July 16 to August 26
Stratford, ON

Stratford Summer MusicCanadian & international musicians of excellence return to Stratford Summer Music for our 18th season of concerts and events. Featured artists include Blind Boys of Alabama, Jeremy Dutcher, Angela Hewitt, Jan Lisiecki, Ron Sexsmith, Tanya Tagaq, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and Stéphane Tétreault. There will also be Friday night cabarets at Revival House, Bach Musical Brunches at The Prune Restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays, free lunchtime BargeMusic, early morning BachWalks, and making its Canadian debut, The Moon Museum, a 27-foot replica of the moon by artist Luke Jerram, set on Tom Patterson Island and featuring free programs of world music from August 16-25. Make music part of your Stratford experience today. Visit our webpage or call our box-office for more information.

866-288-4313
www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
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July 12 to August 4
Toronto, ON

Reflections of Wartime - 2018 marks 100 years since the end of WWI and this year's Festival will explore music written during or inspired by times of war and conflict, past and present. Don't miss performances by the Borodin Quartet, New Orford Quartet, a staged L'Histoire du Soldat featuring the TSO Chamber Soloists, Ben Heppner's tribute to Gospel Music, a World War II Big Band Concert, and a celebration of Vivaldi at the Church of the Redeemer and much much more including many free, PWYC, and educational events.

647-430-5699
www.torontosummermusic.com
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July 12 to August 23
Midland, ON

Brookside Music Festival of the BayBrookside Music hosts 'Festival of the Bay' at the Midland Cultural Centre. On July 12, The Toronto All Star Big Band kicks off the festival in a lively fashion, followed by “First Lady of Musical Theatre”  Louise Pitre performing La vie en rouge, a tribute to Edith Piaf July 19. July 26 the Rolston String Quartet show us why they were winners of the 2018 Cleveland Quartet Award. Then join our fundraiser on board Miss Midland on August 10 for Huronia Hot Strings' Gypsy Jazz featuring vocalist Jessica Lalonde. August 16 come for a Taste of Vienna featuring violinist Wolfgang David while feasting on a Viennese dessert. Lastly on August 23, pianist Takeshi Kakehashi and Wolfgang David team up to bring you Beethoven, Brahms and Strauss for a passionate finale.

705-527-4420
www.brooksidemusic.com
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June 30 to August 25
Leith, ON

Leith Summer Festival presents five concerts in the Historic Leith Church, 12 km from Owen Sound on Georgian Bay. It's a wonderfully intimate venue with superb acoustics enjoyed by musicians and audiences alike. The LSF begins Saturday, June 30 with songs by Julie Nesrallah, mezzo, and Robert Kortgaard, piano. On Saturday, July 14, Robi Botos, piano, and Paul Novotny, bass, play innovative traditional jazz. The Penderecki String Quartet performs Schafer, Grieg and Beethoven on Saturday July 28. Jonathan Crow, violin, Philip Chiu, piano and Gabriel Radford, horn play Schumann and Brahms on Saturday August 11, while the piano quartet Ensemble Made in Canada closes the season on August 25. All concerts at 7:30 pm. Tickets at Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound, 519-371-2833.

519-371-5316
www.leithchurch.ca
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May 27 to June 10
Hamilton, ON

Saint Joseph's ArtsFest brings music and theatre performances to the GTHA area. In the superior acoustics of Saint Joseph's Church in Hamilton, this year's festival brings together artists not only from Canada, but also from Estonia and the Czech Republic. Both of these European countries are celebrating their 100th anniversaries. Highlights of the Festival will include the Prague Mixed Choir (Conductor: Jiří Petrdlík) and Aare Tammesalu (cellist from Estonia). We are also pleased to present A Man for All Seasons under the stage direction of Lana Borsellino. Featured will be works by Haydn, Smetana, Arvo Pärt, and the sublime Miserere by Allegri with Julie Ludwig. Come to a concert or stage play, then enjoy an evening meal on trendy Locke Street in Hamilton.

905-528-0019
www.stjoesartsfest.ca
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