rebekah Wolkstein, violin & vocals; Drew Jurecka, bandoneon/violin/mandolin; Robert Horvath, piano; Joe Phillips, double-bass & guitar; Elbio Fernandez, vocals. Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. $25. Also May 15, Jul 17, Sep 18, Nov 13.

Mar 06 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Pops: A Spoonful of Sugar with Ashley Brown. See Mar 5.

Mar 07 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Dior String Quartet. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Mar 07 1:30: Women’s Musical Club of Toronto. Music in the Afternoon: Dominic Desautels & Jean-Philippe Sylvestre. Dominic Desautels, clarinet; Jean-Philippe Sylvestre, piano; with Zsófia Stefán, bassoon. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-923-7052 X1. $50; free(st with ID at door).

Mar 07 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac's Rumors. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac's Rumors or 905-568-1600. From $64.50.

Mar 07 7:00: Hugh's Room Live. Our Music Festival. Tanika Charles, Melissa McClelland, Mimi Obonsawin, Skye Wallace, Yarro, and other artists. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/our-music-festival. $40.

Mar 07 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Magisterra at the Museum: Masterworks - Café Music. Guest: Mahdi Gazi, piano. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. www.magisterra.com. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10).

Mar 07 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Albert Herring. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. $35/$25(adv); $40/$30(at door). Also Mar 8(7:30pm), 9(2pm), 10(2pm).

Mar 07 7:30: Harbourfront Centre. Torque Contemporary Dance Series: Vástádus eana – The Answer Is Land. See Mar 6.

Mar 07 8:00: FabCollab. Women in Song. Vocalists: Luanda Jones, Carine au Micro, and Miranda Mulholland. Dancers: Veronica Simpson, Seanna Bailey, and Carolin Mateus. Ventanas House Band: Tyler Emond, bass; Benjamin Barrile, flamenco guitar; Demetri Petsalakis, oud & keyboards; Marito Marques, drums; Tamar Ilana, vocals; Yeti “Lady Son” Yetunde, percussion. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. 647-768-5288. $35 through Eventbrite. Also available at the door. Tickets are general admission and do not guarantee seating. Dinner reservations which guarantee seating are available at www.lula.ca.

Mar 07 8:00: Massey Hall. Los Angeles Azules: El Amor de Mi Vida North America Tour 2024. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $76.

Mar 08 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works by Czech composers. John Holland, baritone; Grace Quinsey  soprano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 08 7:00: Rama Gaming House. Ladies of Sweet Soul Music. A tribute to Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston. Lisa Goodridge, Deve Archer, Quisha Wint, and Chris Ayries. 2295 Battleford Rd., Mississauga. 905-821-7821 or www.ramagaming.com. $25. Tickets after Feb 29: $30. 19 years or older.

Mar 08 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Stephanie Chou: Comfort Girl. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Stephanie Chou or 905-568-1600. From $44.50.

Mar 08 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Albert Herring. See Mar 7. Also Mar 9(2pm), 10(2pm).

Mar 08 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Amadeus Live. Film screening with live orchestra. TO Live Orchestra and Amadeus Choir. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or Amadeus. From $59. Also Mar 9.

Mar 08 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Rising Vibes Curated by TCspades. The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $10.

Mar 08 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. The Reklaws & James Barker Band. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $64.

Mar 08 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Double Vision - Foreigner Tribute. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $65(prime); $60(regular).

Mar 08 8:00: St. John's Latvian Lutheran Church. Soul of My Soul: John Kameel Farah Plays Music for Organ, Piano, and Synthesizers. Arrangements of Palestinian folk songs, works by Bach, Renaissance English music, and original compositions and improvisations. 200 Balmoral Ave. www.johnfarah.com. Suggested $20 donation at the door (cash only).

Mar 08 8:00: Tafelmusik. Bach Motets & Company. Works by the Bach family and motets by two of Bach’s predecessors at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Also traditional sacred Georgian music. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Ivars Taurins, director; Ori Shalva led by Shalva Makharashvili. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 416-964-6337. $40.

Mar 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Murdoch Mysteries: In Concert. An exclusive screening of a never-before-seen episode of CBC’s hit series with a live orchestral performance of Robert Carli’s epic score. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $55. Also Mar 9.

Mar 08 8:00: Women From Space Festival. Lina Allemano’s BLOOP. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 08 9:00: Women From Space Festival. Morgan-Paige. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 08 10:00: Women From Space Festival. BIG BANG! plays Bjork. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 09 1:00: Chamber Music Society of Mississauga. PianoFest. Luke Welch, Cheryl Duvall, Dr. Katherine Dowling, and Dr. Younggun Kim. Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga. 647-892-8251 or www.chambermusicmississauga.org. Pay what you wish. Also 3pm, 5pm & 7:30pm.

Mar 09 1:30: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Open House and Free Concert. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com. Free.

Mar 09 2:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Albert Herring. See Mar 7. Also Mar 8(7:30pm), 10(2pm).

Mar 09 3:00: Canadian Bandurist Capella. Word of Taras. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $35; $30(sr); $25(under 30); $15(under 18).

Mar 09 4:00: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. VOICEBOX Opera Salon: Opera in Concert's 50th Birthday Party. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or www.operainconcert.com or www.tolive.com. $25. RE-SCHEDULED TO MAY 11.

Mar 09 4:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Mar 09 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Classical Jazz Composers: In CONTXT - The Compositions of Freddie Hubbard. Brownman, trumpet; Nick Maclean, piano; Nick Arseneau, bass; Ethan Ardelli, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Landsdowne Ave (at College). info@calibanartstheatre.com. $30/$20(adv).

Mar 09 7:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). What Is the Signal? Conveying emotions and meaning through the ethereal world of electronic sound and electromagnetic energy. Radio Art works from the Deep Wireless 18 Compilation by Martín Rodriguez, Kat Estacio, AJ Cornell and Rutmeat. Artists will be on hand for Q&A. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River. www.naisa.ca/purchase-tickets or 705-386-0880. $12.

Mar 09 7:30: Canadian Institute for Czech Music/Opera by Request. Prodaná Nevěsta (The Bartered Bride). Music by Bedřich Smetana. Opera in concert with piano accompaniment. Sung in Czech with English supertitles. Grace Quinsey, soprano (Mařenka); John Holland, bass-baritone (Kecal), Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor (Vašek); Henry Irwin, baritone (Kušina); Mila Ionkova, soprano (Ludmila); and others; William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College St. United Church, 452 College St. www.myevent.com/bartered-bride. $25.

Mar 09 7:30: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Poulenc's Gloria: Jewels of the French Repertoire. Poulenc: Gloria; Ravel: Trois chansons; Ducasse: Prière; Saindon: Emmene-moi. Midori Marsh, soprano; Stephen Boda, organ. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-420-9660 or www.orpheuschoirtoronto.com. $45; $35(sr); $20(st).

Mar 09 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Isidore String Quartet with Arthur Rowe, Piano. Adrian Steel, violin; Phoenix Avalon, violin; Devin Moore, viola; Joshua McClendon, cello; Arthur Rowe, piano. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas 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).

Mar 09 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Amadeus Live. See Mar 8.

Mar 09 7:30: Toronto Chamber Choir. The Muse of Novara. Motets, masses, and sonatas by Isabella Leonarda. Toronto Chamber Choir; String Ensemble featuring Geneviève Gilardeau; Lucas Harris, artistic director. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-923-9030 or www.torontochamberchoir.ca. Pay what you choose: $30, $20, $5.

Mar 09 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Legendary Bluesman Guy Davis. Opening Set: Broke Fuse-Jay Moonah. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30.

Mar 09 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Cherish the Ladies. Heart of Home. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $49.

Mar 09 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Lee Rocker or 905-568-1600. From $64.50.

Mar 09 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Malevo. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $78(regular); $88(prime); $15(YTX).

Mar 09 8:00: Massey Hall. Alan Doyle: Welcome Home Tour. With special guest Adam Baldwin. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $54.

Mar 09 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music Series: Sona Jobarteh & Taj Mahal. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $60.

Mar 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Murdoch Mysteries: In Concert. See Mar 8.

Mar 09 8:00: Women From Space Festival. Grace Scheele, Harp & Electronics. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 09 9:00: Women From Space Festival/Canadian Music Centre. Patricia Brennan & Arktureye as MOCH. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 09 10:00: Women From Space Festival. Mali Obomsawin Quartet. Mali Obomsawin, Mili Hong, Allison Burik, and Magdalena Abrego. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 10 11:00am: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Laetare Sunday. Fauré: Messe Basse; Fauré: Ave verum corpus. Sung by a quartet of women’s voices. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Mar 10 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Carrie Lianne McLeod, soprano; Marianna Chibotar, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 10 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles KIDS. Viano String Quartet. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 x103; 647-988-2012 (eve/wknd). $25.

Mar 10 2:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Albert Herring. See Mar 7(7:30pm). Also Mar 9(2pm).

Mar 10 2:00: Markham Concert Band. Sound of Music Sing Along. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $10-$26.

Mar 10 2:30: OperOttawa. Gates of Heaven: Requiem for a Life of Peace. Music by W. A. Mozart. Sung in German and semi-staged with full orchestra. Mozart: Exultate jubilate; Requiem (World Premiere). Ania Hejnar, soprano; Erinne-Colleen Laurin, soprano; Morgan Strickland, soprano; OperOttawa Orchestra and Chorus; Norman E. Brown, conductor. First Baptist Church Ottawa, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. 613-806-0512 or Requiem for a Life of Peace. $50; $25(st under 18); Free(under 10).

Mar 10 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Concerts Series: Igor Levit. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Mar 10 3:00: Trio Arkel. Chamber Music Concert. Guest artists: Eri Kosaka, violin; Hezekiah Leung, viola; Leana Rutt, cello. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.eventbrite.caor admin@trioarkel.com or 647-229-6918. $40.

Mar 10 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. Viano String Quartet. 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).

Mar 10 4:00: Canadian Bandurist Capella. Word of Taras - Слово Тараса. Plast Huculak Centre, 516 The Kingsway. 416-845-2691. From $25. NOTE: Venue has changed.

Mar 10 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 1964 The Tribute. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. Also Mar 11(3pm), 12(3pm), 13(3pm & 8:30pm).

Mar 10 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Mak Grgic, Classical Guitar. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $20(st).

Mar 10 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Talamh an Eisc (Land of Fish): Irish Music in Canada. Anne Lederman, fiddle & vocals; Pat O'Gorman, uilleann pipes/flute/whistle; Peter Jellard, accordion/mandolin/fiddle/guitar. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com or www.ticketscene.ca. $25.

Mar 10 8:00: Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. Soundtracks. Jessica V. Kun, conductor. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.rhpo.ca or 905-787-8811 or boxoffice@rhcentre.ca. From $29.

Mar 10 8:00: Women From Space Festival. Curated Free Improvisation Group. Anh Phung, flute & electronics; Chiquita Magic, synths; Emjay Weight, drums & objects. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 10 9:00: Women From Space Festival/Toronto Dance Theatre. Val Jeanty + Nikeshia Garrick. Anh Phung, flute & electronics; Chiquita Magic, synths; Emjay Weight, drums & objects. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 10 10:00: Women From Space Festival. Ad Hoc Free Improvised Set - Assembled by Matana Roberts. Matana Roberts, Germaine Liu, and Nicole Rampersaud. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.womenfromspace.com. $20/$15(adv).

Mar 11 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. 1964 The Tribute. See Mar 10. Also Mar 12, 13(3pm & 8:30pm). 

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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, Mar 8, 6-7:30pm; Fri, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).

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. 

Mar 10 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). David Fallis: Early Music Animals. The animal kingdom has always inspired composers to write wonderful music. Bird-pieces come first to mind, since birds are such incredible singers themselves, but how about baboons? Fleas? Oysters, anyone? Come and sing and play as we explore delightful renaissance madrigals devoted to the animal world. Music by Weelkes, Gibbons, Ravenscroft, LeJeune, and others. David Fallis, presenter. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Membership information on website.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Crow's Theatre. Natasha,. Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Created by Dave Malloy. Ray Hogg, choreographer; Chris Abraham, stage director. 345 Carlaw Ave. Crow's Theatre. From $28. Run extended until Mar 17. Performance times vary. Limited availability for many performances.

North Toronto Players. Chelsea Moor Castle: Gilbert & Sullivan’s Greatest Hits. Appropriate for all ages. Featuring reimagined classics from Gilbert & Sullivan, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Bulsara, and others. Lindsay Burrows, soprano; Emily Romano, soprano; Joseph Wong, tenor; Holland Ziemann, tenor; Michael Harms, bass. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. www.northtorontoplayers.com/tickets or info@northtorontoplayers.com. $35; $25(st); Free(14 and under when accompanied by an adult). Mar 8(8pm), 9(8pm), 10(2pm), 15(8pm), 16(2 & 8pm), 17(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 to 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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Feb 26 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free.

Feb 26 7:30: York University Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies. Far From Home, An Exile Roving: Harriet Abrams, Jewish Composer in Georgian England - with Rebecca Cypess: Sound & Sense: Jewish Music @ York. Rebecca Cypess, harpsichord; Alta Boover Dantzler, mezzo. Accolade East Building, York University, 83 York Blvd. 416-736-5823 or Harriet Abrams. Free.

Feb 27 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Love and Friendship - Explorations with Mozart and Janáček. Works by Mozart and Janáček. Artists of the COC Orchestra and the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 27 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 27 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Manuel Piazza, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Feb 27 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Tony Orlando. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-$75.85. Also Feb 28(3pm & 8:30pm).

Feb 27 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Adi Braun Presents "Night and Day: The Cole Porter Songbook". Adi Braun, soprano; Don Breithaupt, piano; Russ Boswell, double-bass; Mark Kelso, drums, William Sperandei, trumpet. 251 Victoria St. www.adibraun.com or www.jazzbistro.ca or 416-363-5299. $20.

Feb 28 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: The Colour of Joy. Canadian Art Song Project performs new and old works celebrating Black Canadian composers, including songs by R. Nathaniel Dett and the public premiere of The Colour of Joy by Maria Thompson Corle. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 28 12:00_noon: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. William Maddox, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 28 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Tony Orlando. See Feb 27. Also Feb 28(8:30pm).

Feb 28 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Spanish Reflections. Javier Perianes, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $40. Also Feb 29.

Feb 28 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Tony Orlando. See Feb 27.

Feb 29 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Black History Month - West African "Mandé" Music. Originating centuries ago from present day Guinea and Mali, Djembe drumming’s percussive music has been an integral part of daily life for so long that it has become ingrained in local culture and traditions. Experience West African Mandingue drumming with Alpha Rhythm Roots. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Feb 29 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met - Sorrow & Redemption. Jonathan Oldengarm, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Feb 29 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Dizzy & Fay. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events or 905-568-1600. From $44.50.

Feb 29 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Choir! Choir! Choir! FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $30.

Feb 29 7:30: Freesound. Patterns in a Chromatic Field. Freesound members Amahl Arulanandam and Wesley Shen perform Morton Feldman's 1-hour long work Patterns in a Chromatic Field for cello and piano. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 647-354-4244. PWYC. Also Mar 1.

Feb 29 7:30: Milton Philharmonic Orchestra. Winter's Tale. FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, 1010 Main St. E., Milton. 905-875-5399. $30; $25; $15(st/child).

Feb 29 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Spanish Reflections. See Feb 28.

Feb 29 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Air Supply: The Lost in Love Experience. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $39.

Mar 01 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's/Guitar Society of Toronto. Noon Time Recital. Adam Batstone, Simon Farintosh, Jelica Mijanovic, Shawn Pickup, guitars. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Mar 01 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Leslie Kinton, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 01 7:00: Beach United Church. 60s Music Night. Fraser/Daley (Alec Fraser and Mike Daley) and openers Skylark (Diana Gibbs and Jack Alvo) with special guests Paul Reddick and Ed Crabtree. 140 Wineva Ave. 60s Music Night. $50.

Mar 01 7:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Musical Gallery Inspired by Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project Data & Other Weather- and Nature-Inspired Pieces. Talbot College and Music Building, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Mar 01 7:30: Freesound. Patterns in a Chromatic Field. Freesound members Amahl Arulanandam and Wesley Shen perform Morton Feldman's 1-hour long work Patterns in a Chromatic Field for cello and piano. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 647-354-4244. PWYC. Also Feb 29.

Mar 01 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Becoming the Beatles. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29.

Mar 01 8:00: Canadian Music Centre/Shahriyar Jamshidi. A Breeze From Kurdish Mountains. Improvisations based on Kurdish microtonal music. Kazim Boran, Saz (Baglama); Shahriyar Jamshidi, kamanche & vocal. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. Kurdish Mountains or 418-880-3580 or Breeze from Kurdish Mountains. $30(at door); $20(adv on Eventbrite).

Mar 01 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Shannon Butcher Presents “A Night of Two Kings” Carole King & Nat King Cole. 21 Old Mill Rd. Shannon Butcher. $20. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Mar 01 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Taylor Dayne - The Now Tour. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $51.50-$81.50.

Mar 02 4:30: Beach United Church. Jazz & Reflection with Jim Clayton. Jim Clayton, piano & vocals; Peter Telford, string bass; Adam Warner, drums. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082. Pay what you can.

Mar 02 7:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Pictures at an Exhibition. David Fallis, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. www.gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. $25-$30.

Mar 02 7:30: Cantabile Chamber Singers. Light of Hope. Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W. www.cantabilechambersingers.com. $30; $15(youth 13-18); Free(12 & under)(.

Mar 02 7:30: Jubilate Singers. Misa Criolla. Jubilate Singers; Rodrigo Chavez & Sikuris St. Lawrence, musicians. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-485-1988 or www.jubilatesingers.ca. $35; $25(sr); $15(st/arts workers).

Mar 02 7:30: Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Winter Bach #2. U of T Singers; Monica Whicher, soprano; Sarah Jeffery, oboe; Steven Woomert, trumpet; Mark Fewer, violin & leader. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. www.kruc.ca/payments. $35.

Mar 02 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Mozart's Requiem. Mozart: Requiem K.626 and other works from Mozart's final year, 1791. Leanne Kaurman, soprano; Deborah Overes, contralto; Jacob Abrahamse, tenor;Matthew Cassils, baritone. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. 647-549-4524. $30; $15(ages 7-18).

Mar 02 7:30: The Tallis Choir. A Renaissance Tenebrae. St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 131 McCaul St. www.tallischoir.com or 416-286-9798. $35; $25(sr); $10(st).

Mar 02 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Tower of Power - 55 Years of Funk & Soul. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $70.20-$99.45.

Mar 02 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music Series: KUNÉ with special guests Meesha Shafi & Jesse Cook. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Mar 02 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Schumann & Falla / Virtuoso Voyages. Beste Kalender, mezzo; Antonio Di Cristofano, piano; Sinfonia Toronto; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $52; $40(sr); $20(st).

Mar 02 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. NACO + OSQ: Hétu Symphony No.5. National Arts Centre Orchestra, guest orchestra; Orchestre symphonique du Québec, guest orchestra; Alexander Shelley, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35.

Mar 03 1:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: Dan Brown's Wild Symphony. Trevor Wilson, RBC Resident Conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $30. Also 4pm.

Mar 03 2:00: Avenue Road Music. Mozart, Ravel, Mompou. Kathleen Penny, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome.

Mar 03 2:00: Freesound/Arraymusic. Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, Piano. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 647-354-4244. PWYC.

Mar 03 2:00: HCA Dance Theatre. Voices of the Harp: A Poetic Symphony. A sensory journey fusing melodic beauty with evocative verse. Matt Dupont, harp; Jeremie Roy, actor. 126 James St. S., Hamilton. 905-528-4020 or www.hcadancetheatre.com/shop-standard. From $15.

Mar 03 2:30: Kingston Symphony. Delius & Elgar. Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-530-2050 or www.kingstonsymphony.ca. Adults: $27, $39, $50; Seniors: $25, $35, $47; Students - $15, $20, $25; Children: $10.

Mar 03 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. NSO Classic 4: Next Gen. Beethoven. Chelsea Ahn, piano; Eric Guo, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $75(regular); $100(diamond); $52(arts worker with valid id); $46(35 under 35); $29(student-university/college with valid id); $24(youth 18 and under with valid id).

Mar 03 3:00: Hannaford Street Silver Band. Zombie Blizzard. Concert arias by Erin Davis and Margaret Atwood. Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, soprano; Erin Davis, piano. With the Hannaford Smaller Band. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. From $16. www.hssb.ca.

Mar 03 3:00: Off Centre Music Salon. Climbing the Everest of Chamber Music. Rosebud Quartet; Ina Perkis, piano, Boris Zarankin, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.offcentremusic.com. From $17.31.

Mar 03 4:00: St. Bride's Anglican Church. Classical Piano Concert. Oliver Peart, piano. 1516 Clarkson Rd. N., Misssissauga. 905-822-0422. Voluntary contribution.

Mar 03 4:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: Dan Brown's Wild Symphony. See Mar 3(1:30pm).

Mar 03 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Marie Osmond. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.

Mar 03 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. Play. Peter Shackleton, clarinet; Jody Davenport, viola; Anna Ronai, piano; Sara-Jeanne Hosie, narrator. Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford. tickets@innerchamber.ca. $45; $30(arts workers/st). 5:30pm - Pre-show dinner. A light meal is available to in-person patrons.

Mar 03 7:30: Theatre of Early Music. An Ode to James Bowman. Dame Emma Kirkby, soprano; Charles Daniels, tenor; Daniel Taylor, countertenor & conductor; Joel Allison, bass-baritone; Schola Cantorum and Musicians of the Theatre of Early Music. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. tem.information@gmail.com. Free. Donations dedicated to the Theatre of Early Music / University of Toronto's Historical Performance and Scholarship Fund.

Mar 04 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Chubby Checker. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-$75.85. Also Mar 5, 6.

Mar 04 8:00: Summerhill Orchestra. In Concert. Grieg: Piano Concerto in a Op.16; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4 in f Op.36. Richard Herriott, piano; Natalie Wong, concertmaster; Sarah John, conductor. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. summerhillorchestra@gmail.com or www.summerhillorchestra.wordpress.com. From $20. 

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.

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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, Mar 8, 6-7:30pm; Fri, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).

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. 

Feb 26 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. 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.

Crow's Theatre. Natasha,. Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Created by Dave Malloy. Ray Hogg, choreographer; Chris Abraham, stage director. 345 Carlaw Ave. Crow's Theatre. From $28. Run extended until Mar 10. Performance times vary. Limited availability for many performances.

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 to 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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Feb 19 10:30am: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Postcards From A Blue Planet: A Musical Adventure. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $20. Also 12:30pm.

Feb 19 2:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. No Excuses, No Limits By ILL-ABILITIES. Redouan "Redo" Ait Chitt, Sergio "Checho" Carvajal, Jung Soo "Krops" Lee, Jacob "Kujo" Lyons, Lucas "Perninha" Machado and others. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $25.

Feb 19 2:00: Hannaford Street Silver Band. Band Together. Hannaford Street Silver Band; Hannaford Youth Band. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Free. www.hssb.ca/events/band-together-2.

Feb 19 7:30: Canzona Chamber Players. Trio Ink. Yosuke Kawasaki, violin; Wolfram Koessel, cello; Vadim Serebryany, piano. Canzona Music Studio, 27 Sherbourne St. N. www.canzona.org. $30. Also Feb 18 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave.

Feb 19 7:30: St. Wulfric’s Concert Society. Quintingency Quintet Plays Music to Warm a Cold Evening. Jaye Marsh, flutes; Heather MacDonald, oboe; Le Lu, clarinet; Christian Sharpe, bassoon; Chris Buchner, horn; Colin Eatock, host. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-926-8954. PWYC (suggested: $20). Tropical attire encouraged.

Feb 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: A Musical Scripture. The story of Portia White, the daughter of a Negro Baptist minister, is a story of Black joy and Black musical royalty. This performance is a celebration of soul-stirring songs adjacent to and immersed in the fabric of Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White, premiering at the COC this June. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 20 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 20 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Eric Tyson, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Feb 20 1:30: Canadian Opera Company. Post-Performance Q&A: Aportia Chryptych in Discussion. Join the COC Teen Council for an interactive discussion with the Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White creative team following their Free Concert Series performance. Learn more about Aportia Chryptych, a new work premiering at the COC Theatre this June. Explore the process of creating, producing, and performing this innovative work. Facilitated by the COC Teen Council, participants will have the opportunity to learn about Portia White and the legacy of Black voices in Canada. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 20 8:00: Reid's Distillery. Angela Verbrugge with Ray Gallon Duo. 32 Logan Ave. www.reidsdistillery.com. $10.

Feb 21 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Imre Olah, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 21 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: New Jazz. Schulich School of Music presents the McGill Chamber Jazz Orchestra. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 21 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Boys II Men. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. 1-888-325-5788 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $117.22-$525.78.

Feb 22 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Black History Month - Unyielding Roots. Rashaan Allwood, Katheryn Patricia Cobbler, and Nadine Anyan present a multimedia performance of their original compositions that reflect the Caribbean African diaspora experience including diverse styles such as ambient, jazz, folk, contemporary, hip-hop, and classical accompanied by visuals from life in the Caribbean and Canada, exploring themes of being raised within multiple cultures, redefining beauty against a North American colonial landscape. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Feb 22 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Elijah Stevens, piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Feb 22 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Pavel Steidl, Classical Guitar. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Feb 22 7:00: Toronto City Opera. Susannah. Music by Carlisle Floyd. Fully staged with piano accompaniment. Sung in English with English supertitles. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. www.torontocityopera.com/tickets. From $35. Also Feb 24(2pm) & 25(2pm).

Feb 22 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Side by Side. A coming together of young artists working side-by-side to create unexpected collaborations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events. $25. Also Feb 23.

Feb 22 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The Trews - House of Ill Fame 20th Anniversary Tour. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $55; $49(members).

Feb 22 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Flavours & Vibes - Jesse Royal Live in Concert. MC Bonde, Joshua Lucas, The Human Rights, Omega Mighty and Kairo McLean. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $20-$49.

Feb 22 8:00: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Talisk. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $25.

Feb 22 8:00: Music Toronto. Ying Quartet. Robin Scott, violin; Janet Ying, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; David Ying, cello. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 option 2. $47.50-$52; $10(st).

Feb 22 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Taylor Hicks Night Moves. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $51.

Feb 23 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Gone with the Winds - Cecilia Livingston with Mozart and Dvořák. Woodwinds from the COC Orchestra. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 23 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works by Schubert, Schmidt, and Mozetich. Carina Shum, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 23 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Side by Side. See Feb 22.

Feb 23 7:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Colbie Caillat. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls.www.ticketmaster.ca. $70.20-$99.45.

Feb 23 7:30: Music at St. Andrew's. Black History: Songs & Stories. Shelley Hamilton, vocalist; John Campbell, vocalist; Mark Cassius, vocalist; Jordan Klapman Quartet. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220 or www.standrewstoronto.org or Evenbrite. $30.

Feb 23 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Stravinsky's Pulcinella. Isabel Leonard, mezzo; Paul Appleby, tenor; Derek Welton, bass-baritone; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Feb 24(8pm).

Feb 23 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble/Koffler Arts. Dance to the Abyss. Excerpts from Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera Suite and works by Mischa Spoliansky, Erwin Schulhoff, and other artists whose names are largely lost to history. Art of Time Ensemble featuring John Millard, Patricia O'Callaghan, and Martha Burns. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. From $39. Also Feb 24(8pm) & 25(2pm).

Feb 23 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Choir! Choir! Choir! - Mamma Mia! Epic Abba Sing-along. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $20-$34.

Feb 23 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Drivewire. The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15.

Feb 23 8:00: Humber Music. Ingrid Jensen In Concert and the Humber Jazz Big Band. Band (Shelly Berger, director) & Forward Motion Ensemble (Rich Brown, director). Humber College Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. W. 416-675-3111 or Ingrid Jensen. $25; $10(st).

Feb 23 8:00: Link Music Lab. Experimental Link Series: Niloufar Shiri and Caleb Klager. Niloufar Shiri, kamancheh; Caleb Klager, electronics. Small World Music Centre, Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. Niloufar & Caleb Klager. $25; $15(early bird).

Feb 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Charlotte Cardin. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $92.

Feb 23 8:00: Tafelmusik. Passions Revealed. Aislinn Nosky, guest director and violin; Johann Novom, violin; Dominic Teresi, bassoon; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/passions or 416-964-6337. From $47. Also Feb 24(8pm) & 25(3pm).

Feb 23 8:00: TD Music Hall. Ethan Low. Accompanied by Strings From Paris. Supported by Reggie Beaton and Pino. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. Ticket pricing TBA.

Feb 24 1:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). Ghosts of the Ether. Conjuring mysterious presences out of the ether - everything from pulsars to numbered stations to cultural ghosts of the past. Deep Wireless 18 Radio Art Compilation by Cláudio de Pina, Bekah Simms and Keith de Mendonca and other works. Kelly Ruth, modified loom & live electronics. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River. www.naisa.ca/purchase-tickets or 705-386-0880. $12.

Feb 24 2:00: Avenue Road Music. Marbin Matinees Concert Series: Harp Recital. Charlene Chin, harp. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome.

Feb 24 2:00: 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.

Feb 24 2:00: Peterborough Singers. The Music of Elton John. Barry Haggarty, guitar; Andrew Affleck, bass; Curtis Cronkwright, drums; Anne Normand, piano. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or www.peterboroughsingers.com. $35; $10(st).

Feb 24 2:00: Toronto City Opera. Susannah. See Feb 22. Also Feb 25.

Feb 24 3:00: Montgomery's Inn. Musical Matinees at Montgomery's Inn Museum: Divas & Ditties! Featuring Allison Cecilia Arends, soprano. Historical tour included. Concert proceeds support Arts Alive Emergency Fundraiser. Montgomery's Inn Museum, 4709 Dundas St. W. www.neapolitanconnection.com $25; $15(child/sr). Museum tours begin at 2:30pm, concerts at 3pm.

Feb 24 7:30: Barrie Concerts Association. Chamber Music Concert. Penderecki String Quartet: Christine Vlajk, viola; Jeremy Bell, violin; Jerzy Kaplanek, violin; Katie Schlalkjer, cello; Ben Smith, piano. Hiway Pentecostal Church, 50 Anne St. N., Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org. $45. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Feb 24 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Johannes Linstead: From Spain to Cuba. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/johannes-linstead or 905-568-1600. From $44.50.

Feb 24 7:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Sylvester Goshay Quintet. Sylvester Goshay, drums; Alexander Brown, trumpet; Jim Findlayson, piano; Frank Zant, upright bass; Mark Hundevad, vibes. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Landsdowne Ave. info@calibanartstheatre.com. $20/$15(adv).

Feb 24 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. Pavel Steidl. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com/concert-season or 416-964-8298. General: $35(adv)/$40(door). Seniors: $30(adv)/$35(door). Students: $15(adv)/$20(door).

Feb 24 7:30: London Symphonia. The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music. Experience the impact of Black music through its triumphant sounds from gospel to the blues, from jazz to rock ‘n’ roll, from R&B to rap. Beau Dixon, curator/singer/piano; Alana Bridgewater, singer; Camille Eanga-Selenge, singer; Robert Ball, singer; Rohan Station, guitars; and other musicians; London Symphonia; Scott Harrison, conductor. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. 226-270-0910 or www.londonsymphonia.ca. $70(premium); $52(adult); $22(st).

Feb 24 7:30: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Jewish Heritage Concert. Works by Mahler, Gershwin, Mendelssohn, and Prokofiev. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St., Oakville. www.oakvillechamber.org/program-3-jewish-heritage. From $20.

Feb 24 7:30: The Happenstancers. Future Pastorale. Hillary Jean Young, voice + electronics; Brad Cherwin, clarinet + electronics; Louis Pino, percussion + electronics. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. www.Futurepastorale.eventbrite.com.

Feb 24 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble/Koffler Arts. Dance to the Abyss. See Feb 23. Also Feb 25(2pm).

Feb 24 8:00: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Bia Ferreira. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $25.

Feb 24 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Women Sing Prince, Men Sing Swift. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/women-sing-prince-men-sing-taylor-swift. From $22.

Feb 24 8:00: Massey Hall. Jubin Nautiyal. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. CANCELLED.

Feb 24 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Special Performances: Samara Joy. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $55. Also Feb 25(7pm).

Feb 24 8:00: Tafelmusik. Passions Revealed. See Feb 23. Also Feb 25(3pm).

Feb 24 8:00: TD Music Hall. Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. Ticket pricing TBA.

Feb 24 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Stravinsky's Pulcinella. See Feb 23.

Feb 24 8:00: Trinity Bach Project. Bach and Tallis. Eleven voices with Nicholas Nicolaidis, conductor; Aaron James, organ; Ondrej Golias, bassoon; Daniel Brielmaier, oboe; Felix Deák, cello. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 1372 King St. W. 306-250-4256. Pay what you can.

Feb 25 11:00am: Xenia Concerts/TO Live. Concert with Original music by James Baley and Kyla Charter. With musical ASL interpretation by Phoenix the Fire. All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim! Wheelchair accessible venue. Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms. Musical ASL Interpretation. PDF Venue Guide. Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event. Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can). Flexible seating and a separate area for stretch breaks. Visual schedule. Therapy Dogs! Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 647-896-8295. $5. 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. Also at 2pm.

Feb 25 2:00: Art of Time Ensemble/Koffler Arts. Dance to the Abyss. See Feb 23.

Feb 25 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz at the Legion. Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com

Feb 25 2:00: Toronto Beach Chorale. Vivaldi and J. S. Bach. Toronto Beach Chorale; Jennifer Krabbe, soprano; Rachel Miller, alto;  Charles Davidson, tenor; C. Graham Robinson, bass; Chamber Ochestra. Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. www.torontobeachchorale.com or 416-839-2058. $30; $15(youth).

Feb 25 2:00: Toronto City Opera. Susannah. See Feb 22.

Feb 25 2:00: Xenia Concerts/TO Live. Concert with Original Music by James Baley and Kyla Charter. See Feb 25(11am).

Feb 25 2:30: Orchestra Kingston. Mozart & Vivaldi. Cory van Allen, horn; Chris Scott, flute; Heidi Scott, oboe; Neil Scott, bassoon. The Spire/Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham St., Kingston. manager.orchestrakingston@gmail.com. $25; $20(sr/st); Free(16 & under).

Feb 25 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Ernani. Music by Giuseppe Verdi. With English Surtitles. Andrea Núñez, Rocco Rupolo, Alexander Hajek; Opera in Concert Chorus; Robert Cooper, chorus director; Narmina Afandiyeva, music director & piano. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.operainconcert.com or 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. From $42.

Feb 25 3:00: Amici Chamber Ensemble. Transylvanian Express. Amici Chamber Ensemble: Joaquin Valdepenas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Guest artist: Nikki Choi, violin. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.amiciensemble.com. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Feb 25 3:00: Guelph Concert Band. Just the Funny Bits, Hosted by Jackie Pirico. Eric Probst, tuba. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. Just the Funny Bits. $30; $20(sr/st); $10(18 & under): Free(infant under 1).

Feb 25 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. Symphony of the Sea. Divyalakshmi Iyer, vocalist; Joseph Macerollo, accordion; Shawn Mativetsky, tabla; Sundar Viswanathan, bansuri flute; Michael Newnham, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-467-7142 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $14. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.

Feb 25 3:00: Tafelmusik. Passions Revealed. See Feb 23.

Feb 25 4:00: Canadian Chopin Society. A Chopin Salon. Leonard Gilbert, piano; Eric Guo, piano; Janet Lopinski, speaker. John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga. www.canadianchopinsociety.ca. $25; $15(sr/st); Free(under 14).

Feb 25 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Granite Brewery. Works by Mozart, Weill, Verdi, Loesser, and Rossini. Danie Friesen, soprano; Daevyd Pepper, tenor; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-322-0723 or www.operarevue.com. $10 cover.

Feb 25 6:30. VIVA Singers of Toronto. Poetry in Motion. Featuring all seven of VIVA’s choirs. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-788-8482. $25.

Feb 25 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Special Performances: Samara Joy. See Feb 24.

Feb 25 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Blue Note Records 85th-Anniversary Celebration Starring The Blue Note Quintet. Joel Ross, vibraphone; Immanuel Wilkins, saxophone; Kendrick Scott, drums; Matt Brewer, bass; Gerald Clayton, musical director & piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.bravoniagara.org or www.firstontariopca.ca. $50; $25(st/youth).

Feb 26 7:30: York University Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies. Far From Home, An Exile Roving: Harriet Abrams, Jewish Composer in Georgian England - with Rebecca Cypess: Sound & Sense: Jewish Music @ York. Harriet Abrams: Songs; and works by Handel and Haydn. Rebecca Cypess, harpsichord; Alta Boover Dantzler, mezzo. Accolade East Building, York University, 83 York Blvd. 416-736-5823 or Harriet Abrams. Free. 

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.

FILMS

Feb 25 4:00: Silent Revue. Waxworks. A 1924 silent film screening from Germany with live musical accompaniment. Directors: Paul Leni & Leo Birinski. Cast: Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, and Olga Belajeff. Live accompaniment by Jordan Klapman. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze/Loyalty Members, st/sr); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE 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.

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, Mar 8, 6-7:30pm; Fri, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).

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. 

Feb 25 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Scott MacMillan’s Celtic Mass for the Sea. Lori-Anne Dolloff, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

Feb 26 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. 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.

Crow's Theatre. Natasha,. Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Created by Dave Malloy. Ray Hogg, choreographer; Chris Abraham, stage director. 345 Carlaw Ave. Crow's Theatre. From $28. Run extended until Mar 10. Performance times vary. Limited availability for many performances.

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 to 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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE

Feb 12 8:00: Heliconian Club. Piano Recital. Ben Cruchley, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bencruchley.com. Pay-what-you-can ($25 suggested).

Feb 12 8:00: Massey Hall. Mitski. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. TBA. Also Feb 10 & 11.

Feb 13 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Taylor Academy Rising Stars. Students of The Taylor Academy at The Royal Conservatory. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 13 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Piano Recital. Cecilia Chow, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 13 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Nathan Jeffery, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Feb 13 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Cunning Little Vixen - Relaxed Performance. Music by Leoš Janáček. This performance is designed for audience members looking for a more casual opera experience, such as members of the Disability Community, Neurodiverse or Autistic individuals, anyone who may experience anxiety, and/or feel they may want extra support to attend an opera. 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. Regular performance also on Feb 14 & 16. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 13 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert Lunchtime Series: Chorale. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 13 7:30: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Tuesday Horns: Live and in Person! Music by Blood, Sweat & Tears, Lighthouse, Stevie Wonder, and others. Smoke Show BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. Performing every second Tuesday.

Feb 13 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Choir, MacMillan Singers, Soprano-Alto Chorus, and Tenor-Bass Chorus. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Feb 13 8:00: Brampton On Stage. B-Jazzed - Mardis Gras Mambo. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $20-$29.

Feb 13 8:00: Music Toronto. Maria Thompson Corley, Piano. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 option 2. $47.50-$52; $10(st).

Feb 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Year of the Dragon:  A Lunar New Year Celebration. Featuring beloved classics including the Butterfly Lovers Concerto and Song of the Pipa, performed by the TSO and special guests in honour of the Year of the Dragon. Dashan, host. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $55.

Feb 14 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Love & Song. Simone McIntosh, mezzo. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Feb 14 12:00_noon: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Angus Sinclair, organ; Autumn Debassige, mezzo. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 14 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert Lunchtime Series: Western University Singers. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 14 6:15: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. Ash Wednesday. Lotti: Missa Brevis in D; A. Scarlatti: Miserere mei, Domine; Croce: Exaltabo te, Domine. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Feb 14 7:00: Hirut Cafe. Valentine's Day: A Special Evening of Jazz and Dining. Julie McGregor, vocalist; Matt Newton, piano; Scott Neilson, sax; Clark Johnston, double-bass; and Ted Warren, drums. 2050 Danforth Ave. www.hirutjazz.ca or 647-779-1986. Call early for reservations. .

Feb 14 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. The Phoenix Trio. Cathy Anderson, cello; Beth Ann de Sousa, piano; Wendy Wagler, flute. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $25; $15(st).

Feb 14 7:00: Opera Revue. Debauchery at The Dakota. Works by Mozart, Poulenc, Kurt Weill. Danie Friesen, soprano; Jen Routhier, mezzo; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano; A'Slayna Von Hunt, dancer. Bar Cathedral, 54 The Esplanade. 437-970-2605 or www.operarevue.com. From $20. Also 10pm.

Feb 14 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Cunning Little Vixen. See Feb 13. Also Feb 16. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 14 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Kandace Springs with Sammy Jackson. In late 2021, Kandace Springs experienced a personal loss when her father, Kenneth “Scat” Springs, passed away due to complications from a prior illness. Paying tribute to the man who had encouraged her to play piano and sing, Kandace is releasing her upcoming album Run Your Race. Along with her all women trio, she is set to give audiences a night of music they won’t soon forget. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $39; $35(members).

Feb 14 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Dreamboats. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/dreamboats or 905-568-1600. From $44.50.

Feb 14 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. A Jazzy Valentine with Michah Barnes. Michah Barnes, vocalist; Michael Shand, piano; Russ Boswell, bass; and Amhed Mitchel, drums. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/micahbarnes. $38.50.

Feb 14 8:00: Mansfield Entertainment. 'Til I Hear You Sing! Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Selections from Phantom, Cats, Evita, Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, and other works. Performers: Craig Maguire, Rebecca Rodley, Sydney Gauvin, Jordan Robertson-Reid, Sam Moffatt (piano). George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-366-7723 or www.mansfieldshows.com. From $50.

Feb 14 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: The Hot Sardines: Valentine's Day. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $65.

Feb 14 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. On Your Feet!: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45. Also Feb 15(3pm & 8:30pm), 16(9pm), 17(3pm & 9pm), 18(3pm & 8:30pm).

Feb 14 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Jim Galloway’s Wee Big Band. Works by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and others. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. www.therex.ca/events. From $20. Also Feb 15, 16 & 17.

Feb 14 10:00: Opera Revue. Debauchery at The Dakota. Works by Mozart, Poulenc, Kurt Weill. Danie Friesen, soprano; Jen Routhier, mezzo; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano; A'Slayna Von Hunt, dancer. Bar Cathedral, 54 The Esplanade. 437-970-2605 or www.operarevue.com. From $20. Also 7pm.

Feb 15 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Black History Month - Redefining Resilience. Artists In Motion is a dance company led by, focused on, and serving the Black community that creates works to inspire actionable change on issues of social justice and the perception of Black culture. This project investigates acts of resistance and survival while celebrating and honouring Black joy and pride within our communities. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Feb 15 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met - Spies, Catholics & Calvinists. Jonathan Oldengarm, harpsichord/positive/organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Feb 15 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert Lunchtime Series: Les Choristes. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 15 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. On Your Feet!: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. See Feb 14. Also Feb 15(8:30pm), 16(9pm), 17(3pm & 9pm), 18(3pm & 8:30pm).

Feb 15 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 17, 24(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 15 7:30: Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. "From the New World". Daniel Hamin Go, cello; Sharon Lee, conductor. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.kcso.ca. $30; $20(st).

Feb 15 7:30: Small World Music. Cheikh Ibra Fam. Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St. W. info@smallworldmusic.com or Cheikh Ibra Fam. $16.95.

Feb 15 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Film Screening: Superman In Concert. Music by John Williams. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Feb 16 & 17.

Feb 15 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Kandace Springs. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.tickets.brampton.ca. From $20.

Feb 15 8:00: Brampton On Stage. The Trews Presents The House of Ill Fame 20th Anniversary Tour. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $20-$59.

Feb 15 8:00: Hart House Orchestra. Winter Concert. Hart House, Great Hall, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-2452 or www.harthouseorchestra.ca. Free. Seating is limited. Donations appreciated at the door and online at www.harthouseorchestra.ca/support.

Feb 15 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Dizzy and Fay. 296 Broadview Ave. Dizzy & Fay. $30.

Feb 15 8:00: Massey Hall. Charlotte Cardin. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $92. Also Feb 23.

Feb 15 8:00: TD Music Hall. Talia Schlanger. 178 Victoria St. 416-504-1282 or www.tickets.mhrth.com. $25.

Feb 15 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. On Your Feet!: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. See Feb 14. Also Feb 16(9pm), 17(3pm & 9pm), 18(3pm & 8:30pm).

Feb 16 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Dobrochna Zubek, cello; Lisa Tahara, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Feb 16 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphony Orchestra. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 16 6:00: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church. 150th Anniversary Dedication Mass. Gabrieli: Missa Brevis in F; Orlando di Lasso: Si coeli et coeli coelorum; Victoria: O quam metuendus est locus iste. 509 Dundas St. E. www.stbartstoronto.ca/music-lent-2024. Free.

Feb 16 7:30: Brantford Music Club. Young Artists' Recital. Emily Alway, piano; Natalie Hall, piano; Paris District High School Symphonic Band (Roger Winter, director). Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519-758-8090 or www.brantfordmusicclub.com. $30; $10(st); Free(elementary st).

Feb 16 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Cunning Little Vixen. See Feb 14.

Feb 16 7:30: The Isabel Voices. Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard. NOTE: Audience members are warned of strong language and intense themes in the piece. Contains direct quotations of the bigoted, homophobic words of Westboro Baptist Church members, who picketed Shepard’s funeral. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on. $30; $25(sr); $15(st). Livestream: Pay What You Can Donation $10/$25/$35/$50/$100/$200. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Feb 16 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Film Screening: Superman In Concert. See Feb 15. Also Feb 17.

Feb 16 8:00: Brampton On Stage. HYPE Curated by Jemane Kent. The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $10.

Feb 16 8:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble 50th Anniversary Tour. Celebrating 50 years of The Ethnic Heritage Ensembles Legacy. Dr. Kahil El'Zabar, percussion & voice; Corey Wilkes, trumpet & percussions; Alex Harding, baritone saxophone. The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. E. www.calibanartstheatre.com or 416-274-4082. $45(Early Bird until Jan 19; $60/$50(adv).

Feb 16 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Jim Galloway’s Wee Big Band. See Feb 14. Also Feb 17.

Feb 16 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. On Your Feet!: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. See Feb 14. Also Feb 17(3pm & 9pm), 18(3pm & 8:30pm).

Feb 17 3:00: St. Paul's Anglican Church - Newmarket. Roman and Friends: All About Love! Roman Soltys, violin; Orsolya Szalado, violin; Fanny Tang, viola; Hyemee Yang, cello. 227 Church St., Newmarket. St. Valentine's Day Concert. $25(at door); $20(Eventbrite). Revenue generated from the event after expenses will be donated in support to Ukraine.

Feb 17 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra: Britannia. Simon Rivard, conductor; Trevor Wilson, RBC Resident Conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375. From $22.

Feb 17 4:30: Beach United Church. Opera Revue: Music for the Soul. Works by Mozart, Weill, Verdi, and Puccini. Opera Revue: Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. 140 Wineva Ave. 647-637-7491 or www.bit.ly/42t028u. Pay what you can donation.

Feb 17 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Giovanni. See Feb 15. Also Feb 24(2pm).

Feb 17 7:30: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s. The Music of Friends: Mozart, Haydn and Their Circle. The Eybler Quartet. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-483-5488. Pay What You Wish ($40 suggested). Pre-concert chat at 6:45pm.

Feb 17 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Film Screening: Superman In Concert. See Feb 15.

Feb 17 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. The Russell de Carle Trio with Steve Briggs. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30.

Feb 17 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Dwayne Gretzky. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Dwayne Gretzky or 905-568-1600. From $44.50.

Feb 17 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. The Lonesome Ace Stringband. John Showman, fiddle; Chris Coole, clawhammer banjo, and Max Heineman, upright bass. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/lonesome-ace-stringband. $30.

Feb 17 8:00: Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Voices of the Diaspora: Haitian Voices. Works by Sydney Guillaume. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.nathanieldettchorale.org. $45; $39(sr 65+); $15(st); Free(12 and under).

Feb 17 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Jim Galloway’s Wee Big Band. See Feb 14.

Feb 17 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. On Your Feet!: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. See Feb 14. Also Feb 18(3pm & 8:30pm).

Feb 18 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray. Works by Mozart, Donizetti, Weill, Verdi, and Puccini. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 416-792-4497 or www.operarevue.com or reso@erbar.ca to reserve your seat. $15 cover.

Feb 18 7:00: Apocryphonia. Rossi of Mantua: The Songs of Salamone. Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet: Jane Fingler, soprano; Peter Koniers, countertenor; Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Martin Gomes, bass. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 514-378-2558. Pay What You Can: suggested $20-$30.

Feb 18 7:30: Canzona Chamber Players. Trio Ink. Yosuke Kawasaki, violin; Wolfram Koessel, cello; Vadim Serebryany, piano. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. www.canzona.org. $30. Also Feb 19 at Canzona Music Studio, 27 Sherbourne St. N.

Feb 18 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. New Cumberland. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $25.

Feb 18 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. On Your Feet!: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. See Feb 14.

Feb 19 10:30am: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Postcards From A Blue Planet: A Musical Adventure. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $20. Also 12:30pm.

Feb 19 2:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. No Excuses, No Limits By ILL-ABILITIES. Redouan "Redo" Ait Chitt, Sergio "Checho" Carvajal, Jung Soo "Krops" Lee, Jacob "Kujo" Lyons, Lucas "Perninha" Machado and others. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or //www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca">www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $25.

Feb 19 2:00: Hannaford Street Silver Band. Band Together. Hannaford Street Silver Band; Hannaford Youth Band. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Free. www.hssb.ca/events/band-together-2.

Feb 19 7:30: Canzona Chamber Players. Trio Ink. Yosuke Kawasaki, violin; Wolfram Koessel, cello; Vadim Serebryany, piano. Canzona Music Studio, 27 Sherbourne St. N. www.canzona.org. $30. Also Feb 18 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave.

Feb 19 7:30: St. Wulfric’s Concert Society. Quintingency Quintet Plays Music to Warm a Cold Evening. Jaye Marsh, flutes; Heather MacDonald, oboe; Le Lu, clarinet; Christian Sharpe, bassoon; Chris Buchner, horn; Colin Eatock, host. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-926-8954. PWYC (suggested: $20). Tropical attire encouraged. 

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.

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.

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.

Crow's Theatre. Natasha,. Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Created by Dave Malloy. Ray Hogg, choreographer; Chris Abraham, stage director. 345 Carlaw Ave. Crow's Theatre. From $28. Run extended until Mar 3. Performance times vary. Limited availability for many performances.

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 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, Mar 8, 6-7:30pm; Fri, Apr 12, 6-7:30pm. North York Central Library - 5120 Yonge St. Auditorium (2nd Floor).