Tafelmusik Announces New Series At Toronto Botanical Garden
Tafelmusik has announced Tafelmusik at the Garden, a new three-concert chamber series created in partnership with the Toronto Botanical Garden.
Toronto Classical Music News Coverage — Page 3
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Toronto.
Soundstreams to Present STEVE REICH: NOW & THEN in March
Soundstreams will present STEVE REICH: Now & Then, a celebration of legendary American composer Steve Reich's 86th birthday with a special one-night event.
Harpsichordist And Guest Director Francesco Corti Makes Tafelmusik Debut With BACH'S LIBRARY
Making his Tafelmusik debut this season as guest director is harpsichordist Francesco Corti, “a powerhouse of unbridled vivacity, exciting and excitable in equal measure” (BBC Music Magazine).
Harbourfront Centre Presents Ontario Premiere Of Compagnie Virginie Brunelle's LES CORPS AVALES
Harbourfront Centre presents the Ontario premiere of Compagnie Virginie Brunelle's striking union between contemporary dance and classical music with Les corps avalés, February 24 and 25, 2023, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra To Return To Carnegie Hall As Part Of Centennial Tour
As a momentous part of its extended Centennial Celebration, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will embark on its first tour under the artistic leadership of Music Director Gustavo Gimeno from February 11–14, 2023.
The Royal Conservatory Of Music Announces Lineup of January Concerts
The 10th anniversary edition of the 21C Music Festival, which begins with the Kronos Quartet residency and a special appearance by Tanya Tagaq in December, and includes more than 18 premieres, continues with eight more concerts in January 2023.
New Slate Of CITY SESSIONS Concerts Begins This Month
Following a successful first season of supporting local artists with invaluable performance opportunities, the Canadian Opera Company has announced the return of The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre: City Sessions.
21C MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022-23 To Celebrates the Festival's 10th Anniversary
The tenth edition of the 21C Music Festival will include 11 concerts and 1 film, and span over two months – starting in December 2022 and continuing into January 2023.
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter & Mutter Virtuosi Announced At Roy Thomson Hall, February 2023
Attila Glatz Production and Roy Thomson Hall will present the return of Anne-Sophie Mutter, with the Mutter Virtuosi on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Roy Thomson Hall.
Canadian Pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico Named To The Order Of Ontario
Pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico, C.
Karoline Podolak Wins First-Prize and Audience Choice In COC's Nation-Wide Ensemble Studio Competition
Soprano Karoline Podolak of Toronto took home both First Prize and Audience Choice Award at the Canadian Opera Company's Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition on November 3, 2022 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
December Concerts Announced At The Royal Conservatory Of Music
21C Music Festival commences with A Thousand Thoughts, a live documentary with the Kronos Quartet, written and directed by Sam Green and Joe Bini on December 6 in Koerner Hall.
Review: CARMEN Burns Bright in Canadian Opera Company's Latest Production
Quite possibly one of the best known opera comiques, CARMEN has returned to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts’ stage in a bright blaze.
Roy Thomson Hall Presents DEVONTE HYNES: SELECT CLASSICAL WORKS WITH THE TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Roy Thomson Hall presents Grammy-nominated Devonté Hynes, with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Second Annual West End Micro Music Festival to Take Place in November
Toronto musicians and co-producers Brad Cherwin and Sebastian Ostertag have announced the second annual West End Micro Music Festival, following last year's sold-out, inaugural festival.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Koerner Hall in February
The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) will launch its new International Orchestra Series in the winter of 2023, presenting internationally renowned orchestras annually in the intimacy and perfect acoustics of Koerner Hall.
Gustavo Dudamel Awarded The Glenn Gould Prize
One of the world's foremost conductors, renowned for his dynamic presence on the podium and his unwavering belief that music has the power to transform lives and change the world, Venezuelan-born conductor, violinist and music education activist Gustavo Dudamel has been chosen as the fourteenth Glen
Pianist Lucas Debargue to Return to Telus Centre in October
French pianist Lucas Debargue, whose uniquely imaginative and virtuosic performance brought the Toronto audience to its feet at his January 2020 Toronto solo debut, makes his triumphant return.
Commemorate Truth & Reconciliation At The Royal Conservatory
The Royal Conservatory starts the new Koerner Hall concert season on September 30 by honouring the lives and knowledge of Indigenous peoples with an evening curated by Denise Bolduc, Sarain Fox, and Mervon Mehta.
Opera Atelier Opens 2022/23 Season With Purcell's Masterpiece DIDO AND AENEAS
Opera Atelier has announced the company's return to the Elgin Theatre with its iconic production of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, on stage October 20 and 22 at 7:30pm and October 23 at 2:30pm.
Soundstreams Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring World Premieres From Michael Greyeyes, Chan Ka Nin & More
Soundstreams has announced a 40th anniversary season filled with concerts, compelling stagings and world premieres, all of which will reflect and pay homage to the organisation's distinguished past, while pointing the way forward for new Canadian music.
Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of Iconic Canadian Pianist Glenn Gould on the 90th Anniversary of His Birth
Glenn Gould, the iconic Canadian classical pianist, writer, composer, conductor and broadcaster, would have celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.
Harpsichordist Avi Stein to Direct HANDEL'S LONDON for Tafelmusik in September
Tafelmusik launches its 2022/23 season of live concerts with Handel’s London, a program inspired by the lively metropolis where musical influences intersect.
Luca Pisaroni, Ensemble Studio, and More Artists Headline COC's Free Concert Series
The Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, returns to live performances for the first time in three seasons on September 20, 2022.
VIDEO: Canadian Opera Company's Overture from Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Watch Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN with a clip from Candian Opera Company's 22/23 Season Preview Concert: a stirring performance of the opera's iconic overture by COC Music Director Johannes Debus and the COC Orchestra!
Alison Yun-Fei Jiang Joins the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as RBC Affiliate Composer
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Gustavo Gimeno have announced that Canadian composer Alison Yun-Fei Jiang has been selected as the TSO’s new RBC Affiliate Composer.
Collingwood Music Festival To Pay Tribute To Maestro Boris Brott
Collingwood Music Festival is proud to share the news that their videographers from last year's festival Mountain Goat Films were recently presented a Telly Award for their film and live stream of the Inaugural Night Concert ”POPERA ” for Best Virtual Event or Experience! They stand among
ITZHAK PERLMAN AND FRIENDS to be Presented at Roy Thomson Hall
Roy Thomson Hall will present Itzhak Perlman and Friends, a very special evening that will mark a once-in-a-lifetime presentation featuring some of the brightest classical music stars: Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Juilliard String Quartet.
Trevor Wilson Announced as Toronto Symphony Orchestra RBC Resident Conductor
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Gustavo Gimeno have announced the appointment of conductor and composer Trevor Wilson as the TSO’s next RBC Resident Conductor and the extension of Simon Rivard as the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra Conductor.
Piano Students Invited To Submit To Play At The Royal Alexandra Theatre For Intermission Of 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS
2 Pianos 4 Hands (2P4H) is about pursuing your dream, specifically the dream to become the next Glenn Gould or Oscar Peterson.
VIDEO: Matthew Polenzani Sings 'O Mio Rimorso!' from Canadian Opera Company's LA TRAVIATA
Watch below as Tenor Matthew Polenzani (making his COC debut) sings Alfredo's Act II cabaletta, 'O mio rimorso!' from Verdi's LA TRAVIATA.
Esprit Orchestra to Present ESPRIT LIVE 2022! - ACT 3
On Thursday May 12, 2022 at Koerner Hall, Esprit Orchestra, conducted by Alex Pauk, will feature Claude Vivier’s Orion for large orchestra.
BWW Review: LA TRAVIATA's Powerhouse Cast and Crew Provide a Timeless, Stunning Production of The Verdi Classic at the Canadian Opera Company
The Canadian Opera Company marked its return-to-stage after nearly two years with this all-around stunning production of one of Verdi’s most well-known works.
Tafelmusik Unveils 2022/23 Season Featuring Jonathon Adams, Karina Gauvin & More
Live music is back! With a sense of hope and optimism for the future, Tafelmusik has unveiled its 2022/23 Season, which celebrates beauty through music of the past.
TSO Presents The World Premiere Of Zosha Di Castri's IN THE HALF-LIGHT, Performed By Barbara Hannigan
On Thursday, May 19 and Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:00pm, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) presents a stunning concert featuring the world premiere of Canadian composer Zosha Di Castri's newest work for soprano and orchestra, In the Half-light, performed by Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan with
Soundstreams Returns to the Stage With A LOVE SONG TO TORONTO
Lawrence Cherney, Founding Artistic Director, Soundstreams, today announced details about the company's inaugural onstage production since March 2020 'A Love Song To Toronto'.
Jan Lisiecki And Stewart Goodyear Headline MUSIC LIGHTS THE WAY At Koerner Hall
The Royal Conservatory of Music will present Music Lights The Way, a grand celebration on April 27, 2022 at 8:30 PM at Koerner Hall featuring acclaimed pianists performing selections from the Celebration Series, Sixth Edition.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra 2022-23 Season to Celebrate 100 Years of Artistic Achievement and Community Impact
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra announces an historic 2022/23 season that celebrates the Orchestra's 100th anniversary.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra 100th Anniversary Celebrations Begin in April 2022
April also offers the best of the classical repertoire played by old (and world famous) friends, conductor Sir Andrew Davis, violinist James Ehnes, and pianist Jan Lisiecki, and no less than four World Premières.
Rezonance Baroque Ensemble Begins Streaming on EarlyMusic.TV Today
Rezonance Baroque Ensemble to join Early Music TV with the rebroadcast of “Un Viaggio Fantastico” (A Fantastic Journey).