Tues. February 5, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Stephen B. Hargreaves, piano
Variations on 1930 American pianist, harpsichordist and conductor Stephen B. Hargreaves presents a colourful snapshot of the year 1930 with an eclectic program ranging from piano music by Copland (Piano Variations), Britten (Three Character Pieces), and Kodály (Dances of Marrosszék) to Art Tatum’s transcription of Tea for Two.
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Thurs. February 7, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Rudin Lengo, piano
Painting with Sound Albanian-Canadian pianist Rudin Lengo presents an evocative program of masterpieces by Liszt (Harmonies du soir, Nuages gris, En Rêve) and Mussorgsky (Pictures at an Exhibition).
Tues. February 12, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Franz-Josef Selig, bass Rachel Andrist, piano
Love's Dark Shore Internationally acclaimed German bass Franz-Josef Selig (King Marke in the COC’s Tristan und Isolde) explores the dark side of love in a rich and compelling program of lieder by Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss.
Thurs. February 14, 2013 12 - 1 p.m. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio and Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal
Vive l'amour! Singers from the young artist programs of the Canadian Opera Company and l'Opéra de Montréal join forces in a celebration of love featuring some of opera’s most romantic arias and ensembles.
Tues. February 19, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Peggy Baker Dance Projects John Kameel Farah, piano
MotionMusic Choreographer Peggy Baker presents her company in a quartet of works with the exceptional pianist John Kameel Farah. The music includes a superb late-19th-century prelude by Alexander Scriabin, a sublime work of mid-century modernism by John Cage, and a treacherous score by Michael J. Baker, complete with spoken text and flying sheet music. Each piece of music sets in motion the extraordinary dancers of Peggy Baker Dance Projects.
Thurs. February 21, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Artist of the COC Ensemble Studio
Strauss and Friends Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio revel in the harmonies and melodies of German Romanticism in a sumptuous program of arias and art songs ranging from Brahms to Korngold and R. Strauss.
Tues. February 26, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Connie Kim-Sheng, piano
Reflections Connie Kim-Sheng showcases her virtuosity and artistry in a program of works by Beethoven (Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110, first movement), Chopin (Ballade No. 3), Ravel (Miroirs) and Rachmaninov (Etude-Tableau, Op. 39, No. 5).
Wed. February 27, 2013 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Nancy Walker, piano Kirk MacDonald, saxophone
Contemporary Conversations Two of the most original voices on the Toronto jazz scene engage in a compelling musical conversation as pianist Nancy Walker and saxophonist Kirk MacDonald share their own compositions with each other and the audience.
Thurs. February 28, 2013 12 – 1 p.m. Justin Min, piano
Shades of Chopin Pianist Justin Min presents an all-Chopin program, including the composer’s final piano sonata, the dramatic Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58.