The Mendelssohn Choir - Brahms: A German Requiem
Nov
5

The Mendelssohn Choir - Brahms: A German Requiem

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Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) by Johannes Brahms
ECHO by Stephanie Martin (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission, generously underwritten by Norman Martin in memory of his late wife Candace Heyward)

Runtime: 90-minutes, no intermission.

On the music

Brahms’ A German Requiem is a deeply human reflection on love, loss, and the solace offered to those who grieve. Led by Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings their signature “mix of subtlety, power, and precision” (Ludwig van Toronto) to this masterpiece’s soaring choral lines and rich orchestration. ECHO, a stunning new commission by Stephanie Martin, preludes Brahms’ work, featuring the full power of the Choir and orchestra.

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The Mendelssohn Choir - Brahms: A German Requiem
Nov
7

The Mendelssohn Choir - Brahms: A German Requiem

In this performance

Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) by Johannes Brahms
ECHO by Stephanie Martin (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission, generously underwritten by Norman Martin in memory of his late wife Candace Heyward)

Runtime: 90-minutes, no intermission.

On the music

Brahms’ A German Requiem is a deeply human reflection on love, loss, and the solace offered to those who grieve. Led by Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings their signature “mix of subtlety, power, and precision” (Ludwig van Toronto) to this masterpiece’s soaring choral lines and rich orchestration. ECHO, a stunning new commission by Stephanie Martin, preludes Brahms’ work, featuring the full power of the Choir and orchestra.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Mahler Symphony No.2, “Resurrection”
Nov
20

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Mahler Symphony No.2, “Resurrection”

James Sommerville, conductor

Grand Philharmonic Choir, Mark Vuorinen, Artistic Director

Allyson McHardy, Mezzo- Soprano,

Lauren Margison, Soprano

  • Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Resurrection

Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony brings the KW Symphony back to its rightful home in the acoustical splendour of the Centre in The Square, in concert with Allyson McHardy, Mezzo- Soprano, Lauren Margison, Soprano and our partners, the Grand Philharmoníc Choir.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - French Connections (Cambridge)
Dec
5

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - French Connections (Cambridge)

David Fallis, leader

  • Joseph Bologne - Symphony No.1 in G Major, Op. 11

  • Karen Sunabacka - Born By the River

  • Rameau - Suite (arrFallis)

  • Maurice Ravel - Le Tombeau de Couperin

  • Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.83, “La Poule”

KW favourite David Fallis returns for a program of works from across the centuries, inspired by the genius of the Baroque.

This concert is repeated on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30pm at First United Church, Waterloo and on Sunday December 8 at 2:30pm at Harcourt United Church in Guelph.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - French Connections (Waterloo)
Dec
6

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - French Connections (Waterloo)

David Fallis, leader

  • Joseph de Bologne - Symphony No.1 in G Major, Op. 11

  • Karen Sunabacka - Born By the River

  • Rameau Suite (Fallis)

  • Maurice Ravel - Le Tombeau de Couperin

  • Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.83, “La Poule”

KW favourite David Fallis returns for a program of works from across the centuries, inspired by the genius of the Baroque.

This concert is also performed on Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm at Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge and Sunday, December 7 at Harcourt United Church in Guelph.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - French Connections (Guelph)
Dec
7

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - French Connections (Guelph)

David Fallis, leader

  • Joseph de Bologne - Symphony No.1 in G Major, Op. 11

  • Karen Sunabacka - Born By the River

  • Rameau Suite (Fallis)

  • Maurice Ravel - Le Tombeau de Couperin

  • Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.83, “La Poule”

KW favourite David Fallis returns for a program of works from across the centuries, inspired by the genius of the Baroque.

This concert is also performed on Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm at Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge and Saturday December 6 at 7:30 pm at First United Church in Waterloo.

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Grand Philharmonic Choir - Messiah
Dec
13

Grand Philharmonic Choir - Messiah

Handel’s Messiah has captivated audiences for nearly three centuries with its radiant choruses and profound storytelling. From the jubilant “Hallelujah” to the tender “He Shall Feed His Flock,” this masterpiece traces the prophecy, birth, passion, and triumph of Christ. Both intimate and monumental, it unites soloists, choir, and orchestra in music of timeless beauty and spiritual depth. Experience the wonder of a tradition that continues to inspire hearts and uplift souls.

Sharleen Joynt, soprano
Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano
Aditya Tennekoon, tenor
Jonathan Adams, baritone
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Mark Vuorinen, conductor

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Holiday Pops
Dec
19

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Holiday Pops

Martin MacDonald, conductor

Grand Philharmonic Choir, Mark Vuorinen, Artistic Director

Celebrate the holiday season with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony! Join conductor Martin MacDonald , the Grand Philharmonic Choir and special guest for a festive concert of classic carols and symphonic holiday favourites!

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Holiday Pops
Dec
20

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Holiday Pops

Martin MacDonald, conductor

Grand Philharmonic Choir, Mark Vuorinen, Artistic Director

Celebrate the holiday season with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony! Join conductor Martin MacDonald , the Grand Philharmonic Choir and special guest for a festive concert of classic carols and symphonic holiday favourites!

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Holiday Pops
Dec
20

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Holiday Pops

Martin MacDonald, conductor

Grand Philharmonic Choir, Mark Vuorinen, Artistic Director

Celebrate the holiday season with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony! Join conductor Martin MacDonald , the Grand Philharmonic Choir and special guest for a festive concert of classic carols and symphonic holiday favourites!

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Genius & Inspiration
Feb
20

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Genius & Inspiration

Edwin Outwater, conductor

Janina Fialkowska, piano

  • Kevin Lau -  Writ in Water 

  • Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -  Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550

Don't miss this one! Another former KWS music director, the brilliant Edwin Outwater, returns after his 2025 success to lead superstar Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska in Beethoven’s beloved Fourth Piano Concerto.

"Janina Fialkowska is one of Canada’s finest gifts to the international piano world." Ottawa Citizen, August 5, 2012, by Richard Todd

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Women of the Baroque (Cambridge)
Mar
7

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Women of the Baroque (Cambridge)

Julia Wedman, leader

Mireille Asselin, soprano

  •  Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre - Suite and Aria/arias from Céphale et Procris

  • Antonia Bembo - Suite and Arias from Ercole amante

  • Barbara Strozzi - Mantilla

  • Maria Margherita Grimani - Sinfonia from Pallade e Marte

  • Antonio Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in D major, RV 229

  • Johann Adolph Hasse - Sinfonia in G minor, Op. 5 No. 6

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a programme featuring women. Canadian violinist Julia Wedman and soprano Mireille Asselin bring their virtuosity and passion to a program of works by women of the 16th and 17th centuries.

This concert is repeated on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:30pm at First United Church, Waterloo and at 7:30pm at Harcourt United Church in Guelph.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Women of the Baroque (Waterloo)
Mar
8

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Women of the Baroque (Waterloo)

Julia Wedman, leader

Mireille Asselin, soprano

  •  Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre - Suite and Aria/arias from Céphale et Procris

  • Antonia Bembo - Suite and Arias from Ercole amante

  • Barbara Strozzi - Mantilla

  • Maria Margherita Grimani - Sinfonia from Pallade e Marte

  • Antonio Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in D major, RV 229

  • Johann Adolph Hasse - Sinfonia in G minor, Op. 5 No. 6

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a programme featuring women. Canadian violinist Julia Wedman and soprano Mireille Asselin bring their virtuosity and passion to a program of works by women of the 16th and 17th centuries.

This concert is repeated on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm at Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge and on Sunday March 8 at 7:30pm at Harcourt United Church, Guelph.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Women of the Baroque (Guelph)
Mar
8

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Women of the Baroque (Guelph)

Julia Wedman, leader

Mireille Asselin, soprano

  •  Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre - Suite and Aria/arias from Céphale et Procris

  • Antonia Bembo - Suite and Arias from Ercole amante

  • Barbara Strozzi - Mantilla

  • Maria Margherita Grimani - Sinfonia from Pallade e Marte

  • Antonio Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in D major, RV 229

  • Johann Adolph Hasse - Sinfonia in G minor, Op. 5 No. 6

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a programme featuring women. Canadian violinist Julia Wedman and soprano Mireille Asselin bring their virtuosity and passion to a program of works by women of the 16th and 17th centuries.

This concert is repeated on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm at Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge and also on Sunday March 8 at 2:30pm at First United Church, Waterloo.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Music of the Soul
Mar
27

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Music of the Soul

Dina Gilbert, conductor

Lori Gemmell, harp

  • Camille Pépin - Avant les clartés de l'aurore  (Canadian premiere)

  • Nicole Lizee -  Another Living Soul

  • Germaine Tailleferre -  Concertino for Harp and Orchestra

  • Louise Farrenc - Symphony No.3, Op. 36

The young Montreal conductor Dina Gilbert leads a concert of works by women composers, featuring the KWS harpist Lori Gemmell as the soloist.

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Grand Philharmonic Choir - Mass in B Minor
Apr
3

Grand Philharmonic Choir - Mass in B Minor

Bach’s Mass in B minor stands as one of the greatest achievements in Western music: the summation of a life’s work. Written near the end of Bach’s life, it gathers the breadth of his musical genius into a single, breathtaking composition. From the joyful dance of the “Gloria” to the profound cry for peace in the “Agnus Dei,” the Mass is a journey through awe, devotion, and profound expression, uniting soloists, choir, and orchestra in music of timeless and universal power.

Myriam Leblanc, soprano
Kate Baroney, mezzo-soprano
Michael Colvin, tenor
Byler Duncan, baritone
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Mark Vuorinen, conductor

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Morning & Night (Cambridge)
Apr
10

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Morning & Night (Cambridge)

James Sommerville, conductor

Deantha Edmunds, guest composer and soprano

  • Frederick Delius - A Song Before Sunrise

  • Deantha Edmunds - Angmalukisaa (2025 Juno winner for Classical Composition of the Year)

  • Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.6 in D Major, Le matin

  • Frederick Delius  - Summer Night on the River

  • Antonín Dvořák – Nocturne in B Major, Op.40

  • Claude Debussy – Rêverie

  • Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune

Deantha Edmunds, C.M., the brilliant Inuk/Newfoundlander soprano and composer, fresh from her 2025 Juno win for best composition, performs that work in the company of her artistic forebears, in a program that traces images of a day from dawn to nighttime.

This concert is repeated on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm at First United Church, Waterloo and on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:30pm at Harcourt United Church, Guelph.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Morning & Night (Guelph)
Apr
11

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Morning & Night (Guelph)

James Sommerville, conductor

Deantha Edmunds, guest composer and soprano

  • Frederick Delius - A Song Before Sunrise

  • Deantha Edmunds - Angmalukisaa (2025 Juno winner for Classical Composition of the Year)

  • Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.6 in D Major, Le matin

  • Frederick Delius  - Summer Night on the River

  • Antonín Dvořák – Nocturne in B Major, Op.40

  • Claude Debussy – Rêverie

  • Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune

Deantha Edmunds, C.M., the brilliant Inuk/Newfoundlander soprano and composer, fresh from her 2025 Juno win for best composition, performs that work in the company of her artistic forebears, in a program that traces images of a day from dawn to nighttime.

This concert is repeated on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm at Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge and on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm at First United Church, Waterloo.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Morning & Night (Waterloo)
Apr
11

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - Morning & Night (Waterloo)

James Sommerville, conductor

Deantha Edmunds, guest composer and soprano

  • Frederick Delius - A Song Before Sunrise

  • Deantha Edmunds - Angmalukisaa (2025 Juno winner for Classical Composition of the Year)

  • Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.6 in D Major, Le matin

  • Frederick Delius  - Summer Night on the River

  • Antonín Dvořák – Nocturne in B Major, Op.40

  • Claude Debussy – Rêverie

  • Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune

Deantha Edmunds, C.M., the brilliant Inuk/Newfoundlander soprano and composer, fresh from her 2025 Juno win for best composition, performs that work in the company of her artistic forebears, in a program that traces images of a day from dawn to nighttime.

This concert is repeated on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm at Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge and Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:30pm at Harcourt United Church, Guelph.

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Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - The Power of Fate
May
9

Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - The Power of Fate

Earl Lee, conductor

Bénédicte Lauzière, violin

  • Giuseppe Verdi - Overture to La forza del destino

  • Scott Good - Violin Concerto  (KWS new commission)

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4

Renowned Korean-Canadian Earl Lee leads a major new world premiere commissioned by the KWS, with our concertmaster Bénédicte Lauzière. The season concludes with Tchaikovsky’s best-loved symphony, the Fourth.

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GPC Missa Solemnis
Oct
25

GPC Missa Solemnis

“From the heart: may it go to the heart” ~ Beethoven on his epic Missa Solemnis

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis stands as one of the composer’s most profound and ambitious works, a monumental setting of the Latin Mass that blends spiritual intensity with symphonic grandeur. Written over several years and premiered in 1824, it stretches the boundaries of sacred music with its dramatic scope, intricate counterpoint, and heartfelt devotion. You will be drawn into an awe-inspiring journey that conveys Beethoven’s deep faith and humanity, making the Missa Solemnis a truly timeless masterpiece.

Aviva Fortunata, soprano
Marion Newman, mezzo-soprano
Owen McCausland, tenor
Brett Polegato, baritone
University of Waterloo Chamber Choir
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Mark Vuorinen, conductor

This concert will be performed without intermission. Length approximately 80 minutes.

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Kingston Symphony Bruckner Festival
Sep
28

Kingston Symphony Bruckner Festival

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We open our season with the power and majesty of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4. Arguably Bruckner’s most beloved composition, the Romantic Symphony is a shining example of his incredible gift for drama, pacing, colour, and scope. There is no better way to kick off a new concert season than with our annual composer festival celebrating Bruckner’s genius. Join us for what promises to be a monumental journey!

  • Bruckner:Symphony No. 4

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KWS Song, Serenade & Symphony
Sep
13

KWS Song, Serenade & Symphony

Andrei Feher, conductor

  • Giovanni Gabrieli - Canzonae for brass 

  •  Marjan Mozetich* - Postcards from the Sky 

  •  Richard Strauss - Serenade in E-flat major, op. 7 

  •  Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

Excitement is in the air! Our 2025-26 season opens with Andrei Feher returning to conduct this lavish programme featuring pieces showcasing the brass, wind, and string sections of the KWS, and concludes with the inspiring drama of Sibelius’ beloved Second Symphony.

*The award-winning Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich is one of the most broadcast classical composers in Canada.  His works have been premiered and performed by some of the world’s most esteemed orchestras and musicians.

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Classical Superstars: The Soul of Strings
Jul
27

Classical Superstars: The Soul of Strings

Artistic Director Mark Fewer leads an all-star string ensemble including members of the Rosebud String Quartet, VC2, Continuum and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. This select group of players will perform together only once this year, and only at Stratford Summer Music! Don't miss the musical genius of the young Beethoven, the spiritual depth of Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov and the fire and fantasy of Tchaikovsky—all in one glorious concert performance! 

Run time: 98 minutes | + 20-minute intermission

Artists

Tom Allen | host
Mark Fewer | violin
Keith Hamm | violin
Bénédicte Lauzière | violin
Aysel Taghi-Zada | violin
Amahl Arulanandam | cello
Leana Rutt | cello

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The Elora Singers at Twilight with Bénédicte Lauzière
Jul
17

The Elora Singers at Twilight with Bénédicte Lauzière

Gather in the candle-lit beauty of St. John’s sanctuary for a program of beautiful and meditative music. Featuring a stunning choral setting of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, with violin soloist, Bénédicte Lauzière, The Elora Singers at Twilight is the perfect way to end a summer’s day.

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Elora Festival Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart
Jul
11

Elora Festival Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart

Mark Vuorinen, conductor

Chelsea Ahn, piano

Karina Gauvin, soprano

The Elora Singers

Musicians of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony

Join us for an extraordinary evening of incredible music as we open the 46th Elora Festival with the brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The concert opens with movements from his incomparable opera, Idomeneo, and continues with the elegant and radiant Piano Concerto in A Major, K.488, a work of sublime beauty and lyricism. Be captivated by sensational South Korean-Canadian pianist, Chelsea Ahn, in this work known for the emotional depth of its beloved Adagio movement.

The evening continues with the majestic and powerful Mass in C Minor, K.427, featuring the exceptional Canadian soprano, Karina Gauvin. Often called the “Great Mass”, this monumental choral work from 1783 is a testament to Mozart’s mastery of sacred music. With dramatic arias, intricate fugues, and moments of profound spirituality, this Mass showcases the full range of Mozart’s genius.

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Off Center Music Salon - Ukrainian Salon: Against all hope, we hope
Jun
8

Off Center Music Salon - Ukrainian Salon: Against all hope, we hope

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UKRAINIAN SALON: AGAINST ALL HOPE’ WE HOPE

Ukrainian culture is as rich and precious as the black Ukrainian soil that earned the country its nickname as “the breadbasket of Europe.” As Russia redraws borders, indiscriminately bombing civilians, schools and hospitals and doing everything in its power to make Ukrainian resilience impossible, we turn to that precious culture. “Sing my songs where evil holds its sway,” wrote Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka and that is exactly what we plan to do, weaving a program that will unite the music of Western and Eastern Ukraine, including Canadian premieres of works by Valentin Bibik, Leonid Desyatnikov, Vladimir Nalyvaiko as well as Ukrainian art and folk songs.

Featuring:
Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Igor Gefter, cello; Elina Kelebeev, piano; Bénédicte Lauzière, cello; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo soprano (OCMS Artist-in-Residence); Rémi Pelletier, viola; Inna Perkis, piano; Mark Skazinetsky, violin; Boris Zarankin, piano; Ilana Zarankin, soprano

Highlights:
Bibik: String Quartet no. 5, and Akvareli, for soprano and piano
Desyatnikov: Five Jewish Songs, for soprano and String Quartet, and selections from Songs of Bukovina, for piano
Nalyvaiko: Toccata and 4 o’clock in the morning, for piano

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Grand Philharmonic Choir St Matthew's Passion (Concertmaster)
Apr
18

Grand Philharmonic Choir St Matthew's Passion (Concertmaster)

April 18, 7:30PM, Centre In The Square

Bach’s St Matthew’s Passion

Bach’s sublime and powerful setting of the Passion story offers layers of theological and mystical symbolism, a dramatic Biblical narrative, and a compassionate, loving portrayal of the human spirit.

Asitha Tennekoon – Evangelist
Jesse Blumberg – Jesus
Hélène Brunet – Soprano
Georgia Burashko – Mezzo-Soprano
Haitham Haidar – Tenor
Jamal Al Titi – Baritone

Musicians of the KW Symphony
Grand Philharmonic Children’s Choir
Grand Philharmonic Choir

Mark Vuorinen, Conductor

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Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Missa Solemnis (Guest Concertmaster)
Apr
4

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Missa Solemnis (Guest Concertmaster)

Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123 by Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven’s Missa solemnis, described by the composer as his greatest work, delivers a powerful experience of his genius. Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée, leading the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir as well as top instrumentalists and soloists, makes this epic choral piece a fitting end to the choir’s 130th season. This performance also honours the choir’s long history, returning to a piece they premiered to Canadian audiences nearly a century ago.

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K-W SYMPHONY FLUTE & STRINGS QUINTET
Mar
9

K-W SYMPHONY FLUTE & STRINGS QUINTET

CLASSICS @ THE REGISTRY

FLUTE & STRINGS MASTERWORKS

From music by Mozart and Beethoven, to Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY Award winer Aaron Jay Kernis. Plus early 20th century gems by American composer Amy Beach and Italy’s Vittorio Monti.

Tickets: $30 General Admission, $25 Student/Senior, kids 12 and under FREE!

Bénédicte Lauzière and Xueao Yang, violin

Brenna Hardy-Kavanagh, viola

Miriam Stewart-Kroeker, cello

Christian Paquette, flute

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Grand Philharmonic Choir Messiah (Concertmaster)
Dec
14

Grand Philharmonic Choir Messiah (Concertmaster)

December 14, 7:30PM, Centre In The Square

Handel’s Messiah

No matter how many times you may have heard Handel’s Messiah, it is always as fresh, hopeful, and lovely as an evergreen tree covered in sparkling decorations! Join us for this special occasion at Christmas time, and make your season complete!

Claire de Sévigné – Soprano
Lillian Brooks – Mezzo-Soprano
Owen McCausland – Tenor
Andrew Mahon – Baritone

Musicians of the KW Symphony
Grand Philharmonic Choir

Mark Vuorinen, Conductor

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KWSPA On Remembrance and Hope (Soloist in The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams)
Nov
16

KWSPA On Remembrance and Hope (Soloist in The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams)

On Remembrance and Hope

November 16, 7:30 PM, St Matthews Lutheran Church, Kitchener

Join the Musicians of the KWSymphony for a program exploring the wide ranging emotions that spring forth from times of turmoil. Featuring works by Jean Sibelius, Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Beethoven's epic Symphony No. 5.

Bénédicte Lauzière, violin

Andrei Feher, conductor

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Toronto Mendelssohn Choir - The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango
Nov
3

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir - The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango

The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

November 3, 3PM, Koerner Hall

In this performance

Liebeslieder Walzer by Johannes Brahms
Drei Quartette  by Johannes Brahms
Misatango by Martín Palmeri
Stick with Love by Aaron Manswell
Poverty
 by Aaron Manswell (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission)

On the music

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée open their 130th anniversary with an evening steeped in the language of love. Joined by the exquisite vocals of soprano Charlotte Siegel, be swept off your feet with the passionate melodies of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer and Drei Quartette. Experience the fiery embrace of Palmeri’s Misatango and hear Stick with Love and the world premiere of Poverty by the Choir’s composer-in-residence Aaron Manswell.

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Kingston Symphony Masterworks 2 (Guest Concertmaster)
Oct
27

Kingston Symphony Masterworks 2 (Guest Concertmaster)

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Tchaikovsky & Wintory

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Journey, Austin Wintory took arguably the very best score for a digital experience yet written, and created a symphonic suite chronicling the pilgrimage of the Traveler from its nascence through to its apotheosis. After recording this suite with the London Philharmonic, the Kingston Symphony and the Isabel Voices have the honour of performing it in concert for the very first time. We pair the Traveler with Tchaikovsky’s stunningly beautiful Romeo and Juliet for an unforgettable musical odyssey!

Featuring The Isabel Voices

Evan Mitchell, conductor

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Kingston Symphony Masterworks 2 (Guest Concertmaster)
Oct
26

Kingston Symphony Masterworks 2 (Guest Concertmaster)

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Tchaikovsky & Wintory

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Journey, Austin Wintory took arguably the very best score for a digital experience yet written, and created a symphonic suite chronicling the pilgrimage of the Traveler from its nascence through to its apotheosis. After recording this suite with the London Philharmonic, the Kingston Symphony and the Isabel Voices have the honour of performing it in concert for the very first time. We pair the Traveler with Tchaikovsky’s stunningly beautiful Romeo and Juliet for an unforgettable musical odyssey!

Featuring The Isabel Voices

Evan Mitchell, conductor

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Transfigured Night
Jun
7

Transfigured Night

Musicians of the former KWS present an evening of chamber music featuring Debussy’s charming Danses Sacrée et Profane, Schoenberg’s mesmerizing Transfigured night, and Mendelssohn’s exhilarating String Octet. Join us for a captivating evening, a transfigured night.

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Transfigured Night
Jun
6

Transfigured Night

Musicians of the former KWS present an evening of chamber music featuring Debussy’s charming Danses Sacrée et Profane, Schoenberg’s mesmerizing Transfigured night, and Mendelssohn’s exhilarating String Octet. Join us for a captivating evening, a transfigured night.

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Jan
21

Recital for the K-W Chamber Music Society

Bénédicte Lauzière, violin

Angela Park, piano

Tickets: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/46743/

Our annual recital for the KWCMS.

Program:

-Mozart, Violin Sonata in F K.377 

-Chausson, Poème for Violin and Piano op.25 

Intermission

-Amy Beach, Three pieces for violin and piano I. La captive II.Berceuse III. Mazurka 

-Saint-Saëns, Violin Sonata no.1 in D minor op.75 

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Nov
25

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Presents: Poems for Snow

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Guest Conductor François Koh and violin soloist Bénédicte Lauzière will present the luscious Poème for Violin and Orchestra by E Chausson and the ever-exciting Legends by Jacques Hétu based on some exotic French Canadian stories.

For tickets visit : https://www.showpass.com/sso-poems-for-snow/?fbclid=IwAR1BTh24wwhSpdjDN5V3zJ2RPsQE9xPllqKY3g94V_wHY4b12NPZcOW29G0

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Dec
1

Beethoven Triple Concerto

Bénédicte Lauzière, violin

John Helmers, cello

Stewart Goodyear, piano

Part of the Signature Series of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.

Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C major
Anna Clyne: Within Her Arms
Mozart: Symphony No. 36 in C major, Linz

Info and tickets: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/beethovens-triple-concerto/

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Nov
30

Beethoven Triple Concerto

Bénédicte Lauzière, violin

John Helmers, cello

Stewart Goodyear, piano

Part of the Signature Series of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.

Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C major
Anna Clyne: Within Her Arms
Mozart: Symphony No. 36 in C major, Linz

Info and tickets: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/beethovens-triple-concerto/

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Sep
16

Mark Fewer and his classical friends

Mark Fewer and Bénédicte Lauzière, violins, Eric Nowlin, viola, Joseph Johnson, cello, Wonny Song, piano

Tickets and info:

http://www.pecmusicfestival.com/fewer-classical/

Program:

Haydn: Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV/25 “Gypsy”
Murray Adaskin: Sonatine Baroque for violin solo
Kodály: Duo for violin and cello, Op. 7
Dvořák: Piano Quintet No.2 in A major, Op. 81

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