Tues. Dec 1, 2009 12 – 1 p.m. Humber African Jazz Ensemble Waleed Abdulhamid, director
In and Out of Africa Enjoy the surging rhythms and distinctive harmonies of West Africa, performed by future stars of Canadian jazz under the inspired direction of one of Canada’s leading African jazz musicians, multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist, producer and film maker Waleed Abdulhamid. Download a PDF of the program.
Wed. Dec 2, 2009 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Luis Mario Ochoa Quintet
Momentos Cubanos Havana-born, Toronto-based guitarist/vocalist/composer/arranger/bandleader/producer Luis Mario Ochoa showcases his incredible virtuosity and versatility with a sweet and spicy selection of tunes from Momentos Cubanos, his fourth CD and the first with his award-winning all-star quintet, featuring acclaimed Cuban pianist Hilario Durán and a dynamic rhythm section with Francisco “Paco” Luviano, bass/vocals; Luis Orbegoso, timbales/percussion; and Jorge “Piaosco” Torres, congas/percussion. Download a PDF of the program.
Thurs. Dec 3, 2009 12 – 1 p.m. GGS New Music Ensemble Brian Current, conductor
What is Spectral Music? Under the direction of Brian Current, the talented young artists of the GGS New Music Ensemble explore the fascinating school of spectral music, rarely heard in Toronto. The program will include works by an exciting array of international composers, including Stefan Niculescu (Romania), Philippe Leroux (France) and a world premiere commission by Canadian composer Robert LeMay. Download a PDF of the program.
Tues. Dec 8, 2009 12 – 1 p.m. Old Strings New Puppets Boris Kupesic, violin Omar Guey, violin Diane Leung, viola Elspeth Poole, cello
Winter Mosaic One of Toronto’s newest quartets, four friends reconverging in Toronto many years after studying together in New York, the Old Strings New Puppets Quartet presents an intriguing remix of Schubert’s Quartet No. 14 in D minor, “Death and the Maiden”, Philip Glass’ String Quartet No. 2, “Company”, Alexandra du Bois’ powerful Night Songs (commissioned by the Kronos Quartet) and “Winter” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Download a PDF of the program.
Thurs. Dec 10, 2009 12 – 1 p.m. Gamelan Gong Sabrang/ Seka Rat Nadi
Javanese and Balinese Gamelan: Music for Ceremonies, Dance and Puppet Plays The islands of Java and Bali take centre stage as two Toronto-based Indonesian gamelan ensembles unite to perform traditional music for ceremonies, dance and puppet plays. Download a PDF of the program.
Tues. Dec 15, 2009 12 – 1 p.m. Jacques Israelievitch, violin Winona Zelenka, cello Matjash Mrozewski, choreographer/dancer Kate Franklin, dancer
French Duos for Violin and Cello Two exciting Toronto-based musicians and long-time colleagues at the TSO unite in a more intimate setting to perform a beautiful program of duos by French composers including Honegger, Rivier and Ravel. Jacques Israelievitch and Winona Zelenka have enjoyed playing together since the year 2000, and have collaborated in ensembles of all sizes and types, from the TSO Quartet to ensembles with percussion, voice, piano and full orchestra. They are joined by choreographer Matjash Mrozewski and dancer Kate Franklin in a new duet created for this concert. Download a PDF of the program.
Thurs. Dec 17, 2009 12 – 1 p.m. Theresa Rudolph Koczó, viola Jeanie Chung, piano
Schumann and Brahms: Love’s Joys and Sorrows COC violist Theresa Rudolph Koczó joins forces with pianist Jeanie Chung in a program inspired by the personal and musical relationship between two giants of the Romantic era. The program features Schumann’s magical Märchenbilder (Op. 113), Brahms’ seminal Sonata in F Minor (Op. 120, No. 1) and Kreisler’s Liebesleid (love’s sorrow) and Liebesfreud (love’s joy). Download a PDF of the program.
Experience invigorating collaborations, from intimate ensembles to large chamber orchestras, with programs ranging from the early Baroque to cutting-edge new works.
Celebrate the expressive power of the human body in a vibrant series of works that range from poetic to edgy and intimate to explosive.
Be inspired by some of Toronto's jazz legends and discover the next generation of Canadian stars.
Be transported by brilliant young pianists as they explore a rich and varied repertoire, with special emphasis on composers from Spain and Latin America.
Revel in the glory of the human voice through art song, opera and choral music across the ages.
Rejoice in the richness of our cultural fabric with riveting rhythms and exotic harmonies from around the globe.
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