the royal conservatory 2013.14 concert season: koerner hall 5th anniversary

KOERNER HALL FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

2013.14 ConcertSeason

CLASSICAL, JAZZ, POP, DANCE, AND WORLD MUSIC COME TO LIFE IN KOERNER HALL, MAZZOLENI CONCERT HALL, AND THE CONSERVATORY THEATRE

THE BAILLIE VEIL, generously supported by Charles and Marilyn Baillie, floats above Koerner Hall. Evoking a musical instrument, it has beeninternationally acclaimed for its extraordinary beauty as well as itsacoustical excellence. The unique design creates a stunning sculpturaldisplay for audiences to enjoy and it has become a distinctive feature inmany of The Royal Conservatory’s print and electronic materials, whichfeature stylized graphic representations of the magnificent Baillie Veil.

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CelebratingKoernerHall’sth AnniversaryFifth anniversaries are traditionally celebratedwith gifts of wood. That could not be more perfect as we celebrate five years of extraordinary music inKoerner Hall, where the wood is integral to both thebeauty and the spectacular acoustics that make KoernerHall one of the finest concert halls in the world. We lookforward to celebrating five years of wonderful music in our magnificent concert hall with you!

Create your ideal ticket package with your ownmix of performances customized from among theexceptional concerts being presented this season.Choose from a variety of music from Italy, a jazz series that honours Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington in the year of their 90th birthdays, top musicians from Africa,inspiring roots and blues musicians, and some of theworld’s best classical pianists, violinists, vocalists, andensembles, as well as our world-class faculty and students.This season we will also launch 21C, a newly mintedfestival that celebrates today’s most daringly innovativemusicians and composers. You can opt for a festival passor tickets to individual events in the festival. The wide rangeof music, reasonable ticket prices, and flexible ticketpackages are all part of our commitment to making it easy for you to join us many times this season.

We look forward to seeing you, often!

MERVON MEHTAExecutive Director, Performing Arts

DR. PETER SIMONPresident, The Royal Conservatory

JAMES ANAGNOSONDean, The Glenn Gould School

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SEASON OPENINGCONCERT!Audra McDonald Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 7pm | KH

Audra McDonald has five Tony Awards, two GrammyAwards, a long list of other accolades to her name,plus she is the new host of Live From Lincoln Center.Blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparablegift for drama, she is equally at home on Broadwayand concert stages as in roles on film and television.After four seasons on the TV series Private Practice,Audra McDonald returned to the stage as Bess in a sold-out new production of The Gershwins’Porgy and Bess, for which she was awarded the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics CircleAwards for best leading actress in a musical. She previously won Tony Awards for roles inRagtime, Master Class, Carousel, and A Raisin in the Sun. This special gala performance willinclude McDonald’s trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieceswritten specially for her.

Tickets start at $50Contact Aurelia Kay at 416.408.2824 x428 [email protected] for “Broadway on Bloor” gala dinner ticket information.

Marcello GiordaniFriday, December 13, 2013 at 8 pm | KH“Arguably the leading tenor of his generation,” (Opera News) Giordani sings “with ringing power and sweeping fervour.” (The New York Times) A native of Sicily, he has been a frequent guest at La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera.“Giordani’s tenor is a searing lirico spinto, delivered with tremendouspower and an almost uncontainableenergy.” (The Opera Critic ) In thisperformance, he will sing Paolo Tosti,Georges Bizet, Francesco Cilea, andGiacomo Puccini.Tickets start at $40

Natalie Dessay and Michel Legrandwith Les Violons du RoySunday, December 15 and Monday, December 16, 2013 at 7 pm | KHSimply put, Natalie Dessay possesses one of the world’sgreatest voices.“It is pointless to separate singing andacting in a Dessay performance. Every vocal phrase isimpelled by the emotion and dramatic intention of themoment.” (The New York Times ) Dessay will sing theMichel Legrand songbook selected from more than200 film and television scores, several musicals, andover 100 albums. Legrand’s most famous films includethe Oscar-winning Summer of ’42, The Thomas CrownAffair, Ice Station Zebra, Yentl, Les Demoiselles deRochefort, and Les Parapluies de Cherbourg. QuebecCity’s Les Violons du Roy and Catherine Michel,former principal harp of the Opéra de Paris,accompany our two special guests.Tickets start at $50Presented in association with Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

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THE 21C MUSIC FESTIVAL IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THEGENEROUS ASSISTANCE OF MICHAEL AND SONJA KOERNERThe Afiara String Quartet appearance is generously supported by R.S. Williams and Sons Co.

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MAY 21 MAZZOLENICONCERT HALL New Music Concerts Wei-Wei Lan

Jia Guoping (World Premiere)Shi Fuhong (World Premiere)Qin Wenchen (World Premiere)Alexina Louie: Imaginary Opera

MAY 22 KOERNER HALLAfiara String Quartet 21C Festival Ensemble

Christos Hatzis (World Premiere)R. Murray Schafer (in celebration of his 80th birthday)Brian Current: Faster Still(Toronto Premiere)Louis Andriessen: Anaïs Nin(Canadian Premiere)

MAY 23 KOERNER HALLAfiara String Quartet Eve Egoyan 21C Festival Ensemble

Chilly Gonzales (World Premiere)Uri Caine: Piano Quintet(World Premiere)Javier Limón (World Premiere)Eve Egoyan and David Rokeby:Surface Tension(World Premiere)

MAY 23 LATE NIGHT IN CONSERVATORYTHEATRE21C Festival EnsembleNew works by Canadian composers

MAY 24 KOERNER HALL Marc-André HamelinPacifica Quartet

John Cage: The PerilousNight (solo piano)Jennifer Higdon: Dooryard Bloom(Canadian Premiere)Leo Ornstein: Piano Quintet

MAY 24 LATE NIGHT IN CONSERVATORYTHEATREPacifica Quartet 21C Festival Ensemble

Shulamit Ran: GLITTER,DOOM, SHARDS, MEMORY(Canadian Premiere)New works by Canadian composers

MAY 25 MAZZOLENICONCERT HALLMarc-André Hamelin

Morton Feldman: For Bunita Marcus

MAY 25 KOERNER HALL Esprit Orchestra

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Celebrating Frank Sinatra and Paolo Conte with John Pizzarelli and Daniela NardiSaturday, December 7, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

We celebrate two iconic Italian singers on a single night. First, one of Toronto’s hippest singers, Daniela Nardi, explores the Paolo Conte songbookfeatured on her CD, Espresso Manifesto. Nardi’sband features Italian superstar Fabrizio Basso ontrumpet. Then singer, guitarist, and Jazz.FM91 radio host John Pizzarelli pays homage to Frank Sinatrawith songs from his CD, Dear Mr. Sinatra.

Tickets start at $45

Marcello GiordaniFriday, December 13, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

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ARC Ensemble (Artists of The Royal Conservatory)with Peter Barrett Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 3pm | KH

ARC Ensemble “sets the skin rippling at every turn,with its ear-tingling corporate intonation andmagical phrasing.” (The Strad ) The Grammy Awardnominated ensemble-in-residence at The RoyalConservatory has become one of Canada’s pre-eminent cultural ambassadors. They “play withfierce conviction.” (The New York Times ) Recipient of numerous international awards, baritone Peter Barrett is one of Canada’s most important new faces on the opera and concert stage.

Program: Igor Stravinsky: Suite italienneGiacomo Puccini: ChrysanthemumsOttorino Respighi: The SunsetHugo Wolf: Italian SerenadeMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Piano Quintet No. 1

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Vesuvius Ensemble and The Sicilian Jazz ProjectSaturday, November 2, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Travel south to Naples and Modica with the Vesuvius Ensemble and The Sicilian Jazz Projectfor an evening of classic folk and Mediterraneanjazz. This evening’s music is delivered with southernItalian panache care of former La Scala tenorFrancesco Pellegrino, guitarist Michael Occhipinti,bassist Roberto Occhipinti, singer Dominic Mancuso,and other musicians.“There’s a range of emotionalcontent that is hard to dismiss or deny, as the playersdeeply feel this music, bringing it to joyous highs andsub-strata lows, positioned in a hopeful and richlyrendered framework.” (Billboard/All Music Guide)


ARC Ensemble Vesuvius Ensemble

Europa Galante with Fabio BiondiSaturday, February 8, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

Gramophone writes simply, “Europa Galante areacknowledged as the world’s best.” Fabio Biondiexplains the evening’s program: “The Windy Seasonsis a suite inspired by The Four Seasons and includestitled concerti for violin, recorder, bassoon, and oboe. These are some of Vivaldi’s best known pieces and they present a wide range of colours and tonality.”


Richard Galliano QuartetFriday, March 7, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

Richard Galliano, one of the world’s greatestaccordionists, plays the music of Nino Rota, whopenned the music for films by Fellini, Coppola, and others, including La Strada, La Dolce Vita, and The Godfather.


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La bella Italia! Take a trip with us from the gilded age of the Venetian Baroque through the folk music of Naples to the jazz and pop of North American musicians with Italianroots. From Vivaldi to Puccini, from Nino Rota to Frank Sinatra,this concert series offers something for every musical taste. SIX-CONCERT PACKAGE STARTS AT ONLY $189.00

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Mischa Maisky with Lily MaiskyThursday, October 10, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Russian cello virtuoso Mischa Maisky isaccompanied by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky. As a young cellist, Maisky studied with MstislavRostropovich and now enjoys an extensive recordingcareer with regular collaborators such as GidonKremer and Martha Argerich. “Maisky’s playing is marked by razor-sharpness and biting humour,studded with moments of deep longing.” (Hamburger Abendblatt )

Program: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Arpeggione and PianoManuel de Falla: Suite populaire espagnoleSergei Rachmaninov: Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninov: Élégie in E-flat MinorDmitri Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D Minor

Tickets start at $35Presented in partnership with Show One Productions.

Isabelle Faust with Alexander MelnikovFriday, January 24, 2014 at 8 pm | KH“Faust and Melnikov make this musiclive and breathe ... thrillingly.” (TheTimes) “The musical sleight of handused by these expert players to focusthe very different character of eachsonata is in itself cause for wonder.Though quite different as musicalpersonalities – Faust, subtle and quietly formal; Melnikov, a master of the meaningful pause – the combinationof the two fires a laser between thestaves. Fleetness and elegance are verymuch to the fore ... beauty of tone, too.” (Gramophone) All Ludwig van Beethoven program: Violin Sonata No. 4 Violin Sonata No. 9, “Kreutzer”Violin Sonata No. 3Violin Sonata No.10, “The Cockcrow”Tickets start at $30

Royal Conservatory Orchestraconducted by Johannes Debuswith Jessy KimFriday, February 14, 2014 at 8pm | KHPrelude Recital at 6:45 pm: Sarah Kim performs Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 6 as part of our Beethoven Violin Sonatas cycle.

Johannes Debus’s “style ofconducting creates instantchemistry with the orchestraand audience.” (Toronto Life )The Canadian Opera Company Music Director hasconducted Die Fledermaus,The Tales of Hoffmann, Love from Afar, and Rigoletto. Jessy Kim was one of the winners of the 2012 Concerto Competition at The Glenn Gould School.Program: Modest Mussorgsky: Overture to KhovanshchinaSergei Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”


Luri Lee with Anton KuertiSunday, February 23, 2014 at 2 pm | MCH

Recognized as one of the finest interpreters ofBeethoven of our time, pianistAnton Kuerti joins violinist Luri Lee, a Rebanks Family Fellow at The Glenn GouldSchool. Lee has won numerous awards and competitions,including the Korean NationalYouth Musician Competition(2001) and the ConcertoCompetition at University of Toronto (2008).

All Ludwig van Beethoven program:Violin Sonata No. 2Violin Sonata No. 8

Tickets: $32

Leonidas Kavakos with Enrico PaceFriday, February 28, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

Called “The Violinist of Violinists” by The Stradmagazine, Leonidas Kavakos has established himselfas an artist of rare quality. “Kavakos’s violin-playinghas always been astoundingly virtuosic and blazinglyinsightful ... if his ideas inspire his playing, I’m happyto admit Kavakos to the pantheon of musician-philosophers.” (The Guardian) “The Greek violinistcaused jaws to drop with his extreme subtlety andnear-impossible technical sheen.” (The Times ) Italianpianist Pace is a soloist who appears in recital andwith major orchestras around the world.

All Ludwig van Beethoven program:Violin Sonata No. 1 Violin Sonata No. 5, “Spring”Violin Sonata No. 7, “Eroica”


Midori with Özgür AydinFriday, November 8, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Violin virtuosa Midori has established a record of achievement that sets her apart as a mastermusician and innovator. “She is intense and forcefulbut never showy. I know of no violinist with a moresensitive nor respectful sense of vibrato, whichallows her to let every note speak and none to over-speak.” (Los Angeles Times ) Turkish-Americanpianist Özgür Aydin made his major orchestral debutwith the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in1997 and, in the same year, he won the renownedARD International Music Competition in Munich and the Nippon Music Award in Tokyo.

Program: Paul Hindemith: Violin Sonata in E-flat Major César Franck: Violin Sonata in A MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 21Richard Strauss: Violin Sonata in E-flat Major


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Özgür Aydin

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IsabelleFaust

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Joe Sealy with Jackie Richardson, Arlene Duncan, and Ranee LeeSaturday, October 19, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Jazz pianist and JAZZ.FM91 radio host Joe Sealykicks off the celebration with his new arrangementsof songs made popular by Dinah and Sarah. He isjoined by three of Canada’s finest jazz vocalists and an all-star band, including Don Thompson(vibes), Reg Schwager (guitar), Kelly Jefferson (sax),Paul Novotny (bass), and Mark McLean (drums).


Ramsey Lewis Quintet with Cécile McLorin SalvantSaturday, November 16, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Chicago composer, pianist, and legend Ramsey Lewishas been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazzmovement for over 50 years, with three GrammyAwards and seven gold records to his credit. “He’s carved out his own singular voice that he has innovated and adapted with creative success for over half a century.” (The New York Times)French-American jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvantis the 2010 winner of the Thelonious Monk JazzCompetition.“If anyone can extend the lineage ofthe Big Three – Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, andElla Fitzgerald – it is this 23-year-old virtuoso ... Ms. Salvant has it all: perfect pitch, a playful sense of humor, a rich and varied tonal palette, a supplesense of swing, exquisite taste in songs andphrasing, and a deep connection to lyrics.” (The New York Times )


Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosaic Project featuringCarmen Lundy and Nona Hendryx with Helen Sung, Tamir Shmerling,Tia Fuller, and Ingrid Jensen Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

Koerner Hall will blaze with an all-star cast of female musicians, led by drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, and two signature voices of Nona Hendryx (from LaBelle) and Carmen Lundy.“The great beauty of The Mosaic Project is that it never gives a listener any reason to mull over the fact that it was crafted entirely by women.” (Jazz Times)


Kurt Elling and Denzal Sinclaire Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

Two of the finest male jazz vocalists on the scene close out our tribute to the honoured ladies. The ceaselessly inventive Grammy Award-winning Kurt Elling has won every DownBeatCritics Poll for the last 13 years and has been named “Male Singer of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association eight times. “Elling is the standout male vocalist of our time.” (The New York Times ) Denzal Sinclaire is one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, with trademark joyfulness in his voice and special phrasing. He was selected as “Best Male Jazz Vocalist” by Jazz Reportfor four years, and is a multiple Juno nominee and National Jazz Award winner.


Joe Sealy

Ranee Lee

ArleneDuncan

Ramsey Lewis

Cécile McLorinSalvant

ReginaCarter

Terri LyneCarrington

Kurt Elling

The Royal Conservatory celebrates the music and legacies of Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan in the year of their 90th birthdays.FIVE-CONCERT PACKAGE STARTS AT ONLY $175.50

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Regina Carter and Nnenna FreelonSaturday, December 14, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Six-time Grammy Award nomineeNnenna Freelon “has long been regarded as a direct descendant of the great jazz singers of the past.” (USA TODAY) She has been nominatedtwice for the “Lady of Soul” Soul Train Award,appeared on TV shows The Charlie Rose Show,Weekend Today, and In Performance at the WhiteHouse, and had a song featured on the hit TV showMad Men. The leading jazz violinist of our time,MacArthur ’genius’ Fellowship recipient ReginaCarter reaps praise for her unparalleled ability tointegrate the finer elements of jazz, funk, Motown,African, and soul music with an adventurousrhythmic sensibility.


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David Broza and Yemen Blues Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Often referred to as the “Israeli Springsteen,” multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist David Broza’s soulful voice and beautiful acousticguitar work create magic in songs that range fromblues to flamenco. Imagine Blind Willie Johnsoncollaborating with North African trance musicians, or Stevie Wonder incorporating Yemenite chants, to be able to envision the sound of Yemen Blues. Led by the charismatic Ravid Kahalani, Yemen Bluesinvokes the spiritual and musical heritage rooted in Yemenite tradition, but within a groove and funk that is familiar and infectious.

Tickets start at $35Presented in association with Ashkenaz Festival.

Ana Moura Friday, May 2, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

Ana Moura, with her luxuriant voice and captivatingstage presence, is at the forefront of the fado music renaissance. “Even among the new breed of fado singers, which has dared to deviate from a rigid tradition, Ms. Moura is a distinctly worldlysuperstar.” “Duality creates a profound undertow in fado, the alluring and mournful folk music of Portugal, and Ana Moura, one of its brightestyounger stars, knows to use it to her best advantage.”(The New York Times ) “Her mesmeric appeal radiatesfrom within, even if you don’t know a syllable ofPortuguese. Her ability to alternately whisper, growland ring like a silver bell are the hallmarks of afine singer.” (NPR Music )

Tickets start at $35Presented in association with Small World Music.

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Israel GalvánSaturday, March 29, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

“One of flamenco’s great mavericks.” (The Guardian)“The flamenco dancer Israel Galván combines completecommand of his medium with a phenomenally fertile range of off-beat stylistic ideas. He gives you – deliberately – the impression that traditionalflamenco is too small to contain all he needs to do in terms of rhythm and drama ... It’s extremely rare in any genre to see a dancer of this singularimagination and authority.” (The New York Times )“Brilliantly inventive avant-garde performer IsraelGalván takes flamenco to a whole new level.” (Time Out London)


Ravid Kahalaniof Yemen Blues

David Broza

Israel Galván

Ana Moura

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Anoushka Shankar Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Nitin Sawhney has said that no one embodies the spirit of innovation and experimentation more evidently than Anoushka Shankar. In thisperformance, Shankar performs songs from hernewest CD, produced by Sawhney. Harper’s Bazaarnoted of Anoushka Shankar that “she’s making herown unique mark on the world” and “her exquisitesitar playing ... lives up to the virtuosity that madeher the youngest woman ever nominated for aWorld Music Grammy.”


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Taj Mahal Trio Vusi Mahlasela Fredericks Brown featuring Deva MahalWednesday, October 30, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Rolling Stone magazine described Taj Mahal as “oneof the enduring figures in American blues.” Mahaloffers his own distinctive music, layering Caribbean,Hawaiian, African, and Latin sounds on top of a solidroots and blues foundation. A legend of South Africanmusic, Vusi Mahlasela is simply known as “TheVoice.” “His performances are optimistic and soulful,delivered with an intensity that captures the attentionand embraces the heart.” (Los Angeles Times )Tickets start at $45

Johnny Clegg Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 8 pm | KHThe infectious music of South Africa’s Johnny Clegg is a blend of Western pop and African Zulu rhythmsthat have earned him the affectionate nickname “Le Zulu Blanc” (the white Zulu) in France. Clegg is a cultural icon, singer, songwriter, dancer,anthropologist, and musical activist who sold out his 2010 Koerner Hall debut.“He is a compelling singer and he has a strong rock pop feel to his songs that have never distanced themselves from the Zulu music he grew up with.” (FAME )Tickets start at $45

Mary Chapin Carpenterand Shawn ColvinThursday, October 17, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Acclaimed songwriters and longtime friends share the stage as an intimate duo, performing materialspanning their vast catalogs as well as some of theirfavourite songs. Mary Chapin Carpenter, well knownfor “Passionate Kisses,” “Stones in the Road,” andother hits, has won five Grammy Awards, two CMAawards, two Academy of Country Music awards andwas inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. She recently released a stunninglybeautiful collection of new songs on her new albumAshes and Roses. Three time Grammy Award-winner(two for the hit single “Sunny Came Home”), Shawn Colvin is a warm-hearted storyteller, leaveningeven the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy,and a searing sense of humour. “Extraordinary songs,mesmerizing guitar playing, and a voice that goeseffortlessly from bruise-tender to scar hard in a matter of minutes.”(Guardian)


Chris ThileFriday, October 25, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

“Chris Thile is special in an already special circle: the mandolinist who first won awards as part of the Grammy-winning trio Nickel Creek is [2012]’syoungest MacArthur genius.” (Huffington Post ) Widelyregarded as one of the most interesting and inventivemusicians of his generation, the young virtuoso and composer’s lyrical fusion of traditional bluegrass with elements from a range of other musical traditions is giving rise to a new genre of contemporary music.He has also elevated the mandolin to the sophistication andbrilliance of the finest jazzimprovisation and classicalperformance. His recentrecording, The Goat RodeoSessions, with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, and Edgar Meyer, won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.


“Fantasia on Themes by Rush” withthe Kitchener-Waterloo SymphonySaturday, November 9, 2013 at 8 pm | KHThis spectacular concert of rock-inspired music for orchestra features three incredibly skillful and creative composers who defy every rock/classical music cliché. Nicole Lizée’s 2012: Triple Concerto for Power Trio and Orchestra (Fantasia on Themes byRush) takes the music of Rush to new virtuosic heights as guitar, bass, and drums combine with orchestra in a surreal and mind-expanding new work. Two new pieces by electronica genius composer, Dan Deacon, and a stunning orchestral showcase by Bryce Dessner of The National, round out this unprecedented program led by Edwin Outwater and the ever-intrepidKitchener-Waterloo Symphony.Tickets start at $30


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Rokia TraoréWednesday, November 27, 2013 at 8 pm | KH“With a voice that can flit between beautifully soothingto uncontrollably impassioned in an instant ... RokiaTraoré’s heartfelt plea on behalf of Mali, her homeland,is also a simply brilliant piece of music.” (The Guardian)Traoré’s most recent recording, Beautiful Africa,features lyrics in the Malian-born Traoré’s mother tongues of French and Bambara, as well as English. Traoré has “an extraordinary voice,” says The Times of London.Tickets start at $35

Concert for Mali: Fatoumata Diawara withBassekou KouyateSaturday, February 1, 2014 at 8 pm | KHNamed by TIME magazine in late 2012 as one of the next 10 artists poised for stardom, Malian singerFatoumata Diawara originally moved to France tostudy acting, and appeared in several films beforepicking up the guitar and writing her own songs.“Enchanting and blissful. Her well-crafted songs areoften light and breezy, but her soulful voice brings abluesy depth and potency that can stop you in yourtracks.” (TIME ) Mali’s ngoni ace Bassekou Kouyate hasbeen called “a genius” by Taj Mahal and his music wasdescribed as “ancient and utterly contemporary” byThe Guardian. No one on earth plays the jeli ngoni,the traditional stringed-instrument of Mande griotsingers, like Bassekou Kouyate, whose music recalls the electric desert blues of Tinariwen or Ali Farka Touré.Tickets start at $30

RokiaTraoré

Vusi Mahlasela

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ChrisThile

Mary ChapinCarpenter

ShawnColvin


Bruce HornsbyThursday, November 14, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Drawing from a vast wellspring of American musicaltraditions, Bruce Hornsby has built one of the mostdiverse, collaborative, and adventurous careers incontemporary music. The 13-time Grammy nomineehas successfully ventured into jazz, classical, bluegrass,and pop/rock, and his albums have sold over 11 millioncopies worldwide. This performance features Bruce, a piano, and all the songs you know and love, from“The Way It Is” to “Mandolin Rain” to “Every Little Kiss.”


Béla Fleck and Brooklyn RiderTuesday, November 26, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

“A virtuoso of the banjo, Béla Fleck has been pushingthe boundaries of his instrument for over 30 years.” (The New York Times ) He has been called the premierbanjo player in the world and has virtually reinvented theimage and the sound of the banjo through a remarkableperforming and recording career that has taken him all over the musical map. Béla has won eight GrammyAwards and has been nominated in more categoriesthan anyone in Grammy history. Brooklyn Rider, a young, Brooklyn-based string quartet consisting of members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, “is recreating the 300-year-old form of string quartet as a vital and creative 21st-century ensemble.” (NPR )“The dazzling fingers-in-every-pie that Brooklyn Riderexhibits is one of the wonders of contemporarymusic.” (Los Angeles Times ) “These guys are likemotocross daredevils who never screw up a stunt.”(Vice ) This concert is part of a tour celebrating therelease of their collaborative recording, Banjo Quintet.


Art of Time Ensemble: Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Friday, November 29, 2013 at 8 pm | KH

Canadian pop icons Steven Page (formerly of BarenakedLadies), John Mann (Spirit of the West), Andy Maize(Skydiggers), and Craig Northey (The Odds), re-imagineand re-invent Sgt. Pepper through newly commissionedarrangements from pop, jazz, and classical composers.“Andrew Burashko is a visionary ... His Art of TimeEnsemble is a unique and inspiring endeavour ...His shows fuse the contemporary and the classical,the popular and the avant garde, without dilutingthe power or integrity of the elements.” (Maclean’s )


Sultans of String with the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony OrchestraSunday, December 1, 2013 at 7 pm | KH

Named Best World Music Group at the 2012 CanadianFolk Music Awards and nominated for a Juno Award,Sultans of String celebrate the release of their newCD, Symphony!, at this performance with CathedralBluffs Symphony Orchestra. Maestro John MorrisRussell from the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra enthuses,“fresh, exotic, and entrancing, and the orchestralarrangements are absolutely first class!”





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Maple Blues AwardsMonday, January 20, 2014 at 7 pm | KH

Join us for the annual all-star concert, awards event,and after party! The seventeenth annual celebrationof Canada’s blues music will feature the finest guestmusicians from across Canada representing the mostcurrent blues music on the scene, all backed by therenowned Maple Blues Band.

Tickets start at $28Presented in partnership with the Toronto Blues Society.

Rennie Harris PuremovementSaturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

“The Ambassador of Hip Hop” Rennie Harris hasreceived numerous awards for what he refers to as “Hip-Hop concert dance.” A Guggenheim Fellow,Harris has been known to mix Shakespeare with hip hop, poetry, and rap music, into his danceperformance. From the street and club dance scenein notorious North Philly, the raw, visceral energy ofPuremovement’s dance is rooted in the rich African-American traditions. “Even if you didn’t knowtoprock from downrock or a pop from a crump, you had to admire the sheer magnitude of whatthe human body is capable of doing, as demonstrated by ... this remarkably athletic and energetic company. But if you could look beyond your sheer amazementat the acrobatic – Can you really do three front flips in a row from a dead standstill? Did he seriously arch backwards in a headstand until his heels touched the ground behind him? – there was a vivid windowinto a world of gritty emotion.” (Herald-Tribune )


Rennie Harris Puremovement

The Manhattan TransferSaturday, March 8, 2014 at 8 pm | KH

The platinum-selling, worldwide chart-topping jazz-pop vocal quartet of old school hipsters remains a staple in both jazz and mainstream music.Manhattan Transfer has been around for 40 years,with over 20 albums to their credit.“Whatever they do, wherever they do it, it’s always with thatsignature sound: four-part harmony, tight andprecise.” (CBS Sunday Morning) “A marvelous blend of melody and song.” (AllAboutJazz )


Bluebird NorthSaturday, November 30, 2013 at 8 pm | CTSaturday, February 22, 2014 at 8 pm | CTSaturday, May 3, 2014 at 8 pm | CT

Top Canadian songwriters come together with host Blair Packham to perform their music and tell us about the inspiration, the songwriting process,and the stories behind the songs. Each concert willfeature a different lineup of distinguished musicians.

Tickets are $30Presented in partnership with the Songwriters Associationof Canada (S.A.C.). The S.A.C. gratefully acknowledges thesupport of The SOCAN Foundation and the Government of Canada through the Creators’ Assistance Component of the Canada Music Fund.

The Manhattan Transfer


Yuja WangSunday, October 27, 2013 at 3pm | KH

“Quite simply, the most dazzlingly, uncannily giftedpianist in the concert world today, and there’snothing left to do but sit back, listen and marvel at her artistry.” (San Francisco Chronicle ) Chinesepianist Yuja Wang is widely recognized for playingthat combines the spontaneity and fearlessimagination of youth with the discipline andprecision of a mature artist. “One of the most gifted pianists of her generation ...A passionate performer, Ms. Wang meshes an impeccable technique and insightful artistry.” (The New York Times) In this concert, she explores new territory with works by Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, and Franz Liszt.


András SchiffSunday, November 3, 2013 at 2 pm | KH

“Mr. Schiff is, in Bach, a phenomenon.” (The New YorkTimes ) András Schiff received the 2012 InternationalClassical Music Award in the Solo Instrumental Recordingof the Year category, the Order pour le mérite for Sciencesand Arts, and was also made a Member of Honour ofVienna Konzerthaus. Mr. Schiff’s relationship with themusic of J.S. Bach is well established; as The New YorkTimes says,“there is nothing more reliable in the world ofclassical music today than András Schiff playing Bach.”

Program: Ludwig van Beethoven: Diabelli VariationsJohann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations


Kirill GersteinSunday, December 8, 2013 at 3 pm | KH

Russian pianist Kirill Gerstein’s masterful technique,discerning intelligence, and musical curiosity haveled him to explore repertoire spanning centuries and many different styles. The youngest student ever to attend the Berklee College of Music, his early training and experience in jazz has contributedan important element to his interpretive style,inspiring an energetic and expressive musicalpersonality that distinguishes his playing. Mr. Gerstein has been the recipient of numerousprestigious prizes, including the Gilmore Artist Award and an Avery Fisher Grant in 2010.

Program: Franz Joseph Haydn: Andante with Variations in F Minor, “Un piccolo divertimento”Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an ExhibitionBrad Mehldau: Variations on a Melancholy Theme(written for Kirill Gerstein in 2011)György Ligeti: Étude No. 4, “Fanfares” & Étude No. 5, “Arc-en-ciel”George Gershwin: “Somebody Loves Me” and “I Got Rhythm” from Seven Virtuoso Etudes after Gershwin (arr. Earl Wild)





Stephen HoughSunday, March 2, 2014 at 3 pm | KH

“A virtuoso who begins where others leave off.”(Washington Post ) Named by The Economist as oneof 20 living polymaths, Stephen Hough is a rareRenaissance man of our time. One of the world’sleading concert pianists, he has also excelled as a writer and composer and was the first classicalperforming artist to win a MacArthur FoundationFellowship. His performances encompass“exceptional emotional range, exquisite techniqueand a storyteller’s skill for making each movementan engrossing short story.” (Pioneer Press ) “You can’t help but come away from a Houghconcert feeling refreshed by his vision, inspired by his insights and ready to start exploring all over again.” (Classical Music )

Program: Arnold Schönberg: Six Little PiecesStephen Hough: Piano Sonata No. 2,“notturno luminoso”Johannes Brahms: Seven Fantasies Fryderyk Chopin: Four Ballades


Khatia BuniatishviliSunday, April 6, 2014 at 3 pm | KH

“Fingers of steel, exquisite sense of the music,melting lyricism without sentimentality – and the whole, which was greater than its parts.” (San Francisco Classical Voice ) Georgian pianistKhatia Buniatishvili’s warm, sometimes sorrowfulplaying may reflect a close proximity to Georgian folk music, which, she attests, has greatly influenced her musicality. “Buniatishvili’s technical prowessenables her to combine energy with precision at a level comparable to Argerich. Her intellectual rigour also allows her to plot the mercurial changesof pace, weight and speed that are built into itsstructure. Her allegros are imbued with Faustianrecklessness.” (Limelight )

Program: Franz Liszt: Piano Sonata in B MinorFranz Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No.1Fryderyk Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2Igor Stravinsky: Three Movements from Petrushka

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Prelude Recitals

Before Royal Conservatory Orchestra performances,ticket holders are encouraged to come to Koerner Hall early to hear a free preludeperformance by students of The Glenn Gould School.Prelude Recitals start at 6:45 pm.


ARC Ensemble (Artists of The Royal Conservatory) with Peter Barrett Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 3 pm | KH


Program: Igor Stravinsky: Suite italienneGiacomo Puccini: ChrysanthemumsOttorino Respighi: The SunsetHugo Wolf: Italian SerenadeMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Piano Quintet No. 1

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Menahem Pressler 90th BirthdayCelebration with the New Orford String QuartetSunday, November 24, 2013 at 3 pm | KH

“Menahem Pressler’s joyous pianism ... is from anotherage and is a virtually forgotten sensibility. He is anational treasure.” (Los Angeles Times ) The legendarypianist Menahem Pressler celebrates his 90th birthdayat Koerner Hall with the New Orford String Quartet,hailed for their ravishingly beautiful tone as well asextraordinary technical skills and musicianship. “Thebest kind of quartet playing, in which the ensemble iscompletely integrated and yet each player’s individualcontribution is distinct and full of character. And thisis all the more remarkable as these musicians cametogether less than three years ago.” (Ottawa Citizen)

Program: Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 R. Murray Schafer: String Quartet No. 1(in celebration of Schafer’s 80th birthday)Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor


Europa Galante with Fabio BiondiSaturday, February 8, 2014 at 8 pm | KH



Royal Conservatory Orchestraconducted by Julian Kuerti with Luri LeeFriday, October 4, 2013 at 8 pm | KH“From the downbeat, one was immediately struck by Kuerti’s natural, genuine musicianship that encouraged musicality as well as precision from his players.” (Cincinnati Enquirer) The RCO is joined by violinist Luri Lee, a Rebanks Fellow of The Glenn Gould School.Program: Richard Strauss: “Dance of the Seven Veils”from SalomePyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D MajorIgor Stravinsky:The Rite of SpringTickets start at $25

Royal Conservatory Orchestraconducted by Lior ShambadalFriday, November 22, 2013 at 8 pm | KHIsraeli conductor Lior Shambadal serves as the Chief Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra,Music Director of the Bogotá PhilharmonicOrchestra, and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra in Latvia, as well as Principal Guest Conductor of the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra of the Central Music Conservatory in the Sichuan province of China.Program: Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2Paul Hindemith: Symphonic MetamorphosisLudwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”Tickets start at $25

Royal Conservatory Orchestraconducted by Johannes Debus with Jessy KimFriday, February 14, 2014 at 8 pm | KHSee page 9 for details.Program: Modest Mussorgsky: Overture to KhovanshchinaSergei Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”Prelude recital:Sarah Kim performs Beethoven’sSonata No. 6 as part of our Beethoven Violin Sonatas cycle.Tickets start at $25

The Glenn Gould School OperaWednesday, March 19 & Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm | KHThe extraordinary artists of The Glenn Gould School vocal program and the Royal Conservatory Orchestraperform their annual staged opera performance in Koerner Hall.Tickets start at $25

Royal Conservatory Orchestraconducted by Uri Mayer with Jae-Won KimFriday, April 25, 2014 at 8 pm | KHUri Mayer teaches conducting at The Royal Conservatory. He has worked with the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israel Sinfonietta, the Edmonton Symphony, and Orchestra London, and appeared as guest conductor in more than 20 countries. The RCO is joined by Glenn Gould School concerto competition winner, clarinetist Jae-Won Kim.Program: R. Murray Schafer: world premiere in celebration of his 80th birthdayClaude Debussy: Première rhapsodieJohannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1Tickets start at $25

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John Perry Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2 pm | MCH

Distinguished artist and international piano pedagogue John Perry is known for his “illuminating and always engaging performances of an astutely varied program.” (Los Angeles Times )

Tickets: $32

HarpFestSunday, November 10, 2013 at 2 pm | MCH

In conjunction with the Toronto Harp Society,esteemed harpist Judy Loman curates and performs along with guest harpist Angela Schwarzkopf and other musicians. Their program includes solo works by Glenn Buhr, R. Murray Schafer, Kevin Lau, and the two prize-winning selections from the Society’s 2012 composition competition.

Tickets: $32

Musicians from MarlboroMonday, November 18, 2013 at 7:30 pm | MCH

For nearly 50 years, the Musicians from Marlborotouring program has served as an extension ofVermont’s acclaimed Marlboro Music Festival. This year’s tour features alumnus Scott St. John on violin, joined by emerging artists Michelle Ross(violin), Emily Deans (viola), Matthew Zalkind (cello),and Gabriele Carcano (piano).

Program:Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations in G Major on Müller’s “Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu”Thomas Adès: ArcadianaGabriel Fauré: Piano Trio in D MinorFelix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 4

Tickets: $32

Barry Shiffman & FriendsSunday, January 19, 2014 at 2 pm | MCH

Co-founder of the St. Lawrence String Quartet,Associate Dean of The Glenn Gould School, and Director of the Phil & Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists, renowned violinist Barry Shiffman will lead a program featuringBrahms’s Zwei Gesänge and Schumann’s Piano Quartet.

Tickets: $32

Atis Bankas with Robert McDonaldSunday, April 13, 2014 at 2 pm | MCH

GGS faculty violinist Atis Bankas hails from Lithuania and has developed a career as a soloistand chamber musician, as well as a member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In this concert, he shares the stage with American pianist andpedagogue Robert McDonald, who has performedinternationally and as musical partner to Isaac Stern,Midori, and many others. This program featuresworks by Delius, Grieg, Elgar, and Britten.

Tickets: $32

Mariko Anraku Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 2 pm | MCH

Associate Principal Harp of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and GGS alumna Mariko Anraku is hailed as a manifestation of grace and elegance,and has garnered attention as one of the world’smost outstanding harpists. For this recital, she is joined by former teachers, harpist Judy Loman and GGS Dean and pianist James Anagnoson, in a program of solo and chamber works.

Tickets: $32




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Andrés Díaz

Judy Loman

Barry Shiffman

Martin BeaverSunday, February 9, 2014 at 2 pm | MCH

As first violinist of the acclaimed Tokyo StringQuartet and alumnus of the Phil and Eli TaylorPerformance Academy for Young Artists, Mr. Beaver returns to Toronto for his firstperformance in over a decade. In addition to solo works, the concert features an ensemble of Taylor Academy students and faculty in Bach’sConcerto for Two Violins, and Mendelssohn’s Octetin E-flat Major. Martin Beaver’s performance ispart of the 2013.14 Ann Vallentyne SOCMI Fundfor Excellence residency from the Taylor Academy.

Tickets: $32

Andrés Díaz & FriendsSunday, March 23, 2014 at 2 pm | MCH

Koerner Chair in Cello and Artist-in-Residence at The Glenn Gould School, internationally renownedcellist Andrés Díaz leads a chamber program withfellow faculty members. This performance will includeSchnittke’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, Chen Yi’sSound of the Five for cello and string quartet, andother works.

Tickets: $32


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Rebanks Family FellowshipConcert SeriesTuesdays, April 1, 8,& 15, 2014 at 7:30 pm | MCHThe Glenn Gould School presents three outstandingconcerts featuring six artists on the cusp of majorcareers. Each concert features solo and chamber worksperformed by two Rebanks Fellows currently enrolledin the special one year program.Tickets: $15 per concert or $30 for all 3 concertsPresented with the generous support of the Rebanks Family Fellowship Program.

The Glenn Gould SchoolChamber Competition FinalsWednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm | MCHHear the talented ensembles of The Glenn Gould Schoolcompete for over $9,000 in prizes and the chance toperform a Prelude Recital in Koerner Hall preceding a Royal Conservatory Orchestra performance.Free (ticket required)Presented in honour of R.S. Williams & Sons Co.

The Glenn Gould School New Music EnsembleThursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:30 pm | CTBrian Current conducts the world premiere of Behind the Sound of Music, Nicole Lizée’s multi-media composition for orchestra and video.Free (ticket required)

OSM Standard Life Grand Prize WinnerSunday, May 11, 2014 at 2 pm | MCHThe Royal Conservatory is proud to present the GrandPrize Winner of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s74th OSM Standard Life Competition, an essentialnational competition for Canadian musicians. Thisyear’s competition features string instruments and harp.The winner will be chosen in November 2013 and therecital program will be announced shortly thereafter.Tickets: $15

Korngold’sThe Silent SerenadeFriday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 7:30 pm | CTStudents from The Glenn Gould School’s vocalprogram present the Canadian premiere ofKorngold’s only operetta. The musical comedyfocuses on the love of a famous fashion designer for his famous actress client and the many unlikelyevents that lead to them being able to share theirlove. Peter Tiefenbach serves as Music Director. Tickets: $15

Academy Chamber OrchestraSaturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm | MCHSaturday, May 3, 2014 at 7:30 pm | MCHStudents from the Phil and Eli Taylor PerformanceAcademy for Young Artists come together as the AcademyChamber Orchestra to perform two special concerts.Free (ticket required)

The Glenn Gould SchoolConcerto Competition FinalsThursday, December 12, 2013 at 10 am | KHHear the talented solo performers of The GlennGould School compete for the opportunity toperform a concerto with the Royal ConservatoryOrchestra during the 2014.15 season.Free (ticket required)

Joaquin Valdepeñas ConductsTuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm | MCHToronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet Joaquin Valdepeñas conducts The Glenn Gould School Chamber Ensemble.Tickets: $15

The Glenn Gould School Vocal Showcase Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 7:30 pm | MCHA wonderful opportunity to see The GGS’s talentedvocal students perform an evening of art songs and opera arias.Tickets: $15

Concert Evening Packages


DINNER & CONCERTPACKAGES

ANNONA (PARK HYATT) DINE IN STYLE PARK HYATT CONCERT DINNER PACKAGE: Dinner for two at Annona (prix fixe pre-concertmenu) and two concert tickets: $313

SIGNATURES (INTERCONTINENTAL TORONTO YORKVILLE) CONCERT ANDCUISINE DINNER PACKAGE:Dinner for two at Signatures (prix fixe pre-concert menu) and two concert tickets: $287

THE DUKE OF YORK CONCERT DINNER PACKAGE: Dinner for two at The Duke of York (prix fixe pre-concert menu) and two concert tickets: $230

CONCERT & OVERNIGHTSTAY PACKAGES

PARK HYATT CONCERT GETAWAY PACKAGE:One night stay in a Park Guestroom and twoconcert tickets: $377

PARK HYATT ENCHANTED EVENINGPERFORMANCE PACKAGE: One night accommodation, dinner for two at Annona (prix fixe pre-concert menu), and two concert tickets: $517

INTERCONTINENTAL TORONTO YORKVILLESOUNDS IN THE CITY: One night accommodation and two concerttickets: $416

INTERCONTINENTAL TORONTO YORKVILLEPREMIERE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE:One night accommodation, dinner for two at Signatures (prix fixe pre-concert menu), two concert tickets, and valet parking: $518

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BMO Rush Tickets

A limited number of $10 BMO Rush Tickets areavailable starting 90 minutes before all performancespresented by The Royal Conservatory.We encourage you to phone the box office at 416.408.0208 or [email protected] on the day of the performance to confirmrush ticket availability. BMO Rush Tickets are limited to 1 ticketper person in line. Seat locations are assigned at the discretionof the box office, and locations may vary. We recommend thatyou arrive early to secure your place in line. BMO Rush Ticketsare available in person only, on a first-come first-served basis.

Come as a Group

Groups of 10-19 people receive a 10% discountGroups of 20+ people receive a 15% discountTo make arrangements, please call the Weston Family Box Office at 416.408.0208 or email [email protected].

GIVEX Gift Cards

Gift Cards are a great gift idea!The Gift Cards are available for purchase in any denominationand can be redeemed for concert or event tickets at The RoyalConservatory, in person or by phone. They are reloadable in any denomination.

Ticket Sales

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or cancellations.Exchanges for VIP Ticket Buyers are permitted up to 48 hours before the performance. Artists, dates, and programsare subject to change without notice. Please see our websitefor full policies at www.performance.rcmusic.ca.

Postlude Performances

After many Koerner Hall performances,ticket holders are invited to enjoy a cocktail, socialize, and hear morewonderful music in the Leslie and Anna Dan Galleria, Lower Level, locateddirectly outside of Koerner Hall.

Artist Chats

Get inside the music as Executive Directorof Performing Arts, Mervon Mehta, talkswith international artists on stage afterintermission. The chats are packed withanecdotes, behind the scenes information,musical insight and inspiration, and morethan a few laughs – you never know where the conversation will go!

Public Master Classes

Everyone is welcome to listen and learn as international master musicians instructstudents of The Glenn Gould School and The Royal Conservatory School in free public master classes. More than 60 master classes are presented eachseason. For more information visitrcmusic.ca or email [email protected].

The Glenn Gould School Student Recitals

Hear the next generation’s great musiciansin intimate recitals! More than 100 recitalsare presented by students of The Schoolthroughout the academic year in MazzoleniConcert Hall and the Conservatory Theatre.For more information visit Concerts & Events at www.rcmusic.ca/ggs.

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BECOME A VIP TICKET BUYERWhen you purchase tickets to any 4 or more RoyalConservatory-presented concerts at the same time,you automatically become a VIP Ticket Buyer!

VIP Ticket Buyers have the first chance to purchasetickets, choose the best seats in the house, and savemoney. VIP status is renewable each season and validonly for the concert season (not a calendar year) in which 4 or more concerts have been purchased. It is not transferable between concert seasons.

When you purchase 4-6 concerts at the same timeyou save10%, enjoy continued savings on individual ticketpurchases throughout the season, get ticket exchangeprivileges, and have the opportunity to take advantage of the following concert season’s ticket presale.

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PARKINGThe following parking lots are within walkingdistance of The Royal Conservatory’s TELUS Centrefor Performance and Learning:

• 9 Bedford Rd., north of Bloor St., west of Avenue Rd.• 37 Yorkville Ave., north of Bloor St., east of Bay St.• 148 Cumberland St., north of Bloor St., east of Avenue Rd.

• Yorkville Ave. and Bellair St. on the northwest corner

TTC SUBWAYTake the TTC subway to St. George Station(Bloor-Danforth line), and exit via Bedford Road.Turn right and walk toward Varsity Stadium, cross the street to the south side of Bloor Street,turn left, walk east a few steps, and you will be at the front door of the TELUS Centre forPerformance and Learning.

Take the TTC subway to Museum Station(Yonge-University-Spadina line). You will be besidethe ROM when you exit the subway. Walk half a block north to Bloor Street and Avenue Road, turn left, and walk one block west (we are nextdoor to the ROM).

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TELUS Centre forPerformance and Learning

The TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning has been designed to be accessible to everyone.Elevators provide convenient access to all areas ofthe building and barrier-free washrooms are locatedin every public space. The Bloor Street entrance onthe north side of the building and the Philosopher’sWalk entrance on the east side of the building areboth accessible by wheelchairs and strollers.

The Weston Family Box Office ticket counter is attwo heights to accommodate people in wheelchairs.Koerner Hall, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, and theConservatory Theatre all feature spaces for wheelchairs.Inquire at the box office about our accessibilitydiscount for patrons requiring the assistance of asupport person. Children under five years old are not permitted into concerts.

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Eugene Levy, Deborah Divinewanted to create a permanentlegacy for her mother whose

extraordinary voice once filled thehalls of The Royal Conservatory.They decided to name a seat in Koerner Hall in honour of

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MUSIC LOVERS, TAKE YOUR SEAT.Create a lasting tribute to an individual whose love of music you wish to honour or remember, or expressyour own passion for music by naming a seat in Koerner Hall, one of the world’s most spectacularperformance venues. Your gift will ensure that you or someone special in your life can remain forever partof The Royal Conservatory’s history and community.

For more information or to name a seat in Koerner Hall,please contact Brian Quinn at 416.408.2824 x457 [email protected]

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