Free Concert Series

The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, presented by TD Bank Group, takes place in one of Toronto's most breathtaking and intimate spaces. The diverse city that inspires and unites us is the ever-changing backdrop seen from the beautiful Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, where artists from around the world share their talent and passion.

In light of the ongoing impact of COVID-19, this season’s series will begin as a three-day digital Festival, premiering in early 2021. Experience an incredible variety of genres — all for free!

Due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions mandated for performing arts venues across Ontario, the COC has temporarily halted all filming scheduled for the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, in full compliance with local government and health authorities. This pause currently affects both our Solo Spotlights series and Free Concert Series Digital Festival but we will share revised release dates as soon as they are available. We look forward to sharing more opera experiences with our audiences soon and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this evolving situation together.

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Operating Grants

The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is presented by:

The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is supported by the Free Concert Series Endowment Fund, established in honour of Richard Bradshaw by an anonymous donor.

Media Sponsors
Chris Hutcheson

Chris is a Toronto-based photographer, specializing in live performance and event photography, including (but not limited to!) opera, cabaret, burlesque, rodeos and wrestling. He is particularly interested in moments when the performer is fully engaged in their performance and how that relates to their connection with the audience.

Chris has made images for the Canadian Opera Company since 2008, including the Free Concert Series, mainstage performances and other events. His work has been featured in media outlets and publications in Canada, the United States and England.

Chris is also an experienced fine art printer. His fine art landscape and performance photography is in private, public and corporate collections.

chrishutcheson.com

Karen E. Reeves
That photography blurs the boundaries of time has always inspired me. A single moment borrowed in the now instantly becomes the past in order for it to be shared into the future.

Each performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is particularly unique and I strive to capture the subtle energy of those special moment and hold them still.
www.dragonflyimagery.ca
Joanna Majoko, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Taylor Academy Chamber Orchestra, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Kamancello, photo: Ian McIntosh

Sofya Gulyak, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Simona Genga, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Rosebud String Quartet, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Nagata Schachu, photo: Dan Truong

VC2 Cello Duo, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Sarah Neufeld, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Ballet Creole, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Anna-Sophie Neher, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Jeremy Dutcher, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Muse 9 Productions, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Andrew Love, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Joella Pinto, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Tomson Highway and Patricia Cano, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Toronto Chinese Orchestra, photo: Dan Truong

Simone McIntosh, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Holla Jazz, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Rich Brown, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Eliana Cuevas, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Heather Bambrick Quintet, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Heather Bambrick, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Artists of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Canada's Ballet Jorgen, photo: Karen E. Reeves

inDANCE, photo: Chris Hutcheson

V'ni Dansi's Louis Riel Metis Dancers, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Turboprop, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Marion Newman, photo: Lara Hintelmann

Ensemble Jeng Yi, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Artists of The Glenn Gould School, photo: Karen E. Reeves

Dimitry Ivashchenko, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Miranda Mulholland, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Peggy Baker Dance Projects, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Mike Downes Trio, photo: Kevin Lloyd