St. Andrew's Church

What a voice and what a band!! Great noontime recital today by The Tanya Wills Quartet. Lots of smiles in the audience. Happy start to the long weekend. — attending a live concert

The late Doris Day recorded this song in 1965. It was also featured in the closing of Avengers: Endgame. Can you guess the song title? Here’s Tanya Wills performing an excerpt from “It’s Been a... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Looking forward to the long weekend? Here’s a FUN way to kick it off. Take in this Friday’s Noontime Recital with The Tanya Wills Quartet. Here’s a peek at guitarist Bill Bridges & pianist Jordan Klapman in rehearsal. So effortless. How do they do it?!? facebook.com/story.php?stor…

We’re taking a detour from our usual classical program next Fri. May 17 to welcome The Tanya Wills Quartet. If you don’t know this fine, classically-trained vocalist & her fine band, check out this video. Want to hear more?! Join us at 12:10. youtube.com/watch?v=PpNjYZ…

He was Elvis before Elvis was Elvis. A rock star of the Romantic Era. Here’s a fun primer on Franz Liszt in prep for this Friday’s (May 11) Noontime Recital. Award-winning pianist Brian Keng-Lun Hsu will perform Liszt’s Ballade No 2. NO POP QUIZ.... youtube.com/watch?v=3PhxJJ…

Cello fans — don’t miss this! This Friday’s Noontime Recital will feature some of the greatest masterpieces ever written for this instrument (thanks to Messrs Bach & Debussy!) Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear with award-winning duo: Kimberly Jeong... youtube.com/watch?v=mgg6fV…

If you’ve ever seen St. Andrew’s Bosendorfer Imperial piano, you might have noticed its extra keys. What’s that about? Watch this. youtube.com/attribution_li…

Poetic. Radiant. The ultimate expression of the soul of the cello.... That’s how some describe Bach’s Cello Suites. Agree? Intrigued? Make a date to hear two very fine musicians, cellist Kimberly Jeong and... facebook.com/14028576276753…

Love a parade? How about parade with LOTS of kilted drummers & bagpipers + a big brass band? The 48th Highlanders are coming to St. Andrew’s! Watch them parade up Simcoe & King Streets this... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Whew!! After a busy Easter weekend of special services and music, we’re back to our usual Friday Noontime Recitals this week. The dynamic Bedford Trio joins us... youtube.com/attribution_li…

This is a showstopper! Often played at royal weddings and at Easter Services. Experience Widor’s Toccata, Movement V at St. Andrew’s this Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Organist... youtube.com/attribution_li…

Did you know that you can hear great classical music at our Easter services this w/e? Join us at 10:30 a.m. Good Friday to experience a piece that Yehudi Menuhin described as the most beautiful music ever written for... youtube.com/watch?v=hYxoF_…

Still no final word on the state of the pipe organ at Notre-Dame. The cathedral’s organist recorded an all-Bach program there. It’s just out. Hope there’s more music to come from this beloved landmark! cbcmusic.ca/posts/21145/la…

Actors playing musicians: ever wondered how Bradley Cooper, Adrien Brody & others prepare for big movie roles? It’s not all clever editing! shr.gs/YalluIO

Jazz musician Harry Connick Jr. instigates a brilliant musical fix. Can you guess what the problem is - and when it got corrected? (Hint: watch for the celebratory arm pump in the background.) youtube.com/attribution_li…

Here’s some inspiration if you’re struggling to master those scales. Play it, guys! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

He describes himself an adventurous musician who’s not afraid to go beyond conventional repertoire. Pianist Matthew Li’s got an unusual “thematic” program lined up for Friday (Mar 29) at 12:10 p.m. Valse by... facebook.com/14028576276753…

Did you know that composer Robert Schumann declared Brahms to be Beethoven’s heir? He liked Brahms that much! If you like the “two B’s” join us Friday (Mar 22) at 12:10 p.m.... youtube.com/attribution_li…

Did you know that composer Robert Schumann declared Brahms to be Beethoven’s heir? He liked Brahms that much! If you like the “two B’s” join us Friday (Mar 22) at 12:10 p.m. Pianist Gregory Millar will play Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op 10, No 2 & Brahm’s... shr.gs/EAdhXMW

Did you know that composer Robert Schumann declared Brahms to be Beethoven’s heir? He liked Brahms that much! If you like the “two B’s” join us Friday (Mar 22) at 12:10 p.m. Pianist Gregory Millar will play Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op 10, No 2 & Brahm’s... shr.gs/ouZDlM