Fall is in the crisp, cool air and that means Toronto's incredibly rich music scene is swinging into full gear with regular season series starting to shine! Last night I went to hear the Aradia Ensemble play a great concert titled "Music of the English Chapels Royal" at Glenn Gould studio. Aradia is one of a (large) handful of Baroque groups in Toronto and definitely worth checking out. Their programming is original and interesting and last night's English themed concert unearthed hidden gems not often heard. The concert featured a small string contingent lead beautifully by Cristina Zacharias and featured a lush, delicious continuo with cello, organ and theorbo. The choir was rich and colourful and the soloist were strong and clear. It was a great concert!
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After the concert, I met an Academy Concert Series alumnus! Christopher Haritatos is a Rochester based cellist that played Baroque cello on an ACS concert about 10 years ago. He remembers the concert fondly, which included a little known chamber piece by Rodolphe Kreutzer. They were to repeat the concert in Rochester shortly after playing at ACS's home, Eastminster United Church, but when they got to the venue there was no piano - so at the last minute there was a repertoire change. Talk about added stress for the musicians! Christopher now has a permanent position in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, though continues to play Baroque cello. He made a special trip up to Toronto yesterday just to see Aradia! Great to meet you yesterday Christopher!
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