This celebrated 115-voice choir presents a five-concert subscription series, with two performances at the George Weston Recital Hall (as Choir-in-Residence), and three at downtown churches. The Amadeus Choir, conducted by Dr. Lydia Adams, is considered to be in the first rank nationally and is renowned for its musicality and glorious sound.  The Choir performs with full orchestra or instrumental ensemble, and is also noted for its stunning a cappella performances.

Founded 29 years ago, the Amadeus Choir has been conducted by Lydia Adams for the past 18 seasons.  In 1987 Dr. Adams created the annual Christmas Carol and Chanukah Song Writing Competition, as an encouragement for composers of all ages and levels of experience to create new works, thus expanding Canada’s outstanding choral tradition.  The Choir has also commissioned several works by prominent Canadian composers.

The Choir has self-produced two CD’s, Ring-a the News!  and  Songs of the Spirit; and has collaborated with the Hannaford Street Silver Band to record Voices on High, and the CBC to record Everlasting Light with the Elmer Iseler Singers.