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INTRODUCING: cellist, Nina Lee! "An active chambe

INTRODUCING: cellist, Nina Lee!

"An active chamber musician, cellist Nina Lee has collaborated with many acclaimed artists and performed throughout the United States. She performs regularly at the Yale School of Music as a member of the School of Music’s ensemble-in-residence, the Brentano String Quartet, which presents creative programs of works from across history and standards of the classical canon. She also coaches graduate-level chamber music ensembles at the School of Music. In the summers, Lee performs and teaches at Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale Summer School of Music. Previously, she taught at Princeton University and Columbia University."

You can read more about Nina on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.
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INTRODUCING: a familiar face to TSM, pianist Jon K

INTRODUCING: a familiar face to TSM, pianist Jon Kimura Parker!

"Pianist Jon Kimura Parker is known for his charisma, enthusiasm, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage, he has performed regularly in the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, London’s South Bank, the Sydney Opera House, and the Beijing Concert Hall. He is the Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra, having hosted and given seven concerto performances with them in July 2021 with Osmo Vänska, Karina Canellakis, and Ken-David Masur. He is Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and Artistic Advisor for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival."

You can read more about Jon on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.
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As we wrap up a remarkable year filled with extrao

As we wrap up a remarkable year filled with extraordinary music and meaningful connections, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made 2025 so meaningful. To our musicians, generous donors, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and the many music lovers who filled our halls — you helped create a season we will never forget.

We are entering an exciting new chapter under the artistic leadership of William Fedkenheuer, shaped by the creativity, curiosity, and generosity of this community. The 2026 Festival is already taking form, and we’re excited to share the full season with you at the end of February. It promises extraordinary artists and inspired musical moments that reflect the heart of TSM.

Thank you for being part of our TSM Family. Whether you gave, attended, volunteered, or cheered us on from afar, your support sustains this vibrant community and makes our work possible. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and beautiful music. We look forward to celebrating the 2026 Festival together.

If you feel inspired to support TSM during this season of generosity, your gift helps us nurture emerging artists and directly shape the musical experiences we create and share with our community in the year ahead — bringing exceptional music to Toronto.

Please note that the TSM Office will be closed as of Monday, December 22, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

INTRODUCING: The Miró Quartet, featuring violinis

INTRODUCING: The Miró Quartet, featuring violinists Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer; violist John Largess; and cellist Joshua Gindele!

"The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as “furiously committed” by The New Yorker and recognized for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. For nearly 30 years, the GRAMMY®-nominated quartet has performed on the world’s most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike. Based in Austin, TX, and thriving on the area’s storied music scene, the Miró takes pride in finding new ways to communicate with audiences of all backgrounds while cultivating the longstanding tradition of chamber music. Miró Quartet’s recent and upcoming projects include a touring and recording project with pianist Lara Downes titled Here on Earth, featuring musical depictions of our planet, its evolution, and the lives of its inhabitants; the premiere of a new version of Kevin Puts’ Credo with the Naples Philharmonic; and collaborations with composers Steven Banks, Tamar-Kali, and Gabriel Kahane, as well as soprano Karen Slack. Having independently released many celebrated recordings for a variety of global labels, the Miró Quartet was nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY® Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for its second album on Pentatone, Home, featuring two new commissions by Kevin Puts and Caroline Shaw, as well as works by George Walker and Samuel Barber."

You can read more about the ensemble on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.
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INTRODUCING: our first Art of Song, mezzo-soprano

INTRODUCING: our first Art of Song, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke 🎼

"Two-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke has been praised for her “agile, glamorous presence” by Opéra Magazine and as a “luminous standout” by the New York Times. Ms. Cooke has sung at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, English National Opera, Seattle Opera, Opéra National de Bordeaux, and Gran Teatre del Liceu, among others, and with over 90 symphony orchestras worldwide, frequently in the works of Mahler. In 2022 Ms. Cooke was appointed at the Music Academy of the West as Co-Director of the Lehrer Vocal Institute. Her album how do I find you was nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Solo Album."

You can read more about Sasha on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.

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Applications for the 2026 Academy - Emerging Artis

Applications for the 2026 Academy - Emerging Artist Programare now open, and we’re excited to share stories and testimonials from our incredible alumni. They will give you a glimpse of our program's transformative experiences and why you should consider applying to the Chamber Music Institute and Art of Song programs!

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Beginning today, we will introduce our Mentors for

Beginning today, we will introduce our Mentors for the 2025 Academy-Emerging Artist Program. First up, violinist Blake Pouliot!

"Described as “immaculate, at once refined and impassioned” (Arts Atlanta), violinist Blake Pouliot has anchored himself among the ranks of classical phenoms. A tenacious young artist with a passion that enraptures his audience in every performance, Pouliot has established himself as “one of those special talents that come along once in a lifetime” (Toronto Star). As a soloist, Blake’s 2025-26 concerto highlights include a return to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, opening their season with Music Director Alexander Shelley, performing Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1."

You can read more about Blake on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.
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Introducing the 2026 Emerging Artist Program Mento

Introducing the 2026 Emerging Artist Program Mentors! We're thrilled to welcome these remarkable and esteemed musicians to mentor the next generation. Read about them on our website!

Chamber Music Institute 🎻 🎹

Miró String Quartet
-Daniel Ching, violin
-William Fedkenheuer, violin
-John Largess, viola
-Joshua Gindele, cello

Viano Quartet
-Hao Zhou, violin
-Lucy Wang, violin
-Aiden Kane, viola
-Tate Zawadiuk, cello

Andrew Wan, violin
Blake Pouliot, violin
Jennifer Frautschi, violin
Jonathan Crow, violin
Yura Lee, violin/viola
Sharon Wei, viola
Estelle Choi, cello
Nina Lee, cello
Rachel Mercer, cello
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Orion Weiss, piano
Philip Chiu, piano

Art of Song 🎹🎼

Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano
Warren Jones, piano
Steven Philcox, piano, Art of Song Program Director

Apply by January 30th for the 2026 Emerging Artist Program. Link in bio for more information.
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