Past Events
%20Morgan%20Hill%20Poppy%20Jasper%2C%20.jpg)
Fantasticus
May 23, 2019
Burdock Music Hall
Free your senses with Tafelmusik
If you live your life bold and with a bit of spontaneity, this is the night for you. The stylus fantasticus (“fantastic style”) was an unrestrained manner of making music in 17th-century Europe (related to improvisation). Have a drink or two and let the fascinating world of the “fantasticus” take over.
CREATIVE TEAM
Photo: Jeff Higgins
%20Pietersite%2C%20Africa_Photo%20Sea.jpg)
Strangers in Strange Lands
April 14, 2019
Burdock Music Hall
Baroque music meets modern poetry.
​
Travelling to find inspiration isn’t a new concept, and composers in baroque Europe left the comfort of their homelands to discover new countries and sounds. And surprise, surprise — when you get people of different musical cultures together, musical styles flourish. Galant music takes centre stage in this night of discovery, including poetry by special guest Ahmed Moneka.
CREATIVE TEAM
_Stony_Creek_Jasper%2C_Califor.jpg)
Haus Musik: Boccherini
Oct 4, 2018
Burdock Music Hall
1184 Bloor St. West
Burdock. Beer. Boccherini.
What's better than one cello? TWO CELLOS! A crowd favourite instrument takes centre stage in this Spanish-inspired night of classical music revelry featuring members of Tafelmusik and percussionist Graham Hargrove on the music bones. Boccherini isn't a household name, but his sensual style will have you ordering sangria in October and ready to join in the fandango.
Tafelmusik's Haus Musik series sets out to reimagine classical music performance and presentation, and for this latest installment we take over the Burdock Music Hall in Toronto's west end for a relaxed night of classical music and brews. Come for the music, but stay
for the brewery and amazing food! ​
CREATIVE TEAM
PHOTOS
BY JEFF HIGGINS
April 26, 2018
Music shines through the darkness
in this concert for the end of time.
​
‘Once everything is gone, there is art.’ In a world of political extremes and isolation, a crisis situation sometimes seems worryingly close. When the worst happens, the radio claims its place as communication of last resort, with music providing respite, comfort and solace.
​
The beauty of Mozart, and the contemporary sounds of Canadian composer James Rolfe shine through the darkness in this concert of music for the end of time.
​
Haus Musik sets out to radically reimagine classical music performance and presentation, and for this latest installment we’re joined by visionary director Amanda Smith. She sets the live music of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra within the confines of a bunker, along with lone survivor ‘Alex’ whose only hope is the radio, and music.
​
Standing event. Bar open throughout. DJ sets pre and post show.
Strobe lighting may be used in this event.
​
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra:
John Abberger, oboe
Cristina Zacharias, violin
Patrick Jordan, viola
Margaret Gay, cello
​
Director: Amanda Smith
Modular synth artist: ACOTE
Alex, a survivor: Ally Smither
Lighting: Noah Feaver
Makeup: Erica Sun
CREATIVE TEAM
PHOTOS
BY JEFF HIGGINS + ANDREW EUSEBIO
Haus Musik: February 1, 2018
Longboat Hall, The Great Hall
1087 Queen St. West, Toronto
​
​This February, Haus Musik brings the great outdoors inside as we discover long-lost secrets of the past. Forgotten manuscripts and the rare instrument known as the viola d’amore (the ‘viola of love’ – it is February after all) takes centre stage alongside DJ sets from (appropriately named!) Noble Oak.
This soundscape of the changing seasons will light a flame to banish the cold winter weather – so bring your friends, grab some drinks, and join us on Queen West for an intimate evening of music, imagery, dance and—always—a surprise or two.
More about Noble Oak: “Spanning a range of tempos and beat styles, this is music to love to, with a story packed into every song and melodies that lift you into the air.”
More about the viola d’amore: “What sets the 6 stringed viola d’amore apart from the rest of the violin and viola da gamba families is its second set of strings. These wire strings run beneath the fingerboard, and are not bowed or plucked, but resonate in sympathy with the playing strings, prolonging the tone and colouring sound silvery. The instrument has a variety of unusually shaped sound holes. The peg box is often topped with a carved head.”
​
Music by Biber, Anonymous, and Noble Oak
​
​
Anna Theodosakis, Stage Director & Designer
Noble Oak, DJ
Wesley McKenzie, Lighting Designer
Renee Killough, dancer
James Bolton, set designer
Featuring Thomas Georgi (viola d'amore) and
members of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Director and Designer
DJ
PHOTOS
BY JEFF HIGGINS + ANDREW EUSEBIO
CROSSING / TRAVERSÉE - NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Longboat Hall, The Great Hall
1087 Queen St. West, Toronto
Have you ever felt that sense of déja-vu, of being somehow connected to the past yet firmly rooted in the present? Is there something ancient that dwells in all of us, triggering our deepest emotions? Perhaps our lives don’t unfold along the linear path we assume they do. Our next Haus Musik breaks the boundaries of time itself as director Jennifer Nichols, musicians from Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and dancer Jack Rennie take us on a journey that spans centuries, with music by LeClair, Rameau, and DJ Andycapp.
​
In the end, it’s all about love. And lavender. Lots of lavender.
​
Featured Artists:
Jennifer Nichols, stage director and designer
Andycapp, DJ
Jack Rennie, dancer
Patrick Hagarty, filmmaker
Members of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
CREATIVE TEAM
PHOTOS
BY DAHLIA KATZ + ANDREW EUSEBIO
HAUS MUSIK - APRIL 27, 2017
LONGBOAT HALL, THE GREAT HALL
1087 QUEEN ST W, TORONTO
​
In a city quickly becoming dominated by condos and green spaces developing into concrete jungles, it’s easy to forget that natural beauty within an urban centre exists. Haus Musik invites you to escape from the hustle of the city and be immersed in a unique multimedia concert experience - explore the relationship between city and country, and be reminded of the beauty that surrounds us.
Electronic sound designer SlowPitchSound, freestyle dance artist Libydo and musicians of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra playing music including J.S. Bach combine for an intimate evening filled with great music and thought-provoking ideas.
$18 ADVANCE | $22 AT THE DOOR
​
8:00PM - DOORS OPEN
8:30PM - PERFORMANCE BEGINS
CREATIVE TEAM:
Alaina Viau, Loose TEA Music Theatre - Stage Director & Designer
SlowPitchSound - Sound Designer
Ellen McAteer - Soprano
Libydo - Dancer
Darren Bryant - Filmmaker
Artists from Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra:
John Abberger, Marco Cera, Dominic Teresi, and Charlotte Nediger
CREATIVE TEAM
PHOTOS
BY JEFF HIGGINS
HAUS MUSIK - FEBRUARY 2, 2017
LONGBOAT HALL, THE GREAT HALL
1087 QUEEN ST W, TORONTO
​
When NASA sent the Voyager probe into deep space, they loaded it with the best of humankind, including some music, just in case any aliens found it and wanted to, you know, take a listen. They included Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Stravinsky, some brainwaves and, er, Chuck Berry.
Haus Musik, Toronto’s new alternative classical night, goes one better on Feb 2, bringing this spirit of unearthly discovery to life at Longboat Hall. Live baroque music by the likes of Henry Purcell and King Henry the 8th, no less, rubs shoulders with the outer limits. Adventure ensues as we experience the world around us for the first time through the eyes of the recently awoken Leeka, a curious and vivacious young woman from a galaxy far away.
Be transported by sounds of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra along side galactic baroque-inspired electronics by Acote, as Leeka makes sense of the world around her.
There will probably be some teaspoons as well...
​
$18 ADVANCE | $22 AT THE DOOR
​
8PM - ACOTE
9PM - TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
CREATIVE TEAM:
Amanda Smith FAWN Chamber Creative - Stage Director & Designer
Mary-Dora Bloch-Hansen - Choreographer & Dancer (as Leeka)
Erica Sun - Makeup Designer
Acote - Modular Electronic Artist
Artists from Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra:
Julia Wedman, Cristina Zacharias, Charlotte Nediger, and Christina Mahler
​
​
CREATIVE TEAM
PHOTOS
BY TREVOR HALDENBY
HAUS MUSIK - NOVEMBER 24, 2016
LONGBOAT HALL, THE GREAT HALL
1087 QUEEN ST W, TORONTO
​
Take the world and make it yours. After breaking into Toronto's music scene last spring, Haus Musik returns with Underground Elysium in the newly restored Longboat Hall.
​
Baroque music fuses with electronics in a euphoric and surreal night of pure bliss in the heart of Queen St West. Director Amanda Smith of FAWN Chamber Creative returns to create a night of experimental beauty, featuring musicians of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Electronic Artist David Jones. Projection Designer: Andrew Chip Scriver.
​
$18 ADVANCE | $22 AT THE DOOR
​
8PM - DAVID JONES
9PM - TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
CREATIVE TEAM:
Amanda Smith, FAWN Chamber Creative - Stage Director & Designer
David Jones - Electronic Artist
Andrew Chip Scriver - Projection Designer
Artists from Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra:
Felix Deak, Patricia Ahern, Stefano Marcocchi, Christopher Verrette, and Lucas Harris
​
​
CREATIVE TEAM
PHOTOS
BY JOSHUA CHONG
HAUS MUSIK - MAY 10, 2016
918 BATHURST
918 BATHURST ST, TORONTO
​
Marini. Bertali. Buonamente.
Not pasta sauce brand names, but people whose music you probably don't know, but should.
Haus Musik makes its debut with their music, alongside that of Purcell and Pachelbel, all set within a new and immersive concert experience. Music performed live by Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, directed by Amanda Smith from FAWN opera. Support and sound design by BSMNT.
Haus Musik is a standing event and a bar is open throughout.
​
$18 ADVANCE | $22 AT THE DOOR
​
8PM - BSMNT
9PM - TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
CREATIVE TEAM:
Amanda Smith, FAWN Chamber Creative - Stage Director & Designer
BSMT - Sound Designer
Artists from Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra:
Felix Deak, Julia Wedman, Cristina Zacharias, Patricia Ahern, and Lucas Harris
​