CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: May 18 – May 24 2026
By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on May 19, 2026
Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of May 18 to 24, 2026.
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By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on May 19, 2026
Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of May 18 to 24, 2026.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 19, 2026
The world of Canadian classical and Indigenous music was left reeling over the weekend with the untimely death of cellist and composer Cris Derksen.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 15, 2026
Composer and musician Nathan Henninger's latest album, Romanza, was recorded in Budapest with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, and will be released on May 22, 2026.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 15, 2026
The Penderecki String Quartet, one of Canada’s most acclaimed ensembles, marks its 40th Anniversary in 2026 with performances that include a Toronto concert May 21.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on May 15, 2026
For its final presentation for the 2025-2026 season, Tafelmusik is featuring the distinguished violinist Shunske Sato in a concert devoted to the French Revolution.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 15, 2026
Toronto audiences will be able to enjoy a smorgasbord of contemporary Irish theatre at the second annual Bealtaine Theatre Festival from May 21 to June 7.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 14, 2026
Canadian pianist Kevin Chen is coming to Toronto’s Koerner Hall for a recital on May 24, and LV caught up with him for a chat.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 14, 2026
The Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards included 24 winners across 20 categories in a celebration of Toronto’s dynamic 2025-26 theatre season.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 14, 2026
The Toronto Bach Festival features four concerts and a lecture in a celebration of the iconic Baroque composer, and takes place from May 22 to 24, 2026.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on May 13, 2026
Canadian-American soprano Gabrielle Turgeon is a rising star, recently a finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, and soon to take on a world premiere role.
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