Past Performances
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 8:00pm
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00pm
Roy Thomson Hall
Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Geoffrey Sirett, baritone
Lesley Emma Bouza, soprano
Ryan McDonald, countertenor
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Toronto Children’s Chorus | Zimfira Poloz, artistic director
Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Join the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir on a journey of passion and desire as you experience Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, with its unmistakable opening: “O fortuna!” Under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is joined by the Toronto Children’s Chorus and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to present this monumental score filled with hypnotic rhythms and dramatic storytelling. This performance will also feature one of Brahms’ finest choral works, Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), and a commissioned piece by TMChoir’s 23/24 composer-in-residence, Tracy Wong. This grand celebration of life, love, and renewal is bound to be an unforgettable evening at Roy Thomson Hall.
Whimsical Wonders
November 4, 2023 at 3:00pm
Doors open at 2:30pm
Eglinton-St. George’s United Church
The Toronto Children’s Chorus Training Choirs will unite their voices in their first concert of the season, Whimsical Wonders. They will be joined by Choral Scholars, a smaller division of TCC’s Main Choir. This program will shine a light on the beauty found within our natural world, and on captivating - and sometimes spooky - stories that will spark your imagination!
Songs of the Season with the Toronto Children's Chorus
December 16 at 2:00pm
Roy Thomson Hall
Immerse yourself in the delightful melodies of the season, featuring a collection of holiday classics, soothing lullabies, and songs that capture the beauty of snowfall, all while evoking cherished memories spent with loved ones. The TCC returns to the Roy Thomson Hall stage for this annual concert, which has been a beloved tradition for over thirty years. More than 300 young voices will rise together, showcasing their exceptional talents and infusing the spirit of the season. Join us with your friends and family to enjoy an unforgettable concert that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted as we celebrate the joy and hope that the holidays bring!
In an extraordinary musical event, the Toronto Children's Chorus and the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra are set to collaborate in the Canadian premiere of "Missa Virtutum," composed by the internationally acclaimed Filipino composer Jude B. Roldan.
Radiant Rainbows
March 3, 2024 at 4:00pm
Metropolitan United Church
Be sure not to miss Radiant Rainbows, a concert featuring TCC’s Training Choirs, Cantare, and Chorealis. We will showcase the radiant voices of our ensembles through a wide mixture of folk songs and imaginative compositions for young voices.
True Colours: Let Your Light Shine!
May 5, 2024 at 3:00pm
George Weston Recital Hall
The Toronto Children’s Chorus’ spring concert marks the finale of a fantastic 46th season. "True Colours" celebrates the shared beauty and connection that emerges when we fully accept the unique thoughts, emotions, and characteristics that make each of us who we are. This program will feature an array of unique pieces performed by nearly 300 young singers from across the GTA aged 4-18, and displays a wide range of vocal colours and varying musical and cultural influences, including songs in French, Thai, Norwegian, and many more languages. The message found in the song True Colours aligns perfectly with our 2023-24 season concept, “Kaleidoscope: Let Your Light Shine!”. After a season of exploring this theme through music, this song and this final concert inspire us all to embrace our authentic selves and shine collectively, much like the colourful shapes in a kaleidoscope.
Mahler Symphony No. 3 with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 8:00pm
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:00pm
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St
Gustavo Gimeno, conductor
Gerhild Romberger, alto
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir | Jean-Sébastien Vallée, artistic director
Toronto Children’s Chorus | Zimfira Poloz, artistic director
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
The combined forces of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's soprano and alto voices, the Toronto Children’s Chorus, and the soaring solo vocals of contralto Gerhild Romberger bring the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks series to a magnificent close with Mahler's Symphony No. 3. This monumental work, composed of six movements, encapsulates Mahler’s philosophy of the interconnectedness between nature, humanity, and the heavens. Each movement builds on the previous one, evolving from simple birdsong to celestial transformation, with choral passages providing powerful punctuation along the way.
Bon Voyage! | Chamber Choir Tour Send-Off Concert
June 22, 2024 at 4:00pm (doors open at 3:30pm)
Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Avenue
This June, the Toronto Children's Chorus' Chamber Choir embarks on the TCC’s 33rd international tour to Ljubljana, Slovenia! There, they will perform with the Slovenian Children’s Choir at the Slovenian Philharmonic, visit the St. Stanislav Institute, and participate in workshops (just to name a few activities!).
See the TCC Chamber Choir in action one last time before they head off on their incredible adventure, performing the repertoire that they will take to Slovenia this summer. Come join us for an unforgettable evening as we send them off on their tour!
Featuring special guests, Plamen Vocal Group!