Joseph So La Scena Musicale November 3, 2022 Following the intimate, a cappella opening show given by the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers in Trinity St. Paul’s Centre a month ago, the full Toronto Mendelssohn Choir launched its new season in grand style last evening, with an old favourite – Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Together with the University of Toronto’s MacMillan Singers...
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. A resounding success at both its 1846 premiere in Birmingham, England, and at its revised London premiere in 1847, Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah has remained a beloved staple of English-language choral repertoire ever since. Having experienced earlier success with his 1836 oratorio Paulus, which depicted the life...
Toronto, October 17, 2022 – On November 2nd, witness the tour de force that is Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah, performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir in the grandest of settings, Roy Thomson Hall. This performance, in partnership with the University of Toronto’s MacMillan Singers and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, combines 200 of Canada’s foremost musical talents,...
Ken Stephen Large Stage Live! October 3, 2022 The versatility of the renowned Toronto Mendelssohn Choir was on display in a new format at the season-opening concert on Saturday night. This first performance featured 23 voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers, the professional core group of the larger symphonic choir. For this concert, the Singers...
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. [Content warning: The fourth paragraph of these program notes discusses homophobic violence and death by suicide] Welcome to the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 2022-2023 Season! Tonight’s concert reflects on pilgrimages and journeys and quests of numerous natures. While one might be tempted to associate the term ‘pilgrim’...
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir charts a new path this season with The Pilgrim’s Way, which opens their 22/23 lineup of concerts. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée, the TMChoir introduces the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers, a professional vocal ensemble of 24-voices which will appear on October 1st at Trinity St-Paul’s United Church for this...
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is pleased to announce today its 2022/2023 season. After a tumultuous two years for the performing arts, the TMChoir boldly returns with exciting new works, inspiring new faces, and a fresh new look. This season includes a TMChoir concert at the acclaimed Roy Thomson Hall, an inaugural composer-in-residence, and the introduction...
Shireen Abu Khader, Composer in residence Shireen Abu Khader is a Palestinian Jordanian Canadian artist, composer and educator. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Toronto, a Master’s in Choral Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Oberlin College Conservatory. In 2002,...