Canadian Opera Company Releases Schedule of Events for September 2015

The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is a unique opportunity to experience diverse artistic programming in what has become one of Toronto's most exciting cultural hubs. Six inspiring series offer concerts, dance performances and engaging presentations that feature both up-and-coming young artists and established international stars. All performances are FREE to the public, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early as late seating is not available.

September 22: Meet the Young Artists

The young artists of the 2015/2016 Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio introduce themselves by singing their favourite arias. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear the most exciting rising stars from across the country in a program of operatic gems.

September 24: The Where

Myriad3 is widely acclaimed as one of the most exciting and inventive young jazz ensembles in the country. With their signature fusion of modern jazz, classical and pop ever evolving and expanding to embrace new sounds and influences, they present highlights from their latest release, The Where, as well as a taste of new material in progress.

September 29: Love Shards of Sappho

Toronto's Arraymusic celebrates women composers and the female voice in a program of vocal and chamber music featuring Barbara Monk Feldman's The Love Shards of Sappho and Linda Catlin Smith's Hieroglyphs.

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

145 Queen St. W. (at University Avenue)

Cost: $20/adults; $15/seniors and students

The Canadian Opera Company opens the doors of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on September 27, 2015 with a 90-minute tour for the general public. This extensive tour includes backstage access and is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the first purpose-built opera house in Canada, its history, architecture and innovative acoustic design. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the tour is led by a trained docent and includes information and access to the magnificent Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas like wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock.

Tickets for public tours are $20/adults and $15/seniors and students, and can be purchased in advance at coc.ca or at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office, located at 145 Queen St. W., Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tickets will also be available on the morning of the tour starting at 10 a.m. at the welcome desk located in the main lobby.