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Pioneering Ensemble Vivant’s innovative genre-defying classical/jazz programming is rich with passionate, deeply communicative playing that touches the hearts and souls of listeners of all ages. EV has 15 internationally acclaimed CDs heard on radio worldwide.

Of iFUGUE ~ A World of Fugues, U.S.A. Magazine’s Fanfare & American Record Guide wrote: “Smokin…Fugues shouldn’t be this much fun!”; “Lively readings of fugues by all sorts of composers. A few are presented in original form, such as Bach’s Prelude & Fugue #9 (WTC I), played beautifully by pianist Catherine Wilson.”

“It’s rare to hear music played with such depth and sincerity, and yet with a sparkle that moved its audience to new heights.” Brantford Music Club.

“No matter the genre, there is magic in EV's music-making.” - Jazz icon Rick Wilkins, C.M.

“Chamber music at its evocative best!” - The WholeNote

“…beautiful, poised performances...capture the passion and verve…Wilson’s piano gives this music unerring drive and plenty of sparkle.” - The Toronto Star

EV’s invaluable live and video programs for underserved communities are conducted through Euterpe (musicisthekey.org) and supported by Ontario Trillium Foundation, Canada Council, Levante, Ross Mitchell, George C. Hunt Foundations & more.

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The Barrie Concert Association (BCA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing exceptional musical performances to the Barrie community. Since its founding in 1946, the BCA has enriched the local cultural landscape by organizing a series of concerts showcasing a diverse range of genres, from classical to jazz and contemporary music.

Our upcoming 2025/26 season contains an exciting mix of music, featuring Elmer Iseler Singers, among others.

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New Music Concerts furthers the appreciation, creation and performance of exceptional adventurous music for everyone.

New Music Concerts (NMC) is a leader in curating, performing, and promoting innovative and cutting-edge music by Canadian and international composers.

Founded in 1971, NMC is an internationally renowned leader and unique in Toronto as the foremost champion of contemporary works for large chamber ensemble, often performing alongside cutting edge technology.

For NMC, adventurous music is any music that, when heard at any stage of your listening journey, teaches you something new, ignites a spark, and inspires you. We believe that the ability to appreciate adventurous music is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and acquired. Achieving this expands listeners’ horizons, unveiling a new world of composers, ensembles, and fresh concepts.

It is NMC’s mandate to nurture a dialogue between the voices of multiple musical traditions, including those that have been historically underrepresented.

No matter where you come from, if you love adventurous music, you will always have a home at NMC.

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Arkel Chamber Concerts, for 13 years now a gem of the Toronto classical music scene, presents some of the world's best chamber music in three intimate, unforgettable concerts each season. Co-founders Marie Bérard, Concertmaster of the COC Orchestra, and Winona Zelenka, a lead cellist of the TSO, began their journey as Trio Arkel, and now as Arkel Chamber Concerts, have further expanded to present programs of ever more imagination and depth, exploring the world of chamber music from the timeless masterpieces of the Classical and Romantic periods through to exciting present-day compositions. Guest artists include beloved and internationally acclaimed virtuosos of the classical music world.

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Orpheus’ vision is to celebrate the power of choral music as an agent of social change and a passionate medium of artistic expression. The 65-voice choir, under artistic director Thomas Burton, champions the new and unusual in choral performance, commissioning and introducing new works and performing overlooked masterpieces. Regularly working with living composers and singing a wide range of repertoire in concerts with high production values, Orpheus has introduced audiences to many accessible works from the current generation of leading composers. Orpheus supports young emerging vocal talent through its highly respected Sidgwick Scholars Program and its newer Vocal Apprentice Program for high school singers. Winners of the 2018 Choral Canada Award for Outstanding Innovation, Orpheus continues to present an “expect something different” experience! The 2025/26 season features a performance focusing on the Earth, a seasonal collaboration with Hannaford Street Silver Band, Karl Jenkins’ Requiem, and a program for double choir with the Guelph Chamber Choir.

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Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Toronto, the Li Delun Music Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting multicultural exchange between East and West through musical activities.

The Foundation is named after the renowned conductor Li Delun, who founded the first symphony orchestra of the People's Republic of China. Today, the Foundation is renowned for hosting high-calibre musical events and also promotes the popularisation of classical music through concerts and events. For example, the annual "East-West New Year Concert" at George Weston Hall brings outstanding musicians from China and around the world to Toronto. In addition to establishing the Toronto Festival Orchestra, which provides talented young musicians with the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, the Foundation also provides a platform for young Canadian musicians to perform solo recitals and various other performance opportunities.

The Li Delun Music Foundation has also hosted masterclasses and workshops by internationally renowned artists such as Lang Lang, Chen Sa, Haochen Zhang, Bruce Liu and Professor Lee Kum-Sing, and others.

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Created in 2014 by Sharon Azrieli CQ for the Azrieli Foundation, The Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) offers opportunities for the discovery, creation, performance and celebration of excellence in music composition. Every two years, AMP offers four prizes: two celebrating the discovery and creation of excellent new Jewish music; a third for the creation of Canadian music; and a fourth to commission a new international work.

AMP is open to composers of all ages, genders, faiths and nationalities. Full eligibility and submission guidelines are available on the AMP website. AMP also seeks to engage more composers and enrich the concert repertoire through its Performance Fund and its instrumentation cycle – 2026: Choir and Orchestra; 2028: Chamber Music; 2030: Choral Music; 2032: Orchestral Music.

All Prize Laureates receive a prize package valued at over $200,000 CAD, including a $50,000 cash award, a premiere in Montréal at the AMP Gala Concert, two subsequent international showcase concerts, and a professional recording for future commercial release. This makes AMP the largest competition of its kind in Canada and one of the most important in the world.

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Trinity Bach Project is a professional vocal and instrumental ensemble that inspires new audiences with the extraordinary musical and spiritual riches of J. S. Bach’s choral repertoire. By bringing to life the underperformed cantatas of Bach with clarity, excellence, and generosity, we remove barriers around classical choral music and open the doors of sacred places—both historic architecture and human hearts.The 44 concerts of our first three seasons included such programs as “Bach & Mendelssohn,” “Bach and Schütz,” “Bach & Tallis,” “Bach & Roses,” and “Bach & Honour,” shared with diverse audiences in 18 different church settings around Toronto and the surrounding region. Season four is set to debut in October 2025 with “Bach and the Earth,” featuring the vivacious cantatas BWV 187 (Es wartet alles auf dich) and BWV 76 (Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes), while January to June will see, “Bach & Anguish” (BWV 12 and 127), “Bach & Rising (BWV 67 and 95), and “Bach & Wings” (BWV 137 and 43).

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Under the direction of Ron Royer, who brings years of experience as a conductor, musician, composer and music educator, the SPO has developed as a lively community orchestra and a Canadian composition incubator, while also producing live and digital chamber concerts by orchestra ensembles.

SPO is also a local resource as a co-producer of recording projects by local ensembles, artists and choirs. Orchestra Canada included SPO in its “Digital Toolkit” as an exemplar for small orchestras citing its podcast, streaming content, and recording production skills.

The SPO has been an anchor cultural organization in Scarborough for 45 years. and presents, on average, six main-series concerts, plus performing/presenting at festivals and community celebrations, plus recording, developing and presenting substantial Canadian programming, as recognized by the Canadian Music Centre in awarding SPO the 2021 John Beckwith Award,

The orchestra has a professional core augmented by highly achieving community amateur musicians. Annually, it offers a unique program for New Generation artists and composers, as well as residency programs.

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For the 2025/26 season, the choir will be led by Artistic Director Kathleen Allan for the November 1 performance of "Vertigo: A Choral Tango" featuring a beginner-friendly tango lesson, renowned accordionist Michael Bridge, and breathtaking aerial dancing. Kathleen Allan will also conduct Bach's Christmas Oratorio on December 7 at Kingston Road United Church, in collaboration with the Kingston Road Village Concert Series. The Amadeus Choir will then be performing brand new choral works developed within the Choral Creation Lab residency at its showcase on February 21 at Eglinton St. George’s United Church. Finally, the season will conclude with the May 9 performance of "Wanuskewin: Seeking Peace of Mind" featuring special guest Cris Derksen, cellist and composer, and the world premiere of Andrew Balfour's choral work of the same title.