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Experience the Magic of Brahms in Toronto: A Symphony of Events

Toronto is set to become a haven for classical music enthusiasts with a spectacular lineup of events featuring the works of Johannes Brahms. From the haunting melodies of Mozart's Requiem conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste to the passionate waltzes and tangos of Brahms's Liebeslieder Walzer with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the city will resonate with musical brilliance. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will showcase Brahms's Academic Festival Overture, Symphony No. 1, and Violin Concerto, while the Takács Quartet and Sir Stephen Hough will bring innovative interpretations of Brahms's Piano Quintet. Don't miss the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's electrifying performance of Brahms's Violin Concerto and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Finally, Icelandic sensation Víkingur Ólafsson will deliver a profound exploration of Brahms with his Second Piano Concerto and Fourth Symphony. Join us in celebrating the timeless beauty of Brahms's music in Toronto.

Sep 5, 2024

1. Saraste Conducts Mozart’s Requiem

Former TSO Music Director Jukka-Pekka Saraste presents Mozart’s final words, his haunting Requiem, famously featured in the film Amadeus. Experience the profound emotions of this monumental work, powerfully delivered by the voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

9 - 12 Oct, 2024

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Toronto, ON · David Pecaut Square

2. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir presents The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée open their 130th anniversary with an evening steeped in the language of love. Joined by the exquisite vocals of soprano Charlotte Siegel, be swept off your feet with the passionate melodies of Brahms's Liebeslieder Walzer and the fiery embrace of Palmeri's Misatango. To add to this special occasion, be among the first to hear the premiere of a stunning new commission by our Composer-in-Residence Aaron Manswell.

Nov 3, 2024

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Toronto, ON · The Royal Conservatory of Music

3. High Spirits: Brahms, Borodin & Dvořák

The exuberant energy of Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture and the vibrant rhythms of Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances culminate with the soaring melodies of Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony in this high-octane program that will leave audiences reeling.

Nov 24, 2024

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Toronto, ON · Meridian Arts Centre

4. University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Dec 9, 2024

University of Toronto Faculty of Music

Toronto, ON · University of Toronto Faculty of Music

5. Takács Quartet with Sir Stephen Hough, piano

The world-renowned Takács Quartet brings its innovative musical thinking to works by Beethoven and Brahms, along with a new string quartet by the acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough. The Takács Quartet is known for its innovative programming. In 2015, the Takács performed a program inspired by Philip Roth’s novel Everyman with Meryl Streep at The Royal Conservatory of Music. They have toured 14 cities with the poet Robert Pinsky and played regularly with the Hungarian folk group Muzsikas.

Feb 21, 2025

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Toronto, ON · The Royal Conservatory of Music

6. Brahms & Shostakovich with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Our west-coast friends from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Otto Tausk, bring the kinetic excitement and technical brilliance of Brahms’s Violin Concerto, performed by Vadim Gluzman, along with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, a work ablaze with emotional drama, reflecting the anxious tensions of the pre–World War II era.

Mar 16, 2025

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Toronto, ON · David Pecaut Square

7. Martin Fröst, clarinet, Antoine Tamestit, viola, and Shai Wosner, piano

Three internationally respected soloists come together for the intimate format of a chamber-music recital: Martin Fröst from Sweden, Frenchman Antoine Tamestit, and the Israeli Shai Wosner, who lives in the USA. Known for pushing musical boundaries, clarinettist and Sony Classical recording artist Martin Fröst has been described by The New York Times as having “a virtuosity and a musicianship unsurpassed by any clarinettist – perhaps any instrumentalist – in my memory.” Winner of the 2014 Léonie Sonning Music Prize, one of the world’s highest musical honours, Fröst was the first clarinettist to be given the award and joined a prestigious list of previous recipients, including Igor Stravinsky and Sir Simon Rattle.

Mar 28, 2025

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Toronto, ON · The Royal Conservatory of Music

8. Gimeno Conducts the Best of Brahms

Join Icelandic sensation Víkingur Ólafsson as he brings his unique touch to Brahms’s Second Piano Concerto, an impassioned blend of heartfelt melodies and dramatic flair. Along with Brahms’s Fourth Symphony, our Masterworks Series finale offers a profound exploration of one of history’s greatest composers, revealing the timeless beauty and brilliance of his music.

12 - 15 Jun, 2025

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Toronto, ON · David Pecaut Square

9. Brahms & Beyond

Gustavo Gimeno leads selections from Brahms’s Fourth Symphony and other cherished works, offering a profound exploration of one of history’s greatest composers, revealing the timeless beauty and brilliance of his music.

Jun 14, 2025

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Toronto, ON · David Pecaut Square

Conclusion

With such a rich tapestry of events, Toronto's classical music scene is set to dazzle audiences with the genius of Johannes Brahms. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to his music, these performances offer a unique opportunity to experience the depth and brilliance of one of history's greatest composers. Mark your calendars and prepare to be moved by the extraordinary talent that will grace the stages of Toronto.

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