Canadian Sinfonietta
Currently in its 12th season, the Canadian Sinfonietta is a group of professional musicians ranging from 13-20 players,
all dedicated to fulfilling the orchestra's mission to bring live chamber music back to the growing communities in
the GTA with a focus on multi-cultural and youth outreach
Young Artist Mentorship Program
Through these past twelve
years, the orchestra has devoted at least one concert per season to nurturing
young talent, giving opportunities for young artists not only
to solo with the orchestra, but also to train and perform side by side with the
professional orchestra members. The ongoing partnership with local music school
Aster’s Music House has also worked to ensure that students ranging from ages
3-18 have an opportunity to perform on the stage in a concert hall.
Our Music
Since it is the orchestra’s
mission to engage a new generation of concert goers, we like to present music
that is “traditional with a twist.” Multi-Cultural Music, Interdisciplinary Arts
Concerts, Intimate Salon Style Music, and New Canadian Music are all
interspersed with traditional repertoire by composers such as Bach, Mozart, or
Beethoven.
Community Outreach
In addition to a regular concert series the
orchestra also performs with Toronto area choirs, takes part in community events
such as multi-cultural celebrations, as well as charity fundraisers and has
performed for prominent Canadian figures such as the former Governor-General
Adrienne Clarkson, and Toronto Mayor, David Miller.
CS Chamber Players
The Canadian Sinfonietta also
enjoys a profile outside of Toronto through various touring initiatives
throughout the Province of Ontario. Core members of the Orchestra form the
Canadian Sinfonietta Chamber Players and frequently appear in regional festivals
and series' throughout the Province, including such prestigious venues as the
Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Festival and the Canadian Opera Company
Noontime Concert Series.
