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Soprano LITA CLASSEN is a graduate of the University of Ottawa and of l’Ecole de Musique Vincent d’Indy in Montréal. She received specialized post-graduate training at the Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria, where she graduated with … Continue reading →

ANTOINE JOUBERT began to teach himself piano around the age of 13, exploring writing for piano in his compositions. His decision to become a classical performer became clear when he received the Bruno Bios prize for the best final exam at the … Continue reading →

The young violin-clarinet-piano ensemble has been welcomed on many leading stages throughout the US, Europe and Japan. Representing three different nations – Japan, Russia and France – the ZODIAC TRIO met in New York in 2005 at the Manhattan School … Continue reading →

ZOLTAN KALMAN was born in Hungary. He received his training at the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy of Music. After graduation, he spent a year as principal clarinetist with the Hungarian State Orchestra.  He served as principal with the Budapest Opera … Continue reading →

Returning by popular demand! The NAGATA SHACHU, based in Toronto, Canada, has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. The ensemble has toured widely throughout Canada, the US and … Continue reading →

Juno award winning artist DAVID BRAID is among a new generation of Canadian artists making his mark on the international scene. Combining harmonic intricacies fundamental to European classical music and the spontaneity of American jazz, Braid’s original music engages audiences … Continue reading →

Three virtuosi join together to form the TRIO D’ARGENTO.  Friends in the city of Toronto’s vibrant arts community, Sibylle, Peter and Kathryn were asked to perform for a noted chamber music series just outside the city.  They had such a … Continue reading →

Performing shows for more than 25 years, ENSEMBLE CHACONNE enthralls audiences with dramatic period-instrument recitals of music from Renaissance and Baroque Europe. Peter H. Bloom (Renaissance and Baroque flutes), Carol Lewis (viola da gamba), and Olav Chris Henriksen (lute, theorbo … Continue reading →

  The School of the Arts is ecstatic about welcoming back internationally acclaimed singer and pianist, CAROL WELSMAN who has captivated audiences around the world with expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence.  She delivers a mix of great standards … Continue reading →

With this year marking the bicentennial of Franz Liszt, we are very excited to bring outstanding pianist, VALERIE TRYON to our stage once more in celebration of Liszt’s great contributions to music.  Valerie was one of the youngest students ever … Continue reading →