Vive la différence: Lully and Corelli
Explore the rivalry between the distinct French and Italian baroque styles epitomized by the music of Lully and Corelli
Choral Kaleidoscope
A soundscape of 17th- and 18th-century European choral music—from the breathtaking originality of Monteverdi to the luminosity of Bach
Mods & Rockers
From the creators of Café Counterculture comes a celebration of the British music that took the world by storm in the 1960s… and 1600sUpcoming Concerts & Events
Vive la différence
October 13-15, 2023
Making his Tafelmusik debut this season is French/Italian violinist Emmanuel Resche-Caserta, concertmaster of Les Arts Florissants and an artist whose “remarkable direction is coupled with superb violin playing, ease, and virtuosity” (ForumOpera).
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Choral Kaleidoscope
November 17-19, 2023
Choir Director Ivars Taurins has curated some of his favourite works in this soundscape of 17th- and 18th-century European choral music—from the breathtaking originality of Monteverdi to the luminosity of Bach.
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Haus Musik: Mods & Rockers
November 7, 2023
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the British musical tidal wave of the 1960s and relive the tunes that flooded the airwaves and concert venues of North America in the mid-1960s.
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Violinist Rachel Podger appointed Principal Guest Director of Tafelmusik
Tafelmusik is thrilled to announce the appointment of violinist Rachel Podger, “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times), to the newly created role of Principal Guest Director for a two-year period starting in September 2024.
Meet Tafelmusik
A world-renowned period orchestra and choir in the heart of Toronto.
Jeanne Lamon
Music Director (1981–2014)
Music Director Emerita (2014–2021)
Music Director of Tafelmusik from 1981 to 2014, Music Director Emerita from 2015 to 2020, Jeanne Lamon C.M., O. Ont., D. Litt., was praised by critics in Europe and North America for her virtuosity as a violinist and her strong musical leadership. Under her direction, Tafelmusik achieved international stature and is considered “one of the world’s top baroque orchestras” (Gramophone Magazine).
Explore Baroque
Learn more about Tafelmusik and baroque music by exploring our Baroque 101, Glossary, and articles.
Listen to Tafelmusik recordings on these streaming services
Access our albums on these platforms, in select listings below, or wherever you stream your music
