Directories

August 15 to August 19
Various locations, Picton, ON

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

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

July 26 to August 9
Ottawa, ON

Ottawa Chamberfest 2012 brings together the boldest names in ensemble and solo performance for two weeks of musical celebration in Canada's capital. Nash Ensemble of London, Gryphon Trio and the Shanghai Quartet lead a cavalcade of stars from across Canada and around the world. Gordon Pinsent, Janina Fialkowska, Colin Carr, Quatuor Ébène and Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire are just a few of the marquee artists making their festival debuts this year. Complete programming details are available on our website.

613-234-6306
www.ottawachamberfest.com

July 2 to July 29
Toronto, ON

No Strings presents a summer music theatre intensive designed to develop singing, acting and dancing skills for youths aged 13 to 21 through working with professionals in the field. The program includes vocal, drama and dance classes, and culminates in a public performance of a music theatre show. This season's show, comedy murder mystery Curtains, is brought to you by the makers of Cabaret and Chicago, Kander and Ebb! The show will run from July 26th to July 29th; please see our website for details.

416-588-5845
www.nostringstheatre.com

June 24 to September 24
Venues throughout Nova Scotia

Musique Royale is a summertime celebration of Nova Scotia's musical heritage. A cross-province festival now in its 27th season, Musique Royale brings performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance in communities ranging from the small fishing towns to the magnificent highlands. Artists this year include: Halifax Camerata Singers; John Grew, organ; Norman/Greenberg Duo; La Tour Baroque Duo featuring Michel Cardin and Tim Blackmore; traditional Maritime Boxwood artists led by Chris Norman; Ensemble Caprice featuring Matthias Maute, Sophie Larivière and David Jacques; Robert Quinney, organ; True North featuring Peter Togni, piano/organ; and Nick Newbery, photographer.

902-634-9994
www.musiqueroyale.com

June 4 to September 24
Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON

The Church of the Holy Trinity in downtown Toronto, just behind the Eaton Centre, has always been recognized for its marvellous acoustical space. Music Mondays was started there in 1992 as an independent community music series and has become an important venue for evolving musical talent in the downtown community. Music Mondays offers a glorious spectrum of musicians from Toronto and all around the world, with a wide range of cultural traditions and musical genres. We have been privileged to receive funding in past years from sources such as the Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Community Foundation and the Bickle Foundation, as well as private sponsorships.

416-598-4521 x304
www.musicmondays.ca