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Revered and groundbreaking masterpieces open the season. BEETHOVEN & FARRENC Directed by Jakob Lehmann SEPT 25-27, 2026 Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning Tafelmusik’s season opening concerts are devoted to masterpieces by two mavericks of their era. The first and only female professor at the Paris Conservatory in the 19th century, Louise Farrenc was a groundbreaker whose Symphony no. 3 premiered to critical acclaim in 1849 alongside Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony no. 5. Taking a cue from history, Tafelmusik pairs Farrenc with Beethoven once more—this time with his revered Symphony no. 7, famed for its haunting Allegretto, heard everywhere from the fall of the Berlin Wall to films like The King's Speech and Westworld. Making his Tafelmusik debut is the celebrated conductor Jakob Lehmann, known for “revelatory conducting” (Opera Today) that "vigorously shakes up our listening habits" (Classica). “VIGOROUSLY SHAKES UP OUR LISTENING HABITS.” —Classica Jakob Lehmann is supported by the Consulate General of Germany in Toronto. This program has been generously underwritten by Caroline, Sharon and Janet Walker, Founders of the Artistic Innovation Fund. RCM Ticket Office: (416) 408-0208 Subscribe: tafelmusik.org A SEASON of BRILLIANCE Flex Packages are now available. Book four or more concerts from our 2026/27 season and save 15%. Want more? Become a subscriber. Enjoy priority seating and ticket savings of up to 25% — the best value for a season of brilliance. tafelmusik.org (416) 964-6337
A dazzling dialogue between Spain, Italy, and Latin America. BAROQUE FIESTA Directed by Lina Tur Bonet with Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano OCT 29 - NOV 1 Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre “STARTLINGLY FRESH, INVENTIVE, AND VIRTUOSIC” —La Scena Musicale Spanish violinist Lina Tur Bonet thrilled audiences last year with her “dazzling, robust, and edgy” performance style (Musicweb International). She joins Mexican mezzosoprano Cecilia Duarte, whose “creamy” (The New York Times) voice is showcased in arias by José de Nebra, Antonio Vivaldi, Sebastián Durón, and José Marín. Crossing the Atlantic, Tafelmusik takes a deep dive into baroque Latin America, featuring works by Guatemalan composer Rafael Castellanos and selections from the Codex Martinez Compañón, a collection of music from Peru that is rich with African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences. tafelmusik.org (416) 964-6337 Lina Tur Bonet is supported by Fernando Martinez-Caro and Marietta Urbajtel. 35 or under? Become a Tafelscene member today and get tickets for just plus a free drink. Membership is simple—join the Tafelscene email list and you’re part of the club. Sign up for free at tafelmusik.org/tafelscene
