A uniquely virtuosic and entertaining chamber ensemble performing original music inspired by Klezmer, Yiddish Swing, Jazz and Classical music. Hailed as “soul-stirring, innovative and just plain fun” by Whole Note magazine, a Schmaltz & Pepper concert features engaging anecdotes, Juno and Grammy award-winning musicians, and vibrant, cross-cultural musical connections.”
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ADAPTIVE - Adaptive Performances are presented in partnership with the Thorold Public Library & the Thorold Centre 50+. They are family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive, perfect for music lovers from the neurodiverse and disability communities, or anyone simply wanting a more relaxed concert experience. declassified is 4 Niagara musicians who bridge the gap between past and present, performing timeless melodies and beloved pop tunes, with the enchanting sounds of classical instruments.
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Celebrate the season with an enchanting afternoon of lilting carols, spirited fiddle tunes, and captivating stories from Celtic traditions. Glissandi and Guy Bannerman weave together music and tales that evoke the warmth, humour, and magic of a winter gathering.
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ADAPTIVE - Adaptive Performances are presented in partnership with the Thorold Public Library & the Thorold Centre 50+. They are family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive, perfect for music lovers from the neurodiverse and disability communities, or anyone simply wanting a more relaxed concert experience. This concert features the Eybler Quartet, offering a mix of baroque and classical favourites.
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LIVE & VIRTUAL - Experience the musical splendour and innovative spirit of the court of Count Razumovsky. Andrey Razumovsky, the Ukrainian-born Russian ambassador to Vienna, is best known today for commissioning Beethoven’s Op. 59 Quartets, as well as his Symphonies No. 5 & 6. The Eybler Quartet will showcase the count’s broad, cutting-edge musical tastes through unjustly neglected quartets by Franz Weiss, Louis Spohr, and Franz Krommer, before rounding out the afternoon with Beethoven’s tour de force, Op. 59 No. 3.
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LIVE & VIRTUAL - Co-production with Capella Intima & North Wind Concerts A 17th-century Roman serenata inspired by the figure of Apollo. Conceived as a pastiche, the concert weaves together instrumental works, operatic excerpts, readings and canzonettas to evoke an afternoon’s musical entertainment of the period. The programme is imagined in the spirit of those cultivated gatherings associated with Queen Christina of Sweden during her Roman patronage, reflecting the intimate yet theatrical musical culture of Baroque Rome.
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Kid Boots, an American silent comedy classic, stars Eddie Cantor in his hilarious silent-film debut, alongside Clara Bow, who was just becoming one of Hollywood’s
biggest stars. Filled with romance, slapstick, and madcap misadventure, the film was adapted from the hugely successful 1923 Broadway musical of the same name, also starring Cantor. We welcome film historian Liz Clarke who introduces the film; then our musicians will create a completely improvised live score, making every laugh, chase, and
heartfelt moment a unique cinematic experience.
LIVE & VIRTUAL - Presenting an exploration of French repertoire through chamber transcriptions of works by Berlioz, Debussy, and Fauré. Heard in a more intimate scale, Les Nuits d’été, Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, and Pelléas et Mélisande reveal new perspectives on colour, texture, and line. A thoughtful re-encounter with some of the central works of the French tradition.
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ADAPTIVE - Adaptive Performances are presented in partnership with the Thorold Public Library & the Thorold Centre 50+. They are family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive, perfect for music lovers from the neurodiverse and disability communities, or anyone simply wanting a more relaxed concert experience. Bridge & Wolak present an energetic blend of classical, jazz, and world music, brought to life with warmth, humour, and dazzling musicianship.
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LIVE & VIRTUAL - Beginning with the organic energy and quiet transformation of Roydon Tse’s Sprout, this programme traces music’s extraordinary ability to express what lies beyond words. The voices of Unspoken Poetry, celebrating the unique perspectives of women composers, lead naturally to the emotional depth of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8, a work of haunting power and enduring humanity. Together, these works invite listeners on a journey through nature, identity, and memory, revealing the many ways music gives voice to
our most profound experiences.
Thorold
ADAPTIVE - Adaptive Performances are presented in partnership with the Thorold Public Library & the Thorold Centre 50+. They are family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive, perfect for music lovers from the neurodiverse and disability communities, or anyone simply wanting a more relaxed concert experience. Discover Jennarie’s warm, soulful sound, where pop, R&B, and jazz come together in songs of empowerment and joy.
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Ontario Culture Days Event
Six suites. Six venues. One unforgettable afternoon. Join Gallery Players of Niagara for a walkable musical adventure through downtown St. Catharines, where Bach’s complete ‘Cello Suites come alive in six delightfully unexpected venues. Performed on ‘cello, guitar, double bass, viola, and bassoon, these beloved works reveal new colours and perspectives at every stop, inviting audiences on a shared journey of discovery and celebration. Presented as part of Ontario Culture Days and supported through the Niagara Activation Fund.
Thorold
ADAPTIVE - Adaptive Performances are presented in partnership with the Thorold Public Library & the Thorold Centre 50+. They are family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive, perfect for music lovers from the neurodiverse and disability communities, or anyone simply wanting a more relaxed concert experience. This concert features the Sarah Jerrom Trio, a contemporary jazz ensemble whose music encompasses traditional jazz standards, contemporary interpretations of jazz standards, and fresh original music. The ensemble consists of Jerrom on vocals, Harley Card on guitar, and Rob McBride on acoustic bass.
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Adaptive Performances are presented in partnership with the Thorold Public Library & the Thorold Centre 50+. They are family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive, perfect for music lovers from the neurodiverse and disability communities, or anyone simply wanting a more relaxed concert experience. Tafelmusik’s Chamber Trio performs an intimate programme of classical masterworks for violin, viola, and cello.
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St. Catharines
Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet Enjoy an afternoon of chamber music that moves from the rhythmic vitality of Antonín Dvořák to the rich, introspective depth of Johannes Brahms’s Clarinet Quintet. We are especially pleased to welcome Canadian composer Michael (Qin Tai) Tan, whose composition for clarinet and strings, The White Woods, will be featured on the programme. LIVE & VIRTUAL
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St. Catharines
This concert is one hour in length.The Southern Exposure Quintet returns with favourites by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla and Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim. And they delve deeper into the South American repertoire to showcase dazzling music by Latin greats: Heitor Villa-Lobos, Luiz Bonfá, Celso Machado, João Guimarães (Pernambuco) and Maximo Diego Pujol. Music arranged by Timothy Phelan. Live performance only.
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A series of four free virtual concerts made possible by a significant grant. This one-time funding has enabled the Gallery Players of Niagara to produce a digital concert series and distribute it free of charge to Long Term Care Facilities and Retirement Homes across Niagara. This subsidized virtual concert series is automatically included free in all subscriptions and available to everyone else by contacting Gallery Players. Tel: 905-468-1525 or Email: info@galleryplayers.ca
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