Concert

Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of Christmas! A memorable evening of joyous carols and tales, both heartfelt and light-hearted, narrated by Stratford and Shaw Festival’s Benedict Campbell, will add festive spirit to the coldest of winter nights in our land of snow, skates and sleighs. An Orpheus holiday favourite not to be missed!

“One small step for man” – these powerful words launched a new era in humanity’s fascination with Earth’s original satellite. Embark with Orpheus on a choral journey marking this historic 50th anniversary, from the astonishing discoveries revealed by Galileo’s telescope to dramatic Mission Control accounts of the lunar landing. Explore time and space through the premiere of Canadian composer Tawnie Olson’s ‘That’s One Small Step…’ along with works by Leonard Enns, Ola Gjeilo, Voces8, and more!

Time sure flies when good music is involved!

We're celebrating our 10th Anniversary the best way we know how - with an ALL CANADIAN concert including some of our all-time favorites and some great new works.

Don't miss the premiere of our 50th commissioned work to date by Composer in Residence, Katerina Gimon, as well as the winner of this years Lloyd Carr-Harris Composer Competition.

And, you'll get a sneak peak at what we'll be performing at the Podium Nation Choral Conference in Montreal in May 2020.

It's the holiday season, and you're dreading the same old 'Fa La La'?

Everyone's favorite December tradition is back!

​Now that you've finished your shopping list (or even if you haven't!) treat yourself with a CMC holiday concert filled with joy and humour...and of course, great music. 

Featuring carols with a twist, new arrangements of old favourites and brand new music, this concert promises laughter and delight as the CMC lights up the season!

One spoonful of spook

A dash of youthful wonder

Mixed only on a midnight

Of lightning, rain, and thunder

A drop each of doom, death, and dread

An ounce of make believe

Stirred to the haunting sound

Of singing voices, barely perceived

At first - but then grown louder

'Til full, and rich, and strong

Brought forth by this concoction

The CMC delighting with song!

Esprit’s opening concert, I Hit My Head and Everything Changed, an impactful evening of music, will leave the audience “seeing stars”. Taking place on Sunday October 6, 2019 in Koerner Hall, the concert begins with a blast of orchestral sound in Thomas Adès’ Overture to “The Tempest”. The World Premiere of the title piece by Brian Harman, I Hit My Head and Everything Changed, is an artistic collaboration between Harman and artist Moira Ness.

Come visit North Etobicoke and York in the City of Toronto this summer to get a taste of the vibrant arts culture these communities have to offer. This program has been celebrating the extraordinary abilities of Torontonian artists since 2014. Over 100,000 people have attended Cultural Hotspot programs, exploring local art organizations, libraries, and community projects.

Orpheus gives Artistic Director Robert Cooper a well-deserved break after 15 years with the Choir.  Over the past 6 months, Orpheus’ audience voted online to choose the program for our season closer. The most popular selections will be revealed at this unprecedented concert.  From jazz-inspired songs, to music from around the world, to works for choir and organ, to new Canadian commissions: we’ll have a style and a song for everyone.

Don’t miss this evening of fun and surprises hosted by choral celebrity Howard Dyck.

Orpheus gives Artistic Director Robert Cooper a well-deserved break after 15 years with the Choir by offering YOU the opportunity to choose the program for our season closer. This unprecedented concert will feature works selected by YOU through online voting, and the most popular selections will be revealed in a live countdown at the concert. Don’t miss this evening of fun and surprises hosted by choral celebrity Howard Dyck.

Orpheus Choir
Howard Dyck, host
Orpheus Chamber Ensemble

A ground-breaking celebration of Canadian artistry, featuring an array of choral works by female composers, and the premiere of four commissioned Canadian works by Christine Donkin, Anika-France Forget, Katerina Gimon, and Tawnie Olson. Orpheus partners with Diaspora Dialogues in a unique mentoring of acclaimed female composers and poets with emerging female artists to highlight the very best of established and undiscovered Canadian talent. This evening honours the woman’s expressive and singular perspective in song!

Orpheus Choir
Orpheus Chamber Ensemble