Green Pages 2012

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

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

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

August 15 to August 19
Various locations, Picton, ON

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

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

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