WholeNote CLASSIFIEDS can help you promote workshops or classes; find an orchestrator, arranger, music director or accompanist; sell your banjo. Maybe you’d like to offer online music lessons, or provide technical expertise for recording and streaming? Classifieds start at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY Fri. September 9 for the September 16 edition to classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITIONING ADVANCED AMATEUR VOCALISTS for Mostly Madrigals: 1-on-a-part a cappella ensembles. 1.5-hr workshops every 2-weeks. Near Woodbine subway. Coaching fee: $20/workshop or PWYC. Contact Sheila. Call/text 416-574-5250

DO YOU WANT TO SING? Look no further! SoundCrowd is looking for singers for our 2022/23 season. If you want to join a fun, committed team that puts on exciting high-energy shows and has aca-amazing experiences together, then SoundCrowd is the place for you!  Visit soundcrowd.ca/sing-with-us for all audition info. See you soon!

FEMALE TENOR SAX PLAYER NEEDED FOR LADIES SAXOPHONE QUARTET:  Intermediate level.  Rehearsals Tuesday 10:30am Danforth & Donland’s. Paid gigs. Swing & classics. dianaroy@hotmail.com

SOPRANO and/or ALTO SOLOIST / CHORAL SECTION LEAD: for Cummer Avenue United Church. (53 Cummer Ave, a short distance from the Finch subway station).Thursday evening rehearsals and Sunday morning worship services.    Flexibility in scheduling is offered and can be discussed. Please contact Taylor Sullivan, director. taylorsullivan@yahoo.com www.cummeravenueuc.ca

BUY & SELL

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL YOUR VINYL OR CD COLLECTION?  Contact THE RECORD GUYS for professional and courteous service.  We are music specialists with thirty years’ experience, and offer the best prices for collections of distinction: classical, jazz, etc.  We come to you, anywhere in GTA and beyond.  All COVID safety measures taken. www.therecordguys.com  tuneup@sympatico.ca  416-300-3068

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or email Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA 

INSTRUCTION

BE A MORE CONFIDENT CHORISTER! Treat yourself to private sight-singing lessons, (using the solfège movable DOH system). ZOOM or in-person. East end of Toronto. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250.

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.

DOG BOARDING (near Woodbine subway). Heading away for a while and can’t bring your favourite canine companion? I take just one dog at a time and give it a very special vacation. Your dog will pull you to my door on repeat visits! Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250 or lilackayak@gmail.com.

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: eco-friendly cleaning, laundry, light gardening, pet care, in North York and Toronto. Visit riseholme-housekeeping.square.site or call Jane at 647 236-8499.

JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES: Personal assistant, office temp., organizing, decluttering, budgeting, pet-care, errands, laundry, cooking. Call Andrea 416-653-5462 andrea50@pathcom.com

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78's, cassettes, reels, 35mm  slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD's or DVD's. Call George @ 416-910-1091

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LIVE OR ONLINE: THE NEXT TEN DAYS (OCT 24-NOV 2)

Oct 24 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Side-By-Side Concert Series: Alikeness. Aiyun Huang, percussion. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 25 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Earthly Delights. Dawn Avery: Iotsistokwaron:ion (The Stars); Ian Cusson: Garden of Earthly Delights. Duo Concertante: Nancy Dahn, violin and Timothy Steeves, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 25 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Hallowe'en Special. Darielle Chomyn-Davison, soprano; Bruce Skelton, violin; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano/organ. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 25 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Nicholas Wanstall, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. Retiring collection.

Oct 25 7:30: Opus 8. A Concert of French Music. Works by Poulenc, Debussy, Martin, Dufay, Lassus, and others. Robert Dixon, organ. Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Toronto), 477 Manning Ave. Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

Oct 25 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Contemporary Music Ensemble. Alfred Schnittke: Four Aphorisms; Sampo Haapamaki: Signature; Mason Bates: Omnivorous Furniture; Magnus Lindberg: Arena II. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 25 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Nova Rupta by Lorenzo Naccarato Trio. Benjamin Naud, drums; Lorenzo Naccarato, piano and composition; Adrien Rodriguez, double bass. Spadina Theatre, Alliance Française de Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. Alliance Francaise. $30.

Oct 25 8:00: Brampton Civic Centre. Jazz @ LBP: Music for Secret Agents - The Music of James Bond and More Spy Jazz! Diamonds Are Forever, Goldfinger, Theme from Our Man Flint and original songs such as X-Ray Spectacles" and Living in A Cage. Irene Torres, vocals; Queen Pepper, vocals; John Finley, vocals; Jaymz Bee, host. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29.

Oct 25 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Student Composers Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 25 8:00: Music Toronto. Michelle Cann, Piano. Chopin: Ballade No.3 in A-flat Op.47; Price: Sonata in e; Brahms: Ballade in D Op.10 No.2; Brahms: Intermezzo in A Op.118 No.2; Price: Fantasie Nègre No.1 in e; Margaret Bonds: Troubled Water. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $52 & $47.50; $10(st); Pay-Your-Age(18-35).

Oct 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 100 Years of Epic Film Scores. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Oct 26(2pm & 8 pm). 

Oct 26 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Bridges Across Europe. Grace Jee Eun Oh and Dragoș Cantea, pianos. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. 

Oct 26 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Jonathon Oldengarm, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome. 

Oct 26 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 100 Years of Epic Film Scores. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $47. Also Oct 25(8pm), 26(8pm). 

Oct 26 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. J'Nai Bridges/Rihab Chaleb, mezzo (Carmen); Marcelo Puente, tenor (Don José); Joyce El-Khoury/Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Micaëla); Lucas Meachem, baritone (Escamillo); Alain Coulombe, bass (Zuniga); and others; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Joel Ivany, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. 

Oct 26 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert: Les Choristes & St. Cecilia Singers. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 26 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Way We Feel: A Concert Celebration of the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot. Jory Nash, Lori Cullen, Oh Susanna, Matthew Barber & Kevin Fox. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. . 

Oct 26 8:00: Hispanic Canadian Art. Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Gala Concert 2022. Guests: Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company; Roxana & Fabian, tango dancers; The Mexicans Folk Ballet; Marta Elena, singer; Karla Garcia, guitar. Ontario Pops Orchestra; Carlos Bastidas, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. 416-366-7723 or www.ontariopops.com. $20. 

Oct 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Power Corp. of Canada Vocal Concerts: Philippe Jaroussky with Ensemble Artaserse. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$100. 

Oct 26 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 100 Years of Epic Film Scores. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Oct 25, 26(2pm). 

Oct 27 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Cuban Rhythms. Works by Manuel Saumell and Ignacio Cervantes. Hilario Durán, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 27 7:00: Canadian Council for the Blind Toronto Visionaries Chapter. Michael Arnowitt and the ImproVisions Jazz Quartet in Concert. Works by Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Clifford Brown. Michael Arnowitt: Jazz Suite from West Side Story and other works. Featuring Kevin Turcotte. St. George by the Grange Church, 30 Stephanie St. 437-882-4323. $40 or by e-transfer at info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca.

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

Oct 27 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Mazzoleni Masters: Kelemen Quartet. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $25.

Oct 27 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Spira. Unsuk Chin: Spira, concerto for orchestra (Canadian premiere); Christopher Goddard: Les tringles des sistres tintaient for orchestra; Thomas Adès: Asyla for large orchestra. Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or info@espritorchestra.com. $27-$65. 7:15pm: pre-concert chat with Alexina Louie.

Oct 27 8:00: Hugh's Room. Jack de Keyzer. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Charlie Puth. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255.

Oct 27 8:00: Rose Theatre. Classic Albums Live: Aretha Franklin, Gold. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$49.

Oct 28 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Works by Scarlatti, Chopin, and Coleridge-Taylor. Luke Welch, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 28 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Concert details TBA. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 28 6:00: The Emmet Ray. Angela Vebrugge with Reg Schwager and Lauren Falls. Works by Mozart, Weill, and Verdi. Angela Vebrugge, vocalist; Reg Schwager, guitar; Lauren Falls, string bass. 924 College St.

Oct 28 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 26. Also Oct 30(2pm), Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 28 7:30: Canadian Sinfonietta. Chamber Music Recital. Xavier Camino: Kamarouska Op.45, for horn and strings; David Jaegar: Lament for Ukraine; Bach: Concerto No.1 BWV 1052 (Mvt 1). Canadian Sinfonietta String Quintet; Olivia Esther, horn; Noah Clarke, keyboard. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.canadiansinfonietta.com. $30; $21(st/Early Bird).

Oct 28 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Intimate & Immersive: Our Wondrous World. HPO Composer Fellow: New Work; Dharmoo: Moondraal Moondru; Thornborrow: Ghosts of Trees; Simmons: Remnant Shoreline; Louie: Demon Gate. The Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $35.

Oct 28 7:30: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Humber Heights. Organ Concert. George Heldt and Frank Iacino, Sr., organists. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Humber Heights, 1569 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke. $25; $10(st). Proceeds support the work of St. Andrew's in the Humber Heights/Weston community.

Oct 28 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Oct 29.

Oct 28 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Musicians from Marlboro Chamber Music Tour. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 28 8:00: Exultate Chamber Singers. Heart and Soul: Music Heals. Our opening concert of the season pays tribute to the healing powers of singing and music. Howells: Requiem; and other works. Exultate Chamber Singers; Mark Ramsay, artistic director; Manishya Jayasundera, apprentice conductor; Mira Jung, piano. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-971-9229 or www.exultate.net/tickets. PWYC: $5, $20, $40, $100 ($60 tax receipt) or $150 ($110 tax receipt). Pre-concert chat at 7:15 p.m. with music therapist and vocalist Dan Bevan-Baker.

Oct 28 8:00: Massey Hall. Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $51.

Oct 28 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage: Dominique Fils-Aimé and Allison Russell. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $40.

Oct 28 8:00: Small World Music. Minor Empire Meets Avi Bortnick. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. 647-887-6739. $35.

Oct 28 8:00: Tafelmusik. Trailblazers: Mendelssohn & Farrenc. Reicha: Wind Quintet in e Op.88 No.1; Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat Op.38; Farrenc: Nonet in E-flat Op.38. Tafelmusik Orchestra; Aisslinn Nosky, violin & leader. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-833-964-6337. From $25. Also Oct 29(2pm).

Oct 29 2:00: Chamber Music Society of Mississauga. String Extravaganza. Handel (arr. Halvorsen): Passacaglia; Vivaldi: Selections from The Four Seasons; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence. Douglas Kwon & Sarah Kim, violin; Ryan Davis & Catherine Gray, viola; Drew Comstock & Andrew Ascenzo, cello. Erin Mills United Church, 3010 The Collegeway, Mississauga. 647-892-8251 or www.chambermusicmississauga.org/signature-series. PWYC.

Oct 29 2:00: Tafelmusik. Trailblazers: Mendelssohn & Farrenc. . Reicha: Wind Quintet in e Op.88 No.1; Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat Op.20; Farrenc: Nonet in E-flat Op.38. Tafelmusik Orchestra; Aisslinn Nosky, violin & leader. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-833-964-6337. From $25. Also Oct 28(8pm).

Oct 29 2:30: Heliconian Club. Autumn Haunts. Schubert: Erlkönig; Vivaldi: Autumn from The Four Seasons; Fauré: Automne; Bober: Phantom of the Keys; and other works. Velma Ko, viola; Kye Marshall, cello; Rita Greer, clarinet; Caitlin Holland, voice and piano; and Paula Arciniega, voice. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-922-3618. $30.

Oct 29 4:00: Christ First United Church. Feeling Good: A Cabaret Afternoon in a Historic Venue in Port Credit. L.O.V.E.; On the Sunny Side of the Street; Feeling Good; What a Wonderful World; Natural Woman; and other works. Faith Amour, voice; Stu Harrison, piano; Lew Mele, upright bass; Ethan Ardelli, drums. 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. 647-287-1871 or at Eventbrite.ca. $35. Ticket includes gourmet smorgasbord catered by a local chef. Wine will be available (cash sales only). Proceeds to The Compass, south Mississauga’s largest Foodbank and Christ First United for other local outreach projects. 

Oct 29 7:30: Amadeus Choir. Carmina Burana / Tubular Bells. Orff: Carmina Burana; Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells. Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto; TorQ Percussion Quartet; Bergmann Duo, pianos; Toronto Children's Chorus; featured soloists. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. info@amadeuschoir.com or 416-446-0188. $35.

Oct 29 7:30: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Journeys: Finding Our Way. Mark Sirett: Words, Stories, Truth; Eriks Esenvalds: Wandering Heart; Jake Runestad: A Silence Haunts Me. Orpheus Choir of Toronto; Habib Hoseini, singer; Deleena Beattay, reader. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-530-4428. $45; $35(sr); $20(st).

Oct 29 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Oct 28.

Oct 29 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. The Annual Healing Garden Fundraiser/Musicfest. Allison Lupton, Tony McManus, Shane Cook & Joe Phillips. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30(adv) or cash at door.

Oct 29 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Jazz All-Stars. Guido Basso, Heather Bambrick, Mike Murley, Robi Botos, Dave Young, and Davide DiRenzo. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 29 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Grieg & Sibelius. Assiginaak: Megyaakwaang (In the Woods) (KWS commission); Grieg: Piano Concerto in a; Sibelius: Symphony No.3 in C. Alexandra Dariescu, piano; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 30(2:30pm).

Oct 29 8:00: Massey Hall. Royal Wood. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $39.

Oct 29 8:00: Rose Theatre. Northern Happiness. The Pursuit of Happiness: Kevin Kane, Jay Semko, Bryan Potvin, Don Schmid; The Northern Pikes. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$49.

Oct 29 8:00: Show One Productions. Lucas Debargue: An Evening in Paris - Chopin, Mozart, Alkan. Mozart: Piano Sonata No.8 in a K310; Chopin: Ballade No.2 in F Op.38; Chopin: Prelude in c-sharp Op.45; Chopin: Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat Op.61; Alkan: Concerto for Solo Piano Op.39 No.8. Lucas Debargue, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Lucas Debargue. $48-$120.

Oct 29 8:00: TD Sunfest World Music & Jazz Series. Dominique Fils-Aimé. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. www.sunfest.on.ca. $25.

Oct 29 9:00: El Mocambo. Halloween at the El Mocambo with Mars Hotel. Canada's Grateful Dead Tribute band. 464 Spadina Ave. Halloween at El Mocambo. $35; $45(VIP).

Oct 30 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 26. Also Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 30 2:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Spirit Horse Returns. Ken MacDoanld, horn; Jodi Contin, narrator; Gemma New, conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $10-$30.

Oct 30 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Concert. Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com. PWYC.

Oct 30 2:00: Peter Margolian and Friends. Chamber Music Concert. Music for voice, brass, strings, winds, and piano. Works by Petrassi, Alexis Contant, Somers, Glick, Coulthard, and others. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 647-980-5475 or peter.margolian@gmail.com. Free.

Oct 30 2:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks Two: Lest We Forget. Burge: Flanders Fields Reflections; Burry: Tracing Colville. Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Rachmaninoff & Brahms or 613-530-2050. $27-$50(adults); $25-$47(sr); $15-$25(st);$10(12 & under).

Oct 30 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Grieg & Sibelius. Assiginaak: Megyaakwaang (In the Woods) (KWS commission); Grieg: Piano Concerto in a; Sibelius: Symphony No.3 in C. Alexandra Dariescu, piano; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 29(8pm).

Oct 30 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Mahler's Fourth. Morlock: My Name Is Admanda Todd; Barber: Knoxville: Summer 1915; Mahler: Symphony No.4. Claire de Sévigné, soprano; Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID).

Oct 30 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Soprano-Alto Chorus, Tenor-Bass Choir, and Chamber Choir. Kathleen Allan: Maid on the Shore, The Green and Salty Days; Fauré: Lydia; Darius Lim: The Fire Dance of Luna; Alexandra Olsavsky: What Happens When a Woman; Veljo Tormis: Tantsulaul; Cui Wei: Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 30 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Live and Local. Hosted by the Mark Lalama Trio featuring Suzie Vinnick & Sophia Tice. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 30 5:00: Consulate General of the Czech Republic/Nocturnes in the City. A Celebration of Czech National Day. Ivan Ženatý, violin; David Kalhous, piano. St. Wenceslaus Church, 496 Gladstone Ave. $25 at the door. Followed by refreshments.

Oct 30 5:00: The Duke Live. Wintergarten Orchestra. 1225 Queen St. E. $15.

Oct 30 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Allison Lupton Celtic Quartet. Shane Cook, fiddle; Tony McManus, guitar & vocals; Joe Phillips, bass & vocals; Allison Lupton, flute, whistle & lead vocals. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $25.

Nov 01 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Nov 01 4:00: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. VOICEBOX Opera Salon: The Young Mozart. Jennifer Taverner, Caitlin Wood, sopranos; Owen McCausland tenor; Danlie Rae Acebuque, Giles Tomkins, baritones; Narmina Afandiyeva, piano; Henry Ingram, Master of the Ceremony. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $25.

Nov 01 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Collaborations Through Jazz. Original music and jazz standards. Mike Downes Trio: Mike Downes, bass; Robi Botos, piano; Ethan Ardelli, drums. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Nov 02 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: Classic Scenes of Peking Opera. Performers from Canada Chinese Opera Arts Centre. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Nov 02 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. The Renaissance School of the Arts Flute Choir; Wendy Wagler, director. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 02 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Zoe Kai Wai Lei, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Nov 02 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Nov 02 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: The Robert W. and G. Ann Corcoran Concerto Competition Finals. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. Free.

Nov 02 8:00: No Hay Banda. Sideshow. Geneviève Liboiron, violin; Jean René, viola; Émilie Girard-Charest, cello; Daniel Áñez, piano; Noam Bierstone, vocals & percussion. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. $15-$20. Also Nov 3.

Nov 02 8:00: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Toronto’s MacMillan Singers; Russell Braun, bass-baritone; Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $39.95-$59.95; $37-$55(sr); $24.95(VOXTicket).

LIVE OR ONLINE: THE DAYS TO COME (NOV 3-6)

Nov 03 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Andrew McCandless and Karen Donnelly, Trumpet Duo. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Nov 03 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Tuesday Noon Series – In Recital: Mirror Visions Ensemble. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Nov 03 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca or 416-363-8231. $150. Cocktails at 5:30pm.

Nov 03 7:30: Canzona Chamber Players. Tenth Anniversary Elizabeth Krehm Memorial Concert. Rachel Krehm, soprano; Evan Mitchell conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-822-0613 or info@canzona.org. Admission by donation at the door or online. In support of the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation, ICU.

Nov 03 7:30: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Cinderella. Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $20-$39. Also Nov 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12. Starting times vary.

Nov 03 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. I Love the 90’s Tour. Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC and C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams. 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45.

Nov 03 8:00: Hugh's Room. Alfie Zappacosta. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Nov 03 8:00: No Hay Banda. Sideshow. Geneviève Liboiron, violin; Jean René, viola; Émilie Girard-Charest, cello; Daniel Áñez, piano; Noam Bierstone, vocals & percussion. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. $15-$20. Also Nov 2.

Nov 04 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Brunswick Quintet: Isabel Lago, violin; Tristan Macaggi, violin; Tilman Sandvoss, viola; Shyler Macaggi, viola; Lexie Krakowski, cello. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Nov 04 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 26.

Nov 04 7:30: Festival of Arabic Music and Arts. Sanctuary (The Refuge Project) Live CD Release. Sultans of String; Leen Hamo, vocals; Padideh Ahrarnejad, tar; Majd Sekkar, clarinet; Donné Roberts, vocals & guitar; and others. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.canadianarabicfestival.ca/event/sultans-of-string or 647-834-0640. From $37.

Nov 04 7:30: Hugh's Room. Whiskey Jack & Guests. Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. 416-716-3257 or www.theredwoodtheatre.com/whiskeyjack. $45.

Nov 04 7:30: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Cinderella. See Nov 3. Also Nov 5, 6, 10, 11, 12. Starting times vary.

Nov 04 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Glenn Gould School Fall Opera: John Blow's Venus and Adonis. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20. Also Nov 5.

Nov 04 7:30: St. Anne's Music & Drama Society. The Sorcerer. Libretto by W. S. Gilbert and Music by Arthur Sullivan. St. Anne's Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. www.stannesmads.com/contact. Also Nov 5(2pm); 6(2pm); 10(7:30pm); 11(7:30pm); 12(2pm); 13(2pm).

Nov 04 8:00: Massey Hall. Ray Lamontagne. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $76.

Nov 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Meow Meow. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. From $45.

Nov 05 10:30am: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. 1001 Nights. KWS Brass Quintet. Stork Family YMCA, 500 Fischer-Hallman Rd. N., Waterloo. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $14; $12(child). Also Oct 22(Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts).

Nov 05 1:00: Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. So One Peace Concert. Toronto Korean Canadian Choir; Sorae Youth Orchestra; Global Youth Leaders Orchestra; Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra; Sharon Lee, conductor. Toronto City Hall Rotunda, 100 Queen St. W. www.kcso.ca. Free.

Nov 05 1:00: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Cinderella. See Nov 3. Also Nov 6, 10, 11, 12. Starting times vary.

Nov 05 2:00: St. Anne's Music & Drama Society. The Sorcerer. See Nov 4. Also Nov 6(2pm); 10(7:30pm); 11(7:30pm); 12(2pm); 13(2pm).

Nov 05 4:30: Beach United Church. Octokats: East Coast Meets West Coast. Christmas-themed music & carol singing. 140 Wineva Ave. Octokats.

Nov 05 7:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Soprano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50.

Nov 05 7:00: St. Olave's Anglican Church. Timeless Ensemble Presents Didone Abbandonata: A Baroque Journey. Works by Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Benedetto and Tartini. Hanné Becker, organ; Paulina Derbez, violin. 360 Windermere Ave. 514-378-2558. $30; $25(sr).

Nov 05 7:30: Guelph Chamber Choir. Side by Side. Guelph Chamber Choir; Guelph Youth Singers; Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo-Wellington; University of Guelph Symphonic Choir; Gryphon Singers Charlene Pauls, conductor. Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph. 519-993-6414. $35; $30(sr); $10(ages 16-30); $5(ages under 15); $20(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 05 7:30: INNERchamber Inc. Ballycroy. Marek Norman’s tragic tale of the death of three Irish milliners is inspired by a true story from Ballycroy, Ontario at the end of the 19th century. INNERchamber Ensemble; Barbara Barsky (Mary Fanning); Laura Condlln (Bridget Burke); Regan Thiel (Margaret Daley); Marti Maraden, stage director, Krista Leis, choreographer. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. tickets@innerchamber.ca. $40; $10(arts workers/st). Pre-show 7pm. No meal available. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 05 7:30: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Cinderella. See Nov 3. Also Nov 6, 10, 11, 12. Starting times vary.

Nov 05 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Glenn Gould School Fall Opera: John Blow's Venus and Adonis. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20. Also Nov 4.

Nov 05 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven & Enigma. Aaron Schwebel, violin. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566. From $25. Free for children under 12.

Nov 05 8:00: Clefs of Moher. Live Celtic Band, Irish Step Dancing & CD Release. Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener. Enter to win tickets at www.bit.ly/ClefsOfMoherTickets or get your tickets now at www.bit.ly/GetTicketsToClefsOfMoher.

Nov 05 8:00: InterMusic Group. Pure Joy!: Classical Music Like Never Before. Jonathan Kravtchenko, piano; Isabelle Misquitta-Yip, piano; Dante Alaimo, cello; Jesse Tamang, violin; Kay Tozawa, violin. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-778-4628. From $20; Free(children under 12).

Nov 05 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. Program TBA. CreArt Box, flute, violin & cello trio. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Nov 05 8:00: Massey Hall. Naseer Shamma and Anwar Abudragh. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $46.

Nov 05 8:00: North York Concert Orchestra. An Alpine Adventure. R. Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie (An Alpine Symphony). Rafael Luz, conductor. Pan Pacific Ballroom, 900 York Mills Rd., North York. www.nyco.ca. $30; $25(sr); $15(under 30).

Nov 05 8:00: Rose Theatre. This Is Brampton: Drivewire. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15.

Nov 05 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage: Jazzmeia Horn. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $45.

Nov 06 1:00: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Cinderella. See Nov 3. Also Nov 10, 11, 12. Starting times vary.

Nov 06 1:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Platypus Theatre's How the Gimquat Found Her Song. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $29. Also 4pm.

Nov 06 2:00: St. Anne's Music & Drama Society. The Sorcerer. See Nov 4. Also Nov 10(7:30pm); 11(7:30pm); 12(2pm); 13(2pm).

Nov 06 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket (VPAN). Take Five Ensemble. Shoshana Telner piano; Carolyn Blackwell, viola; Csaba Koczo, violin; Amanda Goodburn, violin, Emmanuelle Beaulieu Bergeron; cello. New Roads Performing Arts Centre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. 905-953-5122 or www.vpan.ca. $30; $25(sr); $10(st).

Nov 06 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Recitals: Fazil Say. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$100.

Nov 06 3:30: Rezonance Baroque Ensemble. Vivaldi: But Not "The Seasons". Vania Chan, sopran. St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave. www.rezonancevivaldi.eventbrite.com. $25; $20(sr/st).

Nov 06 4:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Platypus Theatre's How the Gimquat Found Her Song. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $29. Also 1:30pm.

Nov 06 4:00: Wychwood Clarinet Choir. Harvest Song. Wychwood Clarinet Choir; Michele Jacot, conductor and alto sax; Roy Greaves, conductor. St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 611 St. Clair Ave. W. 647-292-4204 or www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca. $25; $15(sr/st).

Nov 06 7:30: Opera Revue. Ruckus! at The Revival. Danie Friesen, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Adam Luther, tenor; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Harris, piano. The Revival, 783 College St. 647-637-7491 or on Eventbrite at www.bit.ly/3BYou4D. $20. 

CLASSES

Lois Macaulay. Eurythmy Class. Kim Kendrick, voice & piano; Lois Macaulay, eurythmist. 416-921-1043 or lois@bellnet.ca. $25. Classes at 1:30pm on Oct 29 at 2 St. Thomas St. and on Nov 5 at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. For registration or information 416-921-1043 or lois@bellnet.ca. $25.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming.  Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.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.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.

ONLINE GROUPS

Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.

ONLINE ON DEMAND & PODCASTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE: THE NEXT TEN DAYS (OCT 16-25)

Oct 16 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. J'Nai Bridges/Rihab Chaleb, mezzo (Carmen); Marcelo Puente, tenor (Don José); Joyce El-Khoury/Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Micaëla); Lucas Meachem, baritone (Escamillo); Alain Coulombe, bass (Zuniga); and others; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Joel Ivany, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 16 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1 in e Op.111; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3 in D d Op.30; Arensky: Dreams from Piano Suite No.4. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. Also Oct 15(8pm).

Oct 16 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Opera Masterclass. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $10.

Oct 16 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. In Recital: Enrico Elisi, Piano and the Debut of the Goh Piano. Works by Chopin, Liszt, Respighi, and Beethoven. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 16 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphony Orchestra: Pastiche. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 16 3:00: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Music for the Theatre. Charles Demuynck: Upbeat; Fauré: Masques et Bergamasques; Beethoven: Mvmt 1 from Piano Concerto No.5 in E-flat Op.73 "Emperor”; Amice Calverley (arr. John McKinnon): Orchestral Suite from Vel (first performance); Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No.1. Charles Demuynck, conductor. St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St., Oakville. 1-877-532-6787. $5.89-$37.57.

Oct 16 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Recitals: Marc-André Hamelin. Dukas: Sonata in e-flat; Oswald: New Work (world premiere); Fauré: Barcarolle no.1 in a, Nocturne no.2 in B, Nocturne no.12 in e, Barcarolle no.6 in E-flat and others. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$95.

Oct 16 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Art of Time Ensemble: To The End of Love – The Songs of Leonard Cohen. Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Tom Wilson, Gregory Hoskins and Tamara Lindeman. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 16 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray. Works by Mozart, Weill, and Verdi. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Keith O'Brien, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Oct 16 7:30: Amici Chamber Ensemble. La Flûte Enchantée. Florence Price: Adoration, for clarinet and string quartet; André Jolivet: Chant de Linos, for flute, harp and string trio; Debussy: Syrinx, for solo flute; Guillaume Connesson: Techno Parade, for flute, clarinet and piano; Eugene Zhang: Overdrive, for clarinet, cello and piano. Marina Piccinini, flute; Erik Raum, violin; Katya Poplyansky, violin; Heidi Elise Bearcroft, harp; Ryan Davis, viola; Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.amiciensemble.com. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Oct 16 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Fall Cabaret: VOCA Fundraiser - Songs of Travel. Songs by Joni Mitchell, Vaughan Williams, Cole Porter and others. Emily Vick Agnew, co-producer/soprano; Jenny Crober, co-producer/music director/piano; Noelle Slaney, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Kevin Mulligan & David Walsh, tenors; and others. Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth Ave. www.vocachorus.ca. $25. 2nd floor, above Black Swan Tavern. 

Oct 17 7:30: Apocryphonia. Tracing the Tunes: Ralph Vaughan Williams and the English Folk Song. Pre-show video presentation by author and historian Caroline Davis. Part of the RVW150 celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams' birth. Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Timothy Yung, clarinet; Ivan Jovanovic, piano. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 514-378-2558. $30; $20(sr/arts workers).

Oct 17 8:00: Massey Hall. The Mavericks and Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $76.

Oct 18 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: An Afternoon of Mozart and Chopin. Su Yeon Kim, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. . Free.

Oct 18 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Jean-Luc Therrien, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 18 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Admission by donation.

Oct 18 7:30: Massey Hall. The Kat & Dave Show Starring David Foster & Katharine McPhee. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $73.

Oct 18 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Mariza. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Autumn Jazz. Students of the Humber College Jazz Ensemble; Kirk MacDonald, leader. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 19 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Bryn Blackwood, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 19 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Aaron James, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 19 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Sharon L. Beckstead, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 19 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions. High Notes Soirée. A soirée with sparkling wine and cheese. Luba Goy, David W. Barber, Alan Shiner, Priyana, Iris Leck, and Shulamit Mor. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. High Notes Soirée or www.highnotesavnte.ca. $65. Includes a copy of the special High Notes Avante edition of Bach, Beethoven & the Boys.

Oct 19 7:15: Barrie Concert Band. Veterans Salute. A thank you to both our veterans and our members currently serving. The Barrie Concert Band & The Skyliners. Royal Canadian Legion (Barrie), 410 St. Vincent St., Barrie. 705-735-0720 or Annual Veterans Salute. Free. No ticket required. Donations to the Barrie Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.

Oct 19 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner. Johan Reuter, bass-baritone (Dutchman); Marjorie Owens, soprano (Senta); Franz-Josef Selig, bass (Daland); Miles Mykkanen, tenor (Steersman); Christopher Ventris, tenor (Erik); Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Christopher Alden, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 21, 23(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. 

Oct 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Albatros - Un Viaje por el Realismo Mágico de México / A Journey through Mexican Magical Realism. Eduardo Angulo: Albatros, para flauta y cuarteto de cuerdas (Albatross, for flute and string quartet). Alhelí Pimienta, flute; Venuti String Quartet. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 20 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Laureates: Aaron Chow, piano, DMA Competition Winner. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 20 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 21, 22 & 23.

Oct 20 7:00: Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Marc Pierre Toth. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Op.10 No.3; Op.28; Op.31 No.3; Op.54; Op.111; and other works. Marc Pierre Toth, piano. Kincardine United Church, 721 Princes St., Kincardine. www.ksmf.ca or 519-396-9716 or info@ksmf.ca. $25; free(ages up to 16).

Oct 20 7:30: Azrieli Music Prizes. 2022 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. Sharon Azrieli, soprano; Sepideh Raissadat, setar; Naomi Sato, sho; Zhongxi Wu, suona/sheng; Orchestre Métropolitain; Alexandre Bloch, conductor. Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. ONLINE

Oct 20 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. See Oct 16. Also Oct 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 20 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Symphonically Hip. Braley Thachuk, conductor. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID).

Oct 20 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. Meghan Lindsay, soprano (Dido); Colin Ainsworth, tenor (Aeneas); Melody Louledjian, soprano (Belinda); Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, soprano (Sorceress); Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and others. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-703-3767 x700 or OperaAtelier.com. From $55. Also Oct 22, 23(2:30pm).

Oct 20 8:00: Compagnie de la Citadelle. Julie et l'univers: An Evening of Classical Piano and Dance. Schubert: Piano Sonata in B-flat D960. Jeanie Chung, piano. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.my.harbourfrontcentre.com. $25. Also Oct 21 & 22.

Oct 20 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Abbamania & Night Fever. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. $60-$65.

Oct 20 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Sammy Jackson. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Sit: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere/TSO Commission); Lindberg: Piano Concerto No.3 (Canadian Premiere/TSO Co-commission); Bruckner: Symphony No.4 ("Romantic") (1878/80 version). Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 22.

Oct 21 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Alice Ho. Emily Chiang, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 21 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Duo Concertante. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 22 & 23.

Oct 21 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 19. Also Oct 23(2pm).

Oct 21 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Parsons and Poole Concert. Louise Bessette, piano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. $45/$20(adv); ($50/$25 at door). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Welcome to the Cabaret. Works by Weill, Bolcom, and others. Reilly Nelson, mezzo; Kevin Ahfat, piano & organ; John Lettieri, accordion. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. www.welcometothecabaret.eventbrite.com. $35(adv); $40(at door). Drinks will be served. Foodbank donations accepted.

Oct 21 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Suites Nos.1 & 2 (excerpts); R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Uri Meyer, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 21 8:00: Compagnie de la Citadelle. Julie et l'univers: An Evening of Classical Piano and Dance. Schubert: Piano Sonata in B-flat D960. Jeanie Chung, piano. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.my.harbourfrontcentre.com. $25. Also Oct 20 & 22.

Oct 21 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. A Diamond Jubilee. Brahms: Violin Concerto; Mendelssohn: Symphony No.5 in D Op.107 "Reformation". Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra; Jonathan Crow, violin; Matthew Jones, conductor. Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr., Etobicoke. www.Eventbrite.com or www.EPOrchestra.ca. $30; $25(sr); $15(st).

Oct 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com. $30; $10(Livestream). LIVE AND LIVESTREAM.

Oct 21 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Ones: The Beatles #1 Hits. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. From $87.

Oct 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Farruquito. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 21 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Vania Chan, soprano; Tonatiuh Abregio, tenor; Gregory Finney, baritone; Larry Beckwith, conductor; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director. 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. $75-$95. Also Oct 22(8pm), 23(3pm).

Oct 22 10:30am: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. 1001 Nights. KWS Brass Quintet. Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King St. W., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $14; $12(child). Also Nov 5(Stork Family YMCA).

Oct 22 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Affirmation. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 22 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Walk and Touch Peace. Timothy Corlis: Om Saha Nāvavatu (may we all be protected and blessed); Healey Willan: Three Motets to Our Lady; Hussein Janmohamed: Sun on Water; Myroslav Skoryk: Melodia; Eriks Ešenvald: Long Road. Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-217-0537 or info@elmeriselersingers.com. $45; $40(sr); $25(under 30).

Oct 22 4:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy: Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Oct 22 6:00: Hispanic Canadian Arts and Cultural Association. Hispanic and Latin American Canadian Heritage Month Concert. Giovanni Ruiz and his Colombian Band Sabor a Café; Alexander Brown, jazz trumpet; ImbayaKunas, Indigenous band. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-600 or www.hispaniccanadianarts.org. Free.

Oct 22 7:00: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. Donnacha Dennehy: Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 9:30pm.

Oct 22 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 23.

Oct 22 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 16. Also Oct 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 22 7:30: Grand Philharmonic Choir. Mendelssohn's Elijah. Jacqueline Woodley, soprano; Allison McHardy, mezzo; Owen McCausland, tenor; James Westman, baritone; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519–578–5660 x 5290 or info@grandphilchoir.com www.grandphilchoir.com. $27-$41; $19(st/under-30); $9(child/high-school st).

Oct 22 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Jeremy Dutcher & The HPO. Jeremy Dutcher, tenor; Lucas Waldin, guest conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $20-$80.

Oct 22 7:30: London Symphonia. We Are All One. Glenn Buhr: Akasha (Sky); Kelly-Marie Murphy: En el Escuro, Todo Uno, concerto for harp and cello; Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4, Op.90 “Italian”. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. (226)-270-0910. $68; $50(sr); $20(st). 6:30: pre-concert talk. Behind the Music.

Oct 22 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20. Also Oct 23(2:30pm).

Oct 22 7:30: Rose Theatre. The Rose Orchestra: A New Energy. David Rehner, violin. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$34.

Oct 22 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Legacy: In Support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. Tom Wilson, Susan Aglukark, The Poets, and others. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 22 8:00: Compagnie de la Citadelle. Julie et l'univers: An Evening of Classical Piano and Dance. Schubert: Piano Sonata in B-flat D960. Jeanie Chung, piano. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.my.harbourfrontcentre.com. $25. Also Oct 20 & 21.

Oct 22 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Lorenzo De Finti Quartet: Mysterium Lunae. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 or www.jazzbistro.ca. $20 at door.

Oct 22 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The Forbidden Symphony. J. Strauss II: Overture to Die Fledermaus; Lalo: Cello Concerto; Grieg: Symphony in c.Rachel Mercer, cello; Kristian Alexander, conductor; Michael Berec, host. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-604-8339. $20-$40.

Oct 22 8:00: Paradise Theatre. Isn't He Lovely: The Music of Stevie Wonder. Tony Nolasco, vocalist; Jillian Mendez, background vocalist; Lorraine Scott, background vocalist; Robin Harry, background vocalist; Collin Barrett, bass; and others. 1006 Bloor St. W. Music of Stevie Wonder. $40(Main Floor).

Oct 22 8:00: Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. A Time to Remember. Benjamin Harry Sajo: Kommos (Lamentation) "When the World Moved On"; Andrew Lloyd Webber: Music of the Night; George Butterworth: The Banks of Green Willow; John Williams: Schindler’s List. Robert Pilon, guest artist; 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. $29-$34. 6:45: pre-concert talk.

Oct 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts: Maxim Vengerov with Polina Osetinskaya. Bach: Sonata No.1 for Violin & Harpsichord; Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.9 in A Op.47 ("Kreutzer"); Shostakovich: Suite for Violin & Piano from Jewish Folk Poetry Op.79 (arr. Dreznin); Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d'un lieu cher, op.42, Valse-Scherzo in C Op.34 TH58. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$125.

Oct 22 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Dvořák & Doubles. Ho: Capriccio Ballo; Hatzis: Arabesque; Dvořák: Serenade. Christina Quilico, piano; Marc Djokic, violin; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-499-0403 or info@sinfoniatoronto.com or www.sinfoniatoronto.com.

Oct 22 8:00: St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts. Duo Concertante: Earthly Delights. Works by Schubert, Beethoven, Dallapiccola, and Ian Cusson. St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972 or Duo Concertante. 

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21. Also Oct 23(3pm).

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Sit: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere/TSO Commission); Lindberg: Piano Concerto No.3 (Canadian Premiere/TSO Co-commission); Bruckner: Symphony No.4 ("Romantic") (1878/80 version). Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 20.

Oct 22 8:00: York Symphony Orchestra. York Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven. All-Beethoven Concert. Piano Concerto No.1 in C Op.15;l Overture to Fidelio, Op.72; Symphony No.8 in F Op.93. Vanessa Yu, piano. Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora. 647-849-8403 or Eventbrite. Tickets available at the door.

Oct 22 9:30: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. Donnacha Dennehy: Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 7pm.

Oct 23 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles for Kids. Cheng Squared Duo. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 X103 or 647-988- 2102 (eve & weekends). $20.

Oct 23 2:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Miloš: Reflections and Reinvention. Bach: Chaconne; Albeñiz: Sevilla; Villa-Lobos: Five Preludes; Arlen (arr. Takemitsu): Over the Rainbow. Miloš Karadaglić, guitar. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Student pricing available.

Oct 23 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 19.

Oct 23 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory the Arts. Performing Arts Sunday Series: Russell Braun & Carolyn Maule in Recital. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $25-$30.

Oct 23 2:30: Canadian Music Centre. CMC Presents Louise Bessette. José Evangelista: Monodías españolas; François Dompierre: Ricuerdos fugaces; Anthony Rozankovic: Andalouse Running Shoes; Gilles Tremblay: Traçantes (auprès, au loin...); François Dompierre: Entre mer et chanterelles, to Louise Bessette...; and other works. Louise Bessette, piano. 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. $15; $12(CMC members/arts workers); $10(st).

Oct 23 2:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20.

Oct 23 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty Concert Series: Operantics! Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM. Re-scheduled from Sep 18.

Oct 23 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. Symphony Pathétique. Elizabeth Raum: Mirror Image; Grieg: Piano Concerto in a; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in b "Pathétique". Alexander Panizza, piano; Michael Newnham, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). OTOPus patrons may purchase one additional ticket at the discounted rate for a guest of any age. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.

Oct 23 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21.

Oct 23 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. In Concert. Cheng Squared Duo. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 X103 or 647-988- 2102 (eve & weekends). $30-$45.

Oct 23 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 22.

Oct 23 8:00: Against the Grain Theatre. Identity: A Song Cycle. Music by Dinuk Wijeratne. Text by Shauntay Grant. A film presentation. Elliot Madore, baritone.www.bit.ly/IdentityWN. Available on YouTube. ONLINE

Oct 24 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Side-By-Side Concert Series: Alikeness. Aiyun Huang, percussion. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 25 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Earthly Delights. Dawn Avery: Iotsistokwaron:ion (The Stars); Ian Cusson: Garden of Earthly Delights. Duo Concertante: Nancy Dahn, violin and Timothy Steeves, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 25 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Hallowe'en Special. Darielle Chomyn-Davison, soprano; Bruce Skelton, violin; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano/organ. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 25 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Nicholas Wanstall, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. Retiring collection.

Oct 25 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Contemporary Music Ensemble. Alfred Schnittke: Four Aphorisms; Sampo Haapamaki: Signature; Mason Bates: Omnivorous Furniture; Magnus Lindberg: Arena II. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 25 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Nova Rupta by Lorenzo Naccarato Trio. Benjamin Naud, drums; Lorenzo Naccarato, piano and composition; Adrien Rodriguez, double bass. Spadina Theatre, Alliance Française de Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. Alliance Francaise. $30.

Oct 25 8:00: Brampton Civic Centre. Jazz @ LBP: Music for Secret Agents - The Music of James Bond and More Spy Jazz! Diamonds Are Forever, Goldfinger, Theme from Our Man Flint and original songs such as X-Ray Spectacles" and Living in A Cage. Irene Torres, vocals; Queen Pepper, vocals; John Finley, vocals; Jaymz Bee, host. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29.

Oct 25 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Student Composers Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 25 8:00: Music Toronto. Michelle Cann, Piano. Chopin: Ballade No.3 in A-flat Op.47; Price: Sonata in e; Brahms: Ballade in D Op.10 No.2; Brahms: Intermezzo in A Op.118 No.2; Price: Fantasie Nègre No.1 in e; Margaret Bonds: Troubled Water. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $52 & $47.50; $10(st); Pay-Your-Age(18-35).

Oct 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 100 Years of Epic Film Scores. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Oct 26(2pm & 8 pm). 

LIVE OR ONLINE: THE WEEKS TO COME (OCT 26-31)

Oct 26 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Bridges Across Europe. Grace Jee Eun Oh and Dragoș Cantea, pianos. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free. 

Oct 26 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Jonathon Oldengarm, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome. 

Oct 26 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 100 Years of Epic Film Scores. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $47. Also Oct 25(8pm), 26(8pm). 

Oct 26 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 16. Also Oct 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. 

Oct 26 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert: Les Choristes & St. Cecilia Singers. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 26 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Way We Feel: A Concert Celebration of the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot. Jory Nash, Lori Cullen, Oh Susanna, Matthew Barber & Kevin Fox. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. . 

Oct 26 8:00: Hispanic Canadian Art. Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Gala Concert 2022. Guests: Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company; Roxana & Fabian, tango dancers; The Mexicans Folk Ballet; Marta Elena, singer; Karla Garcia, guitar. Ontario Pops Orchestra; Carlos Bastidas, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. 416-366-7723 or www.ontariopops.com. $20. 

Oct 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Power Corp. of Canada Vocal Concerts: Philippe Jaroussky with Ensemble Artaserse. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$100. 

Oct 26 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 100 Years of Epic Film Scores. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Oct 25, 26(2pm). 

Oct 27 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Cuban Rhythms. Hilario Durán, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. . Free.

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

Oct 27 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Mazzoleni Masters: Kelemen Quartet. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $25.

Oct 27 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Spira. Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or info@espritorchestra.com. $27-$65. 7:15pm: pre-concert chat with Alexina Louie.

Oct 27 8:00: Hugh's Room. Jack de Keyzer. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Charlie Puth. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255.

Oct 27 8:00: Rose Theatre. Classic Albums Live: Aretha Franklin, Gold. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$49.

Oct 28 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Luke Welch, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 28 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Concert details to be announced. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 28 6:00: The Emmet Ray. Angela Vebrugge with Reg Schwager and Lauren Falls. Works by Mozart, Weill, and Verdi. Angela Vebrugge, vocalist; Reg Schwager, guitar; Lauren Falls, string bass. 924 College St.

Oct 28 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 16. Also Oct 30(2pm), Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 28 7:30: Canadian Sinfonietta. Chamber Music Recital. Canadian Sinfonietta String Quintet; Olivia Esther, horn; Noah Clarke, keyboard. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.canadiansinfonietta.com. $30; $21(st/Early Bird).

Oct 28 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Intimate & Immersive: Our Wondrous World. The Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $35.

Oct 28 7:30: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Humber Heights. Organ Concert. George Heldt and Frank Iacino, Sr., organists. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Humber Heights, 1569 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke. $25; $10(st). Proceeds support the work of St. Andrew's in the Humber Heights/Weston community.

Oct 28 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Oct 29.

Oct 28 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Musicians from Marlboro Chamber Music Tour. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 28 8:00: Exultate Chamber Singers. Heart and Soul: Music Heals. Our opening concert of the season pays tribute to the healing powers of singing and music. Exultate Chamber Singers; Mark Ramsay, artistic director; Manishya Jayasundera, apprentice conductor; Mira Jung, piano. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-971-9229 or www.exultate.net/tickets. PWYC: $5, $20, $40, $100 ($60 tax receipt) or $150 ($110 tax receipt). Pre-concert chat at 7:15 p.m. with music therapist and vocalist Dan Bevan-Baker.

Oct 28 8:00: Massey Hall. Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $51.

Oct 28 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage: Dominique Fils-Aimé and Allison Russell. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $40.

Oct 28 8:00: Tafelmusik. Trailblazers: Mendelssohn & Farrenc. Tafelmusik Orchestra; Aisslinn Nosky, violin & leader. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-833-964-6337. From $25. Also Oct 29(2pm).

Oct 29 2:00: Chamber Music Society of Mississauga. String Extravaganza. Douglas Kwon & Sarah Kim, violin; Ryan Davis & Catherine Gray, viola; Drew Comstock & Andrew Ascenzo, cello. Erin Mills United Church, 3010 The Collegeway, Mississauga. 647-892-8251 or www.chambermusicmississauga.org/signature-series. PWYC.

Oct 29 2:00: Tafelmusik. Trailblazers: Mendelssohn & Farrenc. Tafelmusik Orchestra; Aisslinn Nosky, violin & leader. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-833-964-6337. From $25. Also Oct 28(8pm).

Oct 29 2:30: Heliconian Club. Autumn Haunts. Velma Ko, viola; Kye Marshall, cello; Rita Greer, clarinet; Caitlin Holland, voice and piano; and Paula Arciniega, voice. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-922-3618. $30.

Oct 29 7:30: Amadeus Choir. Carmina Burana / Tubular Bells. Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto; TorQ Percussion Quartet; Bergmann Duo, pianos; Toronto Children's Chorus; featured soloists. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. info@amadeuschoir.com or 416-446-0188. $35.

Oct 29 7:30: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Journeys: Finding Our Way. Orpheus Choir of Toronto; Habib Hoseini, singer; Deleena Beattay, reader. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-530-4428. $45; $35(sr); $20(st).

Oct 29 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Oct 28.

Oct 29 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. The Annual Healing Garden Fundraiser/Musicfest. Allison Lupton, Tony McManus, Shane Cook & Joe Phillips. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30(adv) or cash at door.

Oct 29 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Jazz All-Stars. Guido Basso, Heather Bambrick, Mike Murley, Robi Botos, Dave Young, and Davide DiRenzo. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 29 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Grieg & Sibelius. Alexandra Dariescu, piano; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 30(2:30pm).

Oct 29 8:00: Massey Hall. Royal Wood. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $39.

Oct 29 8:00: Rose Theatre. Northern Happiness. The Pursuit of Happiness: Kevin Kane, Jay Semko, Bryan Potvin, Don Schmid; The Northern Pikes. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$49.

Oct 29 8:00: Show One Productions. Lucas Debargue: An Evening in Paris - Chopin, Mozart, Alkan. Lucas Debargue, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. Lucas Debargue. $48-$120.

Oct 29 8:00: TD Sunfest World Music & Jazz Series. Dominique Fils-Aimé. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. www.sunfest.on.ca. $25.

Oct 29 9:00: El Mocambo. Halloween at the El Mocambo with Mars Hotel. Canada's Grateful Dead Tribute band. 464 Spadina Ave. Halloween at El Mocambo. $35; $45(VIP).

Oct 30 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 16. Also Nov 4. At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 30 2:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Spirit Horse Returns. Ken MacDoanld, horn; Jodi Contin, narrator; Gemma New, conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $10-$30.

Oct 30 2:00: Peter Margolian and Friends. Chamber Music Concert. Music for voice, brass, strings, winds, and piano. Works by Petrassi, Alexis Contant, Somers, Glick, Coulthard, and others. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 647-980-5475 or peter.margolian@gmail.com. Free.

Oct 30 2:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks Two: Lest We Forget. Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Rachmaninoff & Brahms or 613-530-2050. $27-$50(adults); $25-$47(sr); $15-$25(st);$10(12 & under).

Oct 30 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Grieg & Sibelius. Alexandra Dariescu, piano; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 29(8pm).

Oct 30 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Mahler's Fourth. Claire de Sévigné, soprano; Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID).

Oct 30 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Soprano-Alto Chorus, Tenor-Bass Choir, and Chamber Choir. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 30 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Live and Local. Hosted by the Mark Lalama Trio featuring Suzie Vinnick & Sophia Tice. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 30 5:00: Consulate General of the Czech Republic/Nocturnes in the City. A Celebration of Czech National Day. Ivan Ženatý, violin; David Kalhous, piano. St. Wenceslaus Church, 496 Gladstone Ave. $25 at the door. Followed by refreshments.

Oct 30 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Allison Lupton Celtic Quartet. Shane Cook, fiddle; Tony McManus, guitar & vocals; Joe Phillips, bass & vocals; Allison Lupton, flute, whistle & lead vocals. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $25.

CLASSES

Lois Macaulay. Eurythmy Class. Kim Kendrick, voice & piano; Lois Macaulay, eurythmist. 416-921-1043 or lois@bellnet.ca. $25. Classes at 1:30pm on Oct 22 at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. & on Oct  29 at 2 St. Thomas St.

FILMS

Oct 23 4:00: Silent Revue. Nosferatu. A 1922 silent film screening with live musical accompaniment. Director: F. W. Murnau. Cast: Max Schreck; Grëta Schröder; Gustav von Wangenheim. Live accompaniment by Ugly Beauties (Marilyn Lerner, Matt Brubeck, and others). 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). SOLD OUT!

LECTURES & MASTERCLASSES

Oct 16 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Opera Masterclass. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $10.

Oct 17 10:00am: Beach United Church. Lecture: The Beatles and Their World. Six part lecture series about the history and influence of The Beatles. Dr. Mike Daley. 140 Wineva Ave. www.facebook.com/events/2960340277597305 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. $100 for the series. If a lecture is missed, a pre-recorded one is available.

Oct 18 11:30am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Piano Master Class. Dr. Margo Garrett, collaborative piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

Oct 16 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Music for Royal Occasions. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of a selection of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, C. H. H. Parry and Sir Ernest MacMillan. David Weaver, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213 or www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

The Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming.  Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.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.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.

ONLINE GROUPS

Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.

ONLINE ON DEMAND & PODCASTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

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LIVE OR ONLINE: THE NEXT TEN DAYS (OCT 10-19)

Oct 11 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Explorations in Song. Works by Schubert, Sondheim, Monteverdi, Miranda, and others. Miles Mykkanen, tenor. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 11 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. . Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 11 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Music by Bach. Dr. John Vandertuin, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. LIVE & ONLINE

Oct 11 7:30: Massey Hall. Colin James. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $51.

Oct 11 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Student Composer Concert No. 1. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 12 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: A Preview of Dido and Aeneas. Costumed excerpts from Dido and Aeneas. Soloist from Opera Atelier; Artists of Atelier Ballet; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 12 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Matthew Gartshore, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 12 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk, Organ. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 12 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Angus Sinclair, organ. With Autumn Debassige. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 12 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Boccheriniana. Works by Luigi Boccherini and his contemporaries, including Maddlena, Lombardi, and Sirmen. Hahn: Variations chantantes sur un air ancien; Fauré: Sonata No.2; Adès: Lieux retrouvés; Schumann: Adagio and Allegro Op.70; Brahms: Sonata in F Op.99. Elinor Frey, cello; and others. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. info@confluenceconcerts.ca.

Oct 12 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Music Concert. Hahn: Variations chantantes sur un air ancien; Fauré: Sonata No.2; Adès: Lieux retrouvés; Schumann: Adagio and Allegro Op.70; Brahms: Sonata in F Op.99. Steven Isserlis, cello; Connie Shih, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 12 8:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Rebetika. Yannis Kyriakides, composer; Andy Moor, guitar; Quatour Bozzini; M.I Blue. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $15-$25.

Oct 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Volpini: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere); Ligeti: Atmosphères; Haydn: Symphony No.39 ("Tempesta di mare"); Chin: subito con forza (Canadian Premiere); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 and other works. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 14(7:30 pm), 15.

Oct 12 8:30: Massey Hall. Regina Spektor. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $52.

Oct 13 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: A Beginner’s Guide to Salsa and Bachata. Kimberly Ramos; Members of Araguacu Latin Dance Company. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 13 7:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - namamahay (to dwell). Curated by kat estacio. April Aliermo: Simula; Patrick Cruz: Kitchen Codex; Kristina Guison: Clocks; Victoria Fard-Young: REMINISCE; and stage performances blending musical styles and bending perceptions. Performers: Standpartners, Megan Arnold, Kristina Guison, Patrick Cruz, Victoria Fard, and others. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $10-$20.

Oct 13 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner. Johan Reuter, bass-baritone (Dutchman); Marjorie Owens, soprano (Senta); Franz-Josef Selig, bass (Daland); Miles Mykkanen, tenor (Steersman); Christopher Ventris, tenor (Erik); Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Christopher Alden, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 13 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. A Singer Must Die: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Art of Time Ensemble with Steven Page, Tamara Lindeman, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/tickets. $39-$79. Also Oct 14.

Oct 13 8:00: Massey Hall. The Sheepdogs. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $53.

Oct 13 8:00: Music Toronto. Pacifica String Quartet. American Folk Inspirations. Frederick Tillis: Spiritual Fantasy No.12 for String Quartet; Sean Shepherd: New Work; Dvořák: String Quartet No.14 in A-flat Op.105. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $52 & $47.50; $10(st); Pay-Your-Age(18-35).

Oct 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz: The Great Composers - Hilario Durán and David Virelles. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $35.

Oct 13 8:00: Silence. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. 46 Essex St., Guelph. www.silencesounds.ca/events or info@silencesounds.ca.

Oct 14 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Schubert: String Quintet in C. Jin-Lee Youn, violin; Orsi Szalados, violin; Sarah DeNieverville, viola; Julia Kim, viola; Benjamin Louwersheimer, cello. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 14 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Simona Genga, mezzo; Stéphane Mayer, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 14 7:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). Shoreline Listening. A concert of soundscape works inspired from listening experiences at different shorelines around the world. Works by Pete Stollery, Deirdre Morrison, and Zoe Gordon. Warbler's Roost, 6785d Eagle Lake Rd., South River. 705-386-0880 or www.naisa.ca/purchase-tickets. $12.

Oct 14 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. J'Nai Bridges/Rihab Chaleb, mezzo (Carmen); Marcelo Puente, tenor (Don José); Joyce El-Khoury/Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Micaëla); Lucas Meachem, baritone (Escamillo); Alain Coulombe, bass (Zuniga); and others; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Joel Ivany, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 16(2pm), 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 14 7:30: Imago. The Psalms Project: Mike Janzen with String Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.rcmusic.com/concerts. From $40.

Oct 14 7:30: Lillian Brooks. Myths & Mystery. An evening of classical art song, featuring works that will take audience members on a journey through mythological tales and mysterious phenomena. Haydn: Arianna a Naxos; Cecilia Livingston: Penelope; Clara Schumann: Lorelei; Larysa Kuzmenko: Eldorado. Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Claire Harris, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 705-331-0824. $30.

Oct 14 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Volpini: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere); Ligeti: Atmosphères; Haydn: Symphony No.39 ("Tempesta di mare"); Chin: subito con forza (Canadian Premiere); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 and others. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 15(8pm).

Oct 14 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Wind Ensemble. Cait Nishimura: Fanfare; Jodie Blackshaw: Peace Dancer; Nancy Galbraith: Danza de los Duendes; Prokhor Protasov: Inside the Clock; Yo Goto: Songs for Wind Ensemble; Gounod: Petite Symphony; Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 14 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Elysée Quartet. Vadim Tchijik, violin; Pablo Saltzman, violin; Andrei Malakhov, viola; Igor Kiritchenko, cello. Spadina Theatre, Alliance Française de Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/art/2022-2023-season. $30.

Oct 14 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. A Singer Must Die: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Art of Time Ensemble with Steven Page, Tamara Lindeman, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/tickets. $39-$79.

Oct 14 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Glass Tiger. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 14 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thorgy & The Thorchestra. Thorgy Thor, violin/viola/cello; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 15.

Oct 14 8:00: Massey Hall. Dwayne Gretzky. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $39.

Oct 14 8:00: Midland Cultural Centre. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. 333 King St., Midland. www.midlandculturalcentre.com/events or 705-527-4420 or marketing@midlandculturalcentre.com.

Oct 14 8:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Bijuriya. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080 or www.musicgallery.org/events/x-avant-xvii-bijuriya. $10-$20.

Oct 14 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Billy Newton-Davis Live. Billy Newton-Davis Band: Stu Harrison, Eric St-Laurent, Ross MacIntyre, Ethan Ardelli. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020. $20(music); $30(minimum food and beverage charge.

Oct 15 1:00: Daniel Kushner. Two-Thirds of a Trio. Rebecca Clarke: Prelude, Allegro & Pastorale; Mozart: Suite from Duets for Basset Horns (adapted); Gordon Jacob: Miniature Suite. Terry Storr, clarinet; Daniel Kushner, viola. St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave. 416-465-7443. Free.

Oct 15 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Halloween Fun. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $19; $12(child).

Oct 15 6:00: Rose Theatre. This Is Brampton: Crate Clash. DJ Miwako, DJ Dmand, DJ Young Illusions, DJ HVP, and DJ Brandon6ixx; Tasha Rozez and Lindissimo, celebrity judges. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $10.

Oct 15 7:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Big Family House Party. Performers: JER, NPNP Trio, olasconola, Labyrinth, Halpo, and others. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080 or www.musicgallery.org/events/x-avant-xvii-big-family-house-party. $10-$20.

Oct 15 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 13. Also Oct 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 15 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. Iliana Matos. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).

Oct 15 7:30: Opera by Request. Roberto Devereux. Music by Gaetano Donzetti. In concert with piano accompaniment. Ernesto Ramirez, tenor; Antonina Ermolenko, soprano; Barbara King, mezzo; Michael Robert-Broder, baritone. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20.

Oct 15 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Wind Symphony: Globetrotter. Jan Van Der Roost: Seatbelts Fastened!; Jose Ignacio Blesa-Lull: Maltesia Suite; Jennifer Higdon: Mysterium; Cait Nishimura: Echoes of a Northern Lake; Guy Woolfenden: Illyrian Dances; and other works.MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 15 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Vienna Boys' Choir. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca or 905-681-6000. $69.50; $64.50(members).

Oct 15 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1 in e Op.111; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3 in D d Op.30; Arensky: Dreams from Piano Suite No.4. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. Also Oct 16(2pm).

Oct 15 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Pathétique. Bernstein: Overture to Candide; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 "Pathétique". Lorenzo Guggenheim, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. //www.tickets@gtpo.ca">www.tickets@gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. $25-$30.

Oct 15 8:00: Greenbank Folk Music Society. Russel DeCarle, with Steve Briggs & Russ Boswell. Greenbank Hall, 19965 Highway #12, Greenbank. 905-985-8351 or www.greenbankfolkmusic.ca. $35.

Oct 15 8:00: Hugh’s Room. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Ave. www.pierrebensusan.com/tour.asp or 416-539-8727 or lukejackson@lukejackson.com. $35.

Oct 15 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thorgy & The Thorchestra. Thorgy Thor, violin/viola/cello; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87.

Oct 15 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Beethoven & Brahms. Corey Gemmell, violin; Denis Mastromonaco, conductor. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. From $40. Special pricing for seniors, youth, and families.

Oct 15 8:00: Rose Theatre. Vanessa Williams. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $99-$119.

Oct 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Season Gala: Jan Lisiecki with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Haydn: Symphony No.77 in B-flat Hob1/77; Mozart: Piano Concerto No.9 in E-flat K271, Symphony No.33 in B-flat K319. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $75-$199.

Oct 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Volpini: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere); Ligeti: Atmosphères; Haydn: Symphony No.39 ("Tempesta di mare"); Chin: subito con forza (Canadian Premiere); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 and others. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35.

Oct 16 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 14. Also Oct 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 16 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1 in e Op.111; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3 in D d Op.30; Arensky: Dreams from Piano Suite No.4. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. 

Oct 16 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. In Recital: Enrico Elisi, Piano and the Debut of the Goh Piano. Works by Chopin, Liszt, Respighi, and Beethoven. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 16 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphony Orchestra: Pastiche. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 16 3:00: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Music for the Theatre. Charles Demuynck: Upbeat; Fauré: Masques et Bergamasques; Beethoven: Mvmt 1 from Piano Concerto No.5 in E-flat Op.73 "Emperor”; Amice Calverley (arr. John McKinnon): Orchestral Suite from Vel (first performance); Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No.1. Charles Demuynck, conductor. St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St., Oakville. 1-877-532-6787. $5.89-$37.57.

Oct 16 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Recitals: Marc-André Hamelin. Dukas: Sonata in e-flat; Oswald: New Work (world premiere); Fauré: Barcarolle no.1 in a, Nocturne no.2 in B, Nocturne no.12 in e, Barcarolle no.6 in E-flat; and other works. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$95.

Oct 16 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Art of Time Ensemble: To The End of Love – The Songs of Leonard Cohen. Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Tom Wilson, Gregory Hoskins and Tamara Lindeman. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 16 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray. Works by Mozart, Weill, and Verdi. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Keith O'Brien, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Oct 16 7:30: Amici Chamber Ensemble. La Flûte Enchantée. Florence Price: Adoration, for clarinet and string quartet; André Jolivet: Chant de Linos, for flute, harp and string trio; Debussy: Syrinx, for solo flute; Guillaume Connesson: Techno Parade, for flute, clarinet and piano; Eugene Zhang: Overdrive, for clarinet, cello and piano. Marina Piccinini, flute; Erik Raum, violin; Katya Poplyansky, violin; Heidi Elise Bearcroft, harp; Ryan Davis, viola; Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.amiciensemble.com. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Oct 16 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Fall Cabaret: VOCA Fundraiser - Songs of Travel. Songs by Joni Mitchell, Vaughan Williams, Cole Porter and others. Emily Vick Agnew, co-producer/soprano; Jenny Crober, co-producer/music director/piano; Noelle Slaney, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Kevin Mulligan & David Walsh, tenors; and others. Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth Ave, 2nd floor, above Black Swan Tavern. www.vocachorus.ca. $25.

Oct 17 7:30: Apocryphonia. Tracing the Tunes: Ralph Vaughan Williams and the English Folk Song. Pre-show video presentation by author and historian Caroline Davis. Part of the RVW150 celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams' birth. Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Timothy Yung, clarinet; Ivan Jovanovic, piano. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 514-378-2558. $30; $20(sr/arts workers).

Oct 17 8:00: Massey Hall. The Mavericks and Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $76.

Oct 18 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: An Afternoon of Mozart and Chopin. Su Yeon Kim, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. . Free.

Oct 18 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Jean-Luc Therrien, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 18 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Admission by donation.

Oct 18 7:30: Massey Hall. The Kat & Dave Show Starring David Foster & Katharine McPhee. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $73.

Oct 18 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Mariza. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Autumn Jazz. Students of the Humber College Jazz Ensemble; Kirk MacDonald, leader. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 19 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Bryn Blackwood, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 19 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Aaron James, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 19 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Sharon L. Beckstead, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 19 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions. High Notes Soirée. A soirée with sparkling wine and cheese. Luba Goy, David W. Barber, Alan Shiner, Priyana, Iris Leck, and Shulamit Mor. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. High Notes Soirée or www.highnotesavnte.ca. $65. Includes a copy of the special High Notes Avante edition of Bach, Beethoven & the Boys.

Oct 19 7:15: Barrie Concert Band. Veterans Salute. A thank you to both our veterans and our members currently serving. The Barrie Concert Band & The Skyliners. Royal Canadian Legion (Barrie), 410 St. Vincent St., Barrie. 705-735-0720 or Annual Veterans Salute. Free. No ticket required. Donations to the Barrie Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.

Oct 19 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 13. Also Oct  21, 23(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

LIVE OR ONLINE: THE WEEKS TO COME (OCT 20-23)

Oct 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Albatros - Un Viaje por el Realismo Mágico de México / A Journey through Mexican Magical Realism. Alhelí Pimienta, flute; Venuti String Quartet. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 20 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Laureates: Aaron Chow, piano, DMA Competition Winner. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 20 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 21, 22 & 23.

Oct 20 7:30: Azrieli Music Prizes. 2022 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. Sharon Azrieli, soprano; Sepideh Raissadat, setar; Naomi Sato, sho; Zhongxi Wu, suona/sheng; Orchestre Métropolitain; Alexandre Bloch, conductor. Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. ONLINE

Oct 20 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. See Oct 14. Also Oct 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 20 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Symphonically Hip. Braley Thachuk, conductor. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID).

Oct 20 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. Meghan Lindsay, soprano (Dido); Colin Ainsworth, tenor (Aeneas); Melody Louledjian, soprano (Belinda); Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, soprano (Sorceress); Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and others. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-703-3767 x700 or OperaAtelier.com. From $55. Also Oct 22, 23(2:30pm).

Oct 20 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Abbamania & Night Fever. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. $60-$65.

Oct 20 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Sammy Jackson. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 22.

Oct 21 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Emily Chiang, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 21 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Duo Concertante. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 22 & 23.

Oct 21 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 13. Also Oct 23(2pm).

Oct 21 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Parsons and Poole Concert. Louise Bessette, piano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. $45/$20(adv); ($50/$25 at door). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Welcome to the Cabaret. Reilly Nelson, mezzo; Kevin Ahfat, piano & organ; John Lettieri, accordion. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. www.welcometothecabaret.eventbrite.com. $35(adv); $40(at door). Drinks will be served. Foodbank donations accepted.

Oct 21 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Uri Meyer, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 21 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. A Diamond Jubilee. Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra; Jonathan Crow, violin; Matthew Jones, conductor. Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr., Etobicoke. www.Eventbrite.com or www.EPOrchestra.ca. $30; $25(sr); $15(st).

Oct 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com. $30; $10(Livestream). LIVE AND LIVESTREAM.

Oct 21 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Ones: The Beatles #1 Hits. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. From $87.

Oct 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Farruquito. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 21 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Vania Chan, soprano; Tonatiuh Abregio, tenor; Gregory Finney, baritone; Larry Beckwith, conductor; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director. 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. $75-$95. Also Oct 22(8pm), 23(3pm).

Oct 22 10:30am: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. 1001 Nights. KWS Brass Quintet. Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King St. W., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $14; $12(child). Also Nov 5(Stork Family YMCA).

Oct 22 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Affirmation. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 22 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Walk and Touch Peace. Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-217-0537 or info@elmeriselersingers.com. $45; $40(sr); $25(under 30).

Oct 22 4:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy: Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Oct 22 6:00: Hispanic Canadian Arts and Cultural Association. Hispanic and Latin American Canadian Heritage Month Concert. Giovanni Ruiz and his Colombian Band Sabor a Café; Alexander Brown, jazz trumpet; ImbayaKunas, Indigenous band. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-600 or www.hispaniccanadianarts.org. Free.

Oct 22 7:00: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. Donnacha Dennehy: Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 9:30pm.

Oct 22 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 23.

Oct 22 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 14. Also Oct 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 22 7:30: Grand Philharmonic Choir. Mendelssohn's Elijah. Jacqueline Woodley, soprano; Allison McHardy, mezzo; Owen McCausland, tenor; James Westman, baritone; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519–578–5660 x 5290 or info@grandphilchoir.com www.grandphilchoir.com. $27-$41; $19(st/under-30); $9(child/high-school st).

Oct 22 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Jeremy Dutcher & The HPO. Jeremy Dutcher, tenor; Lucas Waldin, guest conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $20-$80.

Oct 22 7:30: London Symphonia. We Are All One. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. (226)-270-0910. $68; $50(sr); $20(st). 6:30: pre-concert talk. Behind the Music.

Oct 22 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20. Also Oct 23(2:30pm).

Oct 22 7:30: Rose Theatre. The Rose Orchestra: A New Energy. David Rehner, violin. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$34.

Oct 22 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Legacy: In Support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. Tom Wilson, Susan Aglukark, The Poets, and others. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 22 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Lorenzo De Finti Quartet: Mysterium Lunae. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 or www.jazzbistro.ca. $20 at door.

Oct 22 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The Forbidden Symphony. Rachel Mercer, cello; Kristian Alexander, conductor; Michael Berec, host. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-604-8339. $20-$40.

Oct 22 8:00: Paradise Theatre. Isn't He Lovely: The Music of Stevie Wonder. Tony Nolasco, vocalist; Jillian Mendez, background vocalist; Lorraine Scott, background vocalist; Robin Harry, background vocalist; Collin Barrett, bass; and others. 1006 Bloor St. W. Music of Stevie Wonder. $40(Main Floor).

Oct 22 8:00: Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. A Time to Remember. Robert Pilon, guest artist; 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. $29-$34. 6:45: pre-concert talk.

Oct 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts: Maxim Vengerov with Polina Osetinskaya. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$125.

Oct 22 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Dvořák & Doubles. Christina Quilico, piano; Marc Djokic, violin; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-499-0403 or info@sinfoniatoronto.com or www.sinfoniatoronto.com.

Oct 22 8:00: St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts. Duo Concertante: Earthly Delights. St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972 or Duo Concertante. 

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21. Also Oct 23(3pm).

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 20.

Oct 22 9:30: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 7pm.

Oct 23 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles for Kids. Cheng Squared Duo. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 X103 or 647-988- 2102 (eve & weekends). $20.

Oct 23 2:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Miloš: Reflections and Reinvention. Miloš Karadaglić, guitar. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Student pricing available.

Oct 23 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 13.

Oct 23 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory the Arts. Performing Arts Sunday Series: Russell Braun & Carolyn Maule in Recital. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $25-$30.

Oct 23 2:30: Canadian Music Centre. CMC Presents Louise Bessette. Louise Bessette, piano. 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. $15; $12(CMC members/arts workers); $10(st).

Oct 23 2:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20.

Oct 23 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty Concert Series: Operantics! Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM. Re-scheduled from Sep 18.

Oct 23 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. Symphony Pathétique. Alexander Panizza, piano; Michael Newnham, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). OTOPus patrons may purchase one additional ticket at the discounted rate for a guest of any age. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.

Oct 23 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21.

Oct 23 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. In Concert. Cheng Squared Duo. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 X103 or 647-988- 2102 (eve & weekends). $30-$45.

Oct 23 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 22.

Oct 23 8:00: Against the Grain Theatre. Identity: A Song Cycle. Music by Dinuk Wijeratne. Text by Shauntay Grant. A film presentation. Elliot Madore, baritone.www.bit.ly/IdentityWN. Available on YouTube. ONLINE 

CLASSES

Lois Macaulay. Eurythmy Class. Kim Kendrick, voice & piano; Lois Macaulay, eurythmist. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-921-1043 or lois@bellnet.ca. $25. Classes on Oct 15 & 22 at 1:30pm. NOTE: Oct 15 & 22 classes are held at Two St. Thomas, 2 St. Thomas St.

LECTURES & MASTERCLASSES

Oct 12 7:00: Tafelmusik. Tafel Talks: The New Romantics. Can historically informed performance (HIP) bring something new and vital to music by 19th-century composers? Join us for a lively panel discussion exploring the expanding repertoire of HIP. Ruth Denton, Vijay Chalasani, and Tanya Tomkins, panelists; Keiran Campbell, moderator. 1-833-964-6337 or tickets@tafelmusik.org. $5. Join live and then re-watch for up to 48 hours after the original broadcast. ONLINE

Oct 13 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Kenneth H. Peacock Lecturer: Professor Annegret Fauser. Room 130, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 16 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Opera Masterclass. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $10.

Oct 17 10:00am: Beach United Church. Lecture: The Beatles and Their World. Six part lecture series about the history and influence of The Beatles. Dr. Mike Daley. 140 Wineva Ave. www.facebook.com/events/2960340277597305 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. $100 for the series. If a lecture is missed, a pre-recorded one is available.

Oct 18 11:30am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Piano Master Class. Dr. Margo Garrett, collaborative piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

Oct 16 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Music for Royal Occasions. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of a selection of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, C. H. H. Parry and Sir Ernest MacMillan. David Weaver, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213 or www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

The Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming.  Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.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.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.

ONLINE GROUPS

Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.

ONLINE ON DEMAND & PODCASTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Glenn Gould Foundation. François Girard & Don McKellar: 32 Short Memories of a Film Classic. Join us for an inside look at the making of a Canadian film classic, 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould, which was shot 30 years ago. Renowned film, theatre and opera director François Girard is joined by actor, screenwriter and director Don McKellar as they reveal the creative process behind one of the most memorable and structurally daring works about a musician ever committed to film—their inimitable portrait of Glenn Gould. This episode continues our series of GlennGould@90 podcasts celebrating the 90th anniversary of Gould’s birth in 2022. Visit www.glenngould.ca for more information.

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LIVE OR ONLINE: THE NEXT TEN DAYS (OCT 3-12)

Oct 03 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: América Latina en Canción / Latin America in Song. Margie Bernal, soprano; Simone Luti, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 03 8:00: Massey Hall. Loreena McKennitt. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $75.

Oct 04 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Eric Gao, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 04 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Thomas Fitches, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. LIVE & ONLINE

Oct 04 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty of Music Concert. Alan Klaus, trumpet. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 04 8:00: Vesuvius Ensemble. Melodia: A Celebration of Italian Song. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/975. $30.

Oct 05 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Introducing U of T Opera. Young artists of U of T Opera, Canada’s foremost postsecondary operatic training program, present a mixed program of operatic favourites and a preview of their forthcoming season at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 05 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Darielle Chomyn-Davison, soprano; Keiko Larocque, soprano; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Matthew Larkin, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 05 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. William Maddox, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 05 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Vivaldi: Sinfonia No.2 in G; Grieg: Holberg Suite; Piazzolla (arr. Desyatnikov): The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Bénédicte Lauzière, violin/curator. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $37. Also Oct 7, 8.

Oct 05 8:00: Massey Hall. The Mars Volta Tour. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $83.

Oct 06 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Dance Series: Indigenous Liberation. In partnership with DanceWorks and Fall for Dance North. Native American Flute, Men’s Chicken Dance, Women’s Fancy Shawl, Women’s Jingle Dress, Hoop Dance, and other works. Indigenous Enterprise, dance collective. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 06 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Michael Bridge with Ladom Ensemble and Joseph Macerollo. Works by Bach, Gubaidulina, Piazzolla, and Radiohead. Michael Bridge, accordion; Ladom Ensemble (Michael Bridge, accordion; Adam Campbell, percussion; Pouya Hamidi, piano; Beth Silver, cello); Joseph Macerollo, accordion. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-923-7052 X1. $45; free(st with ID).

Oct 06 7:00: Revival Bar. Paolo Angeli, Guitar. 783 College St. Paolo Angeli. Free. Suggested donation: $25.

Oct 06 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78. Also Oct 7, 8(12:30 & 7:30pm).

Oct 06 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. New Orford String Quartet. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 06 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Kurt Elling Quintet: Century of Heroes. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. $15-$85.

Oct 06 8:00: Hugh's Room. Lily Frost. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 06 8:00: Massey Hall. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $75.

Oct 07 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Works by Beethoven and Michiru Oshima. The Ezra Duo: Jacob Clewell, violin; Sasha Bult-Ito, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 07 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: New Orford String Quartet with Students. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 07 7:00: The Rivoli. Bywater Call. Meghan Parnell, vocalist. 334 Queen St. W. www.eventbrite.ca/e/bywater-call-album-release-tickets. $25.

Oct 07 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner. Johan Reuter, bass-baritone (Dutchman); Marjorie Owens, soprano (Senta); Franz-Josef Selig, bass (Daland); Miles Mykkanen, tenor (Steersman); Christopher Ventris, tenor (Erik); Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Christopher Alden, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 9(2pm), 13, 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78. Also Oct 6, 8(12:30 & 7:30pm).

Oct 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Vivaldi: Sinfonia No.2 in G; Grieg: Holberg Suite; Piazzolla (arr. Desyatnikov): The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Bénédicte Lauzière, violin/curator. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $37. Also Oct 8.

Oct 07 8:00: Rose Theatre. Johnny Reid: Love Someone Tour. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $64-$84.

Oct 07 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Joshua Weilerstein Conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $25.

Oct 08 12:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78. Also Oct 7(7:30PM) 8(7:30pm).

Oct 08 2:00: Rose Theatre. Terrell Edwards: Unforgettable Tour. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $29. Also 8pm.

Oct 08 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78.

Oct 08 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Melissa Stylianou. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 or www.jazzbistro.ca.

Oct 08 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Vivaldi: Sinfonia No.2 in G; Grieg: Holberg Suite; Piazzolla (arr. Desyatnikov): The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Bénédicte Lauzière, violin/curator. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $37.

Oct 08 8:00: Massey Hall. Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $77.

Oct 08 8:00: Rose Theatre. Terrell Edwards: Unforgettable Tour. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $29. Also 2pm.

Oct 08 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix: SongBird North. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35.

Oct 09 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 13, 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 09 4:00: Jazz Room. Melissa Stylianou. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. www.kwjazzroom.com. $10-$20.

Oct 11 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Explorations in Song. Works by Schubert, Sondheim, Monteverdi, Miranda, and others. Miles Mykkanen, tenor. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 11 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. . Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 11 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Music by Bach. Dr. John Vandertuin, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. LIVE & ONLINE

Oct 11 7:30: Massey Hall. Colin James. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $51.

Oct 11 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Student Composer Concert No. 1. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 12 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: A Preview of Dido and Aeneas. Costumed excerpts from Dido and Aeneas. Soloist from Opera Atelier; Artists of Atelier Ballet; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 12 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Matthew Gartshore, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 12 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk, Organ. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 12 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Angus Sinclair, organ. With Autumn Debassige. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 12 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Boccheriniana. Works by Luigi Boccherini and his contemporaries, including Maddlena, Lombardi, and Sirmen. Hahn: Variations chantantes sur un air ancien; Fauré: Sonata No.2; Adès: Lieux retrouvés; Schumann: Adagio and Allegro Op.70; Brahms: Sonata in F Op.99. Elinor Frey, cello; and others. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. info@confluenceconcerts.ca.

Oct 12 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Music Concert. Steven Isserlis, cello; Connie Shih, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 12 8:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Rebetika. Yannis Kyriakides, composer; Andy Moor, guitar; Quatour Bozzini; M.I Blue. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $15-$25.

Oct 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Volpini: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere); Ligeti: Atmosphères; Haydn: Symphony No.39 ("Tempesta di mare"); Chin: subito con forza (Canadian Premiere); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 and other works. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 14(7:30 pm), 15.

Oct 12 8:30: Massey Hall. Regina Spektor. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $52.

LIVE OR ONLINE: THE WEEKS TO COME (OCT 13-23)

Oct 13 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: A Beginner’s Guide to Salsa and Bachata. Kimberly Ramos; Members of Araguacu Latin Dance Company. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 13 7:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - namamahay (to dwell). Curated by kat estacio. Performers: Standpartners, Megan Arnold, Kristina Guison, Patrick Cruz, Victoria Fard, and others. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $10-$20.

Oct 13 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 13 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. A Singer Must Die: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Art of Time Ensemble with Steven Page, Tamara Lindeman, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/tickets. $39-$79. Also Oct 14.

Oct 13 8:00: Massey Hall. The Sheepdogs. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $53.

Oct 13 8:00: Music Toronto. Pacifica String Quartet. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $52 & $47.50; $10(st); Pay-Your-Age(18-35).

Oct 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz: The Great Composers - Hilario Durán and David Virelles. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $35.

Oct 13 8:00: Silence. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. 46 Essex St., Guelph. www.silencesounds.ca/events or info@silencesounds.ca.

Oct 14 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Jin-Lee Youn, violin; Orsi Szalados, violin; Sarah DeNieverville, viola; Julia Kim, viola; Benjamin Louwersheimer, cello. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 14 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Simona Genga, mezzo; Stéphane Mayer, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 14 7:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). Shoreline Listening. A concert of soundscape works inspired from listening experiences at different shorelines around the world. Works by Pete Stollery, Deirdre Morrison, and Zoe Gordon. Warbler's Roost, 6785d Eagle Lake Rd., South River. 705-386-0880 or www.naisa.ca/purchase-tickets. $12.

Oct 14 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. J'Nai Bridges/Rihab Chaleb, mezzo (Carmen); Marcelo Puente, tenor (Don José); Joyce El-Khoury/Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Micaëla); Lucas Meachem, baritone (Escamillo); Alain Coulombe, bass (Zuniga); and others; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Joel Ivany, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 16(2pm), 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 14 7:30: Imago. The Psalms Project: Mike Janzen with String Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.rcmusic.com/concerts. From $40.

Oct 14 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 15(8pm).

Oct 14 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Wind Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 14 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Elysée Quartet. Vadim Tchijik, violin; Pablo Saltzman, violin; Andrei Malakhov, viola; Igor Kiritchenko, cello. Spadina Theatre, Alliance Française de Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/art/2022-2023-season. $30.

Oct 14 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. A Singer Must Die: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Art of Time Ensemble with Steven Page, Tamara Lindeman, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/tickets. $39-$79.

Oct 14 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Glass Tiger. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 14 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thorgy & The Thorchestra. Thorgy Thor, violin/viola/cello; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 15.

Oct 14 8:00: Massey Hall. Dwayne Gretzky. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $39.

Oct 14 8:00: Midland Cultural Centre. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. 333 King St., Midland. www.midlandculturalcentre.com/events or 705-527-4420 or marketing@midlandculturalcentre.com.

Oct 14 8:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Bijuriya. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080 or www.musicgallery.org/events/x-avant-xvii-bijuriya. $10-$20.

Oct 15 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Halloween Fun. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $19; $12(child).

Oct 15 6:00: Rose Theatre. This Is Brampton: Crate Clash. DJ Miwako, DJ Dmand, DJ Young Illusions, DJ HVP, and DJ Brandon6ixx; Tasha Rozez and Lindissimo, celebrity judges. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $10.

Oct 15 7:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Big Family House Party. Performers: JER, NPNP Trio, olasconola, Labyrinth, Halpo, and others. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080 or www.musicgallery.org/events/x-avant-xvii-big-family-house-party. $10-$20.

Oct 15 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 15 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. Iliana Matos. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).

Oct 15 7:30: Opera by Request. Roberto Devereux. Music by Gaetano Donzetti. In concert with piano accompaniment. Ernesto Ramirez, tenor; Antonina Ermolenko, soprano; Barbara King, mezzo; Michael Robert-Broder, baritone. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20.

Oct 15 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Wind Symphony: Globetrotter. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 15 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Vienna Boys' Choir. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca or 905-681-6000. $69.50; $64.50(members).

Oct 15 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. Also Oct 16(2pm).

Oct 15 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Pathétique. Lorenzo Guggenheim, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. //www.tickets@gtpo.ca">www.tickets@gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. $25-$30.

Oct 15 8:00: Greenbank Folk Music Society. Russel DeCarle, with Steve Briggs & Russ Boswell. Greenbank Hall, 19965 Highway #12, Greenbank. 905-985-8351 or www.greenbankfolkmusic.ca. $35.

Oct 15 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thorgy & The Thorchestra. Thorgy Thor, violin/viola/cello; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87.

Oct 15 8:00: Luke Jackson. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Ave. www.pierrebensusan.com/tour.asp or 416-539-8727 or lukejackson@lukejackson.com.

Oct 15 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Beethoven & Brahms. Corey Gemmell, violin; Denis Mastromonaco, conductor. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. From $40. Special pricing for seniors, youth, and families.

Oct 15 8:00: Rose Theatre. Vanessa Williams. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $99-$119.

Oct 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Season Gala: Jan Lisiecki with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $75-$199.

Oct 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35.

Oct 16 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 14. Also Oct 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 16 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. 

Oct 16 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphony Orchestra: Pastiche. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 16 3:00: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Music for the Theatre. Charles Demuynck, conductor. St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St., Oakville. 1-877-532-6787. $5.89-$37.57.

Oct 16 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Recitals: Marc-André Hamelin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$95.

Oct 16 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Art of Time Ensemble: To The End of Love – The Songs of Leonard Cohen. Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Tom Wilson, Gregory Hoskins and Tamara Lindeman. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 16 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Keith O'Brien, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Oct 16 7:30: Amici Chamber Ensemble. La Flûte Enchantée. Marina Piccinini, flute; Erik Raum, violin; Katya Poplyansky, violin; Heidi Elise Bearcroft, harp; Ryan Davis, viola; Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.amiciensemble.com. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Oct 16 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Fall Cabaret: VOCA Fundraiser - Songs of Travel. Emily Vick Agnew, co-producer/soprano; Jenny Crober, co-producer/music director/piano; Noelle Slaney, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Kevin Mulligan & David Walsh, tenors; and others. Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth Ave, 2nd floor, above Black Swan Tavern. www.vocachorus.ca. $25.

Oct 17 7:30: Apocryphonia. Tracing the Tunes: Ralph Vaughan Williams and the English Folk Song. Pre-show video presentation by author and historian Caroline Davis. Part of the RVW150 celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams' birth. Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Timothy Yung, clarinet; Ivan Jovanovic, piano. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 514-378-2558. $30; $20(sr/arts workers).

Oct 17 8:00: Massey Hall. The Mavericks and Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $76.

Oct 18 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: An Afternoon of Mozart and Chopin. Su Yeon Kim, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. . Free.

Oct 18 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Jean-Luc Therrien, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 18 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Admission by donation.

Oct 18 7:30: Massey Hall. The Kat & Dave Show Starring David Foster & Katharine McPhee. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $73.

Oct 18 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Mariza. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Autumn Jazz. Students of the Humber College Jazz Ensemble; Kirk MacDonald, leader. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 19 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Bryn Blackwood, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 19 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Aaron James, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 19 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Sharon L. Beckstead, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 19 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions. High Notes Soirée. A soirée with sparkling wine and cheese. Luba Goy, David W. Barber, Alan Shiner, Priyana, Iris Leck, and Shulamit Mor. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. High Notes Soirée or www.highnotesavnte.ca. $65. Includes a copy of the special High Notes Avante edition of Bach, Beethoven & the Boys.

Oct 19 7:15: Barrie Concert Band. Veterans Salute. A thank you to both our veterans and our members currently serving. The Barrie Concert Band & The Skyliners. Royal Canadian Legion (Barrie), 410 St. Vincent St., Barrie. 705-735-0720 or Annual Veterans Salute. Free. No ticket required. Donations to the Barrie Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.

Oct 19 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct  21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Albatros - Un Viaje por el Realismo Mágico de México / A Journey through Mexican Magical Realism. Alhelí Pimienta, flute; Venuti String Quartet. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 20 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Laureates: Aaron Chow, piano, DMA Competition Winner. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 20 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 21, 22 & 23.

Oct 20 7:30: Azrieli Music Prizes. 2022 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. Sharon Azrieli, soprano; Sepideh Raissadat, setar; Naomi Sato, sho; Zhongxi Wu, suona/sheng; Orchestre Métropolitain; Alexandre Bloch, conductor. Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. ONLINE

Oct 20 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. See Oct 14. Also Oct 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 20 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Symphonically Hip. Braley Thachuk, conductor. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID).

Oct 20 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. Meghan Lindsay, soprano (Dido); Colin Ainsworth, tenor (Aeneas); Melody Louledjian, soprano (Belinda); Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, soprano (Sorceress); Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and others. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-703-3767 x700 or OperaAtelier.com. From $55. Also Oct 22, 23(2:30pm).

Oct 20 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Abbamania & Night Fever. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. $60-$65.

Oct 20 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Sammy Jackson. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 22.

Oct 21 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Emily Chiang, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 21 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Duo Concertante. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 22 & 23.

Oct 21 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 23(2pm).

Oct 21 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Parsons and Poole Concert. Louise Bessette, piano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. $45/$20(adv); ($50/$25 at door). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Uri Meyer, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 21 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. A Diamond Jubilee. Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra; Jonathan Crow, violin; Matthew Jones, conductor. Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr., Etobicoke. www.Eventbrite.com or www.EPOrchestra.ca. $30; $25(sr); $15(st).

Oct 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com. $30; $10(Livestream). LIVE AND LIVESTREAM.

Oct 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Farruquito. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 21 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Vania Chan, soprano; Tonatiuh Abregio, tenor; Gregory Finney, baritone; Larry Beckwith, conductor; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director. 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. $75-$95. Also Oct 22(8pm), 23(3pm).

Oct 22 10:30am: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. 1001 Nights. KWS Brass Quintet. Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King St. W., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $14; $12(child). Also Nov 5(Stork Family YMCA).

Oct 22 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Affirmation. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 22 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Walk and Touch Peace. Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-217-0537 or info@elmeriselersingers.com.

Oct 22 4:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy: Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Oct 22 7:00: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. Donnacha Dennehy: Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 9:30pm.

Oct 22 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 23.

Oct 22 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 14. Also Oct 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 22 7:30: Grand Philharmonic Choir. Mendelssohn's Elijah. Jacqueline Woodley, soprano; Allison McHardy, mezzo; Owen McCausland, tenor; James Westman, baritone; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519–578–5660 x 5290 or info@grandphilchoir.com www.grandphilchoir.com. $27-$41; $19(st/under-30); $9(child/high-school st).

Oct 22 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Jeremy Dutcher & The HPO. Jeremy Dutcher, tenor; Lucas Waldin, guest conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $20-$80.

Oct 22 7:30: London Symphonia. We Are All One. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. (226)-270-0910. $68; $50(sr); $20(st). 6:30: pre-concert talk. Behind the Music.

Oct 22 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20. Also Oct 23(2:30pm).

Oct 22 7:30: Rose Theatre. The Rose Orchestra: A New Energy. David Rehner, violin. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$34.

Oct 22 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Legacy: In Support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. Tom Wilson, Susan Aglukark, The Poets, and others. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 22 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The Forbidden Symphony. Rachel Mercer, cello; Kristian Alexander, conductor; Michael Berec, host. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-604-8339. $20-$40.

Oct 22 8:00: Paradise Theatre. Isn't He Lovely: The Music of Stevie Wonder. Tony Nolasco, vocalist; Jillian Mendez, background vocalist; Lorraine Scott, background vocalist; Robin Harry, background vocalist; Collin Barrett, bass; and others. 1006 Bloor St. W. Music of Stevie Wonder. $40(Main Floor).

Oct 22 8:00: Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. A Time to Remember. Robert Pilon, guest artist; 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. $29-$34. 6:45: pre-concert talk.

Oct 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts: Maxim Vengerov with Polina Osetinskaya. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$125.

Oct 22 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Dvořák & Doubles. Christina Quilico, piano; Marc Djokic, violin; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-499-0403 or info@sinfoniatoronto.com.

Oct 22 8:00: St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts. Duo Concertante: Earthly Delights. St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972 or Duo Concertante. 

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21. Also Oct 23(3pm).

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 20.

Oct 22 9:30: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 7pm.

Oct 23 2:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Miloš: Reflections and Reinvention. Miloš Karadaglić, guitar. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Student pricing available.

Oct 23 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7.

Oct 23 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory the Arts. Performing Arts Sunday Series: Russell Braun & Carolyn Maule in Recital. for Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $25-$30.

Oct 23 2:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20.

Oct 23 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty Concert Series: Operantics! Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM. Re-scheduled from Sep 18.

Oct 23 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. Symphony Pathétique. Alexander Panizza, piano; Michael Newnham, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). OTOPus patrons may purchase one additional ticket at the discounted rate for a guest of any age. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.

Oct 23 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21.

Oct 23 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 22.

Oct 23 8:00: Against the Grain Theatre. Identity: A Song Cycle. Music by Dinuk Wijeratne. Text by Shauntay Grant. A film presentation. Elliot Madore, baritone.www.bit.ly/IdentityWN. Available on YouTube. ONLINE 

CLASSES

Lois Macaulay. Eurythmy Class. Kim Kendrick, voice & piano; Lois Macaulay, eurythmist. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-921-1043 or lois@bellnet.ca. $25. Classes on Oct 15 & 22 at 1:30pm. NOTE: Oct 15 & 22 classes are held at Two St. Thomas, 2 St. Thomas St.

LECTURES & MASTERCLASSES

Oct 12 7:00: Tafelmusik. Tafel Talks: The New Romantics. Can historically informed performance (HIP) bring something new and vital to music by 19th-century composers? Join us for a lively panel discussion exploring the expanding repertoire of HIP. Ruth Denton, Vijay Chalasani, and Tanya Tomkins, panelists; Keiran Campbell, moderator. 1-833-964-6337 or tickets@tafelmusik.org. $5. Join live and then re-watch for up to 48 hours after the original broadcast. ONLINE

Oct 13 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Kenneth H. Peacock Lecturer: Professor Annegret Fauser. Room 130, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 16 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Opera Masterclass. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano. 126 James St. S, Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre.com. $10.

Oct 17 10:00am: Beach United Church. Lecture: The Beatles and Their World. Six part lecture series about the history and influence of The Beatles. Dr. Mike Daley. 140 Wineva Ave. www.facebook.com/events/2960340277597305 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. $100 for the series. If a lecture is missed, a pre-recorded one is available.

Oct 18 11:30am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Piano Master Class. Dr. Margo Garrett, collaborative piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

Oct 16 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Music for Royal Occasions. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of a selection of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, C. H. H. Parry and Sir Ernest MacMillan. David Weaver, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213 or www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

The Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming.  Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.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.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.

ONLINE GROUPS

Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.

ONLINE ON DEMAND & PODCASTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Glenn Gould Foundation. François Girard & Don McKellar: 32 Short Memories of a Film Classic. Join us for an inside look at the making of a Canadian film classic, 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould, which was shot 30 years ago. Renowned film, theatre and opera director François Girard is joined by actor, screenwriter and director Don McKellar as they reveal the creative process behind one of the most memorable and structurally daring works about a musician ever committed to film—their inimitable portrait of Glenn Gould. This episode continues our series of GlennGould@90 podcasts celebrating the 90th anniversary of Gould’s birth in 2022. Visit www.glenngould.ca for more information.

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DAILY LISTINGS

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LIVE OR ONLINE: THE NEXT TEN DAYS (SEP 26-OCT 5)

Sep 27 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: The Spider and Quartet Number One. Drew Jurecka: The Spider; Drew Jurecka: Quartet No. 1; Mendelssohn: String Quartet in f. Venuti String Quartet: Rebekah Wolkstein, violin; Drew Jurecka, violin; Shannon Knights, viola; and Amahl Arulanandam, cello. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Sep 27 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Imre Olah, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. LIVE & ONLINE

Sep 27 6:00: Toronto International Film Festival. Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould. A 1993 film directed by François Girard. Presented as part of the GlennGould@90 celebrations and in partnership with The Glenn Gould Foundation. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 32 Short Films. Free. Preceded by a live piano performance of one of Gould’s compositions. Further details to follow.

Sep 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Pavement. With special guest Circuit des Yeux. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $78. SEP 26 SOLD OUT!

Sep 27 9:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Father John Misty. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. From $101.

Sep 28 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Cynthia Steele, cello. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. .

Sep 28 8:00: Massey Hall. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $54.

Sep 28 8:00: Reid's Distillery. Gin & Jazz @ Reid's Distillery: Swing Dancing with The Sonny Balcones. 32 Logan Ave. Sonny Balcones. 

Sep 29 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Sensational Strings. Dior Quartet: Noa Sarid, violin; Tobias Elser, violins; Caleb Georges, viola; Joanne Yesol Choi, cello. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. . Free.

Sep 29 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Laureates: Innovators. Anika Venkatesh, soprano; Zachary Senick, bassoon, and Charlene Chin, harp. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Sep 29 7:30: FutureStops Organ Festival. Dark Matter. Kara-Lis Coverdale, Thomas Mellan, Kali Malone, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-929-6400 or www.futurestops.org/festival-landing. $35.

Sep 29 7:30: York University Department of Music. Celebrating Christina: Christina Petrowska Quilico in Recital. Ann Southam: Selections from Rivers. Christina Petrowska Quilico, piano. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building, York University, 4700 Keele St. 416-736-5888 or Christina Petrowska Quilico. $20; $15(sr/st).

Sep 29 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Love Someone: An Intimate Evening With Johnny Reid. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Sep 29 8:00: Rose Theatre. The Tenors: Now and Forever. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $99-$119.

Sep 29 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony. Kerson Leong, violin; Jean-Willy Long, organ; Gemma New, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 1, 2(3pm).

Sep 30 12:10: Music on Union. Sounds of Peace. Lynn Brant, vocals/guitar/hand drum/piano. St. James Church, 10 Union St. W., Kingston. 613-548-7254 or www.stjameskingston.ca/concerts. PWYC. $10 suggested.

Sep 30 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Deantha Edmunds Inuk, soprano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Sep 30 7:30: FutureStops Organ Festival. Gravity. Raven Chacon & Rashaan Allwood, organ. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-929-6400 or www.futurestops.org/festival-landing. $35.

Sep 30 7:30: Knox Presbyterian Church. Music of Hope: An Evening of Violin & Piano Music in Support of Evangel Hall Mission. Susan Spier, violin; Senan Whelan, piano. 630 Spadina Ave. 416-921-8993 or Music of Hope. Free.

Sep 30 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Dover String Quartet. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. 519-672-8800 or www.jefferyconcerts.com or jefferyconcerts@gmail.com. $40; Free(st with ID). Tickets at Grand Theatre Box Office, 471 Richmond St.

Sep 30 8:00: Hugh's Room. Jadea Kelly With Ryan O'Reilly. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.hughsroomlive.com. $25(live); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Sep 30 11:00: FutureStops Organ Festival. Hacking the Organ. Sandra Boss, FUJI TA, organ. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-929-6400 or www.futurestops.org/festival-landing. $35.

Oct 01 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Cabaret: At the Savoy with G&S. Featuring the works of Gilbert & Sullivan. Toronto Operetta Theatre Cabaret Ensemble. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. $45.

Oct 01 6:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty of Music Concert. Henning Schröder, saxophone; Yu-Lien The, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 01 6:00: Rose Theatre. Crown Lands. Cody Bowles, vocals and drums; Dave Cobb, guitar, bass and keys. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. Free.

Oct 01 7:00: Canadian Staff Band. In Concert. Salvation Army Brantford Community Church, 33 Diana Ave., Brantford. www.facebook.com/CSB1969.

Oct 01 7:00: Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Season Opener: Dvořák Cello Concerto. Daniel Hass, cello; William Rowson, conductor. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. Stratford Symphony. $45; $15(st); Free(under 12).

Oct 01 7:30: FutureStops Organ Festival. Forces of Nature. Sarah Davachi, Matthew Larkin, Charlemagne Palestine, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-929-6400 or www.futurestops.org/festival-landing. $35.

Oct 01 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The Music of John Williams. Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID). Also Oct 2(2:30pm).

Oct 01 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. The Pilgrim's Way. Exploring the narrative of displacement, identity and individual life's journeys. Toronto Mendelssohn Singers; Raneem Barakat, mezzo; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.tmchoir.org/event/the-pilgrims-way. Price Level 1: $59.95; $54.35(sr); $24.95(VOXTicket). Price Level 2: $39.95; $36.35(sr); $24.95(VOXTicket).

Oct 01 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Jesse Ma, saxophone; Uri Mayer, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 01 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Friends of Fiddler's Green. Grit Laskin, Ian Robb, Ian Bell & Alistair Brown. St. Paul's United Church (Scarborough), 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca or 416-729-7564. $30(advance only).

Oct 01 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. The Human Spirit. Ryan Huang, piano. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566. From $25. Free for children under 12.

Oct 01 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Melodies Old & New. Gurpreet Chana, tabla/electronics; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 2.

Oct 01 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony. Kerson Leong, violin; Jean-Willy Long, organ; Gemma New, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Sept 29, Oct 2(3pm).

Oct 02 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). "And Now, Back to Live Action". Renaissance, Baroque and other familiar repertoire to remind us of the joys of making music together. Colin Savage, leader. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Annual fee: $75.

Oct 02 2:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks One: Rachmaninoff & Brahms. Avan Yu, piano; Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Rachmaninoff & Brahms or 613-530-2050. $27-$50(adults); $25-$47(sr); $15-$25(st);$10(12 & under).

Oct 02 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The Music of John Williams. Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID). Also Oct 1(7:30pm).

Oct 02 2:30: OperOttawa. Opera Gala. Erinne-Colleen Laurin, soprano; Kathleen Radke, soprano; Danielle Alison Vaillancourt, mezzo; Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Norman E. Brown, baritone; and chorus and other soloists; Gerard Nieuwenhuis, recorder; Frédéric Lacroix, piano. First Baptist Church Ottawa, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. Opera Gala. $40.

Oct 02 3:00: North York Concert Orchestra. Mendelssohn Concerto. Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto: Liszt: Les Préludes; Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs. Aaron Schwebel, violin; Rafael Luz, conductor. Pan Pacific Ballroom, 900 York Mills Rd., North York. www.eventcreate.com/e/nyco-2022-23-1. $30; $25(sr); $15(under 30).

Oct 02 3:00: Piano Lunaire. Notes to the Unforgotten (Gala Performance). Adam Sherkin, piano; Liam Ritz, composer/piano. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W., Hamilton. 416-825-2744 or www.pianolunaire.com. $30; $25(sr); 15(st). Tickets include complimentary access to Art Gallery. Advisable to visit ahead of the performance as the exhibitions close at 5pm.

Oct 02 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony. Kerson Leong, violin; Jean-Willy Long, organ; Gemma New, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Sept 29(8pm), Oct 1(8pm).

Oct 02 4:00: Flute Street. In Concert. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. 416-462-9498. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $10(st).

Oct 02 5:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber Music Concerts: Emerson String Quartet: Farewell. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$100.

Oct 02 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. How We Live On. Heidi Sander composed her collection The Forest of My Mind as a response to the death of her mother. Comprising themes of family, loss, memory, hope and nature, the poems touch upon the various stages of loss while offering a sense of hope and renewal. INNERchamber Ensemble; Heidi Sander, author; Bonnie Jordan, dancer. Revival House, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. tickets@innerchamber.ca. $50; $10-$25 (arts workers/st). Pre-show 6:30pm. A light meal is available for patrons in Stratford. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 02 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Melodies Old & New. Gurpreet Chana, Tabla/electronics; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 1.

Oct 02 8:00: The Emmet Ray. E3 by Alex Lakusta Live at The Emmet Ray. Alex Lakusta, bass; Josh Smiley, keyboards/synthesizers; Keagan Eskritt, drums/cymbals. 924 College St. Contact reso@erbar.ca to reserve. $10(with reservation); $15(walk in).

Oct 03 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: América Latina en Canción / Latin America in Song. Margie Bernal, soprano; Simone Luti, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 03 8:00: Massey Hall. Loreena McKennitt. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $75.

Oct 04 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Eric Gao, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 04 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Thomas Fitches, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. LIVE & ONLINE

Oct 04 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty of Music Concert. Alan Klaus, trumpet. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 04 8:00: Vesuvius Ensemble. Melodia: A Celebration of Italian Song. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/975. $30.

Oct 05 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Introducing U of T Opera. Young artists of U of T Opera, Canada’s foremost postsecondary operatic training program, present a mixed program of operatic favourites and a preview of their forthcoming season at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 05 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Darielle Chomyn-Davison, soprano; Keiko Larocque, soprano; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Matthew Larkin, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 05 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Bénédicte Lauzière, violin/curator. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $37. Also Oct 7, 8.

Oct 05 8:00: Massey Hall. The Mars Volta Tour. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $83.

LIVE OR ONLINE: THE WEEKS TO COME (OCT 6-23)

Oct 06 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Dance Series: Indigenous Liberation. In partnership with DanceWorks and Fall for Dance North. Native American Flute, Men’s Chicken Dance, Women’s Fancy Shawl, Women’s Jingle Dress, Hoop Dance, and other works. Indigenous Enterprise, dance collective. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 06 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Michael Bridge with Ladom Ensemble and Joseph Macerollo. Michael Bridge, accordion; Ladom Ensemble (Michael Bridge, accordion; Adam Campbell, percussion; Pouya Hamidi, piano; Beth Silver, cello); Joseph Macerollo, accordion. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-923-7052 X1. $45; free(st with ID).

Oct 06 7:00: Revival Bar. Paolo Angeli, Guitar. 783 College St. www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hughs-room-for-the-performing-arts-inc/events/paolo-angeli/#overview. Free. Suggested donation: $25.

Oct 06 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78. Also Oct 7, 8(12:30 & 7:30pm).

Oct 06 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. New Orford String Quartet. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 06 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Kurt Elling Quintet: Century of Heroes. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. $15-$85.

Oct 06 8:00: Hugh's Room. Lily Frost. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 06 8:00: Massey Hall. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $75.

Oct 07 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. The Ezra Duo: Jacob Clewell, violin; Sasha Bult-Ito, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 07 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: New Orford String Quartet with Students. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 07 7:00: The Rivoli. Bywater Call. Meghan Parnell, vocalist. 334 Queen St. W. www.eventbrite.ca/e/bywater-call-album-release-tickets. $25.

Oct 07 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner. Johan Reuter, bass-baritone (Dutchman); Marjorie Owens, soprano (Senta); Franz-Josef Selig, bass (Daland); Miles Mykkanen, tenor (Steersman); Christopher Ventris, tenor (Erik); Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Christopher Alden, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 9(2pm), 13, 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78. Also Oct 6, 8(12:30 & 7:30pm).

Oct 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Bénédicte Lauzière, violin/curator. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $37. Also Oct 5, 8.

Oct 07 8:00: Rose Theatre. Johnny Reid: Love Someone Tour. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $64-$84.

Oct 07 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Joshua Weilerstein Conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $25.

Oct 08 12:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78. Also Oct 6(7:30PM), 7(7:30PM) 8(7:30pm).

Oct 08 2:00: Rose Theatre. Terrell Edwards: Unforgettable Tour. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $29. Also 8pm.

Oct 08 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - In Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $78.

Oct 08 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Bénédicte Lauzière, violin/curator. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $37.

Oct 08 8:00: Massey Hall. Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $77.

Oct 08 8:00: Rose Theatre. Terrell Edwards: Unforgettable Tour. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $29. Also 2pm.

Oct 08 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix: SongBird North. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35.

Oct 09 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 13, 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 11 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. . Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 11 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Music by Bach. Dr. John Vandertuin, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Free. LIVE & ONLINE

Oct 11 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Explorations in Song. Works by Schubert, Sondheim, Monteverdi, Miranda, and others. Miles Mykkanen, tenor. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 11 7:30: Massey Hall. Colin James. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $51.

Oct 11 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Student Composer Concert No. 1. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 12 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Matthew Gartshore, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 12 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: A Preview of Dido and Aeneas. Costumed excerpts from Dido and Aeneas. Soloist from Opera Atelier; Artists of Atelier Ballet; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 12 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk, Organ. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 12 7:00: Tafelmusik. Tafel Talks: The New Romantics. Can historically informed performance (HIP) bring something new and vital to music by 19th-century composers? Join us for a lively panel discussion exploring the expanding repertoire of HIP. Ruth Denton, Vijay Chalasani, and Tanya Tomkins, panelists; Keiran Campbell, moderator. 1-833-964-6337 or tickets@tafelmusik.org. $5. Join live and then re-watch for up to 48 hours after the original broadcast. ONLINE

Oct 12 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Boccheriniana. Elinor Frey, cello; and others. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. info@confluenceconcerts.ca.

Oct 12 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Music Concert. Steven Isserlis, cello; Connie Shih, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 12 8:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Rebetika. Yannis Kyriakides, composer; Andy Moor, guitar; Quatour Bozzini; M.I Blue. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $15-$25.

Oct 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 14(7:30 pm), 15.

Oct 12 8:30: Massey Hall. Regina Spektor. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $52.

Oct 13 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: A Beginner’s Guide to Salsa and Bachata. Kimberly Ramos; Members of Araguacu Latin Dance Company. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 13 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Kenneth H. Peacock Lecturer: Professor Annegret Fauser. Room 130, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 13 7:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - namamahay (to dwell). Curated by kat estacio. Performers: Standpartners, Megan Arnold, Kristina Guison, Patrick Cruz, Victoria Fard, and others. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $10-$20.

Oct 13 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 15, 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 13 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. A Singer Must Die: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Art of Time Ensemble with Steven Page, Tamara Lindeman, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/tickets. $39-$79. Also Oct 14.

Oct 13 8:00: Massey Hall. The Sheepdogs. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $53.

Oct 13 8:00: Music Toronto. Pacifica String Quartet. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $52 & $47.50; $10(st); Pay-Your-Age(18-35).

Oct 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz: The Great Composers - Hilario Durán and David Virelles. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $35.

Oct 13 8:00: Silence. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. 46 Essex St., Guelph. www.silencesounds.ca/events or info@silencesounds.ca.

Oct 14 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Jin-Lee Youn, violin; Orsi Szalados, violin; Sarah DeNieverville, viola; Julia Kim, viola; Benjamin Louwersheimer, cello. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 14 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series. Simona Genga, mezzo; Stéphane Mayer, piano. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 14 7:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). Shoreline Listening. A concert of soundscape works inspired from listening experiences at different shorelines around the world. Works by Pete Stollery, Deirdre Morrison, and Zoe Gordon. Warbler's Roost, 6785d Eagle Lake Rd., South River. 705-386-0880 or www.naisa.ca/purchase-tickets. $12.

Oct 14 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. J'Nai Bridges/Rihab Chaleb, mezzo (Carmen); Marcelo Puente, tenor (Don José); Joyce El-Khoury/Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Micaëla); Lucas Meachem, baritone (Escamillo); Alain Coulombe, bass (Zuniga); and others; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Joel Ivany, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653. $35-$250. Also Oct 16(2pm), 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 14 7:30: Imago. The Psalms Project: Mike Janzen with String Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.rcmusic.com/concerts. From $40.

Oct 14 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 15(8pm).

Oct 14 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Wind Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 14 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Elysée Quartet. Vadim Tchijik, violin; Pablo Saltzman, violin; Andrei Malakhov, viola; Igor Kiritchenko, cello. Spadina Theatre, Alliance Française de Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/art/2022-2023-season. $30.

Oct 14 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. A Singer Must Die: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Art of Time Ensemble with Steven Page, Tamara Lindeman, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and Gregory Hoskins. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/tickets. $39-$79.

Oct 14 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Glass Tiger. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 14 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thorgy & The Thorchestra. Thorgy Thor, violin/viola/cello; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87. Also Oct 15.

Oct 14 8:00: Massey Hall. Dwayne Gretzky. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $39.

Oct 14 8:00: Midland Cultural Centre. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. 333 King St., Midland. www.midlandculturalcentre.com/events or 705-527-4420 or marketing@midlandculturalcentre.com.

Oct 14 8:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: LIfeworld - Bijuriya. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080 or www.musicgallery.org/events/x-avant-xvii-bijuriya. $10-$20.

Oct 15 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Halloween Fun. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $19; $12(child).

Oct 15 6:00: Rose Theatre. This Is Brampton: Crate Clash. DJ Miwako, DJ Dmand, DJ Young Illusions, DJ HVP, and DJ Brandon6ixx; Tasha Rozez and Lindissimo, celebrity judges. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $10.

Oct 15 7:00: Music Gallery. X Avant XVII: Lifeworld - Big Family House Party. Performers: JER, NPNP Trio, olasconola, Labyrinth, Halpo, and others. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080 or www.musicgallery.org/events/x-avant-xvii-big-family-house-party. $10-$20.

Oct 15 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 19, 21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 15 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. Iliana Matos. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).

Oct 15 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Faculty of Music Wind Symphony: Globetrotter. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 15 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Vienna Boys' Choir. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 15 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. Also Oct 16(2pm).

Oct 15 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Pathétique. Lorenzo Guggenheim, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. //www.tickets@gtpo.ca">www.tickets@gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. $25-$30.

Oct 15 8:00: Greenbank Folk Music Society. Russel DeCarle, with Steve Briggs & Russ Boswell. Greenbank Hall, 19965 Highway #12, Greenbank. 905-985-8351 or www.greenbankfolkmusic.ca. $35.

Oct 15 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thorgy & The Thorchestra. Thorgy Thor, violin/viola/cello; Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $29-$87.

Oct 15 8:00: Luke Jackson. Pierre Bensusan in Concert. World music, Latin jazz, Celtic, classical fusion. Pierre Bensusan, guitar. Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Ave. www.pierrebensusan.com/tour.asp or 416-539-8727 or lukejackson@lukejackson.com.

Oct 15 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven & Brahms. Corey Gemmell, violin. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. $25-$100.

Oct 15 8:00: Rose Theatre. Vanessa Williams. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $99-$119.

Oct 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Season Gala: Jan Lisiecki with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $75-$199.

Oct 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bronfman Plays Beethoven. Yefim Bronfman, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35.

Oct 16 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Music for Royal Occasions. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of a selection of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, C. H. H. Parry and Sir Ernest MacMillan. David Weaver, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213 or www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

Oct 16 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 14. Also Oct 20, 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 16 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Piano Pleasures. Ron Greidanus, piano; Kathryn Tremills, piano. The Piano Hall, 157 Main St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $50. 

Oct 16 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphony Orchestra: Pastiche. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 16 3:00: Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Music for the Theatre. Charles Demuynck, conductor. St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St., Oakville. 1-877-532-6787. $5.89-$37.57.

Oct 16 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Piano Recitals: Marc-André Hamelin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$95.

Oct 16 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Art of Time Ensemble: To The End of Love – The Songs of Leonard Cohen. Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Tom Wilson, Gregory Hoskins and Tamara Lindeman. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 16 7:30: Amici Chamber Ensemble. La Flûte Enchantée. Marina Piccinini, flute; Erik Raum, violin; Katya Poplyansky, violin; Heidi Elise Bearcroft, harp; Ryan Davis, viola; Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.amiciensemble.com. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Oct 16 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Fall Cabaret: VOCA Fundraiser - Songs of Travel. Emily Vick Agnew, co-producer/soprano; Jenny Crober, co-producer/music director/piano; Noelle Slaney, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Kevin Mulligan & David Walsh, tenors; and others. Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth Ave, 2nd floor, above Black Swan Tavern. www.vocachorus.ca. $25.

Oct 17 7:30: Apocryphonia. Tracing the Tunes: Ralph Vaughan Williams and the English Folk Song. Pre-show video presentation by author and historian Caroline Davis. Part of the RVW150 celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams' birth. Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Timothy Yung, clarinet; Ivan Jovanovic, piano. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 514-378-2558. $30; $20(sr/arts workers).

Oct 17 8:00: Massey Hall. The Mavericks and Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $76.

Oct 18 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: An Afternoon of Mozart and Chopin. Su Yeon Kim, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. . Free.

Oct 18 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Jean-Luc Therrien, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 18 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Admission by donation.

Oct 18 7:30: Massey Hall. The Kat & Dave Show Starring David Foster & Katharine McPhee. 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $73.

Oct 18 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Mariza. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 19 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Autumn Jazz. Students of the Humber College Jazz Ensemble; Kirk MacDonald, leader. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 19 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Bryn Blackwood, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 19 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Aaron James, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering ($20 suggested).

Oct 19 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions. High Notes Soirée. A soirée with sparkling wine and cheese. Luba Goy, David W. Barber, Alan Shiner, Priyana, Iris Leck, and Shulamit Mor. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. High Notes Soirée or www.highnotesavnte.ca. $65. Includes a copy of the special High Notes Avante edition of Bach, Beethoven & the Boys.

Oct 19 7:15: Barrie Concert Band. Veterans Salute. A thank you to both our veterans and our members currently serving. The Barrie Concert Band & The Skyliners. Royal Canadian Legion (Barrie), 410 St. Vincent St., Barrie. 705-735-0720 or Annual Veterans Salute. Free. No ticket required. Donations to the Barrie Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.

Oct 19 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct  21, 23(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 20 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Series: Albatros - Un Viaje por el Realismo Mágico de México / A Journey through Mexican Magical Realism. Alhelí Pimienta, flute; Venuti String Quartet. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Free.

Oct 20 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Laureates: Aaron Chow, piano, DMA Competition Winner. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Oct 20 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 21, 22 & 23.

Oct 20 7:30: Azrieli Music Prizes. 2022 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. Sharon Azrieli, soprano; Sepideh Raissadat, setar; Naomi Sato, sho; Zhongxi Wu, suona/sheng; Orchestre Métropolitain; Alexandre Bloch, conductor. Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. ONLINE

Oct 20 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet. See Oct 14. Also Oct 22, 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 20 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Symphonically Hip. Braley Thachuk, conductor. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 905-687-4993. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker with valid ID); $15(student-university or college with valid ID); $15(youth-18 and under with valid ID).

Oct 20 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. Meghan Lindsay, soprano (Dido); Colin Ainsworth, tenor (Aeneas); Melody Louledjian, soprano (Belinda); Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, soprano (Sorceress); Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and others. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-703-3767 x700 or OperaAtelier.com. From $55. Also Oct 22, 23(2:30pm).

Oct 20 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Abbamania & Night Fever. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. $60-$65.

Oct 20 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Sammy Jackson. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. www.hughsroomlive.com.

Oct 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 22.

Oct 21 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noontime Recital. Emily Chiang, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 X231. Free. Donations welcome.

Oct 21 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Duo Concertante. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 22 & 23.

Oct 21 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7. Also Oct 23(2pm).

Oct 21 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Parsons and Poole Concert. Louise Bessette, piano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. $45/$20(adv); ($50/$25 at door). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 21 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Uri Meyer, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Oct 21 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. A Diamond Jubilee. Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra; Jonathan Crow, violin; Matthew Jones, conductor. Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr., Etobicoke. www.Eventbrite.com or www.EPOrchestra.ca. $30; $25(sr); $15(st).

Oct 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music: Farruquito. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Oct 21 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Vania Chan, soprano; Tonatiuh Abregio, tenor; Gregory Finney, baritone; Larry Beckwith, conductor; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director. 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. $75-$95. Also Oct 22(8pm), 23(3pm).

Oct 22 10:30am: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. 1001 Nights. KWS Brass Quintet. Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King St. W., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $14; $12(child). Also Nov 5(Stork Family YMCA).

Oct 22 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Affirmation. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Oct 22 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Walk and Touch Peace. Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-217-0537 or info@elmeriselersingers.com.

Oct 22 4:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy: Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Oct 22 7:00: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. Donnacha Dennehy: Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 9:30pm.

Oct 22 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 23.

Oct 22 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Carmen. See Oct 14. Also Oct 26, 28, 30(2pm), Nov 4.  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct 22 7:30: Grand Philharmonic Choir. Mendelssohn's Elijah. Jacqueline Woodley, soprano; Allison McHardy, mezzo; Owen McCausland, tenor; James Westman, baritone; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519–578–5660 x 5290 or info@grandphilchoir.com www.grandphilchoir.com. $27-$41; $19(st/under-30); $9(child/high-school st).

Oct 22 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Jeremy Dutcher & The HPO. Jeremy Dutcher, tenor; Lucas Waldin, guest conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756. $20-$80.

Oct 22 7:30: London Symphonia. We Are All One. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. (226)-270-0910. $68; $50(sr); $20(st). 6:30: pre-concert talk. Behind the Music.

Oct 22 7:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20. Also Oct 23(2:30pm).

Oct 22 7:30: Rose Theatre. The Rose Orchestra: A New Energy. David Rehner, violin. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. $15-$34.

Oct 22 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Legacy: In Support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. Tom Wilson, Susan Aglukark, The Poets, and others. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca.

Oct 22 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The Forbidden Symphony. Rachel Mercer, cello; Kristian Alexander, conductor; Michael Berec, host. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-604-8339. $20-$40.

Oct 22 8:00: Paradise Theatre. Isn't He Lovely: The Music of Stevie Wonder. Tony Nolasco, vocalist; Jillian Mendez, background vocalist; Lorraine Scott, background vocalist; Robin Harry, background vocalist; Collin Barrett, bass; and others. 1006 Bloor St. W. Music of Stevie Wonder. $40(Main Floor).

Oct 22 8:00: Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. A Time to Remember. Robert Pilon, guest artist; 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. $29-$34. 6:45: pre-concert talk.

Oct 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts: Maxim Vengerov with Polina Osetinskaya. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$125.

Oct 22 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Dvořák & Doubles. Christina Quilico, piano; Marc Djokic, violin; Nurhan Arman, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-499-0403 or info@sinfoniatoronto.com.

Oct 22 8:00: St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts. Duo Concertante: Earthly Delights. St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972 or Duo Concertante. 

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21. Also Oct 23(3pm).

Oct 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang + Gimeno Conducts Bruckner. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Oct 20.

Oct 22 9:30: Soundstreams. Surface Tension. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Universal Music, 80 Atlantic Avenue. kirkt@soundstreams.ca or 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also 7pm.

Oct 23 2:00: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Miloš: Reflections and Reinvention. Miloš Karadaglić, guitar. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Student pricing available.

Oct 23 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. See Oct 7.

Oct 23 2:30: Opera Atelier. Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. See Oct 20.

Oct 23 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Faculty Concert Series: Operantics! Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM. Re-scheduled from Sep 18.

Oct 23 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. Symphony Pathétique. Alexander Panizza, piano; Michael Newnham, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). OTOPus patrons may purchase one additional ticket at the discounted rate for a guest of any age. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.

Oct 23 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Oct 21.

Oct 23 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Across the Pond: The British Invasion. 440 Locust St., Burlington. bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca. Also Oct 20, 21 & 22.

Oct 23 8:00: Against the Grain Theatre. Identity: A Song Cycle. Music by Dinuk Wijeratne. Text by Shauntay Grant. A film presentation. Elliot Madore, baritone.www.bit.ly/IdentityWN. Available on YouTube. ONLINE

CLASSES

Lois Macaulay. Eurythmy Class. Kim Kendrick, voice & piano; Lois Macaulay, eurythmist. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-921-1043 or lois@bellnet.ca. $25. Classes on Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 1:30pm. NOTE: Oct 15 class at Two St. Thomas, 2 St. Thomas St.

LECTURES & MASTERCLASSES

Oct 17 10:00am: Beach United Church. Lecture: The Beatles and Their World. Six part lecture series about the history and influence of The Beatles. Dr. Mike Daley. 140 Wineva Ave. www.facebook.com/events/2960340277597305 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. $100 for the series. If a lecture is missed, a pre-recorded one is available.

Oct 18 11:30am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Piano Master Class. Dr. Margo Garrett, collaborative piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming.  Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.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.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.

ONLINE GROUPS

Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.

ONLINE ON DEMAND & PODCASTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Glenn Gould Foundation. François Girard & Don McKellar: 32 Short Memories of a Film Classic. Join us for an inside look at the making of a Canadian film classic, 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould, which was shot 30 years ago. Renowned film, theatre and opera director François Girard is joined by actor, screenwriter and director Don McKellar as they reveal the creative process behind one of the most memorable and structurally daring works about a musician ever committed to film—their inimitable portrait of Glenn Gould. This episode continues our series of GlennGould@90 podcasts celebrating the 90th anniversary of Gould’s birth in 2022. Visit www.glenngould.ca for more information.