Join the musical journey across Toronto as the city comes alive with the enchanting melodies of Johannes Brahms. From Saraste's powerful rendition of Mozart's Requiem and Brahms's Symphony No. 3 at David Pecaut Square, to the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's romantic waltzes and tangos at The Royal Conservatory of Music, the city will reverberate with Brahms's genius. Experience the high spirits of Brahms's Academic Festival Overture at Meridian Arts Centre, the innovative Takács Quartet, and the unparalleled energy of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring Brahms's Violin Concerto. This Brahms-infused series will culminate in a grand finale with Gimeno conducting the best of Brahms, ensuring every concert-goer leaves with a heart full of timeless music.

Toronto Celebrates Brahms: Concerts Highlighting the Master Composer

Toronto is set to become a haven for classical music enthusiasts with a spectacular lineup of events featuring the works of Johannes Brahms. From the haunting melodies of Mozart's Requiem conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste to the passionate waltzes and tangos of Brahms's Liebeslieder Walzer with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the city will resonate with musical brilliance. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will showcase Brahms's Academic Festival Overture, Symphony No. 1, and Violin Concerto, while the Takács Quartet and Sir Stephen Hough will bring innovative interpretations of Brahms's Piano Quintet. Don't miss the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's electrifying performance of Brahms's Violin Concerto and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Finally, Icelandic sensation Víkingur Ólafsson will deliver a profound exploration of Brahms with his Second Piano Concerto and Fourth Symphony. Join us in celebrating the timeless beauty of Brahms's music in Toronto.

Experience the Magic of Brahms in Toronto: A Symphony of Events

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2024 Wind Conducting Symposium

University of Toronto Faculty of Music

Jamie Bateman, Voice

University of Toronto

Daniel Turner, Classical Guitar

Benjamin Louwersheimer, Cello

Sophie Lanthier, Flute

Emma Schmiedecke, Cello

Roan Ma, Violin

Meghan Gilhespy, Jazz Voice

Zachary Senick, Basson

Worlds Apart is a two-day conference and recital series that explores how refugees and displaced peoples in Canada have used music to “fill” cultural absences, create diasporic communities, and build intercultural bridges since 1945.

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Skylar Cameron, Voice

Carmine Coccimiglio, Classical Guitar

Eric Zhang, Tuba

Jennifer Jeon, Violin

Anais Kelsey-Verdecchia, voice

Jeanny Jung, Violin

Peigeng Han, Saxophone

Grey Le, Classical Guitar

Xiao Tian (David) Yuan, Saxophone

Zyion Stephens, Voice

Michelle Wang, Piano

Pui Kei (Anson) Tang, Piano

Samuel Gervais, Trombone

Freddy Abu Sido, Trumpet

Narek Ebrahimi, Piano

Sarah Luedke, Voice

Sophie Jang, Piano

Carlos Fernandez, Piano

Kyeongok Kim, Piano

Alice (Qiyan) Lin, Piano

Lisa Han, Flute

Yue Yin Zhang, Percussion

Colman (Bing-Luen) Yang, Viola

Phillip Jimenez, Jazz Piano

Heliconian Club

Sabina Rzazade, Piano

Jordan Baldwin, Voice

Trinity-St. Paul's United Church

Bingchen (George) He, Saxophone

Joel Goodfellow, Piano

Brendan Beaton, Jazz Trumpet

James Dyck, Voice

Judy (Haiyue) Zhu, Jazz Voice

Christian Matta, Voice

Rita Ren, Bassoon

Lee Rosensweet, Jazz Piano

Daria Schibitcaia, Violin

Ryoko Hou, Harpsichord

Ezra Schell, Jazz Drums

Amanda Yee, Violin

Karsten Stryker, Jazz Guitar

Calvin Morais, Trombone

Stephanie Gouin, Organ

Grace Church on-the-Hill

Regan Mowery, Jazz Drums

Maren Helyar, Cello

Ilan Mendel, Trombone

Matthew O'Halloran, Jazz Piano

Jonah Hansen, Cello

Alannah Beauparlant, Voice

Yilin (Lucy) Zuo, Flute

Elias Doyle, Trumpet

Justin Ko, Trumpet

Thijs Vorstman, Viola

Keon Narinesingh, Jazz Double Bass

Ching Yu (Tracy) Wong, Voice

Cedric Theriault, Classical Guitar

Sumi Kim, Piano

Ian Gillis, Voice

Isabel Ryznar, Violin

Katheleen O'Keeffe, Jazz Voice

Alia Ginevra, Voice

Yin Yin, Piano

Peter Kang, Jazz Saxophone

Sarah Richardson, Voice

JingYi (Tina) Jia, Flute

Victoria Jiang, Piano

Piper Shiels, Horn

Christopher Fan, Horn

Mobin Naeini, Viola

Ruby Jackson, Viola

Maya Shukla, Cello

Arianne Reid, Voice

Elise Wiesinger, Violin

Nathalie Winfield-Hicks, Voice

Katherine Kirkpatrick, Voice

Erik Dubeau, Trumpet

Andrew Mendis, Trumpet

Jacob Thomas, Voice

Joshua Gibson, Voice

Ivan Vutev, Voice

Christopher Vishy, Oboe

Andrew Neagoe, Clarinet

Susannah Zou, Piano

Sarah McIntyre, Jazz Trumpet

Sakurako Jayne Abe, Piano

Paige Kaps, Voice

Jack Jiaqi Chang, Piano

Xinyu (Cindy) Zhang, Cello

Yun-Ho (Eliza) Wei, Cello

Benjamin Glauser, Bass Trombone

Julia Fowell, Horn

Seoyoun (Cindy) Joung, Jazz Voice

Marie Haines, Piano

University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra

University of Toronto Faculty of Music

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Marie Haines, Piano

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University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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2024 Wind Conducting Symposium

Jun 18, 2024

Jamie Bateman, Voice

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