Tickets and info: https://my.tafelmusik.org/1219/1237

Peek into the library of J.S. Bach, featuring an elegant suite, virtuoso harpsichord concertos, and music by those who inspired him.

Making his Tafelmusik debut this season is harpsichord soloist and director Francesco Corti, “a powerhouse of unbridled vivacity, exciting and excitable in equal measure” (BBC Music Magazine). Corti leads the orchestra in a fascinating program of music by J. S. Bach and those who inspired him, including Steffani and Zelenka—composers whose manuscripts were found to be part of his personal library.

At the heart of this concert are three works by Bach himself: the elegant Orchestral Suite no 1 in C Major, featuring Tafelmusik’s superb wind players, the imposing and exhilarating Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, and the brilliant Harpsichord Concerto in D Major.

Tickets and info: https://my.tafelmusik.org/1219/1238

Peek into the library of J.S. Bach, featuring an elegant suite, virtuoso harpsichord concertos, and music by those who inspired him.

Making his Tafelmusik debut this season is harpsichord soloist and director Francesco Corti, “a powerhouse of unbridled vivacity, exciting and excitable in equal measure” (BBC Music Magazine). Corti leads the orchestra in a fascinating program of music by J. S. Bach and those who inspired him, including Steffani and Zelenka—composers whose manuscripts were found to be part of his personal library.

At the heart of this concert are three works by Bach himself: the elegant Orchestral Suite no 1 in C Major, featuring Tafelmusik’s superb wind players, the imposing and exhilarating Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, and the brilliant Harpsichord Concerto in D Major.

Tickets and info: https://my.tafelmusik.org/1219/1317

Turbulent, intense, and tender, a Passion for our times. 

When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.

Our special performances of Bach’s masterpiece include projections of images, curated by director Ivars Taurins, from the illuminated Saint John’s Bible, a contemporary work of art that unites ancient Benedictine traditions with the vision of today. This striking visual element will explore a universal spiritual message while offering a deeper understanding of the context around St John Passion.   

Harrowing, passionate, and tender by turn, the St John Passion reflects our world as well as Bach’s. It refuses to shy away from the darkness inherent in the tale, which makes the final transformation of pain and grief into faith and love all the more powerful. One of the masterpieces of Western art. 

Tickets: https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/amici-chamber-ensemble-presents-musica-de-camera

Come hear the Amici Chamber Ensemble, featuring the music of Spanish and Latin composers and a celebration of a commission by renowned Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, written to mark Joaquin's recent departure from the TSO. We are also presenting a composition of Joaquin Gutierrez Heras, who was the teacher of Arturo Marquez.

The Amici Chamber Ensemble:

• Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet
• David Hetherington, cello
• Seroj Kradjian, piano
• with Special Guests:
• Scott St. John, violin
• Noa Sarid, violin
• Theresa Rudolph, viola
• Charles Settle, marimba

Program:

Osvaldo Golijov – Levante

Joaquin Turina – Quartet in A minor Op. 67 for piano and string trio

Joaquin Gutiérrez Heras – Quintet (1927-2012) for clarinet and string quartet

Osvaldo Golijov – Mariel for cello and marimba

Arturo Márquez – Suite Arbórea for clarinet and string quartet

Tickets: Through the Royal Conservatory Box Office 416-408-0208

Link:https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/amici-chamber-ensemble-presents-musica-de-camera

$50 adults

$100 donor ticket (includes $50 tax receipt)

$30 under 30

Tickets: Canticum Canticorum | The Toronto Consort


The most poetic book of the Bible, Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) is in fact a dialogue between two lovers. Acclaimed Swiss ensemble Canticum Trombonorum presents the journey of these famed lovers, through motets set by late-Renaissance and early-baroque Italian composers, instrumental interludes, and exploring the different possible combinations of two trombones, organ, theorbo, and a high voice.

Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre | 427 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON

Please note: There is no pre-concert lecture for this concert.

Health & Safety: We strongly encourage all guests to wear masks in consideration of others sharing the space. However, masks are not strictly required, and we cannot guarantee a fully-masked environment.

About Canticum Trombonorum

From the hypothesis that there might have been trombonists in the sixteenth or seventeenth centuries who enjoyed playing duets together, the question is raised: what music might they have played? One obvious possible answer is, simply, whatever music they could get their hands on that fit their taste and abilities. This is of course pure conjecture, but it is in that spirit that canticum trombonorum shamelessly borrows vocal and instrumental repertoire and uses it as a vehicle to explore the vocal qualities and expressive power of baroque trombones and the rich interplay that emerges when used as a pair or with few voices in intimate and virtuosic settings, outside of the bombast of large scale works or the instrumental prowess of chamber music with cornetts or violins, where trombones are more commonly heard. Founded in 2019 and based in Basel, Switzerland, the group comprises at its core the trombonists Maximilien Brisson and Tin Cugelj, who developed a strong friendship and musical partnership during their studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. The group’s programmes see them joining forces with some of today’s best singers and continuo players.

Tickets: Canticum Canticorum | The Toronto Consort

The most poetic book of the Bible, Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) is in fact a dialogue between two lovers. Acclaimed Swiss ensemble Canticum Trombonorum presents the journey of these famed lovers, through motets set by late-Renaissance and early-baroque Italian composers, instrumental interludes, and exploring the different possible combinations of two trombones, organ, theorbo, and a high voice.

Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre | 427 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON

Please note: There is no pre-concert lecture for this concert.

Health & Safety: We strongly encourage all guests to wear masks in consideration of others sharing the space. However, masks are not strictly required, and we cannot guarantee a fully-masked environment.

About Canticum Trombonorum

From the hypothesis that there might have been trombonists in the sixteenth or seventeenth centuries who enjoyed playing duets together, the question is raised: what music might they have played? One obvious possible answer is, simply, whatever music they could get their hands on that fit their taste and abilities. This is of course pure conjecture, but it is in that spirit that canticum trombonorum shamelessly borrows vocal and instrumental repertoire and uses it as a vehicle to explore the vocal qualities and expressive power of baroque trombones and the rich interplay that emerges when used as a pair or with few voices in intimate and virtuosic settings, outside of the bombast of large scale works or the instrumental prowess of chamber music with cornetts or violins, where trombones are more commonly heard. Founded in 2019 and based in Basel, Switzerland, the group comprises at its core the trombonists Maximilien Brisson and Tin Cugelj, who developed a strong friendship and musical partnership during their studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. The group’s programmes see them joining forces with some of today’s best singers and continuo players.

Join the AGM on Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89964647769

*PLEASE NOTE!* This is a different link than the regular Sunday service link!

https://trioarkel.com/

Tickets: OPERAFEST 2023 | Stuart Graham

It’s OPERA! It’s FESTIVE!
It’s a vocal PALOOZA!!

As talent presents itself, we create and OpéraFest is upping its showcase game with the presentation of two complete works in a semi-staged concert format as we do the deep dive into Samuel Barber’s A HAND OF BRIDGE and Giacomo Puccini’s stirring IL TABARRO. This year’s cast is a very dynamic and talented group of emerging and well established artists from the GTA and Hamilton along with our special invited guest artists from Mexico, soprano Zulema Vergara and tenor Alonso Sicairos-Leon, all under the artistic direction of Stuart Graham and musical direction of the incomparable pianist Narmina Afandiyeva.

Tickets and info: https://my.tafelmusik.org/1217/1314

Turbulent, intense, and tender, a Passion for our times. 

When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.

Our special performances of Bach’s masterpiece include projections of images, curated by director Ivars Taurins, from the illuminated Saint John’s Bible, a contemporary work of art that unites ancient Benedictine traditions with the vision of today. This striking visual element will explore a universal spiritual message while offering a deeper understanding of the context around St John Passion.   

Harrowing, passionate, and tender by turn, the St John Passion reflects our world as well as Bach’s. It refuses to shy away from the darkness inherent in the tale, which makes the final transformation of pain and grief into faith and love all the more powerful. One of the masterpieces of Western art. 

Tickets and info: https://my.tafelmusik.org/1217/1233

Turbulent, intense, and tender, a Passion for our times. 

When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.

Our special performances of Bach’s masterpiece include projections of images, curated by director Ivars Taurins, from the illuminated Saint John’s Bible, a contemporary work of art that unites ancient Benedictine traditions with the vision of today. This striking visual element will explore a universal spiritual message while offering a deeper understanding of the context around St John Passion.   

Harrowing, passionate, and tender by turn, the St John Passion reflects our world as well as Bach’s. It refuses to shy away from the darkness inherent in the tale, which makes the final transformation of pain and grief into faith and love all the more powerful. One of the masterpieces of Western art. 

Tickets and info: https://my.tafelmusik.org/1217/1234

Turbulent, intense, and tender, a Passion for our times. 

When first performed, Bach’s St John Passion shocked the Church fathers in Leipzig with its intensity and fervour. It is just that intensity that makes it so relevant in today’s highly charged and turbulent times.

Our special performances of Bach’s masterpiece include projections of images, curated by director Ivars Taurins, from the illuminated Saint John’s Bible, a contemporary work of art that unites ancient Benedictine traditions with the vision of today. This striking visual element will explore a universal spiritual message while offering a deeper understanding of the context around St John Passion.   

Harrowing, passionate, and tender by turn, the St John Passion reflects our world as well as Bach’s. It refuses to shy away from the darkness inherent in the tale, which makes the final transformation of pain and grief into faith and love all the more powerful. One of the masterpieces of Western art.