If you are down at Harbourfront, you may want to drop in on the Toronto Music Garden, which features free classical and traditional music performances beginning June 30, 2013. Designed with assistance from cellist Yo Yo Ma, the Toronto Music Garden offers a symphonic sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the boardwalk.
The Summer Music in the Garden series features free performances on Thursdays and Sundays. Limited bench seating is available; however, you are welcome to bring your own folding chair. The schedule for 2013 is as follows:
Sunday, June 30, 4 p.m. – New Beginnings – String quartet performs Beethoven and Dvorak
Thursday, July 4, 7 p.m. – Mediterranean Baroque – Baroque music from 17th century Italy, Spain and Turkey
Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m. – Tom Bombadil’s Kitchen – Celtic and bluegrass with jazz improvisation
Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m. – Terreno e vago – Music from 17th century Italy on strings
Sunday, July 21, 4 p.m. – “Send Me a Rose” – Music from China, Middle East and Europe on strings
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m. – Evening Ragas by the Water – South-Asian music performed on sarangi and table
Sunday, July 28, 4 p.m. – On the Shoreline: A (Not Always) Quiet Exchange! – Clarinet, percussion and First Nations vocals
Thursday, August 1, 7 p.m. – Mist-Covered Mountains – Celtic French music
Thursday, August 8, 7 p.m. – A Taiko Tale of Two Cities – Japanese drumming and flute playing
Sunday, August 11, 4 p.m. – Jardins migrateurs / Itinerant Gardens – Strings and vocal perform music from Mandingo Kingdom to Persian Court
Thursday, August 15, 7 p.m. – Arcadian Visions – Violin music from 17th century to today
Sunday, August 18, 4 p.m. – Cajun in the Cattails – Cajun music performed by Swamperella band
Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay West (between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street)
