Tues. Mar 2, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Lucas Porter, piano
Homage à Chopin Award-winning young Canadian virtuoso pianist Lucas Porter presents a lush and lyrical program of much-loved works by Bach, Chopin, Debussy and Morel. Download a PDF of the program.
Wed. Mar 3, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Artists of the UofT Faculty of Music
Lachen und Weinen, Weinen und Lachen: From Ecstasy to Agony and Back Again Some of the most talented young artists of the UofT voice and collaborative piano programs present a travelogue in song through the emotional extremes of human experience with works by Handel, Schubert, Duparc, Debussy, Strauss, and Alexander Rapoport. Download a PDF of the program.
Thurs. Mar 4, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Members of The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra
Winter Winds Members of The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra perform a lively selection of chamber music gems by Paul Dukas, Tylman Susato, Jean Françaix and Antonin Dvorák. Download a PDF of the program.
Tues. Mar 9, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Suren Barry, piano
Suren Barry, piano Praised for his artistry, depth and "innate sense of sonority", 18-year-old rising star pianist Suren Barry presents a program of well-loved works by Bach, Beethoven and Debussy. Download a PDF of the program.
Thurs. Mar 11, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Artists of the UofT Opera Division Sandra Horst, music director
The Composer and His Muse The young artists of the University of Toronto Opera Division present a delightful sampling of operatic arias and ensembles illuminated by anecdotes reflecting the inspiration behind the musical creation. Download a PDF of the program.
Tues. Mar 16, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. gamUT
Hommage à Chopin Under the direction of Norbert Palej, the gamUT chamber orchestra, with distinguished guest artists Paolo Bellomia, Jimmy Brière and Joe Macerollo, presents a program inspired by and in homage to Chopin with works by Alban Berg, Lan-chee Lam and Constantine Caravassilis. Download a PDF of the program.
Wed. Mar 17, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Alexander Seredenko, piano
Hommage à Chopin Continuing the anniversary celebrations, award-winning Russian-Canadian pianist Alexander Seredenko showcases his passion, virtuosity and lyricism in two of Chopin’s most dazzling works as well as selections from Bach’s The Art of the Fugue and Beethoven’s “Tempest” sonata. Download a PDF of the program.
Tues. Mar 23, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. junctQín keyboard collective Stephanie Chua, Elaine Lau, Joseph Ferretti
Big Keys, Little Keys: Music for Piano and Toy Piano junctQín (pronounced “junction”) is a contemporary keyboard collective comprised of three highly versatile and creative pianists (Elaine Lau, Joseph Ferretti and Stephanie Chua) who share a love for new and unusual music. The name of the group is taken from junctio, the Latin word meaning to join, and Qín, the Chinese character for keyboard instrument. The program will feature Chad Martin's andante Balinese for toy piano gamelan, Moritz Eggert's One Man Band II, as well as original compositions for piano, toy piano and music box by Karlheinz Essl, Andrián Pertout and André Ristic.
Thurs. Mar 25, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Li Wang, piano
Iberia III Virtuoso pianist and GGS alumnus Li Wang performs the third book of Albéniz’ Iberia suite, taking us from El Albaicín, the famous Gypsy quarter of Granada, to Lavapiés, the lively working-class quarter of Madrid known for its dancehalls and noisy street life.
Tues. Mar 30, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. Arraymusic
Miniatures Toronto’s acclaimed Array Ensemble performs a powerful series of short works written expressly for the ensemble in commemoration of two momentous past anniversaries, giving audiences a chance to experience a broad range of composers’ voices within a single concert. The program will include works by James Harley, Owen Underhill, Michael J. Baker, Estelle Lemire, Christopher Fox, Anthony Genge, Mark Hand, Ronald Bruce Smith, Michael Longton, Michelle Boudreau, Roberto Occhipinti, José Evangelista and Henry Kucharzyk.
Thurs. Apr 1, 2010 12 – 1 p.m. UofT Klezmer Ensemble Brian Katz, director
Klezmer Trajectories: Old World Jewish Fusion meets New World Surprises! The word klezmer is a Yiddish contraction of two Hebrew words: kley (vessel) and zemer (song). The word initially meant instrument or musician as in “vessel of song” and only much later represented a style of music per se. Roughly speaking, klezmer music is an early form of “fusion” music, an amalgamation of many borrowed Eastern European based folk tunes and musical dialects mixed with characteristic Jewish sounds, and later, with jazz… and a multitude of other possibilities. Come listen to tradition continue to unfold before your very ears – and feel free to sing and dance, too!
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.
Make a night of your visit to the opera.
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