Described by Gramophone magazine as “one of the world’s top baroque orchestras,” Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra was founded in 1979 and is led by Music Director and violinist Jeanne Lamon. Tafelmusik performs over 50 concerts a year at home in Toronto, tours extensively around the world, has released 75 CDs and has received nine Juno Awards. In 2005, Tafelmusik received a Grammy Award nomination. Tafelmusik is the Baroque Orchestra-in-Residence at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. The Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, specializing in baroque performance practice and vocal technique, was formed in 1981 to complement the Orchestra and is led by Ivars Taurins.
“Tafelmusik” is a German word that means “table music” or “music for the feast.” It was a common title for collections of music in the baroque period, and we adopted it as our name in 1979.
Face the Musik is Tafelmusik’s affordable ticket programme for 18 to 30 year olds who want to see Canada’s Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated baroque orchestra and chamber choir, but might not be able to afford a regularly priced ticket.
Good news! You can experience our world-class orchestra and choir all season long for as little as $15. You can check here and in NOW Magazine for information on upcoming Face the Musik concerts.
Even better news! Tafelmusik’s Face the Musik programme proudly introduces Pay-What-You-Can Fridays in 2007/2008. If you’re between the ages of 18 & 30, before any of our Friday concerts simply drop by our box office (located at 427 Bloor Street West) between 5PM and 7PM to pick up your PWYC tickets (*while PWYC ticket quantities last). You’ll need to bring a piece of valid ID, and there’s a maximum of two PWYC tickets per concert. Call 416.964.6337 for more information.
Simply email info@tafelmusik.org to join the Face the Musik mailing list to find out about upcoming concerts. Or, check NOW Magazine weekly for Face the Musik ads which will let you know what is happening next. Also, check this website regularly for information.
Call the box office at 416-964-6337 to order your tickets in advance of the concert.
Show up with your ID to pick up your tickets.
For concerts at the George Weston Recital Hall, visit the Toronto Centre for the Arts Box Office at 5040 Yonge Street to purchase and pick up tickets.
Sit back and be a part of "The Tafelmusik Experience."
Mozart Requiem
Directed by Ivars Taurins
Spectacular Season Finale!
The Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and Orchestra, joined by soprano Shannon Mercer, mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle, tenor Colin Ainsworth and baritone Nathaniel Watson, perform Mozart’s enigmatic last work. Shrouded in speculation and mystery since Mozart’s death, the Requiem is a powerful masterpiece for all time. The programme also includes Haydn’s stunning St. Cecilia Mass.
PWYC Friday, May 9, 2008 @ 8pm
Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor Street West
Visit the Box Office (427 Bloor Street West) between 5pm and 7pm with valid ID on May 9 to pick up your PWYC tickets. Maximum of 2 tickets per person, while quantities last. Arrive early – PWYC tickets sell out fast!
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