Thin Edge New Music Collective Presents: ONGAKU

918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

ONGAKU is a three day festival and cultural exchange celebrating some of Japan and Canada’s most exciting voices in contemporary and experimental music, happening September 20-22nd.

MLIA SPEAKING EVENT: COURAGE Featuring Emmanuel Jal

918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Come for a night of inspiration as Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier from South Sudan, turned international recording artist, activist and philanthropist, shares his experiences for social, emotional and intellectual learning.

Michelle Willis: An Intimate Live Recording

918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Come and be a part of the audience for Michelle Willis' live album, featuring members of her Toronto band, a guest appearance by rock-and-roll legend David Crosby, and Toronto's own The O'Pears.

Aaron Copland: The Music Within – with Adam Sherkin

918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Adam Sherkin presents a re-creation of the 1957 performance of Piano Fantasy, including world premiers of his own music, commissioned especially for the occasion: a prelude, “The Music Within” and a postlude, “The Music Beyond.”

The Music Gallery Presents: X AVANT New Music Festival XIV: Forward

918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Always dedicated to experimental and innovative music, The Music Gallery moves “Forward” for its fourteenth X Avant festival. Each headliner presents new work – including a world premiere from Lido Pimienta.