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Petite Messe Solennelle Presented by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Composed in 1863, the Petite Messe Solennelle was one of the last works written by Gioachino Rossini. Rossini, best known for his comic operas written earlier in his life, described the work as “The last mortal sin of my old … read more

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Nathaniel Dett Chorale Live in the Concert Lobby

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale performed live in the Classical 96.3fm Concert Lobby on February 7, 2012. Watch live streaming video from thenewclassical at livestream.com   They are Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including … read more

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Canada Blooms 2012

This weekend the Direct Energy Centre will be in full bloom with the opening of Canada Blooms 2012. Highlights of this year’s show include six acres of creative gardens filled with the sights and smells of nature; over two hundred … read more

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Louise Bessette in the Concert Lobby

Pianist Louise Bessette joined us in our Concert Lobby on Monday December 5, 2011. Louise Bessette is recognized internationally as one of today’s pre-eminent interpreters of the music of our time. Possessing a unique combination of eclectic repertory and impeccable … read more

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St. Michael’s Choir School

Boys in grades three and four from St Michael’s Choir School performed in our Concert Lobby. Here are some images from their lovely performance earlier today. You can watch the live performance here: Watch live streaming video from thenewclassical at … read more

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Kyiv Chamber Choir Concert Lobby Performance

The internationally renowned Kyiv Chamber Choir performed in our Concert Lobby on Wednesday November 23, 2011. You can watch the live Concert Lobby performance below: thenewclassical on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free The Kyiv Chamber Choir performing Franz Gruber’s Silent Night … read more

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Live From The Concert Lobby: 2 Pianos 4 Hands

Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, the two pianists behind the wildly successful musical comedy, 2 Pianos 4 Hands, gave us a fabulous sneak peak of the show in the Concert Lobby on October 17th. The show will return for a … read more

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