November and December combined for the first time in our history, with January and February likewise joined at the hip up next. Window-shop the 2025/26 Blue Pages (ten new members since last issue). "Critical mass" is the flavour of the issue, with "A Mass for the Endangered" leading the way, and a feast of Music Theatre, serious and not, close behind. Choral Scene looks at choirs augmenting their year-ending offerings with instrumental forces, and orchestras likewise augmenting their offerings with massed human voice. And masses of new recordings to discover and listen to. ALL THIS AND MORE.
DOUBLEDIXIT:Lotti &
DOUBLEDIXIT:Lotti & HandelTafelmusik Chamber ChoirDirected by Ivars TaurinsHandel’s arresting setting of Psalm 110,Dixit Dominus, was composed a few monthsafter he arrived in Italy as an ambitious 21-yearold.Its premiere struck the Italian public’s earlike a thunderbolt: it was bold, daring, extrovert,and sensuous. Hints in the score suggest thatHandel was inspired by the Venetian AntonioLotti’s ebullient setting of the same text.NOV 28–30, 2025Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centretafelmusik.org/dixitFLEX IT& SAVE15%!Your Subscription, Your Way.FLEXPACKAGESAVAILABLE!Choose 4+ concerts across our entire 2025/26Season to create a subscription to match yourtastes and schedule, with no limitations.With easy exchanges, personalized selection,flexible scheduling, exclusive savings, andpriority access, a Flex subscription offers it all—including Handel Messiah at Koerner Hall!Explore our season and personalizeyour Flex Subscription today attafelmusik.org/flexSeasonPresentingSponsor
THE FINEST CHORAL MUSIC AT TAFELMUSIK THIS HOLIDAY SEASONHANDEL MESSIAHSOLDOUT LASTYEAR!Stefanie True, soprano | Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-sopranoNicholas Scott, tenor | Jonathan Woody, bass-baritone | Ivars Taurins, directorHANDEL MESSIAHTafelmusik Chamber ChoirDirected by Ivars TaurinsThu Dec 18, 2025, 7:30pmFri Dec 19, 2025, 7:30pmSat Dec 20, 2025, 7:30pmKoerner Hall, TELUS Centrefor Performance and LearningThere’s a reason why Tafelmusik returns toHandel’s Messiah each year to celebrate thefestive season! With its message of charity,peace, and goodwill, Messiah reminds us ofour common humanity, transcending cultural,geographic, and religious boundaries.SING-ALONG MESSIAHTafelmusik Chamber ChoirDirected by Mr. HandelSun Dec 21, 2025, 2pmMassey HallHallelujah—Mr. Handel is coming to town!As he’s done for almost four decades, Georgehimself will be directing Sing-Along Messiah, andis sure to have some tricks up his voluminousbaroque sleeves. Join 2,000 audience members in“raising the roof” at Toronto’s historic Massey Hall.Sing along with a glittering cast of soloists andthe Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and ChamberChoir in this joyous and unforgettable experience.TICKETS: tafelmusik.org
