About the Festival
The 2012 Toronto Summer Music Festival is three weeks of jam-packed world-class classical music experiences. This page describes the various events of the Festival. In addition, all concerts and events are listed chronologically in our online calendar. If you have any questions, you can always call us at 416-408-0208.
View the Festival Event Calendar
Download a printable version of the 2012 Festival Brochure (PDF file)
View the 2012 Festival Brochure online
Evening Concerts
Enjoy a summer evening with outstanding classical performances at Koerner Hall and Walter Hall.
Friday Late Nights
Friday nights at 10:00 pm in the Hart House Great Hall.
Summer nights in Toronto stretch long past sundown as the city comes alive with a new energy. Join in the fun with our Late Night concerts at Hart House Great Hall. These eclectic events are informal and infectious, with a cash bar and plenty of vibe. Soak in the experience with a drink in hand, as the lively sounds of great music drift out into the hot summer night. It will be an evening you won’t soon forget.
- Friday, July 20 at 10:00 pm: Music and Video from Louis Dufort & Friends
- Friday July 27 at 10:00 pm: Comboio
- Friday, August 3 at 10:00 pm: Warhol Dervish
Mentors & Fellows Concerts
Saturday evenings at 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm at Walter Hall
The Toronto Summer Music Festival not only provides Toronto music-lovers with top-tier classical performances in the middle of the summer, it also hosts an annual TSMF Academy. This professional training program provides access to mentoring by some of classical music’s most acclaimed artists for an elite group of talented musicians at the start of their professional careers. The Academy is tightly woven into the fabric of the Festival, and guest artists join us not only to perform, but also to teach and mentor Academy Fellows.
As part of both Academy training and Festival programming, six unique performances featuring Academy Mentors and Fellows are presented at Walter Hall. These incredible concerts are alive with an energy only such a collaboration can create. They embody the spirit of the Festival and the timeless tradition of passing on the craft of music-making. Make sure your Festival experience includes at least one of these special concerts.
- Saturday, July 21 at 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm: Members of the Seoul Spring Festival Ensemble and TSMF Academy Fellows
- Saturday, July 28 at 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm: Members of the Vienna Piano Trio, Mark Fewer, Scott St. John, Steven Dann, Sharon Wei, and TSMF Academy Fellows
- Saturday, Aug 4 at 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm: Members of The Nash Ensemble and TSMF Academy Fellows
Masterclasses
10:00 am at Walter Hall
You can enjoy behind-the-scenes access as the greats of classical music pass on the tricks of their trade to TSMF Academy Fellows. As you listen to their words of advice, watch them demonstrate their techniques, and observe as they reveal the mountain of work and commitment behind each magical performance, you may develop a whole new appreciation for the art of music-making.
- Thursday, July 19: Bass-Baritone Gerald Finley
- Tuesday, July 24: Pianist and Director of Music Administration for the Metropolitan Opera House Craig Rutenberg
- Friday, July 27: Violinist Wolfgang Redik
- Tuesday, July 31: Pianist Ian Brown
Don’t miss the opportunity to see these respected musicians as mentor, collaborator, and performer by attending their masterclass, their Mentors & Fellows concert, and their evening performance!
Outreach Concerts
The Toronto Summer Music Festival aims to bring the summer alive with beautiful music, and reach as many ears as possible. The FREE Outreach concerts, on top of the Festival’s roster of events, provide opportunities for audiences to enjoy the magic of a live performance. They also give our gifted TSMF Academy Fellows a chance to put their new learnings into practice and to showcase their incredible talent.
- Wednesday, July 25 at 12:00pm: The North York Central Library
- Thursday, July 26 at 12:00pm: The Church of the Redeemer
- Wednesday, August 1: Barrie Colours of Music Festival
- Wednesday, August 1 at 12:00pm: The North York Central Library
- Thursday, August 2 at 12:00pm: The Church of the Redeemer
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