The Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival returns with free concerts presented in conjunction with the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute. Free admission to all concerts.

OPENING NIGHT -Free ticketed event

Monday, June 11, 2018 at 8pm

Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre

427 Bloor Street West, Toronto

The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, directed by Elisa Citterio and Ivars Taurins, with William Sharp as soloist.

• G.A. Brescianello Orchestral suite in G Minor
• A. Corelli Concerto grosso in C Major, op 6, no 10
• J.S. Bach Aria “Herr, so du willt” from Cantata 73
• J.S. Bach Aria “Ja, ja, ich kann die Feinde schlagen” from Cantata 57
• J. Blow Coronation anthem “God spake sometime in visions”
• G.F. Handel Coro “S’accenda pur di festa” fromIl parnasso in festa

Concert length: Approximately 65 minutes, no intermission

BAROQUE PORTRAITS

Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 12:30pm

Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto

80 Queen’s Park, Toronto

A casual noon-hour concert of baroque chamber music by members of the TBSI Faculty

• G.P. Telemann Quartet in D Major for flute, violin, viola & continuo, Book 4, no. 1
• A. Corelli Sonata for violin in C Major, op. 5, no. 3
• A. Vivaldi Sonata a Quattro, in C Major RV 801
• G.C. Wagenseil Trio for violin, cello & bass
• G.B. Bassani Cantata “Il Musico Svolgliato"

Concert length: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission

MANY STRINGS ATTACHED

Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 12:30pm Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto 80 Queen’s Park, Toronto

Final performance by participants in the Viola d’Amore Workshop, led by Thomas Georgi

There will not be an intermission for this concert.

TBSI ORCHESTRAS AND CHOIRS

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:00pm Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto 80 Queens Park, Toronto Directed by Elisa Citterio, Jeanne Lamon, and Ivars Taurins

Featuring the Institute participants.

• J.-B.Lully Suite from Armide
• J.F. Fasch Suite in E Minor
• A. Corelli Concerto grosso in F Major, op. 6, no. 9
• J. Blow Salvator mundi
• J. Schelle Motet “Komm, Jesu, komm”
• J.S. Bach Gloria from Mass in G Minor
• J. Ch. Bach Motet “Lieber Herr Gott”
• J.S. Bach Kyrie & Cum Sancto spiritu from Mass in G Major

Concert length: Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission

General Admission: Admission to concerts on June 16, 17 & 20 is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 15 minutes prior to each concert. No tickets are required, advanced tickets not available. Seating subject to capacity.