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Renowned concert pianist Andrew Burashko formed Art of Time Ensemble in 1998 by inviting a group of like-minded musicians and prominent figures in dance, theatre and other art forms to perform one-off concerts in Toronto. The company has gone on to become a leader in Toronto’s vibrant performing arts scene, through its subscription season at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, regular appearances at Koerner Hall, album releases, performances with leading Canadian orchestras, and the tours of its unique offerings to dozens of cities throughout Canada and the United States.

Exploring the relationship between classical music in its many forms and other genres such as jazz, pop, electronica, rock, folk, electroacoustic, gospel and others, Art of Time seeks to reveal the qualities that lie at the heart of all great music.

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Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra brings to life some of the greatest musical masterpieces, presents internationally-acclaimed performers, and helps introduce some of Canada’s rising stars in their debut performances with a symphony orchestra. The Orchestra has been performing for Greater Toronto audiences since 1986.

The 2022/23 season promises six exciting evenings of new compositions and traditional favourites under the baton of Maestro Martin MacDonald. Highlights include Canadian composer Vivian Fung's Prayer, Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major, Neilsen's Clarinet Concerto, and Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor. Soloists include the young piano prodigy Ryan Huang, violinist Aaron Schwebel, cellist Rachel Mercer and Graham Lord on clarinet.

Looking for an orchestra to play in? Send your inquiries to us via email.

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Through its “Music in the Afternoon” concert series, the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto (WMCT) presents chamber music concerts featuring musicians on the threshold of international recognition, as well as established artists and ensembles. Concerts are held Thursday afternoons at 1:30pm at Walter Hall, University of Toronto, Faculty of Music, 80 Queen’s Park.

This year the WMCT celebrates its 125th season: Connection & Continuity. Concerts include our 2021 Career Development Award winner Michael Bridge, accordion, with Ladom Ensemble and Joseph Macerollo, accordion (October 6, 2022); Quatuor Despax with Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola, and Brian Manker, cello (November 17, 2022); Fjóla Evans, composer/curator, with Aizuri Quartet, VC2 Cello Duo, Talisa Blackman, piano and Krista Kais-Prial, vocalist (February 23, 2023); Marion Newman, mezzo-soprano, with Melody Courage, soprano, Evan Korbut, baritone, and Gordon Gerrard, piano (April 6, 2023); Mark Fewer, violin, with Thalea String Quartet, Chris Whitley, violin, and Jeanie Chung, piano (May 4, 2023). Artists and programs are subject to change. Please visit our website for regular season updates.

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The Royal Conservatory’s Koerner Hall is “the greatest venue in this city” and “magnificent in its acoustics, as much as in its design” (Toronto Star). This concert season, you can enjoy more than 90 jazz, classical, world, and roots music performances - in the concert hall or live online - by extraordinary international and Canadian artists, including the annual 21C Music Festival. We look forward to sharing uplifting and inspiring live music with you!

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Located in the heart of Bloor West Village with a generous acoustic and beautiful sanctuary, St. Olave’s Anglican Church offers a music program strongly rooted in the Anglican tradition, incorporating music spanning across the centuries. Under the direction of Dr. Hanné Becker, St. Olave’s choir leads congregational singing at 10:30am Sunday services, as well as performs anthems and service music for the liturgy. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 9pm and before the Sunday services at 9:30am. New volunteer members are welcome, and the ability to sight-read music is helpful. For more information about joining our choir, please contact Dr. Hanné Becker at music@stolaves.ca. To inquire about renting our space for a concert or recital, please contact the office via email.

Coming this Fall we are hosting three exciting events:

• October 17 - Tracing the Tunes: Ralph Vaughan Williams and the English Folk Song
• November 5 - Timeless Ensemble: Hanné Becker (organ) and Paulina Derbez (violin)
• December 3 - Advent Concert with Diapente Vocal Quintet

For details, visit www.stolaves.ca/community-events.

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The biennial Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) is Canada’s largest competition devoted to music composition.

AMP advances the Azrieli Foundation’s commitment to discovering, elevating and amplifying artistic voices that exhibit excellence and embodies its belief in music as a vital human endeavour that expresses our creativity, expands our worldview and fosters positive cultural exchange.

Open to the international music community, AMP accepts proposals for works from individuals and institutions of all ages, genders, nationalities, faiths and backgrounds, which are then submitted to its expert juries through an open call.

The three AMP prize packages – valued at $200,000 CAD per Laureate – currently makes it the top competition for music composition in Canada and one of the most substantial in the world.

On October 20, AMP will celebrate its 2022 Laureates with a Gala Concert in Montréal.

Past prize-winners include Canadian composers Keiko Devaux (2020), Kelly-Marie Murphy (2018) and Brian Current (2016), Dutch-born American composer Yotam Haber (2020), Israeli-born Australian composer Yitzhak Yedid (2020), Israeli-American composer Avner Dorman (2018), and US-based Polish composer Wlad Marhulets (2016).

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Barrie Concert Band has been an integral part of the amateur music scene in Barrie since 1869 and is considered the oldest music organization in the City of Barrie.

Over the years the band has fulfilled a year-round musical role in Barrie by participating in various city events, presenting regular summer and winter concerts and providing music at local senior’s homes and churches, averaging about eight concerts per year.

The longevity of the Barrie Concert Band is due to its faithful membership, the City of Barrie’s financial support, sponsors, honoraria from some of their concerts and the loyalty and support of its audiences. This money is used to purchase new music and cover ongoing operating costs.

The Barrie Concert Band’s mission is to uphold and maintain the true spirit of the concert band. The ensemble’s goal is to enrich the lives of local musicians in a positive manner and to strive to continually improve and achieve high musical standards as well as enhancing the lives of community members.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our free or ticketed concerts and sharing our passion for music!

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Esprit Orchestra is Canada's only full-sized, professional orchestra devoted to performing and presenting new music.

Founded in 1983 by Music Director and Conductor, Alex Pauk, Esprit’s commitment to commissioning and advancing contemporary music has set it apart as one of the few organizations of its kind on a global scale. Esprit consistently collaborates with outstanding composers, and performs with first-class soloists and ensembles from Canada and abroad.

With a dynamic annual subscription concert series, this skilled 65-member orchestra presents music that is otherwise unavailable in Canada, always performed to the highest standards in the acoustically acclaimed Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.

In the 2022/23 Subscription Season, Esprit Orchestra will celebrate their historic 40th anniversary with a vibrant and dynamic program featuring iconic composers from the past 40 years, including Unsuk Chin, Alexina Louie and John Rea, while continuing to bring new music to Canadian audiences from composers like Christopher Goddard, James O'Callaghan and Andrew Staniland.

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Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation marks its 29th 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 and St. John’s College Choir. It has also featured Canadian artists including David Hetherington, John McDermott, Colin Fox, Sharlene Wallace, Anne Lindsay, John Johnson, Guido Basso, the True North Brass, the Gryphon Trio, and 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.

Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation, in cooperation with Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, begins its 2022/23 season on Tuesday, October 4th with the first recital in its weekly “Lunchtime Chamber Music” series.

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Performing Arts Brampton builds an inspiring community that reflects Brampton's spirit and diversity. Comprised of four incredible venues - The Rose Brampton, LBP Brampton, Cyril Clark Brampton and Garden Square Brampton - we offer magnificent performing arts venues and are an iconic feature of downtown Brampton. A vital part of our city, it is a destination for local and world-renowned performers, providing opportunities for audiences from Brampton and beyond to experience a wide range of talent in an extraordinary setting. Architecturally and acoustically sublime, the venue boasts two performance venues for large shows and intimate experiences. The Rose is where Brampton comes to life. Programming includes "The Rose Presents", "This is Brampton", "Arts Adventures", and "Lifelong Learning".