Canadian Chamber Orchestra

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The Canadian Chamber Orchestra (CCO) is a musician-led ensemble based in Toronto that reimagines the concert experience through immersive performances of classical and contemporary music. We champion Canadian composers, elevate diverse voices, and foster meaningful connections between artists and audiences through bold programming, education, and outreach. We envision a thriving, inclusive musical culture where Canadian artistry is celebrated worldwide, where musicians shape their creative futures, and where all people, regardless of background, can engage deeply with the transformative power of music.

Our inaugural season featured 3 self-produced concerts, and this past July, the CCO recorded it's debut album at the Isabel Bader Centre with composer Dinuk Wijeratne, and quartet soloists the Rolston String Quartet. This album was supported by the Isabel Bader Centre's IMAGINE Arts Incubator, and the Ontario Arts Council.
We kick off our 2025/26 season on Oct 31st at Hugh's Room with “Movie Night: Nosferatu”. The CCO will perform a newly curated collage score set to the 1922 horror classic. Then on Dec 7th, Music Toronto presents the CCO with Rob Kapilow and Isabella Perron in a "What Makes it Great?" performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons.