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Apr 22 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Lab: The Art of Appearance. For youth aged 16 to 28. An interactive workshop in which you'll learn how designers create characters and enhance storytelling through costumes and wigs! Includes an in-depth discussion and Q&A session with COC's Head of Costumes, Sandra Corazza, and Wigs & Makeup Supervisor, Sharon Ryman, before participants attending the Don Pasquale dress rehearsal where they can see the sets and costumes first-hand. Presenters: Sandra Corazza, Head of Costumes, & Sharon Ryman, Wigs & Makeup Supervisor. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Register at www.coc.ca/OperaLab. $15.

Apr 22 6:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Dancers of Damelahamid: Spirit and Tradition. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $20.

Apr 23 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Jialiang Zhu & Friends. Works piano and violin. Jialiang Zhu & friends. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 23 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Bill O’Meara, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Apr 23 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: GGS New Music Ensemble. Samy Moussa: Kammerkonzert for a large ensemble; Iannis Xenakis: Phlegra for 11 instruments. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Apr 23 8:00: Friends in Art. Italia da Favola (Fairytale Italy). Trio La Scala di Seta: Bianca D'amore, soprano; Giacomo Celluci, piano; Pasquale Di Giannantonio, guitar & actor. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.friendsinart.ca. $45.

Apr 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $48.

Apr 23 8:00: Reid's Distillery. Gypsy Jazz. Experience the magic of Gypsy Swing! Let the soulful melodies of guitars, violins, and upbeat rhythms transport you to a world of joy and excitement of Django Reinhardt's music. 32 Logan Ave. www.reidsdistillery.com.

Apr 24 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Merkwurdig Trio (David Vanbiesbrouck, oboe; Judith Souman, viola; Beth Ann de Sousa, piano). 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 at 11:30am or bring your own.

Apr 24 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Aaron James, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 24 1:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Young People's Concert: Bhangra & Beyond. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $30.

Apr 24 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Bad All Over the World - 50 Years of Rock. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.

Apr 24 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Dave Gunning. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/dave-gunning. $30.

Apr 24 8:00: Massey Hall. The Black Crowes: Happiness Bastards Tour '24. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $119.

Apr 24 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber & String Concerts Series: Daniel Hope - Irish Roots. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $55.

Apr 24 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Apr 25(8pm - RTH), 27(8pm - RTH), 28(3pm - George Weston Recital Hall).

Apr 25 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Ebony and Ivory. Solo piano works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Luke Welch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free. Tickets required.

Apr 25 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Jonathan Oldengarm, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Apr 25 1:00: Lazulli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. TBA. Also Apr 25(7:30pm at Heliconian Hall), 27(7:30pm at Grace Church on-the-Hill), 28(4pm at 918 Bathurst).

Apr 25 7:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The Circle - Indigenous Songwriters' Showcase. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or //www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca">www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. PWYC.

Apr 25 7:30: Lazzuli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. From $22.63. Also Apr 25(1pm at St. George's Chapel, St. James Cathedral), 27(7:30pm at Grace Church on-the-Hill), 28(4pm at 918 Bathurst).

Apr 25 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Colin James Trio. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.

Apr 25 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Sonic Universe. R. Murray Schafer: Adieu Robert Schumann, for mezzo and orchestra; John Adams: Harmonielehre. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/esprit-orchestra-presents-sonic-universe. From $20. 7:15pm - Pre-concert chat.

Apr 25 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Godsmack Vibez Tour. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. Pricing TBA.

Apr 25 8:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. Fifteen ice-mavericks combine the athletic virtuosity of competitive figure skaters, the choreographic intelligence of contemporary dancers, and the physical instinct for flocking. Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Bert F. Grant Rink, 1073 Millwood Rd. www.universe.com/events/murmuration-by-le-patin-libre-tickets-YDBF01 or www.tolive.com. $25; $15(under 12). Also Apr 26(8pm), 27(4pm & 8pm), 28(2pm).

Apr 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Apr 24 (8pm - RTH), 27(8pm - RTH), 28(3pm - George Weston Recital Hall).

Apr 26 12:10: Music at St. Andrew's. Noon Time Recital. Works by Saint-Saëns, Paganini, Debussy, and David Jaeger. Jialiang Zhu, piano; Julia Mirzoev, violin. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220. Free. Donations welcome.

Apr 26 5:00: New Music Concerts. What is the Real Sound of Toronto? Sandeep Bhagwati, Chair. Participants: Anthony R. Green, Parmela Attarwala, Dylan Robinson, and Patty Chan. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. www.eventbrite.com/e/future-resonance-festival-what-is-the-real-sound-of-toronto-ticket. Free. 5pm: Panel Discussion. 6:30pm: Reception.

Apr 26 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Don Pasquale. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Misha Kiria (Don Pasquale); Joshua Hopkins (Dr. Malatesta); Simone Osborne (Norina); Santiago Ballerini (Ernesto); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Jacques Lacombe, conductor; Renaud Doucet & André Barbe, stage direction. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $55. Also May 2, 4, 8, 10, 12 (2pm), 18 (4:30 pm).

Apr 26 7:30: Friends in Art. In Cibo Musica (Food in Music). A black-tie, sit-down dinner and performance event. Trio La Scala di Seta: Bianca D'amore, soprano; Giacomo Celluci, piano; Pasquale Di Giannantonio, guitar & actor. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.friendsinart.ca. $150. Cocktail reception at 6pm.

Apr 26 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Prelude to Hope. Maghan McPhee, soprano; Danielle MacMillan, mezzo; Odin Quartet; Kate Royer, clarinet; Gilles Thibodeau, horn; Lisa Tahara, piano; Ronald Royer, conductor. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca. Pay What You Can.

Apr 26 8:00: Din of Shadows. Museum of Quiet Sounds. Pop-up sound museum featuring 10 simultaneous musical exhibits in different rooms. Audience is free to walk around, talk, and drink beverages throughout museum. Exhibits include string quartet, gamelan trio, solo voice, solo harp, and sound installation. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free. Also Apr 27(3pm).

Apr 26 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Connie Caldor In Concert. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/connie-kaldor-2. $40.

Apr 26 8:00: Massey Hall. Classical Albums Live: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $45.

Apr 26 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Raoul and The Big Time. Jazz and rhythm & blues. 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/raoul-and-the-big-time. $25. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Apr 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Alex Cuba & Raul Midón. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Apr 26 8:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. Fifteen ice-mavericks combine the athletic virtuosity of competitive figure skaters, the choreographic intelligence of contemporary dancers, and the physical instinct for flocking. Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Bert F. Grant Rink, 1073 Millwood Rd. www.universe.com/events/murmuration-by-le-patin-libre-tickets-YDBF01 or www.tolive.com. $25; $15(under 12). Also Apr 25(8pm), 27(4pm & 8pm), 28(2pm).

Apr 27 2:00: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Revolution Through Music. Chopin: Mazurka Op.63 No.3 & Mazurka Op.30 No.2; Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableaux Op.39 No.5; Silvestrov: Silent Songs No.1; Shervin Hajipour: Ba'de Ma (arranged by Ricker Choi; Rweski: People United Will Never Be Defeated (excerpts); and other works. Ricker Choi, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Pay what you can or donation.

Apr 27 2:00: North York Central Library. An Afternoon of Music and Exploration with Joni NehRita. Space limited. All ages are welcome. North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. Contact the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639 or visit in person to register. Free.

Apr 27 3:00: 5 at the First. Szivi Saxophone Quartet. Chase Griffin, soprano saxophone; Paula Kokot, alto saxophone; Lexi Graham, tenor saxophone; Glimmer Ng, baritone saxophone. First Unitarian Church - Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton. 905-399-5125. $20; $15(sr); $5(st/unwaged); free(under 12).

Apr 27 3:00: Din of Shadows. Museum of Quiet Sounds. See Apr 26.

Apr 27 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra: Titan - A Celebration of the TSYO's 50th Anniversary. Shostakovich: Festive Overture Op.96; Kalevi Aho: Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra; Mahler: Symphony No.1 in D "Titan". Ciyan Bryson, bassoon (2022/23 TSYO Concerto Competition winner); Simon Rivard, conductor; Trevor Wilson, RBC Resident Conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $22.

Apr 27 4:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. See Apr 25. Also Apr 27(8pm), 28(2pm).

Apr 27 7:00: Beach United Church. Spring Fling with Special Guest Barbra Lica. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. $40; $15(child). A fundraiser for Beach United Church.

Apr 27 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. A Mystical Evening: Music for Violin and Harp. Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for violin and harp; Caroline Lizotte: Partita Op.52; Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel; Piazzolla: Café 1930. Lori Gemmel, harp; Sheila Jaffe, violin & viola. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $20; $10(st).

Apr 27 7:00: Singing Together 2024. A Multicultural Choral Concert. Cantemos - Upper Canada Choristers; Chinese Canadian Choir of Toronto; Colourful Voices Choir; Coro San Marco; Joyful Singers; La Petite Musicale of Toronto; Shevchenko Choir; St. Paschal Baylon's Church Children Choir; Yangtze River Performing Arts. St. Paschal Baylon Church, 92 Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill. 416-931-1439. $20.

Apr 27 7:30: Brampton On Stage. The Rose Orchestra: Strolling into Summer. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $15.

Apr 27 7:30: Duke Ellington Society - Toronto Chapter. Martin Loomer’s Orange Devils: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Duke Ellington’s Birth. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. www.eventbrite.ca. $50.

Apr 27 7:30: Lazzuli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. From $22.63. Also Apr 25(1pm at St. George's Chapel, St. James Cathedral), 25(7:30pm at Heliconian Hall), 28(4pm at 918 Bathurst).

Apr 27 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Fauré's Requiem. Fauré: Requiem Op.48 and other late-19th-century French choral works. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. 647-549-4524. $30; $15(7-18); free(under 7).

Apr 27 7:30: North York Concert Orchestra. Organ Extravaganza. Saint-Saëns: Symphony No.3 in c Op.78 "Organ"; Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun; Guilmant: Concerto for Organ (Symphony No. 1). Rashaan Allwood, organ. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-897-9236. $30; $25(sr).

Apr 27 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: GGS Piano Showcase. Works for two pianos and piano four hands. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.

Apr 27 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Songs of Hope. Works by Ronald Royer, Ted Runcie, Rachel McFarlane, Bruno Degazio, Daniel Mehdizadeh, Leela Gilday, and others. Maghan McPhee, soprano; Danielle MacMillan, mezzo; Odin Quartet; Kate Royer, clarinet; Gilles Thibodeau, horn; Lisa Tahara, piano; Ronald Royer, conductor. St. Paul L'Amoureaux Anglican Church, 3333 Finch Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca/event/songs-of-hope. $35; $30(sr); $15(st).

Apr 27 7:30: Sound Investment Community Choir. Pure Gold. An exciting anniversary concert, celebrating 50 years of music and song on Georgian Bay. Choral favourites, guest artists, a 70s sing-along and refreshments with a special cake after the concert. Danil Biba, music director; Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer, accompanist. New Life Church, 28 Tracey Ln., Collingwood. www.theatrecollingwood.ca or at the door. $25; Free(12 & under accompanied by an adult). General admission.

Apr 27 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano. Scriabin: Sonata No.5 Op.53; Liszt: Sonata in b S.178; Chopin: Scherzo No.1 in b Op.20; Chopin: Scherzo No.2 in b-flat Op.31; Chopin: Scherzo No.3 in c-sharp Op.39. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. jefferyconcerts@gmail.com or www.jefferyconcerts.com or www.Grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800 or in person at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 471 Richmond St. $40; Free(st).

Apr 27 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Women Sing Elton, Men Sing Beyoncé. Vocalists: Ammoye, Mary Stewart, Jessica Stuart, Peter Campbell, Carlos Morgan, and Tafari Anthony. Accompanists: Michael Occhipinti, Nikku Nayar, and Don Pham. 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/women-sing-elton-men-sing-beyonce. From $16.

Apr 27 8:00: Jazz Room, Huether Hotel. The Bob Brough Quartet. Bob Brough, saxophone; David Occhipinti, guitar; Artie Roth, double-bass; Terry Clarke, drums. 59 King St N., Waterloo. www.kwjazzroom.com.

Apr 27 8:00: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Andre Bisson Band - Original Roots, Soul and Blues. Andre Bisson, vocals & guitar; Pat Carey, tenor saxophone; Loretta Hale, trumpet & cello; Lizuarte DeSousa, baritone saxophone; Mike Stevenson, keyboard; Clark Johnston, string bass; Keagan Early, drums. 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough. 705-749-1146. $34.

Apr 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Ahmed Saad. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $147.

Apr 27 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Pops: Symphonic Pops. From The Beatles to Queen, Metallica to Michael Jackson, this concert will feature your favourite pop music in symphonic form. Complementing the orchestra will be an all-star band comprised of some of Canada’s finest musicians, and a roster of fantastic soloists. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. From $40.

Apr 27 8:00: New Music Concerts. Swara Sutras Goes Electric. Suzuki: New Work for Tablas and Electronics (World Premiere); Boucher: New Work for Métis Fiddle and Electronics (World Premiere); Radford: New Work for Bamboo Flute, Percussion, Kora and Electronics (World Premiere); Staniland: New Work for Guzheng and Electronics (World Premiere); Swara Sutras Ensemble: Group Compositions. Gurpreet Chana, tabla; Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, Métis fiddle; Lasso Sanou, bamboo flute; Lina Cao, guzheng. St. George by the Grange Church, 30 Stephanie St. 416-961-9594. TBA. 7:30 pm pre-concert chat.

Apr 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Series: Lizz Wright & Sanah Kadoura. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $45.

Apr 27 8:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. See Apr 25. Also Apr 28(2pm).

Apr 27 8:00: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Verdi’s Requiem. Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野, soprano; Rose Naggar-Tremblay, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Matthew Treviño, bass; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. www.tmchoir.org. From $25. Also Apr 30(Koerner Hall).

Apr 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Apr 24 (8pm - RTH), 25(8pm - RTH), 28(3pm - George Weston Recital Hall).

Apr 27 8:00: Zula Presents. Something Else! Creative Music Series: Brass Knuckle Sandwich & Pierre-Yves Martel. Marilyn Lerner, piano; Nicole Rampersaud, trumpet; Pierre-Yves Martel, viola da gamba. , 178 Victoria St. Advance tickets at Brass Knuckle Sandwich or www.somethingelsefestival.com. $25(at door); $18(adv).

Apr 28 8:00am: New Music Concerts. How to Inhabit These Different Temporalities? with Śabdagatitāra. Bhagwati: How to Inhabit These Different Temporalities? for Seven Musicians. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. 416-961-9594. TBA. Full day installation. Times TBA.

Apr 28 2:00: TO Live. Murmuration by Le Patin Libre. See Apr 25(8pm).

Apr 28 2:30: Barrie Concerts Association. Beethoven Rebooted. VC2 Cello Duo: Amahl Arulanandam & Bryan Holt. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. Up to $35. Livestream: $20; $10(st). Available for up to 30 days after the concert.

Apr 28 2:30: Georgian Music. Beethoven Rebooted. VC2, cello duo. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org. $35; $10(st). Livestream: $20; $10(st).

Apr 28 3:00: Amici Chamber Ensemble. Diasporic Bridges. Christos Hatzis: Anaktoria; TJ Anderson: Shouts for Cello and Piano; Serouj Kradjian: Bachianas Bossa-Tangos; Gideon Klein: String Trio; Serouj Kradjian: Rondo alla libanesa; and works by Alexina Louie, Robert Sierra, Anna Sokolovic, and Florence B. Price. Guest Artists: Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Aline Morales, soprano; Erika Raum, violin; Barry Shiffman, violin; Anwar Kuhrshid, sitar; Naghmeh Farahmand, percussion; Amici Chamber Ensemble: Joaquin Valdepenas, clarinet; David Hetherington, cello; Serouj Kradjian, piano. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.amiciensemble.com/diasporic-bridges. $50; $30(under 30); $100(donor/VIP).

Apr 28 3:00: Metropolitan United Church. Gala Hymn Festival. Massed choir, brass quintet, organ, and piano. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.

Apr 28 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Chamber & String Concerts Series: Dover Quartet & Leif Ove Andsnes. Turina: La oración del torero Op.34 (The Bullfighter's Prayer); Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No.2 in e-flat Op.26; Brahms: Piano Quintet in f Op.34. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $60.

Apr 28 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant Bach. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1043; Bach: Concerto for Three Violins & String Orchestra BWV 1064R; Bach: Concerto for Oboe BWV 1059R; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 BWV 1049; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 BWV 1047. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Eri Kosaka, violin; Clare Semes, violin; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe; Jonathan Crow, leader & violin. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375. From $54. Also Apr 24(8pm - RTH), 25(8pm - RTH), 27(8pm - RTH).

Apr 28 4:00: Achill Choral Society. Illuminare. Elaine Hagenburg: Illuminare (Ontario premiere); Elaine Hagenburg: O Love; Paul Halley: Song for Canada; Stephen Hatfield: All Too Soon. Nancy Dettbarn, collaborative pianist; Shawn Grenke, conductor. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway Ave., Orangeville. www.achill.ca or 647-712-3039. $30; $15(st).

Apr 28 4:00: Friends in Art. Inno All'amore (Hymn to Love). Trio La Scala di Seta: Bianca D'amore, soprano; Giacomo Celluci, piano; Pasquale Di Giannantoni0, guitar & actor. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.friendsinart.ca. $45.

Apr 28 4:00: Lazzuli Baroque. Journey of Love. Works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and others. Roseline Lambert, soprano; Rocky Duval, mezzo; Lucas Harris, lute; and Felix Deák, viola da gamba. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. Visit www.eventbrite.ca/o/lazzuli-baroque-80737784843. From $22.63. Also Apr 25(1pm at St. George's Chapel, St. James Cathedral), 25(7:30pm at Heliconian Hall), 27(7:30pm at Grace Church on-the-Hill).

Apr 28 4:00: Rezonance Baroque Ensemble. Madness and Meaning. Works by Handel, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Sartorio, and others. Emily Klassen, soprano; Rezonance Baroque Ensemble. St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave. www.rezonanceensemble.com/concerts. $30; $20(st).

Apr 28 4:00: St. Olave's Anglican Church. Best of the Bard. Opens with Choral Evensong for St. George, a religious service. Followed directly by a special feature at 4:45pm with St. Olave's Arts Guild presenting short extracts from William Shakespeare's drama, poetry, music, and songs to mark his birth on St. George's Day in 1564. 360 Windermere Ave. www.YouTube.com/StOlavesAnglicanChurch or 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated. LIVE OR ONLINE.

Apr 28 4:00: The Edison Singers. Warm Breath of Spring: Folksongs & Spirituals. Celebrating the long traditions of folk music and spirituals, with commentary about the songs, by our singers. The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. St. Mark's Anglican Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake), 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also May 4(Toronto) & May 5(Elora).

Apr 28 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Granite Brewery. Works by Mozart, Weill, Porter, Verdi, and Puccini. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-322-0723 or www.bit.ly/3H7pPZU. $10 cover.

Apr 28 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. Signing Off. Brahms: String Quintet No.2 in G Op.111; Shostakovich: String Quartet No.15 in e-flat Op.144. Sharon Wei, viola; Julie Baumgartel, violin; Andrew Chung, violin; Jody Davenport, viola; Ben Bolt-Martin, cello. Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford. tickets@innerchamber.ca. $45; $30(arts workers/st). 5:30pm - Pre-show dinner. A light meal is available to in-person patrons.

Apr 28 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrop with Paul Mills. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com or www.ticketscene.ca $25.

Apr 28 8:00: Annette Studios. Art of Improv Presents Gayle Young. Gayle Young, amaranth; Eugene Martynec, electroacoustics; Bill McBirnie, flute; Bill Gilliam, prepared piano. 566 Annette St. annettestudios@gmail.com. PWYC: $20. Contributions for the livestream are welcome.

LIVE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

A New Quartet is an emerging Toronto area ensemble that rehearses traditional repertoire and writes new music. The quartet is currently seeking saxophone players and composers. For details please visit www.anewquartet.net.

The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at  www.Choralairs.com.

Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.

Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.

New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca. 

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns.  Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

String Orchestra TO is a new string orchestra in Toronto for amateur intermediate and advanced string players. No auditions. Our season runs from Sep 11, 2024 to May 28, 2025. Wed rehearsals: 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave.. Visit www.sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home or email us at StringOrchestraTO@gmail.com.

Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.

Toronto Shape Note Singers. Sacred Harp Singing. Shape note selections from the Sacred Harp tunebook.Singing is participatory, not a performance. No experience necessary. All are welcome and there are books to borrow. Monthly on the third Wednesday from Feb 21 to Dec 8, 2024. Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. 647-838-8764. Pay what you can.

Apr 28 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony. Samuel Tak-Ho Tam, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

Apr 29 7:00: Array/ECCG Gamelan. Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan Monthly Meetup. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. Free. 

FILMS

Apr 28 4:00: Silent Revue. The Phantom of the Opera. A 1925 silent film screening from the US with live musical accompaniment. Director: Rupert Julian. Cast: Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Mary Philbin. Live accompaniment by Tania Gill. Curated by Alicia Fletcher. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze/Loyalty Members, st/sr); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).

MUSICALS

Grand Theatre. Million Dollar Ticket. Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Prelsey, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Julie Tomaino, Director & Choreographer. Patrick Bowman, Musical Director. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. From $23. Apr 16-21, 23-28, 30, May 1-5, 7-11. Starting times vary.

ONGOING EVENTS

Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.

Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.

ONLINE EVENTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm).  Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.