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Brilliant violinist Conrad Chow plays Bach, three young competition winners play Mozart, and Sinfonia Toronto soars through a dazzling ballet suite.

“Astoundingly virtuosic and blazingly insightful” (The Guardian) violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs the complete Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin. Kavakos is recognized across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, acclaimed for his matchless technique, captivating artistry, and superb musicianship, and the integrity of his playing. He works regularly with the world’s greatest orchestras and conductors, and plays as recitalist in the world’s premier halls and festivals.

The Grammy Award nominated British vocal ensemble makes its Koerner Hall debut with a special Christmas concert. Touring globally, VOCES8 performs an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading musicians, orchestras, conductors, and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos which is shared both online and in person.

The exceptionally talented protégé of Sir András Schiff makes her Koerner Hall debut with a program of works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Charles-Valentin Alkan, and Haydn. German pianist Schaghajegh Nosrati has earned a formidable reputation for her stellar Bach performances. Her international breakthrough came in 2014 as an award winner at the International Bach Competition in Leipzig and particularly through her increasing musical collaboration with Sir András Schiff who praised the "astonishing clarity, purity, and maturity" as well as the musical comprehension associated with it when she plays Bach.

Two of the most sought-after recitalists on the international stage join forces as Canadian violinist James Ehnes and American pianist Orion Weiss return to Koerner Hall. Known for his virtuosity and probing musicianship, James Ehnes has performed in more than 35 countries on five continents, appearing regularly in the world’s great concert halls and with many of the most celebrated orchestras and conductors. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism, and an unfaltering musicality, he has collaborated with leading artists such as Leif Ove Andsnes, Renaud Capuçon, Louis Lortie, Yo-Yo Ma, and Yuja Wang, among many others.