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From sonata to stomp, William Fedkenheuer presents

From sonata to stomp, William Fedkenheuer presents his first recital as Artistic Director, moving between classical refinement with Orion Weiss (@orionweiss_piano) and the rhythmic spark of country traditions alongside Ben Plotnick (@benplotnickmusic) and Eric Wright (@ericwrightsound) of The Fretless (@thefretless) — exploring how discipline and delight share the same four strings, and what truly separates a violin from a fiddle.

📆 Two Sides of the Same Fiddle
July 21, 2026
📍Walter Hall, Toronto, ON
7:30 PM

Tickets are now available for purchase on our website.
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We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Fellows of t

We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Fellows of the TSM Academy-Emerging Artist Program! These 28 emerging artists will join us from July 6 to August 1 for an exciting opportunity to rehearse and perform with our internationally renowned mentors of the Chamber Music Institute and Art of Song Programs. Keep an eye on our social media over the coming weeks as we introduce our Fellows individually!

CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE
- Ashley Tsai, violin (@ashleytsaiviolin)
- Hyeon Grace Hong, violin (@string_hong)
- Jiyu Oh, violin (@jiyuoh_)
- Justin Saulnier, violin (@_justinsaulnier)
- Seeun Baek, violin (@se_un_baek)
- Yubin Kim, violin (@yub1n_kim)
- Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, viola (@hunghung1024)
- Bill Ko, viola (@llib_ok)
- Natalie Brennecke, viola (@natalieb_viola)
- Remea Friedrich, viola (@remea.friedrich)
- Claire Park, cello (@clairxxe)
- Esther Jiahe Zhang, cello (@esther_jhcello)
- Tessa Nysetvold, cello (@tessa_nysetvold)
- Thomas Lim, cello (@thomaslim01)
- April Lee, piano (@april.jlee)
- Hans Chan, piano (@hans_chan_98)

ART OF SONG
- Alanna Beilke (@alanna.beilke)
- Lizzie Bett Estrada, soprano (@lizziebettestrada.soprano)
- Sydney Pexton, soprano (@sydneypextonsoprano)
- Ellita Gagner, mezzo-soprano (@ellitagagner)
- Katherine Lerner Lee, mezzo-soprano (@katherinelernerlee)
- Sydney Cornett, mezzo-soprano (@sydney.lewin)
- Dante Mullin Santone (@dante.ams)
- Lucas Zuehl (@lucaszuehl)
- Andrew Chen, piano (@achenpiano)
- Jelena Pešić, piano (@jpesic_)
- Jingquan Xie, piano (@jingquanpianist)
- Lara Saldanha, piano (@larasaldanhapiano)

We look forward to welcoming talented young artists from across Canada and the United States, as well as from Taiwan, South Korea, China, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Philippines. Tickets are on sale now for the ReGeneration Concert Series, where the 2026 Fellows perform on the Walter Hall stage alongside their mentors.

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A celebration of one of the most iconic voices in

A celebration of one of the most iconic voices in violin history, featuring Timothy Chooi performing on the legendary 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius, famously played by Jascha Heifetz, alongside the incomparable Jon Kimura Parker. From the electrifying drama of the Vitali Chaconne and the elegance of Gluck’s Mélodie, to the high-wire brilliance of Corigliano’s Red Violin Caprices, the first half captures the fire, precision, and charisma that defined the Heifetz legacy. After intermission, Franck’s timeless Sonata brings the evening to its emotional summit.

📆 Heifetz & the “Dolphin” Strad
July 14, 2026
📍Walter Hall, Toronto, ON
7:30 PM

Tickets are now available for purchase on our website.
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INTRODUCING: tenor Lawrence Brownlee! "Lawrenc

INTRODUCING: tenor Lawrence Brownlee!

"Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a singer who has graced the world's top stages and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry. Captivating audiences and critics around the globe, he has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertory” (The New York Times), “one of the world’s leading bel canto stars” (The Guardian), and “one of the most in-demand opera singers in the world today” (NPR). Highlights for Brownlee's 2025-2026 season include two Metropolitan Opera appearances in the roles of Tonio in La fille du régiment and Lord Arturo Talbot in I Puritani."

You can read more about Lawrence on our website and check out his performance at the 2026 Festival!
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2025 Honens Gold Laureate pianist Élisabeth Pion

2025 Honens Gold Laureate pianist Élisabeth Pion and Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Harp Emmanuel Ceysson take the stage to showcase their mastery of the piano and the harp! Featuring Renié’s Harp Concerto in C minor, Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in G minor, and more! Élisabeth and Emmanuel are joined by the TSM Festival Orchestra under the baton of Ryan Haskins.

📆 Élisabeth Pion & Emmanuel Ceysson
July 30, 2026
📍Koerner Hall, Toronto, ON
7:30 PM

Tickets are now available for purchase on our website.
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INTRODUCING: multifaceted musician Gabriel Kahane!

INTRODUCING: multifaceted musician Gabriel Kahane!

"Gabriel Kahane is a musician, writer, and storyteller. Highlights of the 25/26 season include collaborations with Roomful of Teeth and Attacca Quartet; conducting debuts with Santa Fe Pro Music and the San Antonio Philharmonic; the world premiere of a new set of songs at the 92nd Street Y; the Carnegie Hall premiere of If love will not swing wide the gates, a clarinet concerto written for Anthony McGill; and the release on Nonesuch Records of Heirloom, a piano concerto written for Jeffrey Kahane, who is, not coincidentally, Gabriel’s father. That work, recorded with The Knights and conductor Eric Jacobsen, has been heard widely throughout the United States since its premiere in September of 2021."

You can read more about Gabriel on our website and check out his performance at the 2026 Festival!
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Join two-time GRAMMY Award-winning mezzo-soprano S

Join two-time GRAMMY Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and pianist Warren Jones for a programme titled 'Of Thee I Sing.' Featuring works by the great American composers Copland, Barber, Weill, Sondheim, and Gershwin, as well as selections from Granados’s Tonadillas, and more!

📆 Cooke & Jones: Of Thee I Sing
July 13, 2026
📍Walter Hall, Toronto, ON
7:30 PM

Tickets are now available for purchase on our website.
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INTRODUCING: violinist Timothy Chooi! "Interna

INTRODUCING: violinist Timothy Chooi!

"Internationally acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi (pronounced “Chewy”) is celebrated for his passionate interpretations, emotional depth, and dynamic stage presence. Praised for “dazzling the audience with a combination of flawless technique and heartfelt expression” (El Informador, Guadalajara), he has appeared with leading orchestras and at prestigious venues worldwide. Beyond the concert stage, Chooi is recognized as a cultural leader, committed to expanding access to classical music through education, outreach, and digital platforms that have reached millions of viewers worldwide. His artistry reflects the traditional roots of Asia, the elegance of European training, and the openness of his North American upbringing—embodying the voice of a 21st-century violinist. A laureate of some of the world’s most distinguished competitions, Chooi won First Prize at the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition in Hannover, Second Prize at the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition in Brussels, and the Yves Paternot Prize from Switzerland’s Verbier Festival. "

You can read more about Timothy on our website and check out his performance at the 2026 Festival!
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