Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

MOZART: Mass in C Minor & Requiem
2026-09-30 19:30 - 2026-10-01 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning, 273 Bloor St W, , ON, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1V6, Canada
In this performance
Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
New commission by TMChoir’s 26/27 Composer-in-Residence
On the music
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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The Light of Paradise
2026-11-07 19:30 | Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5C 2Z3, Canada
In this performance
The Light of Paradise by Paul Mealor
On the music
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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Festival of Carols
2026-12-01 19:30 - 2026-12-03 19:30 | Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1Z9, Canada
In this performance
Traditional carols and festive works
A new commission by TMChoir’s 26/27 Composer-in-Residence
On the music
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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The Dream of Gerontius
2027-04-01 19:30 - 2027-04-02 19:30 | Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning, 273 Bloor St W, , ON, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1V6, Canada
In this performance
The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 by Edward Elgar

On the music
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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Considering Matthew Shepard
2027-05-01 19:30 | Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5C 2Z3, Canada
In this performance
Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson
On the music
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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