Green Pages 2012

July 16 to August 26
25 Ontario St., Stratford, ON

Stratford Summer Music presents over 100 events, including celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Glenn Gould’s birth with international and Canadian pianists Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Simone Dinnerstein, David Jalbert, Jan Lisiecki and Gabriela Montero, and special performances from 2 Pianos 4 Hands and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. The Music at Rundles luncheon series presents Canadian musician George Meanwell and the annual BargeMusic series continues to present noon-hour concerts of different musical genres by a range of Canadian and international ensembles. Robert Harris hosts “Music that Changed the World” (illustrated music lectures), and three young Canadian organists perform during Organ Week.

www.stratfordsummermusic.ca

August 9 to August 12
Scarborough, ON

The first of its kind in the District of Scarborough, the four day Scarbough Town Jazz Festival will take place at the Burrows Hall Community Centre Park, Rosebank Park and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. A highlight of this event is its cultural fusion, reflecting the multicultural face of Scarborough with a talented and diverse lineup of artists. Be prepared for a global musical journey! There will be food, drink and activities for the whole family and community to enjoy.

LMP (the organizers) is planning a music scholarship and projects with young talent in Scarborough to encourage them to reach out and take their talent further still.

647-427-8675 or 647-427-1403
www.latinmusicprod.com

September 14 to September 22
Various locations, Picton, Bloomfield, ON

Experience the thrill of live chamber music in beautiful Prince Edward County venues under the artistic direction of celebrated pianist Stéphane Lemelin. Eric Friesen hosts the season opener, presenting music of award-winning composer in residence Marjan Mozetich and the New Orford String Quartet at Books & Company. See the Penderecki String Quartet at the stylish Oeno Gallery! Four concerts at the acoustically superb Church of St. Mary Magdalene include “Searching for Beauty” with New Orford String Quartet, the Sunday afternoon “Chamber Music Essentials,” Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte performed by Jeunesses Musicales and our grand finale, “Consummate Beauty.”

613-471-1991 or 1-866-584-1991
www.pecmusicfestival.com

August 15 to August 19
Various locations, Picton, ON

Jazz up your summer in beautiful Prince Edward County at a true jazz festival now in its 12th year. Top jazz artists such as Emilie-Claire Barlow, Louis Hayes “Cannonball” Legacy Quintet, an all Canadian tribute to pianist George Shearing and a Boss Brass reunion will perform in the historic renovated Regent Theatre. Guido Basso and Russ Little will perform at the popular Barley Days jazz barbecue and wine tasting. Enjoy concerts, after-hours jam sessions, free jazz van stops at wineries and much more! Come for the jazz and stay for the restaurants, inns, vibrant arts scene, beaches and shops. TD supports our spotlight on emerging young talent.

613-476-8416 x28 or 1-877-411-4761
www.pecjazz.org