THE SCOOP | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Releases The Miraculous Mandarin On February 13

By Anya Wassenberg on January 7, 2026

Just after the Toronto Symphony Orchestra returns from their European tour, the orchestra will release their latest album, The Miraculous Mandarin, available February 13.

PREVIEW | Theatre Passe Muraille Present The Fourth Edition Of The #BeyondTO Series

By Anya Wassenberg on January 6, 2026

Theatre Passe Muraille presents the fourth edition of the #BeyondTO Series, featuring Tiziano Cruz's Wayqueycuna, and Chisato Minamimura's Mark of a Woman.

PREVIEW | Rachel Podger & Tafelmusik Perform The Brandenburg Concertos — And A World Premiere

By Anya Wassenberg on January 6, 2026

From January 29 to February 1, Tafelmusik and Principal Guest Director Rachel Podger will perform the first four of the Brandenburgs, along with a world premiere.

INTERVIEW | Composer-Conductor Paul Frehner & Librettist-Director Angela J. Murphy Talk About Madog, The Opera

By Anya Wassenberg on January 5, 2026

A legendary Welsh prince and a post-apocalyptic story about environmental renewal — it’s the heart of Madog, a one-man opera by composer Paul Frehner and librettist Angela J. Murphy.

SCRUTINY | Champions Of Magic: A Return To A True Sense Of Wonder

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on January 5, 2026

This year’s Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular tour had a week-long run at the Bluma Appel Theatre, each show packed with all-ages.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: January 5 – January 11

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on January 5, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of January 5 to 11, 2026.

PREVIEW | Opera 5’s Toronto Opera Festival Returns In June 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on January 2, 2026

In June 2026, Opera 5 brings back the Toronto Opera Festival, featuring a Puccini double bill and a world premiere by composer Cecilia Livingston and librettist Duncan McFarlane.

PREVIEW | The Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society Completes Beethoven Violin-Piano Sonata Cycle On January 11

By Anya Wassenberg on January 2, 2026

The Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society (KWCMS) will present the grand finale of their Complete Beethoven Violin-Piano Sonata Cycle on January 11, 2026.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Year 2025

By Ludwig Van on December 24, 2025

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for 2025, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.

PREVIEW | Tarragon Theatre’s Third Annual Greenhouse Festival Returns In January 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on December 24, 2025