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.

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.

PREVIEW | Concreamus Chamber Choir Presents Power Dynamics — Music That Explores The Politics Of Body, Voice & Liberation

By Anya Wassenberg on May 5, 2026

Concreamus Chamber Choir, part of Modern Sound Collective, a by youth and for youth choral organization, will present a concert titled Power Dynamics on May 9.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: May 4 – May 10 2026

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on May 4, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of May 4 to 10, 2026.

PREVIEW | The Amadeus Choir Of Greater Toronto Presents Wanuskewin: Seeking Peace of Mind

By Anya Wassenberg on May 4, 2026

The Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto will present Wanuskewin: Seeking Peace of Mind, with a program that showcases the work of leading Indigenous composers on May 9.

PREVIEW | The Ottawa Bach Choir Presents Sacred And Profane To Close 2025/26

By Anya Wassenberg on May 1, 2026

To close the 2025/26 season, the JUNO award-winning Ottawa Bach Choir presents a concert titled Sacred and Profane on May 9.

INTERVIEW | Laurie Evan Fraser Talks About Upper Canada Choristers Premiere Of Common Ground

By Anya Wassenberg on April 30, 2026

The Upper Canada Choristers will premiere a work titled Common Ground by Artistic Director Laurie Evan Fraser at their next concert on May 8.

FEATURE | Canadian Violinist James Ehnes Will Visit All Provinces & Territories For His 50th Birthday Tour

By Anya Wassenberg on April 29, 2026

Canadian violinist James Ehnes turns 50 this year, and he’s celebrating with a mammoth tour that will encompass all 10 provinces and three territories during the course of 2026.

INTERVIEW | Silver Thread Is Toronto’s New Professional Chamber Choral Ensemble

By Anya Wassenberg on April 28, 2026

PREVIEW | University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music Hosts Global Musical Modernities And Local Agency Conference & Concerts

By Michelle Assay on April 28, 2026

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music will host an international gathering that asks a deceptively simple question: what does “classical music” mean in our globalized world?