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THE HUMAN PASSIONSVIOLINISTANDGUESTDIRECTOR:RODOLFO RICHTER

“Richter performed with conviction…drama and vulnerable intensity” DEFINITELY THE OPERA (2014)

Ah, the opera of life! Through the diverse colours of their exquisite music, composers explore our grief and ecstasy, hope and despair. Featuring dramatic opera arias by Vivaldi and Handel, and the virtuosity of Rodolfo Richter performing his own violin transcription of Bach’s bold Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052.WedSep16,2015at7pmThuSep17,FriSep18,SatSep19at8pmSunSep20at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallSERIES X, A, W

MUSIK MANIAVIOLINISTANDGUESTDIRECTOR:CECILIA BERNARDINI

“Cecilia Bernardini achieves miracles” THE ARTS DESK

The brilliant Dutch/Italian violinist Cecilia Bernardini returns to Tafelmusik to direct a spirited programme of baroque surprises.Music includes Zelenka’s Hypochondria, Telemann’s Orchestral Suite La Bizzarre, Geminiani’s Concerto grosso La Follia, and Bach’s energetic Brandenburg Concerto no. 4, with its touch of violinistic madness.ThuOct1,FriOct2,SatOct3,2015at8pmSunOct4at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallTueOct6at8pmGeorgeWestonRecitalHallSERIES X, B, GW

BAROQUE MASTERSTake a European tour with Tafelmusik! From Germany to Italy, France to England, our virtuoso performers explore the sumptuous music of the 18th century. Join us in the salons, palaces, churches, and drawing rooms of baroque Europe, in the comfort of our beautifully renovated home at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre.ThuNov5,FriNov6,SatNov7,2015at8pmSunNov8at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallSERIES X, A

BACH CHRISTMAS ORATORIODIRECTEDBYIVARS TAURINSTafelmusikBaroqueOrchestraandChamberChoirSoloistsincludeBennoSchachtner,Countertenor;JamesGilchrist,Tenor;PeterHarvey,Baritone

“Rejoice, exult! Rise up, glorify the day!” So begins Bach’s celebration of Christmas, an evocative recounting of the nativity story that is at once intimate and jubilant. Featuring a stellar international cast of soloists and the renowned Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.ThuDec3,FriDec4,SatDec5,2015at8pmSunDec6at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallSERIES X, B

VIVALDI L’ESTRO ARMONICO“Scintillating, dynamic, articulate and vibrant….nothing short of phenomenal” CLASSICS TODAY ON TAFELMUSIK’S 2007 RECORDING

Vivaldi’s L’estro armonico (Harmonic fancy) took 18th-century Europe by storm, earning him instant fame and forever changing how concertos were written. These concertos for one, two, and four violins are works of astonishing creativity and energy, ideally suited to the exceptional soloists of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.WedJan20,2016at7pmThuJan21,FriJan22,SatJan23at8pmSunJan24at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallSERIES X, A, W

BEETHOVEN 9TH SYMPHONYDIRECTEDBYBRUNO WEILTafelmusikBaroqueOrchestraandChamberChoirSoloistsincludeRubyHughes,SopranoColinBalzer,TenorTylerDuncan,Baritone

A celebration of the human spirit culminating in the famous and exhilarating “Ode to Joy,” this presentation of Beethoven’s remarkable last symphony heralds the return of German conductor and longtime friend, Bruno Weil. These concerts will be recorded for release on the Tafelmusik Media label, completing Tafelmusik’s cycle of Beethoven symphony recordings with Maestro Weil.ThuFeb4,FriFeb5,SatFeb6,2016at8pmSunFeb7at3:30pmKoernerHallSERIES X, A, W, KH

THE BEST OF MOZARTDIRECTEDBYJEANNE LAMON

“Music is my life and my life is music” W. A. MOZART

Join us for performances of some of Mozart’s most beloved orchestral works, including the charming Eine kleine Nachtmusik, the dramatic Symphony no. 40 in G Minor, and the glorious Sinfonia concertante for violin and viola, played by our newest member Stefano Marcocchi (viola) and Julia Wedman (violin) … all under the direction of Jeanne Lamon.ThuFeb25,FriFeb26,SatFeb27,2016at8pmSunFeb28at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallSERIES X, B

BACH GOLDBERG VARIATIONSWITHBENJAMIN ALARD,HARPSICHORD

First performed by his prodigiously talented student, Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, Bach’s famous Variations have remained a showpiece for the artistry and virtuosity of keyboard players ever since. Taking up the challenge is the brilliant young French harpsichordist Benjamin Alard in his Tafelmusik debut. At age 30, he already has a host of international awards and is particularly renowned for his interpretations of Bach.ThuMar31,FriApr1,SatApr2,2016at8pmSunApr3at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallTueApr5,2016at8pmGeorgeWestonRecitalHall

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ZELENKA & BACHDIRECTEDBYIVARS TAURINSTafelmusikBaroqueOrchestraandChamberChoirSoloistsincludeDorothéeMields,SopranoandTafelmusikVocalCompetitionWinners

Czech composer Jan Dismas Zelenka’s exuberant and uplifting Missa Omnium Sanctorum is perfectly suited for the intimate setting of Trinity-St. Paul’s, especially when paired with Bach’s Wedding Cantata, as sung by the luminous German soprano Dorothée Mields. Joining Ms. Mields as soloists in the Zelenka will be three gifted young singers, winners of the inaugural Tafelmusik Vocal Competition.ThuApr28,FriApr29,SatApr30,2016at8pmSunMay1at3:30pmTrinity-St.Paul’sCentre,JeanneLamonHallSERIES X, A

TALES OF TWO CITIES: THE LEIPZIG-DAMASCUS COFFEE HOUSEDIRECTEDBYJEANNE LAMONMulti-MediaEventCreatedbyALISON MACKAY

It’s 1740, and coffee houses are the places to listen to music and share stories, in both the famous trading centre of Leipzig and one of the oldest cities in the world, Damascus. Experience the visual splendour, music, and contemporary tales of these historic locations, as presented by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra along with Demetri Petsalakis (oud), Naghmeh Farahmand (percussion), and two of Toronto’s most engaging stage personalities, Maryem Tollar and Alon Nashman. ThuMay19,FriMay20,2016at8pmSunMay22at3:30pmKoernerHallTueMay24at8pmGeorgeWestonRecitalHall(NOTE: No Saturday performance – Subscribers choose from May 19 or 20)

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