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SUMMARY:Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée
DESCRIPTION:Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Bach’s Passions: Drama\, Devotion\, and Music\n\nExperience an inspiring Singsation with our own Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, as we explore Bach’s extraordinary settings of the Passion story — from St. John and St. Matthew Passions to the intriguing reconstructions of the lost St. Mark Passion. Together\, we’ll compare these masterpieces\, uncovering how Bach wove drama\, devotion\, and musical brilliance into each work. Experience the emotional depth\, rich choral textures\, and timeless beauty that have captivated audiences for centuries — and enjoy the thrill of singing this unforgettable music in community. Discover the enduring power of Bach’s Passions and leave with a deeper connection to some of the most moving works ever written. \nYour Conductor: \nInternationally recognized conductor\, scholar\, and pedagogue Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 8th Artistic Director in June 2021. In addition to his work as Artistic Director of the TMChoir\, Jean-Sébastien is Full Professor of Music\, Director of Choral Studies\, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Jean-Sébastien has conducted ensembles throughout North America\, Europe and Asia and has prepared choruses for leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa. In addition to his interest in choral\, operatic\, and orchestral music\, Jean-Sébastien is an advocate for contemporary music\, making one of his priorities to premiere and commission works by young composers and program rarely performed repertoire. He has recorded extensively under the label ATMA Classique. Learn more about Jean-Sébastien. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.\nWalk-ins:\nWe may be able to accommodate a small number of walk-ins at the door; however\, availability will depend on how many registered participants arrive. Ticket holders’ spots will be held until 10:25 a.m.\, and as the event is sold out\, we may not be able to guarantee entry for walk-ins. \nAdmission: $20 at the door \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jean-sebastien-vallee-2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bach: St. Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nSt. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach\n \nRuntime: 3 hr 10 min\, including one 20-minute intermission. Read the house program here. \nOn the music\nBach’s St. Matthew Passion is a monumental work of drama\, devotion\, and unparalleled musical genius. With its soul-stirring arias\, intricately woven chorales\, and emotionally charged narrative\, this spiritual masterpiece remains one of the greatest choral works ever written. Under the baton of Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir\, along with exceptional soloists and instrumentalists\, brings Bach’s timeless music to life in a profoundly iconic performance.  \nBuy Tickets – Mar 24  \nBuy Tickets – Mar 25 \nAbout the Artwork\nThe Embrace by Fabrizio Sclocco. Fabrizio Sclocco’s work interrogates the fluidity of identity and the complexities of selfhood. His paintings depict figures that resist conventional categorization\, occupying a space between vulnerability and strength.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/st-matthew-passion/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning\, 273 Bloor St W\, \, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025-26
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