Sinfonia Toronto

Acclaimed as “a world-class ensemble” (Russelsheimer Echo, Germany), Sinfonia Toronto is one of Canada’s finest chamber orchestras. The orchestra performs its Masterpiece Series in two of Toronto’s finest concert halls, CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio, where many of its concerts have been recorded for national broadcast, and the Toronto Centre for the Arts. The orchestra has recorded on its own label and

for Marquis Classics EMI, Cambria and Analekta. Sinfonia Toronto consists of virtuoso strings who perform standing, in the tradition of great European chamber orchestras, blending each musician’s soloistic energy and passion into a brilliant ensemble style under Nurhan Arman’s inspired direction. The orchestra’s repertoire includes all the major compositions for string orchestra from the Baroque through the Classical, Romantic and contemporary periods. Sinfonia Toronto has premiered many new works, and has been recognized by the Canada Council for the Arts for its commitment to performing music by Canadian composers. Sinfonia Toronto’s recordings are heard frequently on radio broadcasts. Their world premiere of the rediscovered Bach aria ‘Alles Mit Gott’ was recorded by Analekta and released on iTunes. The title work of the orchestra’s Marquis Classics CD of music by Canadian composer John Burge, Flanders Fields Reflections, won a national JUNO Award for Best Recording of a New Classical Work. The Hollywood Flute CD, with flutist Louise DiTullio and Premieres, featuring violinist Conrad Chow, were recorded by Cambria and are distributed by Naxos. The orchestra tours regularly throughout its home province of Ontario, playing on series in Brockville, Kingston, Lindsay, Midland, Port Hope, Sarnia, and annually in Barrie and Sault Ste-Marie. Sinfonia Toronto has enjoyed great success in international tours. Its 2008 tour in Germany drew headlines like ‘’Sinfonia Toronto Inspires,’’ and ‘’Sinfonia Toronto Thrilled the Audience.” Its 2010 tour of Spain was greeted with calls for encores at every concert, including a thrilling four encores demanded by the audience at the renowned hall l’Auditori in Barcelona. The orchestra performed in Florida in 2015, and in April 2018 for a two-week tour in Peru, Argentina and Uruguay. Every concert in South America received standing ovations, demands for multiple encores, superb reviews and requests to return. In the fall of 2019 Sinfonia Toronto toured throughout China playing many concerts and holding masterclasses. The Musical Tribune in Buenos Aires hailed Sinfonia Toronto’s performances of a Mozart Divertimento and the famous Dvorak Serenade in the great hall of the Centro Cultural Kirchner as “definitive performances” and went on to say, “Here we were able to appreciate not only the high technical quality of the instrumentalists but also the unity of phrasing the director has achieved and his musicality.”

Sinfonia Toronto’s performances have been acclaimed by critics at home as well. The Toronto Star noted "a remarkable range of colour," "ample eloquence" and "gripping authority," and praised Grieg’s Holberg Suite and the Dvorak Serenade, "both of which Arman led in an affectionate, unhurried manner, with an appreciation of their singing qualities." The Barrie Advance headlined "A Treasured Experience" and described a performance with "tender longing" and "gusto." La Scena Musicale declared, "Nurhan Arman and his orchestra literally conquered us." Sinfonia Toronto has collaborated with outstanding soloists of national and international reputation. Among guest artists who have shared the stage with Maestro Arman and the orchestra are pianists Andre Laplante, Janina Fialkowska, Richard Raymond, Jane Coop, Robert Silverman and Alexander Ghindin; violinists Lara St. John, Dmitri Berlinsky, Corey Cerovsek, Jasper Wood, Judy Kang and Haik Kazazyan; cellists Shauna Rolston, Stéphane Tétreault and Narek Hakhnazaryan; clarinetist Julian Milkis; sopranos Nathalie Paulin and Aline Kutan.

01/11/2024

José Evangelista: Air d'Espagne José Evangelista: Air d'Espagne13. Palomita; 14. Charrada Cantiga 15. No. 61 (Alfonso el Sabio)Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, ConductorRecorded live on Apr...

01/11/2024

Meet piano virtuoso Dmitri Levkovich. He will join us for our Mozart & Janacek concert on Friday, January 26 at the Trinity St-Paul's Centre.

Dmitri Levkovich honed his piano skills under the guidance of prominent teacher Sergei Babayan for 11 years and studied composition at the Curtis Institute of Music. Renowned for exceptional artistry, Dmitri has garnered praise for his “profound musical understanding” (American Record Guide). He is the winner of more than a dozen top awards from international competitions, including the Cleveland, Jose Iturbi, and Gina Bachauer Competitions.

Dmitri has performed over 30 different concertos with orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, China National Symphony, Dresden Philharmonic, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Frankfurt HR Radio, Mariinsky, Sinfonia Toronto, Slovak Philharmonic and Utah Symphony Orchestra. He has performed in the Great Hall at Alte Oper Frankfurt, Beijing’s National Center for the Performing Arts, Berlin Philharmonie, Gulbenkian Foundation, Moscow Conservatory, Warsaw Philharmonie, Mariinsky Theater’s Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall and the Théâtre des Champs Elysées. He has participated in festivals including Deer Valley, New Contemporary Piano Faces at Mariinsky, Gergiev Festival in Rotterdam, Salzburg Whitsun, Ravinia and Ravello. His recording of Rachmaninoff’s 24 Preludes met with critical acclaim and earned Dmitri a nomination for the 2016 International Classical Music Award.

Recent performance highlights include the Grieg Concerto with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra, Liszt’s First Piano Concerto at the Great Hall of Berlin Philharmonie, a debut at the Ravinia Festival and a performance at the 2nd International Mariinsky Far East Festival.

Performing worldwide, from the Berlin Philharmonie to Carnegie Hall, he has built a diverse repertoire. His own compositions have gained wide recognition, with upcoming performances by the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and the Verbier Festival Orchestra.

01/08/2024

A few things you may not have known about Mozart - Pretty much everyone already knows that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is considered one of the greatest composers of all time. Just ahead of our upcoming Mozart & Janacek concert we want to share a few more tidbits.

1. He wrote his first piece of music at just 4 years old.
2. Mozart had a rather interesting sense of humor that included crude jokes.
3. His grave is unknown to this day as he was buried in a common grave. Only aristocracy could be buried in marked graves.
4. He was a Freemason and a few of his compositions reflect Masonic values.
5. His full name was 'Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart'. But he preferred to use 'Wolfgang Amadé'.

01/08/2024

01/07/2024

MOZART & JANACEK - Winter Warmth - Sinfonia Toronto and virtuoso pianist Dmitri Levkovich celebrate Mozart's birthday with his Piano Concerto No. 23, considered by many Mozart’s most perfect concerto. Maestro Nurhan Arman leads a program that includes Janacek’s lovely folk-inspired ‘Idyll’, the premiere of Kevork Andonian’s ‘In Festive Commemoration’ and Toronto composer Alice Ping Yee Ho’s optimistic ‘Quest’. Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. West.

SINFONIA TORONTO - Mozart & Janacek Friday, January 26, 2024 8 pm Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. West MOZART & JANACEK Winter Warmth Bask in the beauty of Mozart and the folk energy of Janacek NURHAN ARMAN Conductor DMITRI LEVKOVICH Pianist KEVORK ANDONIAN In Festive Commemoration world premiere MOZART Piano Concerto No.

Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 - 1st movement

01/07/2024

Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 in C Major - Allegro con brio
Dmitri Levkovich, Pianist
Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, Music Director
String orchestra version by Vincenz Lachner

Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 - 1st movement Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 in C Major - Allegro con brioDmitri Levkovich, PianistSinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, Music DirectorString orchestra version ...

01/06/2024

Meet the stars of our upcoming MOZART & JANACEK concert.
Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, Conductor / Dmitri Levkovich, Pianist
Music by Mozart, Janacek, Alice Ping Yee Ho, and Kevork Andonian.
Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor Street West.

01/06/2024

Friday, January 26, Trinity St-Paul's Centre
Sinfonia Toronto
Nurhan Arman, Conductor
Dmitri Levkovich, Pianist
Music by Mozart, Janacek, Alice Ping Yee Ho and Kevork Andonian.

Mozart & Janacek - Winter Warmth Enjoy the beauty of Mozart and the folk energy of Janacek as Nurhan Arman leads Sinfonia Toronto with virtuoso pianist Dmitri Levkovich.

12/31/2023

We can't wait to play for you in 2024. Have a great one!

12/30/2023

12/29/2023

Paul Hindemith: Five Pieces Opus 44 Paul Hindemith: Five Pieces Opus 44 V. LebhaftSinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, ConductorXiaohan Guo, ConcertmasterRecorded live on December 10, 2016 - CBC Gl...

12/28/2023

This Stradivarius needs just a bit more varnish... We're almost there - Max the Match
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12/26/2023

A bit about Mozart's 23rd Piano Concerto, which we'll perform on January 26 with pianist Dmitri Levkovich. Composed in 1786, the concerto is beloved for its lyrical, intimate character and considered by many as Mozart's finest. The first movement is in traditional sonata form. The home key of A major is one Mozart favoured for gentle, gracious works; the themes here follow this serene path.

Its famous second movement has been quoted extensively in pop culture. This movement is unique in Mozart’s entire oeuvre. It is the only piece he ever composed in the key of F sharp minor, a dark, mysterious, and spectral key, which is at the same time full of passion. Its simple A-B-A form contains some of the most touching and expressive music Mozart composed. The interaction between the piano and orchestra evokes the intimacy of chamber music.

The last movement is a joyful and boisterous rondo full of Mozart’s impish wit and humor.

Join us for our MOZART & JANACEK concert featuring music by Mozart, Janáček, Alice Ping Yee Ho and Kevork Andonian. Maestro Nurhan Arman will conduct this beautiful program - Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West.

12/24/2023

Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays from all of us at Sinfonia Toronto. We can't wait to make more music for you in the new year.

Nous vous adressons nos vœux les plus chaleureux et vous souhaitons des fêtes de fin d'année exceptionnelles, empreintes de joie, de douceur et de bonheur!

12/23/2023

A short excerpt from our performance of late Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock's Nostalgia.
Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, Conductor
Recoded live on December 8, 2023

Jocelyn Morlock: Nostalgia (excerpt) Jocelyn Morlock: NostalgiaSinfonia TorontoNurhan Arman, ConductorRecorded live on December 10, 2023, Toronto

12/23/2023

Come celebrate Mozart's 268th birthday with Sinfonia Toronto and pianist Dmitri Levkovich performing one of Mozart's finest piano concertos, the 23rd. Nurhan Arman leads a program that includes Janacek’s lovely folk-inspired ‘Idyll’, the premiere of Andonian’s ‘In Festive Commemoration’ and Toronto composer Alice Ping Yee Ho’s optimistic ‘Quest’.
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Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. West.

12/22/2023

Happy birthday Giacomo Puccini!
Giaocomo Puccini: Crisantemi
Sinfonia Toronto; Nurhan Arman, Conductor
Recorded live on May 3, 2019, Toronto Centre for the Arts.

Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi - ElegySinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, ConductorRecorded live on May 3, 2019, Toronto Centre for the Arts

12/22/2023

Czech composer Leoš Janáček drew inspiration from Slavic and Eastern European musical traditions. His mature works blend his earlier forays into national folk music into a modern, creative synthesis. At our January 26 MOZART & JANACEK concert Nurhan Arman will conduct Janácek's Idyll.

Idyll was written in 1878 when the composer was 24 years. The world premiere was performed in Brno under Janácek's direction, with Antonín Dvořák present in the audience. Janacek wrote his Idyll to celebrate his daughter Olga’s birth, and its seven movements capture the love and happiness he felt then. Dvořák’s melodic style and use of folk elements are unquestionably the most common references and influences on Idyll.

Join us on January 26 to hear amazing music by Mozart, Janáček, Alice Ping Yee Ho and Kevork Andonian. Pianist Dmitri Levkovich will play Mozart's beloved 23rd concerto. Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West.

Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition - Baba Yaga

12/21/2023

with the greatest 'wicked witch' of all.
Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
The Hut on Fowl's Legs "Baba-Yaga"
Sinfonia Toronto; Nurhan Arman, Conductor
Recorded live on November 10, 2023 at the Trinity St-Paul's Centre, Toronto - String orchestra version by Robert Patterson

Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition - Baba Yaga Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an ExhibitionThe Hut on Fowl's Legs "Baba-Yaga"Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, ConductorRecorded live on November 10, 2023 at...

12/20/2023

MOZART & JANACEK - Winter Warmth - Come celebrate Mozart's 268th birthday with Sinfonia Toronto and pianist Dmitri Levkovich performing one of Mozart's finest piano concertos, the 23rd. Nurhan Arman leads a program that includes Janacek’s lovely folk-inspired ‘Idyll’, the premiere of Andonian’s ‘In Festive Commemoration’ and Toronto composer Alice Ping Yee Ho’s optimistic ‘Quest’. Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. West.

12/19/2023

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12/19/2023

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MOZART & JANACEK - Winter Warmth - Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. - We have a tradition of celebrating Mozart's birthday. On the third weekend of every January, we play a concert that pairs Mozart with another composer. Some of the past composers paired with Mozart have been Shostakovich, Schumann, Dvorak, Kancheli, and Canadian composers Mozetich, Burge and Lau. This time Mozart's music will be heard alongside Czech composer Leoš Janáček's beautiful 'Idyll'. Pianist Dmitri Levkovich will play one of Mozart's finest piano concertos, the 23rd. We'll also celebrate our own 25th anniversary with a work dedicated to us, 'In Festive Commemoration' by Canadian composer Kevork Andonian.

SCHUMANN & DE FALLA - Virtuoso Voyages - Saturday, March 2, 8 pm, George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. Join us for an amazing program with Italian pianist Antonio Di Cristofano and brilliant Toronto mezzosoprano Beste Kalender. Nurhan Arman conducts music by Schumann, Respighi, de Falla, Arensky, Sharman, and Soufari.

MOZART'S SPRING - Delicious Classics - Friday, April 12, 8 pm, Trinity-St.Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. West - Musical treats by Mozart, Mercadante and Mozetich plus a lyrical premiere. A beloved Italian flute virtuoso returns and Sharon Wei, one of Canada's finest violists, plays Marian Mozetich's Concerto for Viola with Strings and Vibraphone.

VIVA VIOLINS - Bach ~ Vivaldi ~ Tchaikovsky - Saturday, May 4, 8 pm, George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. Tchaikovsky's own favourite masterpiece plus four superb Sinfonia violinists in double concertos by Bach and Vivaldi.

12/18/2023

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12/17/2023

SCHUMANN & DE FALLA - Saturday, March 2, 8 pm, George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge Street. Join us for an amazing program with Italian pianist Antonio Di Cristofano and brilliant Toronto mezzosoprano Beste Kalender. Nurhan Arman conducts music by Schumann, Respighi, de Falla, Arensky, Sharman, and Soufari.

12/17/2023

We have a tradition in celebrating Mozart's birthday. On the third weekend of every January, we play a concert that pairs Mozart with another composer. Some of the past composers paired with Mozart are Shostakovich, Schumann, Dvorak, Kancheli, and Canadian composers Mozetich, Burge and Lau. At our next concert on January 26, Mozart's music will be heard alongside Czech composer Leo's Janacek's beautiful 'Idyll'. Pianist Dmitri Levkovich will play one of Mozart's finest piano concertos, the 23rd. We'll also celebrate our 25th anniversary with a dedicated work by Canadian composer Kevork Andonian, 'In Festive Commemoration'. Nurhan Arman conducts. MOZART & JANACEK - Jan. 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West.

Beethoven: "Serioso" Op. 95, F Minor, mov. 3 (orchestra version)

12/17/2023

A happy birthday to Herr Ludwig!
Although his exact date of birth is uncertain, we do know for sure that Beethoven was baptized on December 17, 1770.
Beethoven: "Serioso" Opus 95 in F Minor mov. 3 (orchestra version)
Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, Conductor

Beethoven: "Serioso" Op. 95, F Minor, mov. 3 (orchestra version) Beethoven: "Serioso" Opus 95 in F Minor mov. 3 (orchestra version)Sinfonia Toronto / Nurhan Arman, ConductorOrchestra version by Nurhan ArmanRecorded and liv...

12/17/2023

STOLEN ALERT — 1710 Amati - Three years after the theft of a rare 1710 Amati violin from a residence in Los Angeles, the FBI is expanding efforts to find it

STOLEN ALERT — 1710 Amati Violin Three years after the theft of a rare 1710 Amati violin from a residence in Los Angeles, the FBI is expanding efforts to find it.

12/14/2023

Join us for our MOZART & JANACEK concert with virtuoso pianist Dmitri Levkovich. We'll celebrate Mozart's 268th birthday with his Piano Concerto No. 23, considered by many Mozart’s most perfect concerto. Nurhan Arman will conduct a program that includes Janacek’s lovely folk-inspired ‘Idyll’, the premiere of Kevork Andonian’s ‘In Festive Commemoration’ and Toronto composer Alice Ping Yee Ho’s optimistic ‘Quest’. Come and bask in the beauty of Mozart and the folk energy of Janacek. Friday, January 26, 8 pm, Trinity St-Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor Street West. Visit our website for details.

12/12/2023

Help us MAX the MATCH! A generous long-time subscriber has offered to match all donations to Sinfonia Toronto received by Dec 31, up to a total of $5,000. Your gift of any amount this month will make a double difference! Please use this special opportunity to support the orchestra's season, interactive school programs and outreach for seniors. Easy online donation info in the first comment.

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