Soundstreams showcases the work of Canadian and international composers through innovative musical experiences.

Performances & Events

2016 / 2017 Season

Unsuk Chin image 1617 season

Main Stage The Music of Unsuk Chin Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre An instrumental and vocal concert featuring the modern musical language of Unsuk Chin and Canadian Chris Paul Harman. May 28

Salon 21 Salon 21: Unsuk Chin’s Wonderland The Gardiner Museum Unpack the influence of Lewis Carroll on the work of Unsuk Chin May 12

Salon 21 CeramiX The Gardiner Museum Explore the intersection of music and design in this immersive walking performance of works by Germaine Liu Apr 21

Ear Candy Music in Fifths Artscape Sandbox Celebrate the 80th birthday of minimalist founder Philip Glass with an all-Toronto version of one of his most popular works. Apr 08

Salon 21 Philip Glass @ 80 The Gardiner Museum Discover the life and work of influential composer Philip Glass Mar 17

R. Murray Schafer Odditorium image 1617 season

Main Stage R. Murray Schafer’s Odditorium Crow's Theatre A theatrical concert of musical curiosities from R. Murray Schafer's mammoth 'Patria' cycle, brought to the stage by Chris Abraham. Mar 02-05

Salon 21 R. Murray Schafer and the Natural World Gardiner Museum Explore the connections between landscapes, the wilderness, and the music created from it. Feb 24

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir image 1617 choral concert

Main Stage Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir St. Paul's Basilica A choral concert celebrating the 100th year of Estonia's independence, featuring world premieres by Riho Maimets and Omar Daniel. Feb 02

Ear Candy Electric Messiah Drake Hotel Underground Handel goes underground: a stripped-down, surround sound electro-improv Messiah for today's Toronto. Dec 05-07

Nelson Mandela University Choir 1617 image African choir

Main Stage Music of the Rainbow Nation Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre Canadian and South African artists united by the dream of Nelson Mandela, featuring a world premiere by Canadian composer Gabriel Dharmoo. Nov 23

Salon 21 Vibrant Voices The Gardiner Museum Explore different musical traditions and contemporary singing techniques. Nov 18

Salon 21 Music & the Idea of North The Gardiner Museum Explore how our culture and music is influenced by our geography & climate Oct 21

Magic Flutes featured image for 1617 flute concert

Main Stage Magic Flutes Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre A playful flute concert featuring iconic repertoire by Debussy, Glass, Takemitsu, and a world premiere from Canadian composer Anna Höstman. Oct 12

Ear Candy Density 2036 Buddies in Bad Times Cabaret Flute virtuoso Claire Chase brings her Density 2036 project to Toronto. Oct 04

Salon 21 Salon 21: Flute Tales The Gardiner Museum Explore the works and techniques of the modern flute with Canadian virtuosi and get a taste of what sounds you will experience in the upcoming Magic Flutes concert! Sep 16