2011 Concert Listings

For tickets to all show phone 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca for more information.

May 2,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS presents the opening concert of the 2011 festival offering rarely heard repertoire, including Gaston Litaize’s Cortège for Organ and Brass and Henri Gagnebin’s Sonata for Organ and Trumpet at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square), featuring organist Andrew Adair and the ORGANIX BRASS ENSEMBLE. Suggested donation $ 10.00.

8:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS in collaboration with the Toronto Theatre Organ Society presents Popular Favourites at Casa Loma, (1 Austin Terrace) featuring organist, Jonathan Ortloff. Admission: $ 21.00 in advance, $ 22.00 at the door. visit www.theatreorgans.com/toronto

May 6,

7:30: ORGANIX CONCERTS presents the first of its International Artists featuring Dr. Andreas Sieling (Germany). This performance will feature works by J. S. Bach, Cochereau and Franck and is in collaboration with the Toronto Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists and Dr. William Wright at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square). General Admission $ 25.00, $20.00 for Seniors and Students. Free for those 18 and under. Order in advance as seating is limited.

May 7,

10:00 – 12:00 noon: ORGANIX CONCERTS presents in collaboration with the Toronto Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists and Dr. William Wright a Masterclass with Dr. Andreas Sieling (Germany) at St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 383 Jarvis Street (at the corner of Jarvis St. and Carlton St.). All are welcomed to observe and hear some of our finest young organists perform and also learn new performance techniques for playing Baroque music on a Romantic instrument.
May 9,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square) continues its very popular lunch hour recitals with organist Alison Clark. This concert will feature Jazz and Jazz influenced repertoire. Free-will offering (Suggested donation $ 10.00).

May 16,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square) continues its very popular lunch hour recitals with organist David Troiano (USA), an ORGANIX International Artist performing Music from South of the Border, indigenous music from Mexico. Suggested donation $ 10.00.

May 19,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS at Metropolitan United Church, (56 Queen Street East) This concert is the first of two in a new lunch time series on Canada’s largest pipe organ and will feature virtuosic organist Aaron Tan. Suggested donation $ 10.00.

May 23,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square) continues its very popular lunch hour recitals performed by advanced organ students. This solo concert will feature Sarah Svendsen (University of Toronto, Faculty of Music). Suggested donation $ 10.00. Phone 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca

May 26,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS at Metropolitan United Church, (56 Queen Street East) This concert is the second of two in a new lunch time series on Canada’s largest pipe organ and will feature the stunning talents of highly acclaimed organist and educator, David Palmer. Suggested donation $ 10.00. Phone 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca

May 27,

7:30: ORGANIX CONCERTS presents at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, (383 Huron Street, south of Bloor Street) organist Dr. John Tuttle, conductor Elizabeth Anderson and the St. Thomas choir in a concert to honour French composer Jehan Alain. General Admission $ 25.00, $20.00 for Seniors and Students. Free for those 18 and under. Order in advance as seating is limited.

May 28,

All Day: ORGANIX CONCERTS showcases the Rathgeb Memorial organ at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square) during OPEN DOORS TORONTO. Come and explore inside this magnificent pipe organ, hear it being played and bring your own music to play. FREE. Phone 416-571-3680 or visit www.organixconcerts.ca

May 30,

12:15 – 1:00: ORGANIX CONCERTS presents in the final concert of the 2011 festival in collaboration with Music Monday’s at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Eaton Centre, (10 Trinity Square) organist Paul Jenkins, and back by popular demand, the Unionville High School String Orchestra under the direction of Larry Beckwith. Repertoire will include solo and ensemble repertoire, including Denis Bédard’s Concerto for orchestra and organ. Suggested donation $ 10.00.