Music at Mount Pleasant featuring Arparla ft. Elixir Baroque Ensemble

Music at Mount Pleasant returns for its 17th season in 2026, marking a special year as Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) celebrates its 200th anniversary.

Since 2009, Music at Mount Pleasant has been a free, family‑friendly summer concert series, showcasing outstanding musical talent from across the Greater Toronto Area, including artists affiliated with the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 2026, we are proud to continue this longstanding tradition while recognizing two centuries of service, remembrance, and community connection.

Concert Details 
Date: Sunday, August 2 
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, green space behind the cemetery office

Featuring: Arparla ft. Elixir Baroque Ensemble

“It’s a Gut Feeling”  

A brilliant programme illuminating music from North Italy during the Baroque, from Marco Uccellini, through Legrenzi and Venice’s most famous composer Vivaldi. Arparla, a violin and harp duo, hailing from Italy and Ireland are proud owners of a Canadian canoe which they have rowed on the canals of Venice! Davide Monti, noted improviser with his sparing partner on harp, Maria Christina Cleary, joins up with Canadian Elixir Ensemble for a match of musical wit. Maria is dedicated to increasing the harp repertoire by playing organ concertos on the harp. Come and hear music never heard in North America and enjoy a Venetian breeze during the long summer.

Davide Monti - violin, Maria Cleary - arpa doppia, Valerie Gordon - violin, Michelle Odorico - violin, Matt Antal - viola, Elyssa Lefurgey-Smith - violin, Felix Deak- cello, Danial Lalonde- bass