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KOERNER HALL 2023.24
KOERNER HALL 2023.24 CONCERT SEASON The GGS New Music Ensemble TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 7:30PM TEMERTY THEATRE Free tickets available starting from 10am on Tuesday, April 16. Experience a captivating contemporary music concert featuring The Glenn Gould School New Music Ensemble led by conductor Brian Current, including Samy Moussa’s dynamic Kammerkonzert for a large ensemble and Iannis Xenakis’s mesmerizing Phlegra for 11 instruments. Prepare to be immersed in a diverse sonic landscape that pushes the boundaries of musical expression. John Pizzarelli and Caity Gyorgy FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 8PM KOERNER HALL World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has been hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook.” He returns to Koerner Hall with a new album that showcases his versatility and virtuosity in exploring the timeless songs of Broadway and Hollywood. Caity Gyorgy is a two-time Juno Award-winning Canadian vocalist who is known for singing bebop and swing music. Daniel Hope: Irish Roots WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 8PM KOERNER HALL “The most exciting British string player since Jacqueline du Pré” (The Observer), Koerner Hall favourite Daniel Hope returns with his ensemble to explore the rich world of Irish music. Through traditional Irish music from the Renaissance to the present day, Hope and his ensemble bring the beauty and magic of the Emerald Isle to life. Generous support provided from The Michael and Sonja Koerner Fund for Classical Programming Richard Goode, piano SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 3PM KOERNER HALL Beethoven aficionado Richard Goode will perform an all-Ludwig van Beethoven program, including the Bagatelles Nos. 6-11, the intimate Piano Sonata No. 30, and the epic Diabelli Variations. Goode will also give a series of public master classes while at the RCM. Series generously supported by Michael Foulkes & Linda Brennan and an anonymous donor Concert generously supported by Claudia Krawchuk Generous additional support provided from The Michael and Sonja Koerner Fund for Classical Programming The Glenn Gould School Piano Showcase SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 7:30PM MAZZOLENI CONCERT HALL The students of The Ihnatowycz Piano Program at The Glenn Gould School are featured in an evening of dazzling works for two pianos and piano four hands. Dover Quartet with Leif Ove Andsnes, piano SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 3PM KOERNER HALL The phenomenal Dover Quartet is joined by Norway’s foremost pianist Leif Ove Andsnes to perform piano quintets by Brahms, Dohnányi, and Joaquín Turina. Generous support provided from The Michael and Sonja Koerner Fund for Classical Programming 237 BLOOR STREET WEST (BLOOR ST. & AVENUE RD.) TORONTO TICKETS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Academy Chamber Orchestra WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 7:30PM KOERNER HALL String students from The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists come together as the Academy Chamber Orchestra to perform a special concert. Free tickets available starting from 10am on Wednesday, April 24,2024. Peter Oundjian, Stewart Goodyear, and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra FRIDAY, MAY 3, 8PM IN KOERNER HALL TUESDAY, MAY 7, 8PM IN CARNEGIE HALL Conductor Emeritus of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Peter Oundjian, The Royal Conservatory’s Artist in Residence, Stewart Goodyear, and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra team up to perform in two extraordinary venues – Koerner Hall and Carnegie Hall! Program includes works by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Kelly-Marie Murphy. Part of the Temerty Orchestral Program Stacey Kent Trio and Alison Young Trio SATURDAY, MAY 4, 8PM KOERNER HALL The award-winning American jazz singer performs music from her latest release, Summer Me, Winter Me. Juno Award nominated saxophonist and one of CBC’s ‘Best 35 Canadian Jazz Artists under 35’ Alison Young opens the evening with her trio. Concert generously supported In Memory of Robert Calvin Kronos Quartet: Five Decades THURSDAY, MAY 9, 8PM KOERNER HALL Celebrate the legacy and impact of one of the most illustrious and influential groups of our time. Series generously supported by an anonymous donor Generous additional support provided from The Michael and Sonja Koerner Fund for Classical Programming Brentano String Quartet with Jonathan Biss, piano, and Joseph Conyers, bass FRIDAY, MAY 10, 8PM KOERNER HALL The critically acclaimed Brentano String Quartet makes its Koerner Hall debut, performing Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” with virtuoso pianist Jonathan Biss and award-winning Principal Bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra Joseph Conyers. Generous support provided from The Michael and Sonja Koerner Fund for Classical Programming The Jon Cowherd Trio and Larnell Lewis & Joy Lapps SATURDAY, MAY 11, 8PM KOERNER HALL Larnell Lewis and Joy Lapps bring their signature Caribbean jazz alongside Koerner Hall favourites John Patitucci, Brian Blade, and Jon Cowherd. ON SALE NOW! 416.408.0208 RCMUSIC.COM/PERFORMANCE
