The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. Welcome to the 25th annual Festival of Carols! A beloved holiday tradition in Toronto that is now a quarter-century old, the Festival of Carols is a chance to mark the spirit of the season by communally listening to and singing Christmas carols. Historically, this performance brings together...
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. The central pieces of tonight’s program—Brahms’s Liebeslieder Wälzer and Palmeri’s Misatango—are both inspired by dance forms associated with romantic love. However, the broader focus of tonight’s concert is love in all its manifestations, whether that is love for a place, a person, a dance form, or a...
This season, we welcome Aaron Manswell as our composer-in-residence. Aaron brings a unique voice to choral music, drawing from his experiences in Gospel, R&B, and classical composition. In our upcoming concert The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango, we are excited to present Aaron’s Stick with Love as well as the world premiere of his new work Poverty.
If you haven’t heard Misatango yet, let us get you acquainted. This glorious blend of classical choral music and Argentine tango, composed by Martín Palmeri in 1996, is a bold genre-bending masterpiece that has been performed around the world. With its unique mix of sacred and tango rhythms, Misatango brings fresh energy to the choral repertoire.
This post highlights Jonathan Goldman's insights on performing Martín Palmeri’s Misatango with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Goldman discusses the unique history of the bandoneon, its role in tango music, and how it contributes to the emotional intensity of Misatango.
Toronto, April 25th, 2024 — The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir unveils its upcoming 2024/2025 season, led by artistic director Jean-Sébastien Vallée. This season marks the organization’s 130th season, cementing a legacy of choral excellence and collaboration. TMChoir is also pleased to announce an all-new composer-in-residence and the appointment of Aaron Manswell to the role, whose commissions...