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.
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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.
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. -
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