Covering April and May 2025: Spring is busting out all over and there’s music in the air including a concert for cherry blossom time! Stages exploding with opera and music theatre from the Baroque to the brand-new. Orchestral and chamber music for every taste, in many places. The Toronto Bach Festival is coming up. “Curious about Choirs” offers tips on what to do if you’re thinking of joining a choir. Then check out our 23rd annual Canary Pages Choral directory now online. And “Homes for Music” is a significant topic on our minds. DISCoveries is a wealth of record reviews including 19 you can sample. So sit back, have a look, and make some plans!
CONCERTIVIRTUOSIVivaldi
CONCERTIVIRTUOSIVivaldi & TelemannDirected by Rachel PodgerMay 2–4, 2025Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s CentreTafelmusik’s extraordinary musicians highlight theirundeniable chemistry with Rachel Podger for herfinal concert of the season.In this dynamic showcase of Tafelmusik’s artistry,Rachel Podger and members of the orchestra flextheir musical muscles as soloists in a bouquet ofconcertos that highlight the violin, cello, recorder,oboe, and bassoon in dazzling works by Telemann,Heinichen, Corelli, and Vivaldi.tafelmusik.org/concertiSAMUELMARIÑOAT THE OPERABologne & MozartDirected by Julia WedmanMay 23—25, 2025Koerner Hall, TELUS Centrefor Performance and LearningTICKETSSTARTINGAT !A once in a lifetime concert with the rarest voicein the world, male soprano Samuel Mariño.Those who witnessed the Tafelmusik debut ofSamuel Mariño in 2023 will never forget thesheer thrill of his artistry, and his “lyric instincts…and sincere emotional investment in the musicalmaterial” (Ludwig van Toronto). We are delightedto welcome Samuel back to join the orchestra foran operatic tour de force at Koerner Hall.tafelmusik.org/samuel-marino
MOTETSBach as MuseDirected by Ivars TaurinsJune 6, 2025Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s CentreOnly seven motets by Johann Sebastian Bachhave survived, but these works had a profoundinfluence on generations of German composers.In this intimate concert, the Tafelmusik Choirand Orchestra weave a tapestry of choralcolours and textures: works by Bach provide thewarp, and motets by Homilius, Mendelssohn,Brahms, Rheinberger, and Reger provide themulti-hued weft.Don’t miss this stunning one night performance!tafelmusik.org/bachmuse20252026SEASONNEW THURSEVENINGSERIES!BEST SEATSImmerse Yourself in a World ofPASSION & BEAUTYEnrich your life with the transformative power of music.Subscribe today and enjoy customizable packages,early access to our sold-out concerts, premiumseating, and exclusive events. Never miss a sold-outshow again—join the Tafelmusik family today.Season Presenting SponsorSubscribe to the 2025/26 SeasonVisit the Box Office ortafelmusik.org/subscribe
