TORONTO (June 13, 2024) – Toronto Summer Music (TSM) announced programming details for the TSM Free Concert Series, presented by TD Bank Group (TD) at the 2024 Toronto Summer Music Festival, which runs July 11 to August 3. The TSM Free Concert Series, features 22 free events including Kids Concerts, noon concerts, masterclasses, sensory-friendly concerts, and SHUFFLE concerts.
“We are grateful to TD for their continued and generous support of Toronto Summer Music which makes it possible for us to offer this diverse series of free concerts to residents and visitors to our city,” said Jonathan Crow, Artistic Director, Toronto Summer Music.
“When we share experiences together, it can help us feel better connected to one another. Through our corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, we want to help increase access to events that more people can participate in. That’s why we are proud to support Toronto Summer Music’s Free Concert Series that brings diverse people together and helps foster unity,” said Robyn Small, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank Group.
The TSM Free Concert Series presented by TD includes:
KIDS CONCERTS — introduce your children to the amazing world of classical music through our engaging, one-hour concerts especially designed for children ages 5-12. Held at Walter Hall at 11 AM. Tickets for these performances are available as of June 17 (online at www.torontosummermusic.com, by phone 416-408-0208, or in person at the RCM box office, 273 Bloor Street W.)
Millan & Faye Wednesday, July 17
Soprano Kyra Millan & pianist Tina Faye invite children and families of all ages into the world of classical music through an engaging concert full of laughter and fun!
Canadian Brass Wednesday, July 24
Internationally celebrated brass ensemble, Canadian Brass, bring their charm and humour to the stage to introduce children and families of all ages to brass music!
ACADEMY NOON CONCERTS — one-hour concerts that showcase the brilliant performers from the Toronto Summer Music Academy for Emerging Artists, an intensive training program that runs concurrently with the TSM Festival. Held at Heliconian Hall at 12:00 PM.
Wednesday, July 17
Mozart: Divertimento in E-flat Major, K. 563
Ria Honda, Daniel Simmons, Elliot Sloss
Thursday, July 18
Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15
Eric Tsai, Juliana Moroz, Yumi Jang
Schoenberg: String Trio, Op. 45
Lauren Conroy, Celia Morin, Kelcey Howell
Friday, July 19
Martinu: Three Madrigals
Kenneth Naito, Jie-Ling (Jennie) Tang
Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57
Hudson Chung, Tsubasa Muramatsu, David Montreuil, Hyunah Lee, Jiarong Li
Wednesday, July 31
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50
Eric Tsai, Hyunah Lee, Jiarong Li
Thursday, August 1
Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (arr. Dmitry Sitkovetsky)
Hudson Chung, David Montreuil, Elliot Sloss
Florence Price: Piano Quintet in A minor
Lauren Conroy, Ria Honda, Daniel Simmons, Kelcey Howell, Yumi Jang
Friday, August 2
Beethoven: String Quintet inn C Major, Op. 29, “Storm”
Tsubasa Muramatsu, Kenneth Naito, Celia Morin, Jie-Ling (Jennie) Tang, Juliana Moroz
SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERT – A family-friendly concert designed to be accessible to people who face barriers in attending typical events, embracing neurodiversity and disability. Held in the Lobby of the Edward Johnson Building (U of T Faculty of Music) at 11 AM.
Xenia Concerts and Toronto Summer Music present: Millan & Faye Saturday, July 20
Join soprano Kyra Millan & pianist Tina Faye, presented in collaboration with Xenia Concerts and Toronto Summer Music. A family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability. Everyone is welcome!
SHUFFLE CONCERTS – hour-long concerts featuring eclectic programs performed by Festival artists and exciting next-generation stars. Held at Heliconian Hall at 5 PM.
A Light Exists in Spring Tuesday, July 16
Duo CBJ & MH features oboist Caitlin Broms-Jacobs and pianist Madeline Hildebrand with a lively program of Rachmaninoff, Bartók, Pavel Haas, and more.
The Tortured Poets Department Wednesday, July 17
An evening of song and arias, centred around Schumann’s Dichterliebe, presented by mezzo-soprano Alex Hetherington and pianist Vlad Soloviev.
The Taylor Academy Thursday, July 18
A showcase featuring the rising stars of The Taylor Academy.
Sense of a Woman Tuesday, July 23
Violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have won numerous awards in Canada and recognition internationally for their passionate interpretation of both classic and contemporary works. This program of female composers is filled with mystery, drama, and virtuosity, including the masterpiece by the newly discovered 19th century violinist/composer Amanda Maier.
HATCH Ensemble Wednesday, July 24
Continuum Contemporary Music’s HATCH program brings together early career performers and composers for artistic and professional development with a focus on contemporary chamber music.
The Taylor Academy Thursday, July 20
A showcase featuring the rising stars of The Taylor Academy.
MASTERCLASSES – Held in Walter Hall at 3:00 PM (2:00 PM on July 30) and open to the general public to observe.
Art Song Masterclass with Dame Sarah Connolly Friday, July 12, featuring Art of Song Fellows.
Chamber Music Masterclass with Philip Chiu Tuesday, July 16, featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
Art Song Masterclass with Joseph Middleton Friday, July 19, featuring Art of Song Fellows.
Rising Stars Masterclass with Jonathan Crow Monday, July 22, featuring Winners of the Unionville Music Competition.
Chamber Music Masterclass with Rachel Mercer Friday, July 26, featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
Chamber Music Masterclass with Yura Lee Tuesday, July 30, featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE Saturday, August 3
We are so proud of our Community Program: a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians who enroll at TSM to study and perform with the top mentors in their field. Join us for a casual day of music-making to cheer on our Community Program participants. Approx. 10 AM-5 PM, more details forthcoming.
TSM Free Concert Series, presented by TD, events take place at: Walter Hall at the University of Toronto – Faculty of Music (80 Queen’s Park), Heliconian Hall (35 Hazelton Avenue).
2024 TSM Festival Supporters
Toronto Summer Music gratefully acknowledges support of Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Arts Foundation, Toronto Arts Foundation, Toronto Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Azrieli Foundation, Whiteside Foundation ,Weston Family Foundation, Anne-Marie H. Applin Internal Foundation, TD Bank Group, Deloitte, Power Corporation of Canada, PwC Canada, Stantec, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., JCIC Asset Management, H. Ching Kircher Inc – DFC Auto Group – Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown, Sheffield Moving and Storage, Classical 96.3 FM, The Globe and Mail, Ludwig Van Toronto , Riddle Films, The Wholenote, Toronto Life, Razorbraille, Xenia Concerts, Emblem, Remenyi House of Music, Incredible Printing, Sublime Catering, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, The Royal Conservatory of Music, TELUS Centre for Performing and Learning, The Heliconian Club, and the Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel.
