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November 13, 2023

Festival of Carols Program Notes 2023

2023-24 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. Welcome to the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 2023 Festival of Carols!…

September 28, 2023

Carmina Burana Program Notes 2023

2023-24 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence.   Carmina Burana opens with epic music and astute commentary:…

September 7, 2023

In Time Program Notes

2023-24 Season

TMChoir In Time Concert Poster

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence.   Welcome to the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers’ opening concert of…

March 22, 2023

Bach Mass in B Minor Program Notes

2022-23 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence.   Hailed by Bach expert Christoph Wolff as Bach’s “musical…

March 7, 2023

Little Match Girl Passion Program Notes

2022-23 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence.   Described by TMChoir leadership as a “musical vigil drawing…

December 1, 2022

Festival of Carols 2022 Program Notes

2022-23 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence.   Welcome – for many of you, welcome back –…

October 20, 2022

Elijah Program Notes

2022-23 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. A resounding success at both its 1846 premiere in Birmingham,…

September 22, 2022

Pilgrim’s Way Program Notes

2022-23 Season

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. [Content warning: The fourth paragraph of these program notes discusses…

May 12, 2022

Endangered Program Notes

2021-22 Season

Sarah Kirkland Snider is wearing a black dress and standing in a creek. She has long blonde hair.

The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, musicologist and PhD candidate. Today’s concert, “Endangered,” brings together three works…

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