Sinfonia Toronto

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Acclaimed as “A World-Class Orchestra” (review headline, German tour), Sinfonia Toronto performs all the major works for string orchestra, from Baroque to contemporary, plus many world premieres, especially by Canadian composers. Sinfonia Toronto’s 2026-27 Masterpiece Series will present six concerts in the Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre and one in the Jane Mallett Theatre.

The orchestra’s 13 virtuoso strings play standing, blending each musician’s soloistic energy and passion into a brilliant ensemble style under Nurhan Arman’s inspired direction. The orchestra has toured in Argentina, China, Germany, Peru, Spain, Uruguay and the US and performed in Montreal and cities across Ontario, from Brockville to Sault Ste. Marie.

Sinfonia Toronto’s interactive “Concerts under Construction” program takes live music into TDSB and TCDSB schools in high-needs neighbourhoods. They have recorded eight albums, including a JUNO winner; seven feature works by Canadian composers.

2026-27 soloists include pianists Sheng Cai, Honens Gold Medallist Élisabeth Pion, Theadora Koski and Salzburg artist Heghine Rapyan; violinists Julia Mirzoev, Irmina Trynkos, Nuné Melik and Tina Sievers; oboist Caitlin Broms-Jacobs; and harpist Teresa Suen-Campbell.