SCRUTINY | Yefim Bronfman’s Recital At Koerner Hall Is A Tale Of Two Halves

By Michelle Assay on February 23, 2026

At Koerner Hall, it was only in the second half of Yefim Bronfman's carefully proportioned program that the playing reached full voltage.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of February 23 To March 1 2026

By Ludwig Van on February 23, 2026

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

SCRUTINY | Clarity At The Threshold of Silence: Gimeno Leads Toronto Symphony In A Life-Affirming Mahler 9th

By Michelle Assay on February 23, 2026

Gustavo Gimeno led the Toronto Symphony Orchestra ten days after their return from a two-week European tour in Mahler's Ninth.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: February 23 – March 1, 2026

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on February 23, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of February 23 to March 1, 2026.

PREVIEW | Sinfonia Toronto’s Kaleidoscope Of Emotions: PATHÉTIQUE | Songs From The Heart

By Anya Wassenberg on February 20, 2026

Toronto Sinfonia’s next concert on February 28 is titled PATHÉTIQUE | Songs from the Heart, featuring a program that will lead the audience through five emotional soundscapes.

PREVIEW | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Welcomes The Year Of The Horse

By Anya Wassenberg on February 20, 2026

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) celebrates the Lunar New Year and the coming of the Year of the Horse with a concert that blends musical traditions and community joy.

PREVIEW | Apocryphonia Concert Series & Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet Present Time's Eldest Son: Celebrating 400 Years of John Dowland

By Anya Wassenberg on February 20, 2026

PREVIEW | Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern Makes North American Debut At The National Ballet Of Canada

By Anya Wassenberg on February 19, 2026

Hope Muir, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, will open the company’s Winter Season with the North American debut of Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern.

INTERVIEW | Pianist Angela Hewitt Talks About Her Upcoming Concert At Toronto’s Hugh’s Room

By Anya Wassenberg on February 19, 2026

Hugh’s Room will present renowned pianist Angela Hewitt in a special chamber recital with the woodwind principals of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on March 9.

PREVIEW | Tarragon Theatre Presents The Neighbours By Nicolas Billon

By Anya Wassenberg on February 19, 2026

Tarragon Theatre in association with Green Light Arts, presents the North American premiere of The Neighbours by Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Nicolas Billon.