Volume 17 Issue 9 - June 2012

Green Pages 2012theWholeNote 2012 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE613-241-0777www.musicandbeyond.caMusic at Port Milford!!July 14 to August 11Prince Edward County, ONMusic at Port Milford celebrates its 26th seasonthis year with Friday evening performancesat St. Mary Magdalene Church, Picton, featuringthe Linden String Quartet, Tokai StringQuartet and Port Milford faculty artists withMarie Berard, violin; Peter Longworth, piano;and Melanie Conly, soprano. Purchase a fourconcert season pass for $75 or single ticketsfor $25. This year’s special event is “PianoMen – The Music of Elton and Billy” at theRegent Theatre, Picton, Saturday, August 4, at8pm ($30). Visit “The County” and experienceworld-class music in a location known for itsexquisite beaches, bike tours and vineyards.613-476-7735 or 914-439-5039www.mpmcamp.orgMusic at Sharon!!June 3 to June 24Sharon Temple, 18974 Leslie St.,Sharon, ONCome and hear some of Canada’s brightestclassical music stars this June at the stunningSharon Temple just north of Toronto.Led by artistic directors Larry Beckwith andRick Phillips, this year’s series highlights artistsincluding Daniel Lichti, Pentaedre WindEnsemble, Joseph Petric, Winona Zelenka,Meredith Hall, Todd Delaney, Toronto MasqueTheatre and Serouj Kradjian. Our program thisyear features the music of Schubert, Bach,Purcell and Debussy, among others. Concertsare held June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Historic SharonTemple. Visit our website for tickets andinformation.905-830-4529www.musicatsharon.caMusic Mondays!!June 4 to September 24Church of the Holy Trinity,10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ONThe Church of the Holy Trinity in downtownToronto, just behind the Eaton Centre, hasalways been recognized for its marvellousacoustical space. Music Mondays was startedthere in 1992 as an independent communitymusic series and has become an importantvenue for evolving musical talent in thedowntown community. Music Mondays offersa glorious spectrum of musicians from Torontoand all around the world, with a wide rangeof cultural traditions and musical genres. Wehave been privileged to receive funding inpast years from sources such as the TorontoArts Council, Toronto Community Foundationand the Bickle Foundation, as well as privatesponsorships.416-598-4521 x304www.musicmondays.caMusique Royale!!June 24 to September 24Venues throughout Nova ScotiaMusique Royale is a summertime celebrationof Nova Scotia’s musical heritage. A crossprovincefestival now in its 27th season,Musique Royale brings performances of earlyand traditional music to settings of historicand cultural significance in communities rangingfrom the small fishing towns to the magnificenthighlands. Artists this year include:Halifax Camerata Singers; John Grew, organ;Norman/Greenberg Duo; La Tour Baroque Duofeaturing Michel Cardin and Tim Blackmore;traditional Maritime Boxwood artists led byChris Norman; Ensemble Caprice featuringMatthias Maute, Sophie Larivière and DavidJacques; Robert Quinney, organ; True Northfeaturing Peter Togni, piano/organ; and NickNewbery, photographer.902-634-9994www.musiqueroyale.comNo Strings Theatre,Summer Music Intensive!!July 2 to July 29Toronto, ONNo Strings presents a summer music theatreintensive designed to develop singing, actingand dancing skills for youths aged 13 to 21through working with professionals in thefield. The program includes vocal, drama anddance classes, and culminates in a public performanceof a music theatre show. This season’sshow, comedy murder mystery Curtains,is brought to you by the makers of Cabaretand Chicago, Kander and Ebb! The show willrun from July 26th to July 29th; please see ourwebsite for details.416-588-5845www.nostringstheatre.comOttawa Chamberfest!!July 26 to August 9Ottawa, ONOttawa Chamberfest 2012 brings together theboldest names in ensemble and solo performancefor two weeks of musical celebration inCanada’s capital. Nash Ensemble of London,Gryphon Trio and the Shanghai Quartet leada cavalcade of stars from across Canada andaround the world. Gordon Pinsent, JaninaFialkowska, Colin Carr, Quatuor Ébène andRichard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire are just afew of the marquee artists making their festivaldebuts this year. Complete programmingdetails are available on our website.613-234-6306www.ottawachamberfest.comPrince Edward CounTYJazz Festival!!August 15 to August 19Various locations, Picton, ONJazz up your summer in beautiful PrinceEdward County at a true jazz festival now inits 12th year. Top jazz artists such as Emilie-Claire Barlow, Louis Hayes “Cannonball”Legacy Quintet, an all Canadian tribute topianist George Shearing and a Boss Brass reunionwill perform in the historic renovatedRegent Theatre. Guido Basso and Russ Littlewill perform at the popular Barley Days jazzbarbecue and wine tasting. Enjoy concerts,after-hours jam sessions, free jazz van stopsat wineries and much more! Come for the jazzand stay for the restaurants, inns, vibrant artsscene, beaches and shops. TD supports ourspotlight on emerging young talent.613-476-8416 x28 or 1-877-411-4761www.pecjazz.orgPrince Edward CounTYMusic Festival!!September 14 to September 22Various locations, Picton, Bloomfield, ONExperience the thrill of live chamber music inbeautiful Prince Edward County venues underthe artistic direction of celebrated pianistStéphane Lemelin. Eric Friesen hosts the seasonopener, presenting music of award-winningcomposer in residence Marjan Mozetichand the New Orford String Quartet at Books &Company. See the Penderecki String Quartetat the stylish Oeno Gallery! Four concerts atthe acoustically superb Church of St. MaryMagdalene include “Searching for Beauty”with New Orford String Quartet, the Sundayafternoon “Chamber Music Essentials,”Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte performed by JeunessesMusicales and our grand finale, “ConsummateBeauty.”613-471-1991 or 1-866-584-1991www.pecmusicfestival.comScarborough TownJazz Festival!!August 9 to August 12Scarborough, ONThe first of its kind in the District ofScarborough, the four day Scarbough TownJazz Festival will take place at the BurrowsHall Community Centre Park, Rosebank Parkand the Chinese Cultural Centre of GreaterToronto. A highlight of this event is its culturalfusion, reflecting the multicultural faceof Scarborough with a talented and diverselineup of artists. Be prepared for a globalmusical journey! There will be food, drinkand activities for the whole family and communityto enjoy.LMP (the organizers) is planning a musicscholarship and projects with young talent inScarborough to encourage them to reach outand take their talent further still.647-427-8675 or 647-427-1403www.latinmusicprod.comStraTFord Summer Music!!July 16 to August 2625 Ontario St., Stratford, ONStratford Summer Music presents over 100events, including celebrations of the 80th anniversaryof Glenn Gould’s birth with internationaland Canadian pianists Jean-EfflamBavouzet, Simone Dinnerstein, David Jalbert,52