Classical music fans have a full week to choose from. According to Classical FM, the critic's picks for November 2 to 8 include pianist and composer Dinuk Wijeratne performing with the Canadian Chamber Orchestra at the Jane Mallett Theatre on Tuesday, November 3, and a celebration of the 400th anniversary year of composer John Dowland at St. Thomas's Anglican Church the same evening.
The Dowland celebration is a small festival in its own right. According to Classical FM, the Toronto Lachrimae Festival opens with a Renaissance vocal quartet and viola da gamba performance, followed across the week by a chamber concert, an evensong, a lunchtime recital for two lutes, a community concert and an open mic at the Rivoli.
The broader week's listings show how quickly the city shifts from Halloween into the holiday season. According to To Do Canada, events run from Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 8, with concerts and festivals filling venues across downtown and beyond.
Visitors planning a night out should check venue listings before travelling, since show times and ticket availability vary by event, and several of the week's concerts are evening performances starting at 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.