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A Night at The Dora Awards

Jun 24, 2015 Behind the Scenes

Our Executive Director Susan Worthington attended The Dora Mavor Moore Awards (otherwise known as The Doras), on Monday, June 22. Despite the threatening rain, she had a great time celebrating… Read More

Creating a new work with Quatuor Bozzini

Jun 23, 2015 Artist Spotlight

Work-shopping a piece at The Composer's Kitchen, from left-to-right: violinist Alissa Cheung; mentor composer Christopher Fox; mentor composer Christopher Butterfield; composer Georgia Rodgers; composer Kyle Brenders; composer Egidija Medeksaite Our Artistic Associate… Read More

2015 Emerging Composer Workshop Recap

Jun 18, 2015 Community Engagement and Outreach

The participants of the 2015 Emerging Composer Workshop, from left-to-right: mentors Jean-Baptiste Barrière and Kaija Saariaho; composer James O'Callaghan; Soundstreams Associate Director of External Relations Ben Dietschi; flutist Leslie Newman;… Read More

Thanks for a wonderful season

Jun 15, 2015 Behind the Scenes Support

2014/15 concerts: Daniel Hope performing in The Seasons; David Fallis conducting in Vespers; Claire Chase and Tony Arnold in The Whisper Opera; Patricia Rozario singing in Song for Athene; Maria… Read More

The Creation of Gállábártnit

Jun 2, 2015 Artist Spotlight Behind the Scenes

Bud Roach and Xin Wang, with Elmer Iseler Singers, in Pimooteewin The concert season might be over but new music creation never stops! This week, Soundstreams is holding a workshop… Read More

Q&A with Emerging Composer James O’Callaghan

May 11, 2015 Community Engagement and Outreach Composer Spotlight

James O'Callaghan will be one of six composers chosen for this year's Emerging Composer Workshop, taking place May 14 to 24, and featuring guest mentors Kaija Saariaho and Jean-Baptiste Barrière. James is… Read More

Program Notes: Encuentros

May 11, 2015 Program Notes

Jeffrey Beecher, Serouj Kradjian and Grisha Groyachev perform at Reimagining Flamenco, November 2013 Soundstreams welcomes back Serouj Kradjian, the versatile pianist and composer, with his newest collaboration in a series… Read More

Q&A with Emerging Composer Tawnie Olson

May 6, 2015 Community Engagement and Outreach Composer Spotlight

Tawnie Olson will be one of six composers chosen for this year's Emerging Composer Workshop, taking place May 14 to 24, and featuring guest mentors Kaija Saariaho and Jean-Baptiste Barrière…. Read More

Introduction to Salon 21: Q&A with percussionist Sarah Thawer

Apr 27, 2015 Artist Spotlight

Sarah Thawer is a drummer, percussionist, vocalist and pianist based in Toronto. She is currently in her fourth year studying jazz and world music at York University and is the… Read More

Q&A with composer Christos Hatzis

Apr 8, 2015 Composer Spotlight

Greek-Canadian Christos Hatzis is widely recognized as a Canadian icon, with two Juno Awards and a SOCAN Award to his credit. CBC has stated that he is “one of the… Read More

Q&A with soprano Patricia Rozario

Apr 8, 2015 Artist Spotlight

Born in Bombay, and Western-trained, Patricia Rozario has been hailed by Gramophone as “a voice of liquid gold.” She has enjoyed a wide-ranging career in opera, concerts, recording, and broadcasting,… Read More

Program Notes: Song for Athene

Mar 30, 2015 Program Notes

Tonight’s concert celebrates the Choral music of English composer Sir John Tavener (1944–2013) in the manner that Soundstreams has often presented him: in the company of other music with which… Read More

Matching Campaign

Mar 19, 2015 Support

Kaija Saariaho and Jean-Baptiste Barrière, our two visiting guest mentors The Soundstreams Emerging Composer Workshop is an opportunity for six talented young composers to converge in Toronto, to receive mentorship as… Read More

Introduction to Salon 21: Q&A with our performers

Mar 13, 2015 Artist Spotlight

Later this week, our SoundMakers Composer in Residence Aaron Gervais will visit Toronto, for the premiere of his commission, Longuement me sui tenus. Four talented singers will be joining us at… Read More

Subscriber Profile: Ruth Manchee Kenins

Mar 3, 2015 Support

Soundstreams presents Canadian Choral Celebration Patrons who subscribe to Soundstreams are a community of people with a strong admiration of contemporary music, and who also enjoy exclusive benefits, like prime… Read More

ICE, ICE, baby…

Feb 26, 2015 Artist Spotlight Community Engagement and Outreach

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) Photo credit: Carrie Schneider The Drama Department of Etobicoke School for the Arts (ESA) is presenting A Doll’s House from February 20 to 28 at The… Read More

Introduction to Salon 21: Hearing Music

Feb 17, 2015 Press Releases

Join us on Friday, February 20, for an ear-opening Salon 21 experience, at Salon 21: Hearing Music. With audiologist Dr. Ross Harwell, we will be examining the tricks our ears… Read More

Volunteer Profile: Linda & Paul Gordon

Feb 5, 2015 Support

For many years now, Soundstreams has had a dedicated group of volunteers, who donate their time as ticket-takers, ushers and all-around helpers at special events. We are extremely thankful to… Read More

Q&A with soprano Tony Arnold

Feb 3, 2015 Artist Spotlight

The Canadian premiere of David Lang's The Whisper Opera will feature New York's International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) and Tony Arnold as sole soprano. Hailed by The New York Times as “a… Read More

Corporate Donor Profile: Steam Whistle

Jan 28, 2015 Support

Soundstreams would not exist without the support of our generous coporate donors and partners. We are thankful to the organizations and foundations that support us, and donate to a variety… Read More

Program Notes: The Whisper Opera

Jan 14, 2015 Program Notes

Almost all the music you could ever want is on the internet right now, recorded perfectly and played perfectly and accessible immediately, 24 hours a day. On the one hand… Read More

Lightning Round Q&A: Staff Edition

Dec 18, 2014 Behind the Scenes

In every interview we conduct with various Soundstreams performers, conductors and composers, we always end with a “lightning round” of questions. To cap off an excellent year, we decided to… Read More

Donor Profile: Penelope Tyndale

Dec 12, 2014 Support

Soundstreams would not exist without the support of our dedicated patrons. We are thankful to our many friends, volunteers, and supporters, who attend our concerts and Salon 21 series, discuss… Read More

Lightning Round Q&As

Dec 10, 2014 Artist Spotlight

In every interview we conduct with various Soundstreams performers, conductors and composers, we always end with a “lightning round” of questions. Find out what Toronto concert hall is a favourite… Read More