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Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation marks its 32nd anniversary this season under the continuing leadership of artistic director Eric Robertson. Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation has presented a rich variety of concerts for Toronto audiences, including its popular weekly recital series, as well as international groups such as King’s College Cambridge Choir, Clare College Singers and St. John’s College Choir. It has also featured Canadian artists including Erica Goodman, David Hetherington, John McDermott, Sharlene Wallace, Anne Lindsay, Neil Swainson, John Johnson, Guido Basso, Guy Few, Heather Bambrick, Al Kay, Marek Norman, Barbara Barsky, the True North Brass, the Gryphon Trio, and percussion ensemble NEXUS.

Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation is also involved in the City Carol Sing, a large annual charity event that raises money for food banks across Canada.

Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the best in inspirational arts programming. It is governed by an elected volunteer board of directors and operates with the assistance of advisors from a variety of backgrounds, including event management, promotions, finance and business.

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The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Ontario is home to a growing Permanent Collection of over 1,200 masterpieces, including manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, and textiles from the 9th to the 21st century. Through its innovative exhibitions and engaging programs — from captivating performances to thought-provoking lectures, workshops, and film screenings — the Museum reaches millions of people worldwide, fostering intercultural understanding through the arts.

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VIVA Singers Toronto is a family of seven choirs with a mandate to give members, ages four through adult, the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centred, collaborative choral community.

VIVA offers diverse musical programming, including regular performance and international touring opportunities, musical literacy, chorister composition and Orff-based creation activities, an annual fall Performing Arts Camp and commissioned works and partnerships with distinguished musicians and composers.

VIVA’s dedicated efforts to put choristers first inform our rehearsal structures and music-making processes. We embrace the coexistence of a high level of artistic and educational engagement while fostering a truly inclusive environment.

We continue to advocate for all voices, and push for inclusivity to ensure that anyone who enjoys music is welcomed - and challenged - at VIVA.

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Confluence Concerts presents joyous, daring and thought-provoking musical experiences within a warm atmosphere of intimacy and discovery. We are a company of diverse creative artists dedicated to personal, thought-provoking, and moving presentations.

This season, our artistic team Larry Beckwith, Andrew Downing, Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野, Aidan McConnell, Suba Sankaran, and Patricia O'Callaghan, has created seven lovingly prepared programs performed by supremely talented artists in the warm surroundings of the Heliconian Hall. Each program has a different theme and tells a different story. We'll experience and learn about the wide scope of influence of the great Scottish bard Robert Burns; we'll focus on love as expressed by Canadian composers, songwriters and poets; we'll celebrate the extraordinary work of the great German-American composer Kurt Weill and much, much more.

Each concert this season features an entertaining and informative pre-show event 45 minutes before the concert start time, and a lively post-show reception at which you can mingle with the performers.

Join us for one concert, or the whole season. We'd love to see you.

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Founded in October 1924, the Royal Canadian College of Organists’ Toronto Centre is the city’s foremost advocate for the pipe organ and its music. We host public concerts, featuring both internationally-acclaimed artists and local performers, as well as masterclasses, workshops, lectures and other special events. Many of our events are intended for general audiences, while some of our educational offerings are specially designed to support organists and church musicians in their professional work. Join us as we celebrate our centennial season!

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Experience great chamber music with Music TORONTO, a presenter of the finest ensembles, pianists and vocalists from home and abroad. We enrich our community through chamber music by supporting artistic development, producing community engagement and education initiatives, and, of course, by producing concerts. Artistic and Executive Director Roman Borys invites you to our 2024/25 season at the Jane Mallett Theatre at the St Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

Our season opens with the return of Quartetto di Cremona, followed by the Miró, JACK and Isidore Quartets, and the Gryphon Trio with violinist Lara St. John and vocalist Aviva Chernick. The piano series features iconic Canadian pianists Marc-André Hamelin and Janina Fialkowska, soprano and pianist Rachel Fenlon, and Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko. We are pleased to welcome music commentator Rob Kapilow, who will be joining forces with the Cheng² Duo and the Gryphon Trio for two “What Makes it Great?” ® presentations at the George Weston Recital Hall.

Join us for concerts, both traditional and groundbreaking, and experience the transformative power of live music– enlightening, entertaining, enriching, and deeply engaging.

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VEMU Estonian Museum Canada delivers cultural and educational programming. VEMU is a contemporary memory institution, welcoming all visitors to be inspired by Estonian culture, history and traditions. Its inclusive programming and innovative exhibitions encourage cross-cultural understanding and dialogue. We organize 50 to 70 events per year. These include conferences, seminars, lectures, exhibits (5 to 7 per year), workshops, book launches, film screenings, theatre shows, concerts (including the bi-annual Estonian Music Week festival).

Estonian Music Week is back! The 2025 edition includes world-renowned artists, such as Vox Clamantis, Curly Strings, Estonian Voices and more. The festival takes place May 22 to 25, with festival passes going on sale December 2. Visit www.estonianmusicweek.ca to learn more. Be sure to join the mailing list for additional discounts on tickets.

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The Tallis Choir of Toronto is a chamber ensemble of 36 voices which has earned a reputation for innovative programming and polished performances. Works from Gregorian Chant to contemporary choral music are represented, but the choir is best known as one of the few ensembles in Canada specializing in the music of the Renaissance, particularly 16th-century Italy and England.

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St. Thomas’s music program not only elevates our worship, but also creates community and connection - attracting skilled choristers, nurturing the next generation of musicians, presenting guest artists in concert, and welcoming all who come to hear them. Led by Organist and Choirmaster Elizabeth Anderson and Assistant Organist and Choirmaster Manuel Piazza, excellent choral and organ music are offered on Sunday at the 11am High Mass and 5pm Evensong (featuring the British cathedral heritage as well as contemporary composers).

We welcome experienced choristers who value a high standard of ensemble singing to audition: contact us at eanderson@stthomas.on.ca. Through Friends of Music at St. Thomas's (honorary co-chairs, Larry Beckwith and Molly Johnson), we host renowned guest artists in an exciting concert series. The program supports the St. Thomas's Choristers, a free music program for children (grades 2 to 12). The Choristers learn ensemble singing, vocal technique, and music theory in a fun atmosphere. No church membership/religious affiliation is required. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 4:30pm to 6:30pm, and the children sing at the 9:30am service on Sundays. The program runs from late August to late May. Info and auditions at www.stthomas.on.ca/choristers.

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The Toronto Children's Chorus (TCC) is a vibrant musical community that has been nurturing young voices for generations. Founded in 1978 by Jean Ashworth Bartle C.M., O.Ont. and subsequently led by Artistic Directors Elise Bradley, MNZM (2007-2021) and Dr. Zimfira Poloz (2022-present), the TCC has been a cornerstone of choral excellence in Toronto and Canada for 47 years.

Throughout its history, the Chorus has graced world-renowned stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Sydney Opera House, and Royal Albert Hall. As choral ambassadors, the TCC has represented Canada on 33 international tours and seven national tours. The TCC has also earned accolades at several prestigious competitions, including the International Eisteddfod in Wales, the Let the Peoples Sing competition in Europe, the CBC National Radio Competition, and the International Choral Kathaumixw. The Chorus regularly collaborates with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, a partnership that celebrates the enduring connection and shared musical heritage between these two key institutions in the city's arts scene. Now, as the TCC celebrates its 47th concert season, it continues to build on a legacy of musical achievement and international recognition.