Festival of the Sound | Upcoming Events

Gala Opening Concert Friday July 19 2019 at 7:30 PM

× Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor; Mary Lou Fallis, soprano; Colin Fox, narrator; Penderecki String Quartet; Guy Few, piano; Suzanne Shulman, flute; James Campbell, clarinet; Beverley Johnston, percussion; Bob Mills, bass.

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Viennese Opera Party Sunday July 21 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× In the tradition of the great Viennese Galas of past and present, hosts Leslie Fagan and Guy Few welcome Canadian superstars Kristina Szabó, Colin Ainsworth, Brett Polegato and Carolyn Maule to an evening filled to the brim with spectacular music. Special guest appearances including accordionist Joseph Petric will round out an evening not to be missed.

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Anagnoson & Kinton in Recital Tuesday July 23 2019 at 1:30 PM

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× Anagnoson and Kinton, piano duo; Alan Stein, visual art

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Fantasy & Romance Tuesday July 23 2019 at 3:30 PM

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× Gryphon Trio; James Campbell, clarinet; Douglas Perry, viola; Joel Quarrington, double bass

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Strike Up the Band Tuesday July 23 2019 at 8:00 PM

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× Hannaford Brass with guest artist Russell Braun

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Carolyn & Russell in Concert Wednesday July 24 2019 at 1:30 PM

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× Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano

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Swiss Trio & Friends Wednesday July 24 2019 at 3:30 PM

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× Swiss Piano Trio; Douglas Perry, viola; James Campbell, clarinet; Ken MacDonald, horn

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Beethoven I Wednesday July 24 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Janina Fialkowski, piano; Rolston String Quartet

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Rolston String Quartet Thursday July 25 2019 at 1:30 PM

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× Rolston String Quartet

Mozart: String Quartet No. 19, K. 465 (Dissonance) Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 (Death and the Maiden)

**Repertoire subject to change without notice

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Mahler’s Masterpiece Thursday July 25 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× National Youth Orchestra of Canada; Michael Francis, conductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C# minor The Stockey Centre reverberates with the thrilling sounds of Mahler’s masterpiece.

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Janina Fialkowska Plays Chopin Friday July 26 2019 at 2:00 PM

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× Janina Fialkowska, piano

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Payadora Tango Ensemble Friday July 26 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Drew Jurecka, bandoneon, violin, mandolin; Rebekah Wolkstein, violin, vocals; Joe Phillips, bass; Robert Horvath, piano; Elbio Fernandez, vocals; Bryant Lopez, dance; Faye Lopez, dance

Music and dance from the height of Buenos Aries’ tango tradition.

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Jayme Stone’s Folklife Saturday July 27 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Jayme Stone, banjo, voice; Moira Smiley, voice, accordion; Sumaia Jackson, fiddle, voice; Joe Phillips, bass, voice.

Juno-winning banjoist and composer Jayme Stone makes music bridging folk, jazz and chamber music.

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Beethoven II Tuesday July 30 2019 at 1:30 PM

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× Leopoldo Erice, piano; Yegor Dyachkov, cello

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Sonatas for Strings & Piano Tuesday July 30 2019 at 3:30 PM

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× Duo Concertante; Yegor Dyachkov, cello; Martin Roscoe, piano

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The Four Seasons Tuesday July 30 2019 at 8:00 PM

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× Mark Fewer, violin; John Rice, narrator; Julie Nesrallah, soprano; Robert Kortgaard, piano; Festival Ensemble; Larry Beckwith, producer

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Festival Baroque Wednesday July 31 2019 at 1:30 PM

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× James Mason, oboe; Julie Baumgartel, violin; Borys Medicky, harpsichord; Suzanne Shulman, flute; Karl Stobbe, violin; Douglas McNabney, viola; Paul Marleyn, cello

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Blue Ocean Wednesday July 31 2019 at 3:30 PM

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× Andrea Ratuski, host; Paul Marleyn, cello; Karl Stobbe, violin; Martin Roscoe, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Jim Hiscott, accordion

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Three Centuries of Choral Music Wednesday July 31 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Elora Festival Singers; Mark Vuorinen, conductor; Festival Ensemble

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Mozart & Beethoven Thursday August 1 2019 at 1:30 PM

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× Atis Bankas, violin; Victoria Korchinskaya-Kogan, piano; Martin Roscoe, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Paul Marleyn, cello

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Mendelssohn & Brahms Thursday August 1 2019 at 3:30 PM

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× Julie Nesrallah, mezzo-soprano; Douglas McNabney, viola; Robert Kortgaard, piano; Min-Jeong Koh, violin; Adrian Fung, cello; Patricia Tao, piano

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Just Friends Thursday August 1 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Julie Nesrallah, mezzo-soprano; Martin Roscoe, piano; Robert Kortgaard, piano; Karl Stobbe, violin; Min-Jeong Koh, violin; Douglas McNabney; viola; Rory McLeod, viola; Adrian Fung, cello; Paul Marleyn, cello; Suzanne Shulman, flute; James Mason, oboe; James Campbell, clarinet; Patricia Tao, piano

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The Joni Book Friday August 2 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Mandy Lagan, vocals with ORIGINS: Dave Restivo, piano; Ted Quinlan, guitar; Andrew Downing, cello; Kevin Turcotte, trumpet; Blair Mackay, percussion

Celebrating the legacy of Joni Mitchell.

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Jazz Canada: That Latin Flavour Saturday August 3 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× Guido Basso, trumpet & flugelhorn; Dave Young, bass; Terry Clarke, drums; Reg Schwager, guitar; David Restivo, piano

Guido Basso brings his Latin flavours to the 40th Festival season.

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Craig Harley & Friends Sunday August 4 2019 at 2:00 PM

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× John Southworth, vox and guitar; Jean Martin, drums; Andrew Downing, bass; Craig Harley, piano

Craig Harley is joined by his friends John Southworth and the South Seas in a Sunday afternoon of folk, jazz and song, their own unique brand of music-making.

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Toronto All-Star Big Band Sunday August 4 2019 at 7:30 PM

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× The vibrant young musicians of the Toronto All-Star Big Band return each summer to delight Festival audiences.

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And So We Began Monday August 5 2019 at 2:00 PM

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× Exactly 40 years ago today at this time, under the direction of Anton Kuerti, the Festival of the Sound presented this all-Beethoven concert as its first in the Parry Sound High School Gymnasium.

Bryan Cheng, cello; Sylvie Cheng, piano; Yolanda Bruno, violin; Moshe Hammer, violin; Glen Montgomery, piano; James Campbell, clarinet

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Sounding Thunder Tuesday August 6 2019 at 2:00 PM

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× For those who missed it last year and for all who wish to see it just one more time. The afternoon includes two films, the documentary “The Making of Sounding Thunder” and a screening of the premiere performance in the Stockey Centre. An open discussion with composer Timothy Corlis and film-maker Earl McCluskie.

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