Venuti String Quartet
The Venuti String Quartet is made up of some of the most sought after freelance musicians in Toronto. They are a highly versatile group comfortable performing not only the great classical repertoire but also jazz, contemporary and many other musical genres. Read more
Natasha Bacchus
Natasha “Courage” Bacchus is a very active multidisciplinary artist, former three times gold medallist Deaf Olympian Sprinter. Her theatre /TV and Film performances include Shaw Host Talk (2014), ‘The Black Drum’ with Soulpepper Theatre (2019) in Toronto and France, ‘The Two Natasha’s’ (2020) comedy performed in art festivals, ‘21 Black… Read more
ASD Band
ASD Band, featuring four talented performers on the autism spectrum – vocalist Rawan Tuffaha, vocalist and lead guitar Jackson Begley, keyboardist Ron Adea and drummer Spenser Murray – was formed in 2019. The band debuted in grand style, playing alongside rock legend Roger Hodgson and a 43-piece orchestra for a performance of ‘Give A Little Bit.’ Read more
The Canadian Chamber Orchestra
The Canadian Chamber Orchestra serves and represents Canadian values through self-directed, chamber music endeavours. We seek increase access to classical music in Canada through multimodal performances in unique venues, and to provide a stage to the wealth of musical talent in Canada. Read more
Beth Silver, cello
Beth Silver (M.Mus) is thrilled to be part of a community in which she can thrive on her intuition and creativity. As an involved freelancer based in Toronto, she is admired for expressive, compelling playing and her abilities to paint in many colours through her instrument. She excels at capturing character and spontaneity in music – especially amidst interactive chamber settings. Read more
Emily Rho, piano
My name is Emily Rho, a pianist committed to creating meaningful connections through music. This mission inspires all my musical endeavours, and I love creating concert experiences where we can feel comfortable and have fun with each other. Read more
Bruce Petherick
Bruce is a Vancouver based autistic advocate, who has also composed and performed music throughout the world for the last 40 years. He moved to Canada in 2001, and has been active as a performer, teacher and composer. Bruce is currently the Autistic Advocate at Autism Canada. Read more
Hayley Ng, dancer
Hayley is an emerging professional dancer, and physiotherapist. She trained in pre-professional ballet and launched her professional dance career during her master’s, where she performed in various settings and performances across Ontario and continues to do so. Read more
Ryan Scott, percussion
Leading Canadian percussionist Dr. Ryan Scott has been hailed as “Fierce and delicate…a chameleon-like virtuoso who triumphs over the varied colouristic demands and technical challenges” (Gramophone). Read more
Joy Lapps
Internationally lauded artist, speaker, educator and creative consultant Joy Lapps activates spaces for community building and creative expression. The award-winning instrumentalist of Antiguan and Barbudan descent treats the steelpan as a tool for engagement, anchoring her artistry in a profound, community-centered musical tradition. She aims to amplify women’s contributions in… Read more
Jazz is What?!
Since 2000, Jazz is What?! aka Jazz for Juniors has entertained and educated thousands of students across Ontario about Jazz: the music, its instrumentation, and its history and influence on popular music today. Read more
PhoeNX Ensemble
PhoeNX Ensemble is a cross-cultural mixed chamber ensemble which blends traditional East Asian and Western instruments. Their vision is to explore, promote, and expand the East/West mixed-musical medium through performances, educational workshops, commissioning, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Read more
Duo Perdendosi
Duo Perdendosi is a classical and contemporary duo formed by pianist Tong Wang and violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan. They use human-centric design and unconventional programming to foster spaces of connection. Read more
Schmaltz & Pepper
Schmaltz & Pepper is here! Introducing the latest sensation in the world of Yiddish music! Read more
Daniel Hamin Go
Described as “authoritative, poised, and dripping with élan” (Jonathan Freeman-Atwood), Korean-Canadian cellist Daniel Hamin Go, is recognised as a special emerging artist in the world of classical music. Read more
Pratibha Arts
Pratibha Arts is an organization dedicated to enhancing the arts landscape of Ontario and Canada to reflect its cultural diversity, presenting in particular dance and music forms originating from South Asia. Read more
Thalea String Quartet
The Thalea String Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. Fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community… Read more
Jesse Stewart
Jesse Stewart is a Canadian composer, percussionist, instrument builder, artist, educator, and community arts activist dedicated to re-imagining the spaces between artistic disciplines. He has performed and recorded with musical luminaries including Pauline Oliveros, Hamid Drake, William Parker, Joe Mcphee, David Mott, Stretch Orchestra, Michael Snow, and many others. He… Read more
Quatuor Despax
(FR) Cendrine Despax, violon Jean Despax, violon Maxime Despax, alto Valérie Despax, violoncelle Formé en 2003 à Gatineau par quatre frères et sœurs, le QUATUOR DESPAX donne régulièrement des concerts dans la capitale nationale du Canada, en Outaouais ainsi qu’à Montréal. Il se produit dans différents festivals ou séries de… Read more
Michael Bridge
Lauded as “a wizard of the accordion,” Michael Bridge is internationally-renowned for his warm stage personality, stereotype-smashing versatility, and blazing virtuosity. Named one of CBC’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30”, he made his solo orchestral debut with the Boston Pops… Read more