Connoisseur Club Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Festival Station OfficePerformance at Festival Station - seating limited to 40!
Canada Day Cruise: The Empty Glasses Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
Island QueenThe Empty Glasses Canada Day Cruise
A cottage country tradition! Kick your summer off right with an evening of classic songs cruising the 30,000 Islands. End the evening watching the fireworks from the boat.
**Family Packages are only available for purchase over the phone or at the Festival office, NOT online! We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note: Additional tickets for the Canada Day cruise may be made available closer to July 1st. As the top deck of the Island Queen is open to the elements, we will assess weather conditions prior to the performance and release additional tickets accordingly, if applicable. Please contact our box office for further inquiries at 1-866-364-0061. Thank you!
Cruise tickets can be picked up ahead of time at the Festival Office, 1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound, or at the Island Queen office within two hours of departure.
Opening Night Reception Friday, July 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreOpera Plus Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreOpera’s nod to Broadway! An evening of opera and musical theatre from Puccini to Porter
National Youth Orchestra of Canada Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreThe National Youth Orchestra of Canada has represented Canada on the world stage since it was founded in 1960. Their performances are on the level of any professional orchestra in the country due to intensive training and youthful energy. Sibelius’s Second Symphony captures the ruggedness and stark beauty of the Canadian Shield as well as it does the landscape of his native Finland.
Carmina Burana Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreFor 45 years, the Iseler Singers, Elora Festival and Festival of the Sound have championed great music. This once-a-generation performance of Carl Orff’s iconic Carmina Burana is not to be missed.
Elmer Iseler Singers; Elora Singers; Anagnoson and Kinton, piano duo; Beverley Johnston and the Festival Percussion Ensemble
CARL ORFF Carmina Burana
BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Blues Cruise: Carlos Del Junco Trio Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
Island QueenCanada's blues harmonica virtuoso performs live on the Island Queen.
Family Packages are only available for purchase over the phone or at the Festival office, NOT online! We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note: Additional tickets for the cruise may be made available closer to July 9th. As the top deck of the Island Queen is open to the elements we will assess weather conditions prior to the performance, and release additional tickets accordingly, if applicable. Please contact our box office for further inquiries at 1-866-364-0061. Thank you!
Cruise tickets can be picked up ahead of time at the Festival Office, 1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound, or at the Island Queen office within two hours of departure.Cruise tickets can be picked up ahead of time at the Festival Office, 1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound, or at the Island Queen office within two hours of departure.
Postcards Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreInspired by family postcards dating from the Russian Revolution through WWII, Alan Stein has created artwork revealing real and imagined experiences in his grandparent’s lives. Projections will be accompanied by music that reflects the period.
Quartet for the End of Time Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreOlivier Messiaen’s life was turned upside down when he was interned in a POW camp at the beginning of the War, forcing him to seek refuge in his music and his Catholic faith. The result is considered the greatest chamber music work of the 20th century.
Brahms, Ravel & Harold Lloyd Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreEnd your day with a laugh, and don’t miss the experience of witnessing creativity in action as Ilya Poletaev improvises music to accompany Harold Lloyd’s legendary comedy “Safety Last.” Jamie Sommerville, horn; Scott St. John, violin; Ilya Poletaev, piano; Penderecki String Quartet
BRAHMS Horn Trio, Op. 40
RAVEL String Quartet
HAROLD LLOYD Safety Last! 1923
Bach to Beethoven Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreIlya Poletaev, harpsichord and piano; New Zealand String Quartet; Sharon Wei, viola
BACH Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, BWV 903
COUPERIN Prélude à l’imitation de Mr. Froberger
MOZART String Quintet, K. 174
BEETHOVEN Fantasia, Op. 77
Gryphon Trio: Archduke Trio Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreThe Gryphon Trio have been our friends since their formation in 1993.
HAYDN Piano Trio in C Major, HV 27
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio, Op. 97, “Archduke”
Two Grand Serenades Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreFestival Strings; Scott St. John, leader; Festival Winds; Jamie Sommerville, conductor
DVOŘÁK Serenade for Strings, Op. 22
MOZART Serenade for Winds, K. 361 “Gran Partita”
Mozart’s Gran Partita is one of James’s all-time favourite works to play. He says, ”I am grateful to my colleagues for donating their services for this performance in celebration of my 40th year as Artistic Director”.
Office Hours: Cameron Crozman Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT
Festival Station OfficeEvent at the Festival Station - seating limited to 40!
This is a free event, please click on "Buy" to issue a complimentary ticket.
The Heart of the Drum Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreAnyone who experienced Sounding Thunder will remember the power of Beverley’s drum. Beverley Johnston, percussion; Scott St. John, violin; Peter Stoll, clarinet; Daniel Vnukowski, piano; Joel Quarrington, double bass; William Kim, marimba; Jodi Contin, voice
VIVALDI Concerto in A minor
PIAZZOLA Night Club 1960
CHRISTOS HATZIS Memories of the Danforth
JODI CONTIN Asemaa’kwe
Mozart and Ziigwan Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreFestival Orchestra; Jamie Sommerville; Sharon Wei, viola; John Rice, narrator
MOZART Symphony No. 40, K. 550
RICHARD MASCALL Ziigwan
Ziigwan describes the traditional nomadic activities of the Ojibway-speaking peoples, long before the arrival of European settlers.
Jazz Canada: Heather Bambrick, Dave Young Quartet Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreA Festival tradition. Canada is home to many of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. James says, “I am grateful to my friend Dave Young for bringing so many great musicians to Parry Sound each summer. Thank you.” Dave Young, double bass; Heather Bambrick, vocals; Brian Dickinson, piano; Kevin Turcotte, trumpet; Barry Elmes, drums
Toronto All-Star Big Band Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreYouthful energy enthusiastically digging into great music from the swing era brings back memories and inspires us to look optimistically into the future.
Office Hours: Swiss Piano Trio Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT
Festival Station OfficeEvent at the Festival Station - seating limited to 40!
This is a free event, please click on "Buy" to issue a complimentary ticket.
Jazz Cruise: The Shufle Demons Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
Island QueenBack for another great night on the water, join Toronto's world famous buskers of bop, The Shuffle Demons
Family Packages are only available for purchase over the phone or at the Festival office, NOT online! We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note: Additional tickets for the cruise may be made available closer to July 9th. As the top deck of the Island Queen is open to the elements we will assess weather conditions prior to the performance, and release additional tickets accordingly, if applicable. Please contact our box office for further inquiries at 1-866-364-0061. Thank you!
Cruise tickets can be picked up ahead of time at the Festival Office, 1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound, or at the Island Queen office within two hours of departure.Cruise tickets can be picked up ahead of time at the Festival Office, 1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound, or at the Island Queen office within two hours of departure.
Greetings From Abroad Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreThe Swiss Trio and the New Zealand String Quartet are dear friends and bring greetings from the Festival Kammermusik Bodensee in Switzerland and the Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson, New Zealand.
CLAUDE DEBUSSY String Quartet
ANTON ARENSKY Piano Trio, Op. 132
DAME GILLIAN WHITEHEAD Poroporoaki (Farewell)
Carol's Choice Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreCarol Campbell will host a program of music of her choice, performed by musicians dear to her heart. Penderecki String Quartet; New Zealand String Quartet; Suzanne Shulman, flute; James Campbell, clarinet; Glen Montgomery, piano
MOZART Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285
BRAHMS Sextet in B flat, Op.18
DAVID BAKER Dance
Mozart Clarinet Concerto Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreNew Zealand String Quartet; Martin Staub, piano; Angela Golubeva, violin; Paul Marleyn, cello; James Campbell, clarinet
MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622
ALLAN GILLILAND “Blues, Sweet Blues: A Gift for Jim’s 40th”
Come to the Party! Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentrePenderecki String Quartet, New Zealand String Quartet, Swiss Piano Trio, Cameron Crozman, Carolyn Maule, Russell Braun, Suzanne Shulman, James Mason, Graham Campbell, Meagan Milatz, Glen Montgomery, Paul Marleyn, Guy Few, Silvie and Bryan Cheng. With these artists, anything can happen, and probably will.
Silvie's Choice Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreSilvie Cheng, piano; Bryan Cheng, cello; Meagan Milatz, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Jerzy Kapłanek, violin; Christine Vlajk, viola; Katie Schlaikjer, cello
SULKHAN TSINTSADZE Five Pieces on Georgian Folk Themes for Cello & Piano
MAHLER: Piano Quartet in A minor
CARLOS GUASTAVINO Tres Romances Argentinos for Two Pianos
MAX BRUCH Three Pieces for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 83
Cameron's Choice Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreCameron Crozman, New Zealand String Quartet, Swiss Piano Trio, Paul Marleyn, Meagan Milatz, Guy Few, Bob Mills, Jerzy Kapłanek
MOZART Piano Quartet in G minor
BOCCHERINI Quintet in E Major
SAINTSAENS Septet
Toronto Mass Choir Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreSing, clap, and celebrate Emancipation Day as the sound of this Juno winning gospel choir resonates through the incredible acoustics of the Stockey Centre. A concert sure to be an unforgettable opening to the Festival’s two-day celebration of the voice
Dvorák & Danny Boy Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreRussell Braun sings Danny Boy, Britten, and Brahms, and the Swiss Piano Trio play Dvořák‘s folk-influenced Piano Trio, Op. 90 “Dumky”. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano; Swiss Piano Trio
Elmer Iseler Singers with Gino Quilico Friday, August 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreLydia Adams, conductor; Gino Quilico, tenor Every concert with the Elmer Iseler Singers is special and we welcome these treasured friends back as they celebrate their 45th year. This joyous evening includes music by Leonard Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Franz Schubert and Tommy Dorsey. The legendary tenor, Gino Quilico, will sing favourite arias, including “Toreador” from Carmen and, of course, “O Sole Mio.”
National Academy Orchestra Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
Charles W. Stockey CentreTania Miller, conductor; Bryan Cheng, cello
MENDELSSOHN Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto in B minor
STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite (1919)