CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: May 11 – May 17 2026

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on May 11, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of May 11 to 17, 2026.

PREVIEW | One-of-a-Kind Concerts Presents Baroque Music & Fashion: A Concert-Lecture

By Anya Wassenberg on May 8, 2026

Fashion is always a reflection of its time, and that connection is explored in an event by One-of-a-Kind Concerts — Baroque Music & Fashion.

THE SCOOP | Angela Hewitt & Eric Friesen Present The Hugh’s Room 2026/27 Classical Series

By Anya Wassenberg on May 7, 2026

Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt and broadcaster Eric Friesen have curated a series of classical music concerts for Toronto’s intimate Hugh’s Room.

INTERVIEW | Roman Borys Talks About Music Toronto’s Third Annual COSE (Celebration of Small Ensembles) 2026

By Ludwig Van on April 27, 2026

Artistic and executive director of Music Toronto since 2023 Roman Borys talks about the line-up for the Celebration of Small Ensembles 2026.

SCRUTINY | Lisa Batiashvili & Giorgi Gigashvili Offered A Masterful Afternoon Of Music

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on April 27, 2026

Lisa Batiashvili is one of the true powerhouses of our time, and pianist Giorgi Gigashvili, not yet familiar to us, is a truly equal musical partner to her.

PREVIEW | The Barrie Concert Association Presents Troubled Times, Indomitable Spirits With Duo Kashperova

By Anya Wassenberg on April 22, 2026

The Barrie Concert Association will present a program titled Troubled Times, Indomitable Spirits, featuring with Barrie’s own Duo Kashperova on April 26.

PREVIEW | The Hamilton International Contemporary Music Festival Spring Concert Showcase

By Anya Wassenberg on April 21, 2026

INTERVIEW | Fiona Robson Of Quatuor Magenta Talks About Their 2026 Canadian Tour

By Anya Wassenberg on April 21, 2026

Fiona Robson, Canadian-born cellist of the Paris-based Quatuor Magenta, talks about the ensemble's upcoming Canadian tour, hitting Toronto on May 3.

INTERVIEW | Steven Isserlis Brings His Globally Recognized Cello Mastery to Toronto

By Ludwig Van on April 20, 2026

“What’s so exceptional about the cello?,” asks Steven Isserlis in a mockingly stern voice, a week before his duo concert with pianist Connie Shih for Music Toronto.

PREVIEW | London Symphonia Presents The Brahms Effect With Tom Allen

By Anya Wassenberg on April 8, 2026

London Symphonia invites audiences to embark on a journey of discovery with its presentation of The Brahms Effect with Tom Allen.