Community Event Listings
October 5 - Amici Chamber Ensemble - A Virtuosic Afternoon with Nikki Chooi
Prepare to be mesmerized by the electrifying talent of violinist Nikki Chooi in a virtuosic concert that will leave you breathless! Renowned for his exceptional skill and passionate performances, Amici will take you on a musical journey that showcases the power and beauty of the violin. With a program filled with masterworks from Ondřej Kukal, John Corigliano, Pablo de Sarasate and Carl Maria von Weber. Chooi’s commanding presence and flawless technique promise to deliver an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss this chance to witness one of today’s most dynamic and celebrated violinists in action—it’s a concert you won’t want to miss!
October 5, 2025, 3:00 PM
Tickets & Info : https://amiciensemble.com/a-virtuosic-afternoon-with-nikki-chooi-2025/
October 11 - Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee & Arnab Chakrabarty
Presented by Small World Music, Aga Khan Museum and The Raga Fellowship Foundation In partnership with Raag Mala Toronto. ISHQ Festival invites you to an evening of rare virtuosity and timeless expression—an immersive double bill featuring three of India’s most revered classical artists.
Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee, one of the greatest living exponents of the sitar, brings decades of mastery shaped by the Imdadkhani Gharana. His playing is both meditative and transcendent—melodic lines unfolding with lyrical grace and extraordinary technique. Pandit Mukherjee is accompanied by Soumen Nandy on the tabla.
Arnab Chakrabarty, a sarod artist known for his refined and deeply expressive style, rooted in tradition. His performance offers a journey through raga that balances contemplation, intensity, and devotional beauty.
Adding rhythmic brilliance to the evening is Ustad Sukhvinder Singh Pinky, a Grammy-winning tabla and jori master whose power and subtlety have accompanied legends around the world.
Whether you’re new to Indian classical music or a lifelong listener, this evening offers a rare glimpse into the depth, nuance, and mastery of world-renowned artists.
October 11, 2025, 7:30 PM
Tickets & Info: https://smallworldmusic.com/shows/pandit-budhaditya-mukherjee-and-arnab-chakrabarty/
October 12 - Modern Biology - Mushroom Church
Science and Art come together as we appreciate the transformative power of fungi and celebrate more-than-human worlds.
Tarun Nayar / Modern Biology is a viral ‘mushroom musician’ who creates soundscapes from the bioelectric changes in plants and mushrooms. He’s invited some of his favorite mycologists, ecologists, poets and musicians to celebrate the plant and fungal kingdoms and inspire hope and resilience.
Expect a short scientific talk, poetry and musical performances, culminating in a live plant and mushroom music experience by Modern Biology in which listeners are encouraged to ‘try on’ plant and fungal consciousness, and expand their awareness to these more-than-human worlds. Also expect great sound and some amazing projection mapping in this gorgeous and historic church.
October 12, 2025, 7:00 PM
October 18 - Aynur Doğan
Presented by Small World Music, the AB Collective International and Pro Arts
Experience the evocative beauty of Kurdish music through the voice of Aynur Doğan, one of the most influential artists in the Kurdish tradition today.
As part of ISHQ Festival’s exploration of deep-rooted musical heritage, Aynur brings centuries of Kurdish folk tradition into conversation with jazz, classical, and global music. Her performance is not just a concert—it is an emotional journey through language, longing, and resilience.
Backed by an exceptional international ensemble—featuring vocals, tembûr (long-necked lute), piano, drums, double bass, clarinet, and guitar—Aynur creates a sound that is both ancient and timeless. The result is a performance that honors tradition while speaking to a global, contemporary audience.
Come witness one of the most captivating voices on the global stage—live in Toronto.
Tickets & Info: https://smallworldmusic.com/shows/aynur/
October 19 - Off Centre Music Salon - From melancholy to surrealism, with laughter in between
Ukrainian culture is as rich and precious as the black Ukrainian soil that earned the country its nickname as “the breadbasket of Europe.” As Russia redraws borders, indiscriminately bombing civilians, schools and hospitals and doing everything in its power to make Ukrainian resilience impossible, we turn to that precious culture. “Sing my songs where evil holds its sway,” wrote Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka and that is exactly what we plan to do, weaving a program that will unite the music of Western and Eastern Ukraine, including Canadian premieres of works by Valentin Bibik, Leonid Desyatnikov, Vladimir Nalyvaiko as well as Ukrainian art and folk songs.
Tickets & Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-melancholy-to-surrealism-with-laughter-in-between-tickets-1462024126519?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 6 - Sinfonia Toronto - FLUTE MAGIC Vivaldi | Ho | Janacek
Two star flutists team up to premiere Alice Ho’s Celestial Concerto and sparkle in a Vivaldi favourite; the orchestra shines in Romantic masterpieces
SINFONIA TORONTO / NURHAN ARMAN Conductor
LUISA SELLO / SUSAN HOEPPNER Flutists
Program
GLAZOUNOV Theme and Variations for String Orchestra, Op.97
VIVALDI Concerto for 2 Flutes in C major
ALICE PING YEE HO Celestial Concerto for 2 Flutes and Strings world premiere
VIVALDI Sinfonia in G major, RV 146
JANACEK Suite
Tickets & Info: https://www.sinfoniatoronto.com/2025-2026-season/2025-2026-downtown-concerts/flute-magic
November 22 - Soundstreams - Mass for the Endangered
FEATURED PERFORMERS
David Fallis, Conductor
Soundstreams Choir 21
Ensemble Soundstreams
Hailed by National Public Radio as “one of today’s most compelling composers for the human voice,” Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered is a poignant choral meditation on the fragility of our natural world. Blending Nathaniel Bellows’ evocative poetry with the traditional Latin Mass, this work is a plea for compassion and stewardship in the face of environmental crisis. Also presented alongside this work is Andrew Balfour’s Gaze Upon the Trees, and R. Murray Schafer’s virtuosic Wild Bird for violin and harp. Soundstreams’ opening concert is a deeply moving reflection on our responsibility, relationship and connectivity to the planet and its creatures.
Tickets & Info: https://soundstreams.ca/events/mass-for-the-endangered/
November 23 - Amici Chamber Ensemble - Northern Lights : Inspired by Canada
Discover the beauty and diversity of Canada through the captivating sounds of Amici Chamber Ensemble’s “Inspired by Canada” concert. This remarkable performance celebrates the rich cultural tapestry and natural wonders of Canada, featuring compositions by Canadian composers that reflect the spirit, landscapes, and stories of our great nation. From stirring classical melodies to innovative new works, Amici Chamber Ensemble brings the heart of Canada to life through music. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of artistry, emotion, and national pride that showcases the true essence of Canada’s musical heritage. Featuring guest artist Mireille Asselin.
Tickets & Info : https://amiciensemble.com/northern-lights-inspired-by-canada-2025/
December 11 - Sinfonia Toronto - BAROQUE AND BEYOND | Holiday Treats
Mendelssohn’s charming double concerto with the superb Ezra Duo, an expressive Canadian tribute to Caribbean history and a bouquet of Christmas favourites
SINFONIA TORONTO / NURHAN ARMAN Conductor
THE EZRA DUO Jacob Clewell, Violin; Sasha Bult-Ito, piano
Program
MENDELSSOHN Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor
CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas Concerto)
VIVALDI Sinfonia L’incoronazione di Dario
LARRY STRACHAN Lament for Souls of Sauteurs
HANDEL Messiah – Overture and Pifa
JENKINS Palladio Suite
Tickets & Info: https://www.sinfoniatoronto.com/2025-2026-season/2025-2026-downtown-concerts/baroque-and-beyond
December 14 - Off Centre Music Salon - Life + Death. Genius + Jealousy.
Ukrainian culture is as rich and precious as the black Ukrainian soil that earned the country its nickname as “the breadbasket of Europe.” As Russia redraws borders, indiscriminately bombing civilians, schools and hospitals and doing everything in its power to make Ukrainian resilience impossible, we turn to that precious culture. “Sing my songs where evil holds its sway,” wrote Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka and that is exactly what we plan to do, weaving a program that will unite the music of Western and Eastern Ukraine, including Canadian premieres of works by Valentin Bibik, Leonid Desyatnikov, Vladimir Nalyvaiko as well as Ukrainian art and folk songs.
Tickets & Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/life-death-genius-jealousy-tickets-1462038308939?aff=oddtdtcreator