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INTRODUCING: violinist/violist Yura Lee! "Violin

INTRODUCING: violinist/violist Yura Lee!

"Violinist/violist Yura Lee is a multifaceted musician, as a soloist and as a chamber musician, and one of the very few that is equally virtuosic on both violin and viola. Her career spans through various musical mediums, captivating audiences with music from baroque to modern, and enjoying a career that spans three decades that takes her all over the world. She has performed with major orchestras including those of New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. She has given recitals in London’s Wigmore Hall, Vienna’s Musikverein, Salzburg’s Mozarteum, the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. "

You can read more about Yura on our website, and stay tuned to hear about her performances at the 2026 Festival!
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REMINDER: Applications for the Chamber Music Insti

REMINDER: Applications for the Chamber Music Institute & Art of Song Programs are due in TWO DAYS! Be sure to submit your application by 11:59 PM on Friday, January 30th, to be considered for the 2026 Emerging Artist Program.

You can find the application requirements on our website.
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INTRODUCING: pianist Philip Chiu! "Winner of the

INTRODUCING: pianist Philip Chiu!

"Winner of the 2023 JUNO Award for Solo Classical Album of the Year, Canadian pianist Philip Chiu offers pianistic brilliance, engaging storytelling, and a welcoming stage presence that favours openness, authenticity, and connection with audiences. Described as “a pianist-painter who transforms each musical idea into a beautiful array of colours” (La Presse), Philip has become one of Canada’s leading musicians through his infectious love of music and passion for creation and communication."

You can read more about Philip on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.
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INTRODUCING: violinist, Jennifer Frautschi! "Two-

INTRODUCING: violinist, Jennifer Frautschi!

"Two-time GRAMMY nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient Jennifer Frautschi has garnered worldwide acclaim as a deeply expressive, musically adventurous violinist with impeccable technique and a wide-ranging repertoire. Equally at home in the classic and contemporary repertoire, her recent seasons have featured performances and recordings of works ranging from Robert Schumann and Lili Boulanger to Barbara White and Arnold Schoenberg. She has also had the privilege of premiering several new works composed for her by prominent living composers. Critics have described her performances as “electrifying,” “riveting,” and “mesmerizing,” lauding her “staggering energy and finesse” and “fierce expression. "

You can read more about Jennifer on our website, and apply for the Emerging Artist Program at Toronto Summer Music by January 30, 2026.
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INTRODUCING: our second Art of Song Mentor, pianis

INTRODUCING: our second Art of Song Mentor, pianist Warren Jones!

"A graduate of both New England Conservatory and San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Warren Jones enjoys a notably eclectic career that has taken him to virtually every corner of the musical world. He performs with some of today’s best-known artists: Stephanie Blythe, Anthony Dean Griffey, Eric Owens, John Relyea, and Richard “Yongjae” O’Neill, and he is the Principal Pianist for the exciting California-based chamber music ensemble, Camerata Pacifica. In the past he has partnered with such great performers as Marilyn Horne, Kiri Te Kanawa, Kathleen Battle, Samuel Ramey, Christine Brewer, Barbara Bonney, Carol Vaness, Salvatore Licitra, Tatiana Troyanos, Thomas Hampson, and Martti Talvela. He is a long-time faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music and Artist-in-Residence at Rutgers University."

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

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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.