26/27 Season

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm

Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning

MOZART: Mass in C Minor & Requiem

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Hélène Brunet, soprano
Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano
Colin Ainsworth, tenor
Alex Halliday, bass-baritone
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
TMOrchestra

Two of Mozart’s most powerful and mysterious masterpieces take centre stage in an extraordinary evening of sacred music. The Great Mass in C Minor and the Requiem stand among the most monumental works in the choral repertoire—both unfinished, yet enduring in their emotional depth and brilliance. Under the baton of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and TMOrchestra present these iconic works through a fresh artistic lens, including multiple modern reconstructions of the Requiem.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30pm

Metropolitan United Church

The Light of Paradise

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Toronto Mendelssohn Singers
Quasar Saxophone Quartet

The Toronto Mendelssohn Singers present the Toronto premiere of Paul Mealor’s The Light of Paradise, a mesmerizing choral opera that blends ancient mysticism with contemporary sound. Inspired by the life of medieval mystic Margery Kempe, the work unfolds through fourteen evocative movements tracing a profound spiritual journey. Accompanied by the renowned Quasar Saxophone Quartet, this immersive performance moves beyond the traditional concert format. Through dynamic staging and movement within the space, singers and musicians surround the audience with luminous harmonies and rich textures, creating a powerful and deeply atmospheric concert experience.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:30pm

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church

Festival of Carols

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Jonathan Oldengarm, organ

Experience the season’s magic with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s beloved holiday tradition. Under the direction of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée, this heartwarming concert invites you to sing along to cherished carols and revel in the joy of communal music-making. This year’s Festival of Carols features a delightful blend of timeless classics and contemporary works. Set against the stunning backdrop of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, the evening promises a festive atmosphere filled with music that uplifts and inspires.

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Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 2, 2027 at 7:30pm

Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning

The Dream of Gerontius

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Michael Colvin, tenor
Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano
Joel Allison, bass-baritone
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
TMOrchestra

Experience the profound depths of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings this rarely performed masterpiece to life. Under the imaginative direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée, this monumental work delves into the spiritual journey of a soul’s passage from death to the afterlife, offering a timeless exploration of faith, doubt, and redemption. Rich with emotional intensity and intricate choral writing, Elgar’s visionary score has recently drawn renewed attention through the acclaimed film The Choral, which portrays a wartime choir’s transformative encounter with the work. This powerful performance reveals the grandeur and spiritual depth of one of the choral repertoire’s most compelling masterpieces.

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Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 7:30pm

Metropolitan United Church

Considering Matthew Shepard

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Patrick Hansen, director
Toronto Mendelssohn Singers
TMPlayers

As global challenges to LGBTQ+ rights intensify, Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard stands as a profoundly relevant and moving work. Performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers, this 21st-century secular passion reflects on love, loss, and the enduring human capacity for compassion. The oratorio reflects on the life and tragic death of Matthew Shepard, whose 1998 murder became a catalyst for LGBTQ+ advocacy. Blending classical, jazz, and folk influences with texts drawn from poets, mystics, historical sources, and writings connected to Shepard’s life—including a brief excerpt from his own correspondence—the work creates a powerful space for reflection and remembrance. Presented in a semi-staged performance, it offers a poignant call for empathy, compassion, and understanding.

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Please note: All concert programs are subject to change, including repertoire, performers and dates.