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SUMMARY:Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, and Brian Blade
DESCRIPTION:The rhythm section of Wayne Shorter’s legendary quartet kick off the night and then join a Toronto big band featuring Canadian saxophone icon Jane Bunnett and award-winning vocalist April May Webb for the premiere of Pérez’s new work\, The Panáfrica Suite: Echoes from the Isthmus\, co-commissioned by the RCM. \nAs a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter\, for over three decades\, Grammy-winning Panamanian pianist-composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With jazz as the anchoring foundation\, Pérez’s global jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots\, Latin American folk music\, West African rhythms\, and European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/danilo-perez-john-patitucci-and-brian-blade/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092027
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SUMMARY:Lisa Batiashvili\, violin\, with Giorgi Gigashvili\, piano
DESCRIPTION:One of the most accomplished violinists of her generation\, Lisa Batiashvili performs works by Beethoven\, Bartók\, Franck\, and fellow Georgian Ioseb Bardanashvili\, with her compatriot\, pianist Giorgi Gigashvili. \nDescribed by The Times as “the complete musician\,” Batiashvili commands her place among the world’s foremost artists with performances of great insight and expressive eloquence. The German-based violinist\, named Musical America’s 2015 Instrumentalist of the Year\, an accolade reserved for artists of the highest calibre\, also stands among the winners of Italy’s prestigious International Accademia Musicale Chigiana Prize. \nBorn in Tbilisi in 2000\, Gigashvili’s musical career took a decisive turn in April 2019 when he won First Prize at the Vigo International Piano Competition\, with Martha Argerich as president of the jury and Nelson Freire at her side. A few months later\, Giorgi won Third Prize and the Audience Prize at the Sixty-Second Busoni Competition. “The 23-year-old Giorgi Gigashvili\, a BBC New Generation artist and recipient of many international prizes – he also plays in an electronic band – is already a formidable performer.” (The Guardian) \nPlease join us! This concert is preceded by a short performance by talented students of The Royal Conservatory. Prelude Recital starts at 2:00pm. \nPROGRAM: \nLudwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E flat Major\, op. 12\, no. 3 \nSergei Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor\, op. 80 \nIoseb Bardanashvili: new piece for violin and piano \nCésar Franck: Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/lisa-batiashvili-violin-with-giorgi-gigashvili-piano/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092027
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SUMMARY:Royal Conservatory Orchestra with conductor Earl Lee
DESCRIPTION:Earl Lee is a renowned Korean-Canadian cellist and conductor\, currently Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony. He also served as assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony\, resident conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, and associate conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony. He is the 2022 recipient of The Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award. \nPart of the Temerty Orchestral Program at The Glenn Gould School (GGS)\, the Royal Conservatory Orchestra (RCO) is widely regarded as an outstanding ensemble and one of the best training orchestras in North America. It consists of instrumental students in the undergraduate and graduate programs of The Glenn Gould School. Graduates of the RCO have joined the ranks of the greatest orchestras in the world. \nPlease join us! This concert is preceded by a short performance by talented students of The Royal Conservatory. Prelude Recital starts at 7:00pm. \nProgram: \nSamy Moussa: Elysium \nErnest Bloch: Schelomo\, Rhapsodie Hébraïque\, B. 39 \n(Sabina Sandvoss\, winner of The Robert W. and G Ann Corcoran Concerto Competition) \nGustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major (“Titan”)
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/royal-conservatory-orchestra-with-conductor-earl-lee/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092027
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SUMMARY:Departure Festival: Departure Honours 2026
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URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/departure-festival-departure-honours-2026/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T230000
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SUMMARY:Departure Honours\, presented by Ticketmaster
DESCRIPTION:The Departure Honours presented by Ticketmaster is an exclusive star-studded event celebrating the trailblazers who are shaping our cultural landscape\, honouring their groundbreaking achievements and inspiring work. \nThe Honours is an unparalleled opportunity to connect and celebrate with industry leaders\, cultural icons\, and the most exciting emerging talent. It’s a powerful gathering of some of the biggest names in the creative world\, offering a chance to witness and honour the impact of those at the forefront of innovation. \nDeparture Honours will take place on Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 at Koerner Hall.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/departure-honours-presented-by-ticketmaster/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Film & Media,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Brad Mehldau & Kirill Gerstein: In Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Classical music and jazz collide as two of today’s most prolific and compelling pianists join forces to create a unique program featuring jazz exploration\, classical romanticism\, and pop allure. \nGrammy Award–winning pianist and composer Brad Mehldau has long bridged musical worlds\, shaping modern jazz with performances that blend intellect\, emotion\, and structure. Kirill Gerstein\, equally at home in classical and jazz traditions\, is celebrated for his dynamic artistry and curiosity\, connecting diverse musical voices with insight and imagination. \nTheir collaboration grew from a shared fascination with the space between composition and improvisation. As Gerstein recalls: \n“I felt an immediate\, visceral pull to his musical language… Our friendship has deepened\, as have our shared explorations of the porous border between written and improvised music.” \nMehldau shares: \n“He is a virtuoso with an astoundingly large and varied repertoire\, but he is much more than that.… Kirill and I have been exploring ways to combine written music and improvisation\, and the program we put together will reflect that.” \n \n21C Music \nTODAY’S MOST FEARLESS MUSICIANS \nBRING US FRESH NEW SOUNDS AND IDEAS
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/brad-mehldau-with-kirill-gerstein/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092027
CREATED:20260424T130058Z
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SUMMARY:Dragonette with Tiny Sun
DESCRIPTION:Pop singer-songwriter Dragonette\, film composer Jonathan Goldsmith\, and The Henrys frontman Don Rooke put their distinctive musical backgrounds together to form a genre-blurring trio united by the playful constraint of crafting songs under two minutes. \nMartina Sorbara\, better known as the electro-pop outfit Dragonette\, has lived multiple musical lifetimes over the past 15 years. A Juno Award-winning artist and sought-after songwriter\, Sorbara has scored numerous global hits\, including “Pick Up the Phone\,” “Let it Go\,” and the chart-topping “Hello” with Martin Solveig. She has collaborated with the world’s biggest DJs (Basement Jaxx\, Kaskade\, and Galantis\, among others) and released four acclaimed albums\, including the Juno nominated Fixin to Thrill and Bodyparts. Along the way\, Dragonette has headlined shows across the globe\, supported the likes of Duran Duran\, New Order\, Ke$ha\, and Mike Snow\, and played to thousands of fans at Coachella\, Electric Daisy Carnival\, Glastonbury\, and Lollapalooza. \nPart of the Temerty Orchestral Program at The Glenn Gould School (GGS)\, the Royal Conservatory Orchestra (RCO) is widely regarded as an outstanding ensemble and one of the best training orchestras in North America. It consists of instrumental students in the undergraduate and graduate programs of The Glenn Gould School. Graduates of the RCO have joined the ranks of the greatest orchestras in the world. \nOrchestrated: Where Genres Collide \nSee your favourite artists\, backed by the Royal Conservatory Orchestra\, through a different lens. Enjoy specialty cocktails and dance the night away at an after-party led by some of the city’s best DJ’s. Let RCM orchestrate the perfect night for you and your friends\, all in Canada’s most intimate concert venue: Koerner Hall.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/dragonette-with-tiny-sun/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092027
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SUMMARY:Hilary Hahn\, violin\, with Tom Poster\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn melds expressive musicality and technical expertise with a diverse repertoire guided by artistic curiosity. She is currently artist-in-residence at both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and London’s Wigmore Hall\, and is co-founder and vice president of artistic partnerships of the AI-music initiative Deepmusic.AI. Hahn is a prolific and celebrated recording artist whose 21 feature albums on Decca\, Deutsche Grammophon\, and Sony have all opened in the top ten of the Billboard charts. \nProgram \nMaurice Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major\, M. 77 \nBun-Ching Lam: Solitude d’automne \nLili Boulanger: Nocturne \nMaurice Ravel: Pièce en forme de Habanera\, M. 51 \nClaude Debussy: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor \nScott Tixier: new duo work (North American premiere) \nGabriel Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major\, op. 13 \nPLEASE NOTE: This event was rescheduled from its original date of Thursday\, June 6\, 2024.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/hilary-hahn-violin-with-tom-poster-piano/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092027
CREATED:20260424T130115Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Eroica & Bologne: The Winds of Change
DESCRIPTION:Tafelmusik’s 2025/26 season finale at Koerner Hall salutes this uplifting spirit with music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Joseph Bologne\, composers who embraced change and challenged the status quo. \nA trailblazer in his own right\, the renowned Japanese-American violinist Shunske Sato makes his Tafelmusik debut directing these performances. Concertmaster of Concerto Köln and former Artistic Leader of the Netherlands Bach Society\, Sato is known for performances that push the envelope and “dig deeper into his instrument” (Gramophone). \nLeading the orchestra from the violin\, Sato directs Beethoven’s Symphony no. 3\, “Eroica\,” a work that profoundly changed the symphonic form while staying true to the composer’s ethos. Don’t miss your chance to experience Tafelmusik’s 2025/26 season finale at Koerner Hall May 29-31\, 2026. Buy tickets at tafelmusik.org
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/beethoven-eroica-bologne-the-winds-of-change/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, 273 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, M5S 1W2
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performing Arts
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