Volume 29 Issue 5 | April & May 2024

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LIVE OR ONLINE | Apr 1 to Jun 7, 2024 Monday April 1 ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Salsa Band. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Tuesday April 2 ● 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Music for Clarinets. Clarinet chamber group; Peter Stoll, leader. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome. ● 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Sarah Mole, voice; Nathan Jeffrey, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www. stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged. ● 6:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Electroacoustic Composers Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 7:30: Brantford Music Club. The Campbell Trio. Artsong, chamber, and opera. James Campbell, clarinet; Leslie Fagan, soprano; Angela Park, piano. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 1-800-265-0710 or www.brantfordmusicclub. com. ; (st); Free(elementary st). ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Pop Band. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 1-877-663-7469 or tickets@ fldfca.org. From 0. Also Mar 30(2:00 & 7:30), Apr 3(2:00), 4(7:30), 5(7:30), 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00). ● 8:00: Hugh’s Room Live. A’Court, Spiegel & Vinnick. Charlie A’Court, guitar; Lloyd Spiegel, guitar, Suzie Vinnick, vocals. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/acourt-spiegel-vinnick. . Wednesday April 3 ● 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Apr 2. Also Apr 4(7:30), 5(7:30), 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00). ● 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. World Rock Symphony Orchestra. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. ticketmaster.ca. From . Also 8:30pm, Apr 4(3pm, 8:30pm), 5(9pm). ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Student Composers Chamber Music Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661- 3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 7:30: Soundstreams. TD Encounters: Recovered Voices - Piano Works of Unsung Masters. Includes a discussion surrounding the relationship of featured composers in their historical and musical eras, culminating with an audience Q&A. Works by Margaret Bonds, Ian Cusson, Robert Nathaniel Dett, and Florence Price. Elijah Stevens, piano; Irene Huang, piano; Jesse Plessis, piano. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.Soundstreams.ca. Free. ● 8:00: Show One Productions. The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. Created by Robert Lepage & Guillaume Côté. Elgin and Wingtergarden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From . Also Apr 4(8pm), 5(8pm), 6(2pm & 8pm), 7(2pm). ● 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. R. Strauss’s Don Quixote. Ligeti: Lontano; Wagner: Prelude to Act I of Parsifal; Samy Moussa: Trombone Concerto (North American première/TSO Co-commission); R. Strauss: Don Quixote. Jörgen van Rijen, trombone; Michael Casimir, viola; Joseph Johnson, cello; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From . Also Apr 6. ● 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. World Rock Symphony Orchestra. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. ticketmaster.ca. From . See Apr 3(3pm). Also Apr 4(3pm, 8:30pm), 5(9pm). Thursday April 4 ● 12:00 noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met: Glenn Gould School Chamber Music Showcase. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation. WOMEN’S MUSICAL CLUB OF TORONTO APRIL 4, 2024 | 1.30 PM JANE COOP piano 416-923-7052 | wmct.on.ca ● 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Jane Coop. Works by Haydn, Beethoven, Ravel, Debussy, and Chopin. Jane Koop, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-923-7052 X1. ; free(st with ID at door). NOTE: Artist and repertoire have changed. ● 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. World Rock Symphony Orchestra. See Apr 3. Also Apr 4(8:30pm), 5(9pm). ● 5:30: Environmental Defence Canada. 2024 Environmental Defence Gala. Elin Kesley, speaker. Musical guests: Chris McKhool from Sultans of String; Dr. Duke Redbird, Elder, poet, broadcaster and filmmaker; Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk of the Metis Fiddler Quartet; Marc Merilainen, singer & songwriter; and Shannon Thunderbird, singer & songwriter. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. www.act.environmentaldefence.ca/ page/142631/event/1. 0(Gala ticket); 00(Table). ● 6:00: Arraymusic. Prepared Guitar Workshop with Nilan Perera. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. PWYC. Four week course to April 11; Bring an electric guitar and amplifier. Also Mar 21, 28, Apr 11. ● 7:00: Art Gallery of Ontario. Tafelmusik: Making Herself Heard. Works of Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Isabella Leonarda, Marianne Martinez, and the enigmatic Mrs. Philarmonica. Geneviève Gilardeau, violin; Cristina Zacharias, violin; Michael Unterman, cello; Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord. Art Gallery of Ontario, Walker Court, 317 Dundas St. W. www.ago.ca/events/tafelmusik-makingherself-heard. A seated performance free with general admission. Also May 5. ● 7:30: Brampton On Stage. RENT Presented by Brampton Music Theatre. The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905- 874-2800. From . Also Apr 5(7:30pm), 6(1pm & 7:30pm), 7(1pm). ● 7:30: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Amanda Martinez. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. From .50. ● 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Apr 2. Also Apr 5(7:30), 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00). ● 8:00: FabCollab. F for Feria. Flamenco dance and music. Isaac Tovar, dancer; Laura Peralta, dancer; Bárbara Martínez, singer; Alison MacDonald, dancer; Shirlita “La Pili”, singer; Nicolas Hernandez, guitar; Benjamin Barille, guitar; Nasrine Rahmani, percussion. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 647-768-5288 or www.fabcollab.ca/fforfamilia. .32(Premium), (regular admission). ● 8:00: Show One Productions. The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. See Apr 3. Also Apr 5(8pm), 6(2pm & 8pm), 7(2pm). ● 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. World Rock Symphony Orchestra. See Apr 3. Also Apr 5(9pm). WHOLENOTE Event Listings are free of charge and can be submitted by artists, venues or presenters at any time. 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Friday April 5 ● 12:00 noon: TYT Theatre. The Hunting of the Snark. Recommended for ages 6-12. Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie St. boxoffice@tyttheatre.com. From . Also Apr 6(12pm & 3pm), 7(12pm & 3pm), 13(12pm & 3pm), 14(12pm & 3pm). ● 12:10: Music at St. Andrew’s. Noon Time Recital. Kapustin: Etude No.1; Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin (selections); Clara Schumann: Nocturne Op.6 No.2; and other four-hand music for piano. Lisa Tahara, piano; Jayne Sakurako Abe, piano. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593- 5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome. ● 5:15: Kingston Baroque Consort. Celebration!: Dazzling Baroque Showpieces. Bach: Orchestral Suite No.1 in C BWV 1066; Mouret: Suite of Symphonies for Brass, Strings & Timpani No.1. St. James Anglican Church, 10 Union St, Kingston. legerek@ queensu.ca or 613-217-5099 or at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St or www.livemusickingston. ca/kingston-baroque-consort-2023/. ; (st); Free(under 17). ● 7:30: Brampton On Stage. RENT Presented by Brampton Music Theatre. See Apr 4. Also Apr 6(1pm & 7:30pm), 7(1pm). ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble Concert: To Amuse and Beguile. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Apr 2. Also Apr 6(2:00 & 7:30), 7(2:00). ● 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Opera Masterpieces with Jonathan Kravtchenko. Mozart: Don Giovanni’s Aria from Don Giovanni; Rossini: “Largo al factotum” from The Barber of Seville: Mozart: Papageno Scene from The Magic Flute: and other works. Antonina Laskarzhevska, soprano; Bohdan Kirieiev: baritone; Jonathan Kravtchenko, piano; Daniel Temnik, violin. Spadina Theatre, Alliance Française de Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. ; (sr/st). ● 8:00: Hugh’s Room Live. Jack de Keyzer. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/ jack-de-keyzer-2. . ● 8:00: Link Music Lab. Experimental Link Series: Pouya Ehsaei Trio with Sadio Sissokho and Peter Lutek. Pouya Ehsaei, electronics; Sadio Sissokho, kora/percussion/vocals; Peter Lutek, reeds. Small World Music Centre, Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. 416-536-5439. ; (Early Bird). ● 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration with Alisha Oliver. Jazz, pop, big band, swing, blues, Latin jazz. 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/alisha-oliver. . Minimum food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm. ● 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Laurie Anderson. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208; of www.rcmusic.com/performance. SOLD OUT. ● 8:00: Show One Productions. The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. See Apr 3. Also Apr 6(2pm & 8pm), 7(2pm). ● 8:00: Toronto Consort. Madrigal Mania. Artistic Direction by Paul Jenkins. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontoconsort.org or 416-964-6337. From . Also Apr 6. POSTPONED. ● 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Exploder. A live listening party to explore Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, presented by Gustavo Gimeno and Hrishikesh Hirway in a stageside conversation with the full orchestra as they dissect the mesmerizing layers of Stravinsky’s work accompanied by live replays of musical sections and microscopic insight into the orchestra in action culminating in a complete performance of the work. Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From . ● 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. World Rock Symphony Orchestra. See Apr 3. Saturday April 6 ● 12:00 noon: TYT Theatre. The Hunting of the Snark. See Apr 5. Also Apr 6(3pm), 7(12pm & 3pm), 13(12pm & 3pm), 14(12pm & 3pm). ● 1:00: Brampton On Stage. RENT Presented by Brampton Music Theatre. See Apr 4. Also Apr 6(7:30pm), 7(1pm). ● 2:00: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Student Solo Recitals, Spring 2024. Andrew Hayes, organ. St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, 99 Ontario St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@ firstontariopac.ca. Free. ● 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Apr 2. Also Apr 6(7:30), 7(2:00). ● 2:00: Show One Productions. The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. See Apr 3. Also Apr 6(8pm), 7(2pm). ● 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Symphonic Band Concert: Emblems of Spring. Katahj Copley: Riptides; Alfred Reed: The Hounds of Spring; Percy Grainger: Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonnie Doon; Roger Cichy: Divertimento; E. E. Begley: National Emblem. Shawn Cabot, music director. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. ● 3:00: TYT Theatre. The Hunting of the Snark. See Apr 5. Also Apr 7(12pm & 3pm), 13(12pm & 3pm), 14(12pm & 3pm). ● 4:00: Music Toronto. Celebration of Small Ensembles. Includes a short stretch and chat between sets. Refreshments will be available Celebration of Small Ensembles April 6, 4pm Shhh! Ensemble Obsidiana Duo APERTURE ROOM 340 Yonge Street music-toronto.com for purchase. Shhh! Ensemble & Obsidiana Duo. Aperture Room, Thornton-Smith Building, 340 Yonge St. www.musictoronto.com. (single); (st/arts). ● 4:00: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s. Elinor Frey: Cello Suites of Bach. Bach: Cello Suites Nos. 1, 4 & 5. St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-483-5488. Pay What You Wish ( suggested). 3:15pm: Pre-recital talk. See also Apr 7. ● 4:30: Beach United Church. Jazz & Reflection with The Octokats. Works by Henry Mancini. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082 or www. beachunitedchurch.com. Pay what you can. ● 6:00: St. Paul’s United Church (Dundas). Piano Concert. Works by Bach, Mozart, Prokofiev, Scott Joplin, Herbie Hancock, and others. Benjamin Schmaltz, piano. 29 Park St. W., Dundas. 403-437-8267. ; (sr/st); (12 & under). ● 7:30: Brampton On Stage. RENT Presented by Brampton Music Theatre. See Apr 4. Also Apr 7(1pm). ● 7:30: Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club. Teilhard Frost. Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com or www. ticketscene.ca. . ● 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Choral Concert: Western University Singers - Part(ing) Songs. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/ events. Free. ● 7:30: London Symphonia. A Bohemian Life. Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune; Scott Good: Lasker-Schüler Songs (first performance); Dvořák: Symphony No.8 in G. Midori Marsh, soprano; London Symphonia; Tania Miller, conductor. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. 226-270- 0910 or www.londonsymphonia.ca. (premium); (adult); (st). ● 7:30: Oakville Symphony Orchestra. Heaven. Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino; Verdi: “O don fatale” from Don Carlo; Berlioz: La Mort de Cléopâtre; Leokadiya Kashperova: Symphony in b (Canadian premiere). Guest: Stephanie Yelovich, mezzo. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St., Oakville. www.oakvillecentre. ca/whats-on/upcoming-events/heaven or 905-338-4161. From . Also Apr 7. ● 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Beethoven and Brahms. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Op.77; Beethoven: Symphony No.4 in B-flat Op. 60. Tiffany Yeung, violin; Ronald Royer, conductor. Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca/ event/beethoven-and-brahms. ; (sr); (st). ● 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Apr 2. Also Apr 7(2:00). ● 7:30: Upper Canada Brass. Tenor Horn Sheona White in Voice of the Horn. Hermann Bellstedt: Capriccio Brilliante; Erik Leidzen: The Old Rustic Bridge; Philip Harper: Beauty Within; Kevin Lau: Impressions; and other works. Upper Canada Brass. Guest: Sheona White, tenor horn. St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.uppercanadabrass.ca or 705-792-5766 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/850912952547. ; (sr/st); Free(ages 12 and under). ● 8:00: FabCollab. F for Flamenca. Flamenco dance and music. Irene La Sentío, dancer; Antonia Jiménez, guitar; Laura Marchal, singer; Nasrine Rahmani, percusion; Tamar Ilana, singer; Lia Grainger, dancer; Virgina Castro, dancer. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W. 647-768-5288 or www.fabcollab.ca/ fforfamilia. .50. ● 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Wind Symphonies. Stravinsky, Symphonies of Wind Instruments; Stravinsky: Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments; Hindemith: Konzertmusik for Piano, Brass and Harps Op.49. Henry From, piano; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Cornell Recital Hall, 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. 905-787-8811. -; .50-(sr); -(full time student or 18 and under). ● 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Global Music Series: Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208; rcmusic.com/performance. From . ● 8:00: Show One Productions. The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. See Apr 3. Also Apr 7(2pm). thewholenote.com April & May 2024 | 37