Volume 29 Issue 2 | October & November 2023

LIVE OR ONLINE | Oct 1

LIVE OR ONLINE | Oct 1 to Dec 7, 2023 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From . Also Nov 29(8pm), Dec 1(7:30pm), Dec 3(3pm). Friday December 1 ● 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Musicians of Tafelmusik. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/ events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM. ● 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/ snow-white or 905-568-1600. From .50. ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519- 661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 7:30: Toronto Choral Society. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachtsoratorium) BWV 248. Stephanie Kim, soprano; Veronika Anissimova, alto; Dion Mazerolle, baritone. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or 1-888-408-0208. . ● 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. See Nov 29. Also Dec 3(3pm). ● 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos. A Seasonal Journey. Opening concert of the choir’s 30th season. Ariel Ramirez: Navidad nuestra (Our Nativity); Christmas and other music from British, Celtic, and other traditions. Upper Canada Choristers; Cantemos; Hye Won (Cecilia) Lee, piano; Ernesto Cárdenas, kena; Miguel Vásquez, percussion & kena; José Sanhueza, guitar; Rodrigo Chavez, charango & percussion; Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.uppercanadachoristers.org or info@uppercanadachoristers. org or 416-256-0510 or www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Qi6Om4qUEGE. via Eventbrite or at the door; Free(children under 16 with an adult). Free streaming at www.uppercanadachoristers.org or YouTube (link to be announced). Donations are welcome. LIVE & STREAMED. ● 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Rising Vibes. Curated by TCspades. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/ online or 905-874-2800. . ● 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Men of the Deeps: Christmas in the Mine. Colin Grant, fiddle. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905- 305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. (regular); (prime); (YTX). Saturday December 2 ● 1:30: Pax Christi Chorale. Children’s Messiah. Experience Handel’s masterpiece through the eyes of a child. Children’s Messiah introduces young audience members to a great choral masterwork and the joys of the collective live musical experience in this 60-minute, family friendly, casual concert. Pax Christi Chorale; Josh Tamayo, piano; Elaine Choi, conductor. Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W. www.paxchristichorale.org. Pay what you can. Also 4pm. ● 2:00: Ballet Jörgen. Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Choreography by Bengt Jörgen. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.jorgendance. ca/event/the-nutcracker-a-canadian-tradition-in-hamilton or info@balletjorgen.ca or 416-961-4725. From . ● 2:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker. Music by Peter Tchaikovsky. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www. burlingtonpac.ca/events/nutcracker or 905- 568-1600. From .50. Also 7pm. ● 2:00: Westben. Christmas at Westben: Speaking of Gifts. An exploration of giving through word and song. Westben Festival Chorus; Brian Finley, director; Kirsten Walsh, accompanist; Sarah Lewis, spoken-word artist. The Barn (Campbellford), 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. ; (sr); (under 30). Also Dec 3. ● 3:00: Achill Choral Society. Achill Celebrates 40! John Williams: Home Alone Suite; Howard Blake: The Snowman; plus seasonal favorites and selections from our inaugural 1982 performance. Nancy Dettbarn, collaborative pianist; Shawn Grenke, director; a string quartet and other performers. Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. S., Alliston. www. achill.ca. ; (st). Also Nov 25(Westminster United Church, Orangeville). ● 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphonic Band Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519- 661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 3:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Manhattan Transfer: Farewell Tour. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www. flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. (regular); (prime); (YTX). Also 8pm. ● 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Children’s Messiah. See Dec 2(1:30pm). ● 6:00: VIVA Singers Toronto. A Medieval Bestiary. Dean Burry: A Medieval Bestiary. Youth and Adult Choirs of VIVA Singers Toronto; Toronto Consort. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-788-8482. . ● 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker. Music by Peter Tchaikovsky. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www. burlingtonpac.ca/events/nutcracker or 905- 568-1600. From .50. Also 2pm. ● 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. Holiday Fanfare. Rutter: Gloria and a selection of glorious songs of the season and a singalong to some of your favourite carols. Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. 416-779-2258 or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. . ● 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. In My Body by BBOIZM. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688- 0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. ; (members). ● 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Holiday Memories. Bel Canto Choir (Michael Morgan, director); SPO Women’s Choir (Yiping Chao, director); Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra; Ronald Royer, conductor. Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca/Concerts. ; (sr); (st). ● 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Christmas at The Rose With The Brampton Concert Band. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www. tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From . ● 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Manhattan Transfer: Farewell Tour. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www. flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. (regular); (prime); (YTX). Also 3pm. ● 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Romantica. Wagner: Overture to Tannhäuser; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Op.35; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4 in f Op.36. Eden Silverberg, violin; Oliver Balaburski, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. www.gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. -. Sunday December 3 ● 2:00: Markham Concert Band. A Seasonal Celebration. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305- 7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. -. ● 2:00: Westben. Christmas at Westben: Speaking of Gifts. An exploration of giving through word and song. Westben Festival Chorus; Brian Finley, director; Kirsten Walsh, accompanist; Sarah Lewis, spoken-word artist. The Barn (Campbellford), 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. ; (sr); (under 30). Also Dec 2. ● 2:30: Georgian Music. And So It Goes...: A Music Theatre Song Cabaret. Broadway and operatic works by Romberg, Porter, Coward, and Rogers & Hammerstein. Brett Polegato, baritone; Robert Kortgaard, piano. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org. ; (st). Livestream: ; (st). ● 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Early Music Studio with Musicians of Tafelmusik. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music. uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 3:00: Off Centre Music Salon. Fritz Kreisler and his Epoch. Performances, food, and silent auction. Tax receipts will be issued for the maximum allowable amount. Sheila Jaffe, violin; Inna Perkis, piano; Ilana Zarankin, soprano/artistic director; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; Ernesto Ramirez, tenor; Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone; Kathryn Tremills, piano; Boris Zarankin, piano/artistic director. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.offcentremusic.com. Admission by donation. ● 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. See Nov 29. ● 5:00: St. Thomas’s Anglican Church. Lessons and Carols for Advent. Traditional (arr. Willcocks): Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth; Vaughan Williams: The Truth from Above; Britten: A Hymn to the Virgin; Stopford: There Is No Rose; O come, O Come, Emmanuel, and other carols. Choir of St. Thomas’s Church; Elizabeth Anderson, director; Manuel Piazza, assistant director. 383 Huron St. 416-979-2323 or www. stthomas.on.ca. Freewill offering. ● 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary and Final World Tour. James Ehnes, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Che-Yen Chen, viola; Edward Arron, cello. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.bravoniagara.org. ; (st/youth); 5(box seats). Monday December 4 ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Contemporary Music Studio Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Tuesday December 5 ● 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922- 1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome. ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert: Chorale. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. 50 | October & November 2023 thewholenote.com

● 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Featuring holiday classics like Sept 22 & 23 7:30pm IN TIME AT THE INTERSECTION OF MUSIC AND DANCE For more information visit tmchoir.org Silent Night; Angels We Have Heard on High; and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Toronto Mendelssohn Singers; Jonathan Oldengarm, organ; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.tmchoir.org. From . Also Dec 6. ● 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Stagedoor Stories: Susan Aglukark - Canada’s Arctic Rose. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874- 2800. From . ● 8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Electroacoustic Composers Concert. Studio 242, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Wednesday December 6 ● 12:15: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Christmas Music. Waterloo County Carollers. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519- 578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for or bring your own. ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert: Les Choristes & Western University Singers. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/ events. Free. ● 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Featuring holiday classics like Silent Night; Angels We Have Heard on High; and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Toronto Mendelssohn Singers; Jonathan Oldengarm, organ; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.tmchoir.org. From . Also Dec 5. Thursday December 7 ● 11:00am: Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www. encoreband.ca. . ● 1:00: New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA). Second Life. Kelly Ruth, weaving loom & electronics; Second Life, programming & design. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River. www. naisa.ca/purchase-tickets/ or 705-386- 0880. In-person: by donation. Online: Free. Dec 7-10 between 10am & 4pm for artistguided installation experience. Dec 8 & 9 at 1pm for performances. ● 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Jeremy Dutcher. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688- 0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. ; (members). ● 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquín Valdepeñas Conducts. Mozart: Serenade for Winds in E-flat K.375; Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www. rcmusic.com/performance. . ● 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Film Screening: Home Alone In Concert. Resonance Youth Choir (Bob Anderson, director); Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598- 3375. From . Also Dec 8(7:30pm), 9(2pm & 7:30pm). ● 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 8. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. info@artoftimeensemble.com. From . Also Dec 8, 9. ● 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Holiday Mood. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/ glenn-miller-orchestra or 905-568-1600. From .50. ● 8:00: Music Toronto. Echo: Memories of the World. A unique fusion of music, video, spoken word, soundscape, and other artistic media. Gryphon Trio (Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; Roman Borys, cello; Jamie Parker, piano); Marion Newman Nege’ga, mezzo-soprano; čačumhi aaron wells, actor. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www. music-toronto.com. .50-, (st). December 7 at 8 pm GRYPHON TRIO with Marion Newman Nege’ga, mezzo-soprano and čačumhi aaron wells, actor · music-toronto.com Bebop Joe’s Coffee House 960 Queen St W. 416-534-5298 Formerly Antikka Café & Records, Bebop Joe’s Coffee House carries on the legacy of Turkish coffee, collectible vinyl, and live jazz on Queen Street. BSMT 254 254 Lansdowne Ave. 416-801-6325 bsmt254.com A cozy music venue with an underground vibe, BSMT 254 has a wide variety of shows, from jazz to hip-hop to DJ nights. Burdock 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033 burdockto.com A sleek music hall with exceptional sound and ambience, featuring a draft list of housemade brews. Cameron House 408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811 thecameron.com An intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages. Capone’s Cocktail Lounge 1573 Bloor St. W. 416-534-7911 caponestoronto.com A self-described perfect marriage of an intimate cocktail den and comfortable neighbourhood bar, with live music Wednesday through Sunday. Castro’s Lounge 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272 castroslounge.com Featuring an ever-changing selection of specialty beers, Castro’s hosts a variety of local live music acts, including bluegrass, jazz, rockabilly, and alt-country. C’est What 67 Front St. E. 416-867-9499 cestwhat.com A haven for those who appreciate real cask ale, draught beer from local Ontario breweries, and live music. Drom Taberna 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099 MAINLY CLUBS Vocalist Joanna Majoko joins saxophonist Jesse Ryan at Hugh’s Room Live, October 15. See page 28 dromtaberna.com A heartfelt homage to the lands that stretch from the Baltic to the Balkans to the Black Sea, with a wide variety of music. Emmet Ray, The 924 College St. 416-792-4497 theemmetray.com A whisky bar with a great food menu, an everchanging draft list, and live jazz, funk, folk and more in the back room. Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 grossmanstavern.com One of the city’s longest-running live music venues, and Toronto’s self-described “Home of the Blues.” Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560 hirut.ca A major destination for delicious and nutritious Ethiopian cuisine, with monthly jazz residencies and jam sessions. Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The Hugh’s Room 296 Broadview Ave. 647-960-2593 hughsroom.com A dedicated listening room with an intimate performing space, great acoustics, and an attentive audience, Hugh’s Room recently made the move to their new permanent home on Broadview Avenue. Jazz Bistro, The 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 jazzbistro.ca In an historic location, Jazz Bistro features great food, a stellar wine list, and world-class jazz musicians in airy club environs. Jazz Room, The Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565 kwjazzroom.com A welcoming music venue dedicated to the best in jazz music presentations, and home to the Grand River Jazz Society, which presents regular series throughout the year. thewholenote.com October & November 2023 | 51