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MUSE: What Makes It Great?® with Rob Kapilow - Mendelssohn Octet


  • Jane Mallett Theatre 27 Front Street East Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4 Canada (map)

Featuring Jonathan Crow, violin · Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin · Sharon Wei, viola · Roman Borys, cello · Dior String Quartet

In What Makes It Great?®, composer, commentator, and author Rob Kapilow unlocks great music with insight, humour, and live musical examples. Explore the brilliance of Mendelssohn’s Octet as Kapilow reveals the invention and youthful genius behind one of chamber music’s most exhilarating works. His presentation is followed by a complete performance and audience Q&A.

Part of our Sunday afternoon MUSE (Music Unveiled, Stories, Explorations) series.

“Kapilow is the ideal guide—erudite, engaging, and endlessly illuminating.” — The New York Times

Single tickets: $60 - $65
Arts Workers: $20 – please purchase at the door or call the TOLive box office at 416-366-7723 and select options 1-1 to speak with a box office specialist.
Students and minors: Free with request
Adults (up to 2) accompanying minors (free): Half price

To request student tickets or for more information, please email tickets@music-toronto.com.
Please note, these conc
erts may not be suitable for children under 7.

Program

Felix Mendelssohn
String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20

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