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Volume 21 Issue 3 - November 2015

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  • November
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"Come" seems to be the verb that knits this month's issue together. Sondra Radvanovsky comes to Koerner, William Norris comes to Tafel as their new GM, opera comes to Canadian Stage; and (a long time coming!) Jane Bunnett's musicianship and mentorship are honoured with the Premier's award for excellence; plus David Jaeger's ongoing series on the golden years of CBC Radio Two, Andrew Timar on hybridity, a bumper crop of record reviews and much much more. Come on in!

& Lynn Ahrens. Fairview

& Lynn Ahrens. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-703-6181. . Also Nov 13-15,18,20-21. Times vary. ●●8:00: Sinha Danse and Constantinople. Sunya: A Dance and Music Spectacular. Roger Sinha, choreographer and artistic direction; Kiya Tabassian, musical conception and artistic direction; Jo Leslie, artistic direction; Thomas Casey, Tanya Crowder, Marie- Ève Lafontaine, François Richard and Roger Sinha, dancers; Kiya Tabassian, sétar, voice; Patrick Graham, percussion; Pierre-Yves Martel, viola da gamba. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. . Also Nov 20 and 21. Postperformance Q and A. ●●8:00: Soundstreams/Canadian Stage. Julie. See Nov 17; Also Nov 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29; start times vary. ●●8:00: Tapestry Opera. Tap:Ex Metallurgy. Music by Ivan Barbotin. Libretto by David James Brock. Directed by Michael Hidetoshi Mori. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; David Pomeroy, tenor; Jordan de Souza, keyboards; Mike Haliechuk, Jonah Falco, and Josh Zucker. Ernest Balmer Studio (315), Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. ; (st/ artists/arts workers). Also Nov 20, 21(7:00 and 10:00). ●●8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Arabian Nights. Estacio: Wondrous Light; Weber: Clarinet Concerto No.1; Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade. Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; Jonathan Crow, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416- 598-3375. .75–8. Also on Nov 18. Friday November 20 ●●12:10: Music at St. Andrew’s. Noontime Recital. Ian Grundy, organ. St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x231. Free. ●●1:10: Gordon Murray Presents. Piano Potpourri. Featuring classics, opera, operetta, musicals, ragtime, pop, international and other genres. Gordon Murray, piano. Trinity- St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St. W. 416- 631-4300. PWYC. Lunch and snack friendly. ●●7:00: Soundstreams/Canadian Stage. Julie. See Nov 17; Also Nov 22, 25, 26, 28, 29; start times vary. Pre-show chat. ●●7:30: Danceweavers. Toussaint: Traditions of the Dark Months. Storytelling and music A. Concerts in the GTA from the Celtic tradition of Breton folklore. Emilyn Stam, fiddle; Tangi Ropars, accordion; Bruce Carmody, storyteller. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W. 416-394-8113. ; (sr/st/youth). Meal tickets sold separately. Breton meal 6:30-7:30. Doors open at 6:00. Not suitable for children under 12. ●●7:30: Heliconian Club. We Make the Air. Classical compositions with jazz and Latin influences by Kye Marshall; Endangered Species (world premiere). Harp Duo Novus; Heliconian String Quartet; Maria Soulis, contralto; Alison Arends, soprano; Rita Greer, clarinet; Velma Ko, violin; Ruth Kazdan, piano; Louise Morley; piano; Dorothy Deval, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-922- 3618. ; free(child). ●●7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. James Bond: The Music. Ron Bohmer, vocalist; Capathia Jenkins, vocalist; John Morris Russell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. .75–2.25. Also on Nov 21. ●●7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Wind Symphony. Boerma: Cityscapes; Woolfenden: Illyrian Dances; Demeij: Big Apple (Mvmt. 2); Nelson: Rocky Point Holiday; Waignen: Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone. Russell Lu, saxophone; Tony Gomes, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-0492. , (sr); (st). Paul Neufeld Jazz Quartet Friday, Nov. 20, 8pm auroraculturalcentre.ca 905 713-1818 ●●8:00: Aurora Cultural Centre. Paul Neufeld Jazz Quartet. Paul Neufeld, piano; Sean O’Connor, saxophones and clarinets; Rob Clutton, double bass; Lowell Whitty, drums. 22 Church St., Aurora. 905-713-1818. /(adv). ●●8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Irish Rovers: 50th Anniversary Tour. 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. ; (sr/st/youth/child). ●●8:00: Curtain Call Players. A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Book by Mike Ockrent & Lynn Ahrens. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-703-6181. . Also Nov 13-15,18-19,21. Times vary. ●●8:00: Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra. G.F. Handel’s Messiah. Guests: Allison McAuley, soprano; Courtney V. Murias, mezzo; Michael P. Taylor, tenor; James Baldwin, bass. St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds St., Oakville. 905-844- 3303. ; (sr); (st); free(child). Also Nov 21 and 22. ●●8:00: Sinha Danse and Constantinople. Sunya: A Dance and Music Spectacular. Roger Sinha, choreographer and artistic direction; Kiya Tabassian, musical conception and artistic direction; Jo Leslie, artistic direction; Thomas Casey, Tanya Crowder, Marie- Ève Lafontaine, François Richard and Roger Sinha, dancers; Kiya Tabassian, sétar, voice; Patrick Graham, percussion; Pierre-Yves Martel, viola da gamba. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. . Also Nov 19 and 21. Postperformance Q and A. ●●8:00: Tapestry Opera. Tap:Ex Metallurgy. Music by Ivan Barbotin. Libretto by David James Brock. Directed by Michael Hidetoshi Mori. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; David Pomeroy, tenor; Jordan de Souza, keyboards; Mike Haliechuk, Jonah Falco, and Josh Zucker. Ernest Balmer Studio (315), Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. PWYC. Also Nov 19, 21(7:00 and 10:00). ●●8:00: Victoria College Choir. In Concert. Rutter: The Sprig of Thyme; works by Gibbons, Di Lasso and Henry VIII. Taylor Sullivan, director. Victoria College Chapel, 91 Charles St. W. 416-585-4521. Free. ●●9:00: Hart House Music Committee. Jazz Night: UTJO. Big band jazz standards and contemporary works. Gordon Foote, conductor. Arbor Room, 7 Hart House Circle. 416- 978-2452. Free. Saturday November 21 ●●2:00: Curtain Call Players. A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Book by Mike Ockrent & Lynn Ahrens. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-703-6181. . Also Nov 13-15,18-20. Times vary. ●●4:30: Bach on the Beach. Elizabeth Anderson & Patrick Dewell, Organ. Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082. Free will offering. Informal reception before concert. ●●4:30: Royal Conservatory. Taylor Academy Showcase Concert. Phil & Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. SOLD OUT. ●●7:00: Ladom Ensemble. In Concert. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. 416-536-5439. . ●●7:00: Tapestry Opera. Tap:Ex Metallurgy. Music by Ivan Barbotin. Libretto by David James Brock. Directed by Michael Hidetoshi Mori. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; David Pomeroy, tenor; Jordan de Souza, keyboards; Mike Haliechuk, Jonah Falco, and Josh Zucker. Ernest Balmer Studio (315), Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. ; (st/artists/arts workers). Also Nov 19, 20, 21(10:00). ●●7:00: York University Department of Music. York University Concert and Chamber Choirs. Lisette Canton, director. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building, YU, 4700 Keele St. 416-736-5888. ; (sr/st). ●●7:30: Concerts at Scarborough Bluffs. The Downtown Jazz Band. Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. 416-267-8265. . ●●7:30: Kira Braun Presents. Baroque Tales. Works by Bach, Telemann, Haydn and others. Kira Braun; soprano; Stephen Bell, tenor; Michael York, baritone; Elixir Baroque Ensemble. Little Trinity Anglican Church, 425 King St. E. 416-786-3109. . ●●7:30: Thornhill United Church. November Delights. Choirs and instrumentalists. 25 Elgin St., Thornhill. 905-889-2131. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. ●●7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. James Bond: The Music. Ron Bohmer, vocalist; Capathia Jenkins, vocalist; John Morris Russell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. .75–2.25. Also on Nov 20. ●●7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven: Symphony No.8 in F; J. Strauss: Blue Danube Waltz; Gershwin: American in Paris. Chad Heltzel, conductor; François Koh, conductor; Samuel Tam, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-0492. , (st). ●●8:00: Academy Concert Series. Dvořák U of T Symphony Orchestra Performing works by Beethoven, Strauss, Ravel and Gershwin. Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 pm MacMillan Theatre, 80 Queen’s Park For tickets, call 416-408-0208 or visit music.utoronto.ca Friday, Nov 20/8 pm Saturday, Nov 21/8 pm Sunday, Nov 22/3 pm G.F. Handel’s Messiah Allison McAuley, soprano; Courtney V. Murias, mezzo-soprano, Michael P. Taylor, tenor; James Baldwin, bass St. Andrew’s Catholic Church 47 Reynolds St, Oakville Adults , Seniors , Student , Child 10 and under FREE www.masterworksofoakville.ca BAROQUE TALES Saturday, November 21st, 7:30pm Little Trinity Anglican Church 416-786-3109 42 | Nov 1 - Dec 7, 2015 thewholenote.com

Discovers America. Von Kunits: String Quartet; Dvořák: String Quartet in F Op.96 “American”; String Quintet in E-flat Op.97. Scott St. John and Elizabeth Loewen Andrews, violin; Emily Eng and Marcin Swoboda, viola; Kerri McGonigle, cello. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. 416-629-3716. ; (sr/st). ●●8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Noah Zacharin. Opening with Jenie Thai. St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. 416-264-2235. /(adv). ●●8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. The Second. Dvořák: Slavonic Dance No.2; Sibelius: Symphony No.2; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.2. Ethan Chen, piano; Jean-Michel Malouf, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 647-238- 0015. -. ●●8:00: Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra. G.F. Handel’s Messiah. Guests: Allison McAuley, soprano; Courtney V. Murias, mezzo; Michael P. Taylor, tenor; James Baldwin, bass. St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds St., Oakville. 905-844- 3303. ; (sr); (st); free(child). Also Nov 20 and 22. Dvořák Discovers America November 21, 2015 at 8pm Featuring: Scott St. John, violin ●●8:00: Missisauga Symphony Orchestra. MSO Masterworks: Scenes from London. Barber: Overture to “The School for Scandal”; Location: Eastminster United Church 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester) Programme: Kunits - String Quartet (1891) Dvořák – String Quartet in F Major, op. 96 “American” (1893) Dvořák – String Quintet in E Flat Major, op. 97 (1893) Concert Series AcademyConcertSeries.com Buy online: Single TickeTS: / Sen. & Student 3 TiX FleX pAck: / Sen. & Student 2015-2016 CONCERT SERIES CLASSICS 101 Denis MastroMonaco MUsic D irector & c o n D U c t o r msoMasterworks SCENES from LONDON sAturdAy nov 21, 2015 8pm HAmmerson HALL BArBer WALton Overture to The School for Scandal Concerto for Viola vAugHAn Symphony No. 2 WiLLiAms A London Symphony FeAtured soLoists paul Barna Viola Living Arts Centre - HAmmerson HALL - mississAugA. tiCkets stArt At . to purCHAse, CALL: 905-306-6000. or visit: mississAugAsympHony.CA HAYDN’s Symphony No.88 in G major BEETHOVEN’s Symphony No.3 op.55 in E-flat major “Eroica” Saturday, November 21, 2015 GUEST CONDUCTOR Juan Manuel Gonzalez TICKETS ON SALE NOW at UOIT Regent Theatre (Oshawa) 905.721.3399 ext.2 or OP office 905.579.6711 contact@ontariophil.ca Saturday, November 21, 2015 | 8:00PM UOIT Regent Theatre (Oshawa) www.ontariophil.ca | thewholenote.com Nov 1 - Dec 7, 2015 | 43

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