Old Mill, Quartetto Gelato: September 23
Quartetto Gelato – Peter DeSotto, tenor/violin/mandolin; Alexander Sevastian, accordion; Kornel Wolak, clarinet; Carina Reeves, cello
Classical in intent, eclectic by design, Quartetto Gelato not only thrills its audiences with the mastery of six instruments, but also offers the wonderfully unexpected bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. Performed without scores, their shows radiate a sense of spontaneity and excitement rarely seen on the classical stage. Quartetto Gelato has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and charismatic presence.
Redeemer Plays U2: September 14
Redeemer Plays U2 – Monday, September 14, 7 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor Street W. (at Avenue Road). The Rev’d Andrew Asbil discusses the theological connections to the latest U2 album, No Line on the Horizon.
Guitarist Mike Daley talks about U2’s music and with his band performs songs from the new album. Free admission. Dinner available starting at 6 for a suggested $10 donation. Please register for the session and/or dinner: 416-922-4948 or www.theredeemer.ca More »
Colin Ainsworth sings Schubert’s “Die Schöne Müllerin”: September 30
Gifted Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth graces the stage of York University’s Tribute Communities Recital Hall with a performance of the celebrated German song cycle “Die Schöne Müllerin” composed by Franz Schubert to poems by William Müller. He will be accompanied by pianist James Bourne. York’s new 325-seat recital hall is the perfect setting for this intimate concert. More »
Jacques Israelievitch, violin recital: September 22
Internationally renowned violinist Jacques Israelievitch is one of North America’s most distinguished performing artists He joined the professoriate in York University’s Music Department in 2008. His debut performance on campus launches the 2009-2010 Faculty Concert Series, and takes place September 22 in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall at York.
Israelievitch will be partnered on stage by his department colleague, eminent pianist Christina Petrowska-Quilico. The program is composed of French masterworks by Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc and Pierné. More »
Theatre Passe Muraille, “The Refugee Hotel”: Sept 16 – Oct 4
Alameda Theatre Company in association with Theatre Passe Muraille proudly presents the World Premiere of Carmen Aguirre’s powerful play The Refugee Hotel. Based on the poignant story of the playwright’s own family, The Refugee Hotel will be presented at Theatre Passe Muraille from September 17 to October 4, 2009.
“A humorous and heartbreaking look at life in exile.” – Mark Taper Forum’s New Work Festival, Los Angeles More »
Nursery School Musical: September 17 – October 3
If you saw it before, you’ll want to see it again. If you didn’t see it, here’s your chance! Second City meets “South Park” meets “Sex and the City” in the critically-acclaimed Nursery School Musical, one of the most successful productions in Toronto Fringe Festival history. After a two-month, sold-out run in Texas (Theater LaB Houston), this side-splitting musical about the trauma for both parents and children on the first day of nursery school now returns home for a limited engagement at the Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs. More »
