Events
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 24, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wellington Music Hall, PEC
An Afternoon with Frans Helmerson & Mihaela Martin
Spend a transformative day learning from two of the world’s most celebrated artists and pedagogues—Frans Helmerson and Mihaela Martin—in an intimate and private setting nestled in beautiful Prince Edward County. Both regular jurors on international competitions such as Queen Elisabeth, Tchaikovsky, Enescu Competitions and professors at the prestigious Kronberg Academy in Europe. This is a rare opportunity to spend an afternoon with these incredible musicians.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Fairview Library Theatre
Masterclass with Joseph Johnson
Joseph Johnson is the principal cellist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and a sought-after soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He has performed with major festivals and orchestras worldwide, including concerto appearances with the TSO, Symphony Nova Scotia, and the Esprit Orchestra. A champion of new music, he has premiered concertos by Unsuk Chin, Miguel del Aguila, and Peter Eötvös. He is currently Associate Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music and formerly taught at the University of Toronto.
Past Events
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Cummer Avenue United Church
Masterclass with Timothy Ying
Timothy Ying was the first violinist of the Grammy-winning Ying Quartet for over 20 years, performing worldwide at venues like Carnegie Hall and the White House. A Naumburg Chamber Music Award winner, he has premiered works by top composers and collaborated across genres. He previously taught at Eastman and Harvard and now teaches at the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Lansing United Church
Masterclass with Marie Berard
Marie Bérard is the concertmaster of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra and a sought-after chamber musician, soloist, and teacher. A former Toronto Symphony Orchestra member, she is a founding member of Trio Arkel and the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble. Renowned for her contemporary music interpretations, she has performed as a soloist with the Esprit Orchestra and appears on numerous recordings. She is on faculty at the Glenn Gould School, the University of Toronto, and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.