Toronto Consort, The

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The Toronto Consort is Canada’s leading ensemble, specializing in the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque. Led by a collective of artistic associates, ten of Canada’s leading early music specialists, the Consort presents a main stage concert series at the beautiful Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, located in the Annex. The Consort has toured extensively and has recorded music for film and television, including the hit television series “The Tudors and The Borgias”, and is releasing its 15th CD recording in Autumn 2019: Frescobaldi and the Glories of Rome.

Aristotle wisely said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” We firmly believe that musical collaborations can attest sublimely to this truth. In our 2019/20 season, we are thrilled to explore the synergy of musical relationships and connections. Please join us and our exciting troupe of renowned guest performers and collaborators this season: trad fiddler Emilyn Stam, internationally-acclaimed tenor Charles Daniels, the truly magnificent vocal ensemble Profeti della Quinta, leading scholar Scott Metcalfe, and First Nations drummers and singers Shirley Hay and Marilyn George. Tickets starting at $20 can be purchased on our website.