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February 4, 2025
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Expands Reach with Bold Performances and Community Initiatives in 2023/24 Season
2024-25 Season
For Immediate Release. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) marked a year of achievements and strategic growth at its 2023/24 Annual General Meeting, held online. The meeting, led by Board…
January 22, 2025
Visionaries: Vivaldi & Da Vinci Program Notes
2024-25 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. At a glance and on the surface, there might seem to be little in common between Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi, Renaissance artist…
December 17, 2024
The Legacy Continues: Jean-Sébastien Vallée Conducts Handel’s Messiah
Choral News
For nearly a century, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has joined the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in presenting Handel’s Messiah—a tradition cherished by generations of music lovers. This year marks a significant…
December 17, 2024
Festival of Carols Program Notes 2024
2024-25 Season
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…
October 30, 2024
The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango Program Notes
2024-25 Season
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…
October 25, 2024
Music with Purpose: Composer-in-Residence Aaron Manswell on His Latest Composition
2024-25 Season
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.
October 22, 2024
5 Reasons to Love Misatango
2024-25 Season
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.
October 16, 2024
Behind the Bandoneon: Jonathan Goldman on the Passion of Misatango
2024-25 Season
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.
July 17, 2024
Strengthening the Future of the Choral Arts
Choral News
As we reflect on our achievements and look forward to our 130th anniversary, we are reminded of the vital role of our supporters in our success. We need your support to continue…