| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2012 George Weston Recital Hall | Tafelmusik’s Choral Spectacular: A 30-Year Celebration in Toronto |
 An anniversary is undeniably a time for celebration, a time to reflect on past accomplishments whilst keeping the future in close view. This was the case for Tafelmusik’s Chamber Choir on the eve of their 30th anniversary. Choir director and conductor Ivars Taurins selected a vast variety of repertoire showcasing the choir’s skill through 17th- and 18th-century works, progressing into music of more recent composers. With this exulting programme, Taurins masterfully presented an assortment of sacred and secular works which complemented each other well.
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| 14-Dec-2011 The Royal Conservatory of Music, TELUS Centre, Koerner Hall | Tafelmusik performs Handel's Messiah at Koerner Hall: An unforgettable experience |
 As Christmas is quickly approaching, it is only fair to take advantage of some of the musical gifts and traditions that accompany this festive season. Handel's Messiah is one of the most widely-known sacred oratorios, most commonly recognized by its Hallelujah chorus. However, Handel's Messiah, was not always regarded as a popular work for the Christmas season. Its first public performance on April 12th1742 in Dublin was highly successful and received well by the audience; however, the following year at the London première, the audience lashed insults upon the performers.Read full review... | |
