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Soundstreams presents curator, composer and vocalist Anna Pidgorna! @anna_pidgorna_composer Anna is Soundstreams' New Voices Curator Mentorship Program Winner, and is the curator behind In Terra Pax, happening this Saturday May 9 at Jane Mallett Theatre in Toronto! Learn more: soundstreams.ca #newvoices #soundstreams #liveperformance #performingarts #torontoconcerts

In Terra Pax (On Earth, Peace) closes Soundstreams’ season with a stirring meditation on war, loss, and resilience, curated by Anna Pidgorna. Featuring Pidgorna as composer and vocalist alongside soprano Natalya Gennadi, pianist Anna Sagalova, violist Steven Dann, and Ensemble Soundstreams with Toronto’s Dior String Quartet, the program is anchored by Black Crow, a new commission inspired by poet Victoria Amelina and the tradition of Ukrainian female lament. Music by Benjamin Britten, Tõnu Kõrvits, Kelly-Marie Murphy, and Oleksiy Voytenko completes the program, enhanced by striking visual projections from Yevhen Samuchenko. Tickets: https://ow.ly/pxJ050YUKnO [Visual description for accessibility: Portrait of a woman in front of a cascading waterfall, promoting In Terra Pax at the Jane Mallett Theatre on May 9, 2026.]

It is with great sadness that Soundstreams marks the passing of Michael Koerner, who died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 97. A remarkable philanthropist, visionary, and friend to the arts, Michael’s impact on Canada’s cultural life is profound and enduring. Through his leadership and generosity, he helped shape spaces where artists and audiences could come together in meaningful and lasting ways. At Soundstreams, we are deeply grateful for his support, including his and Sonja’s commitment to projects that have allowed new music to reach audiences both in Canada and internationally. In the past few weeks, as our work continued to travel and be heard abroad, we were reminded of the lasting ripple of his belief in artists and in the importance of sharing their work widely. Those who had the privilege of knowing Michael will remember not only his extraordinary contributions, but also his warmth, curiosity, and the genuine pleasure he took in conversations about music and new ideas. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sonja and the Koerner family. We join the many communities whose lives have been enriched by his generosity, and we honour his legacy with deep gratitude.

SOUNDSTREAMS PRESENTS IN TERRA PAX Lamenting the losses of war April 7, 2026 (TORONTO, ON): Lawrence Cherney, Founding Artistic Director of Soundstreams, has announced the program for its final mainstage concert of 2026, In Terra Pax taking place on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m, at the Jane Mallett Theatre For more info visit Soundstreams.ca Чи може стародавнє українське голосіння стати мовою сучасної класичної музики? Композиторка та вокалістка Анна Підгорна створює унікальний «новий фольклор», де ритуали зустрічаються з болючою сучасністю.

Soundstreams Presents: In Terra Pax on May 9 at Jane Mallett Theatre -featuring the incredible Dior Quartet: Noa Sarid - Violin I @noasarid Astrid Nakamura - Violin II @astridnakamura Ronen Shifron - Viola @ronenshifron Joanne Yesol Choi - Cello @joanne_yesol @diorquartet Toronto-based Dior Quartet, formed in Fall 2018 at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University under the tutelage of Pacifica Quartet. Winners of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, and 2021-2024 Quartet-in-Residence at the Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. participated in many esteemed competitions and won Silver prize winners of the 2021 Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition, semi-finalists at the 2023 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, quarter-finalists of the 2022 Banff International String Quartet Competition and Bartok World Competition, and Bronze Medalists of the 2019 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. The Dior Quartet has been mentored by Barry Shiffman and Roman Borys, and have studied with members of the St. Lawrence, Alban Berg, Parker, JACK, Danish, Ébene, Belcea Quartets, as well as Scott St. John, and Bryan Epperson. The quartet has performed and participated in various programs and concert series in Canada, USA, and Europe, including the Britten-Pears Young Artists Program, Banff String Quartet: Evolution in collaboration with Tippet Rise Art Center, McGill International String Quartet Academy in Montreal, and the SLSQ Seminar. Collaborations include Orion Weiss and Victor Yampolsky, Rolston String Quartet, Stéphane Lemelin at the 2021 Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival. The quartet made their debut with the Schneider Concert Series in January 2021 and was presented as a TD artist in Union Summer in July 2022. The repertoire and projects they pursue intersect with their multicultural backgrounds and moral values, as they seek to explore the immigrant experience through art. The quartet takes their name from the French word “D’or” which means gold. Learn more: https://soundstreams.ca/events/in-terra-pax/

Faces from @soundstreams : ‘I want to tell you everything’ yesterday🌀 A performance for seven singers, piano, and percussion that dived into love, identity, connection, and the power of expression. 📸 : @mollykeanephoto #NMD2026

Soundstreams: ‘I Want to Tell You Everything’ This Saturday at New Music Dublin 🌀 A powerful exploration of voice, connection, and expression. A very special work in this year’s programme. @soundstreams 📸 Images by @cylla11 from their performance in Toronto last week Few tickets still available at the link in bio 🎟️ #NMD2026

Do you have your tickets for SOUNDSTREAMS: I Want to Tell You Everything? ✧༚ 📋 PROGRAMME: Highly anticipated European premiere of Thierry Tidrow’s ‘I Want to Tell You Everything’. Claude Vivier’s ‘Love Songs’ and ‘Shiraz’ - two raw and spiritual creations shaped by the composer’s journeys through Japan, Indonesia, and Iran. Ana Sokolović’s playful ‘Dring! Dring!’ turns our obsession with smartphones into a witty musical reflection. Nicole Lizée’s ‘Want Want Want’, ‘Ironic Butterfly’, and ‘Break-Up Music’ bring her unmistakable blend of pop culture, nostalgia, and experimental flair 🎟️ Tickets on our website (link in bio) #NMD2026

Coming up at Soundstreams: I Want to Tell You Everything Thursday April 9, 2026 7:30PM Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto Tickets: https://soundstreams.ca/events/i-want-to-tell-you-everything/ Featuring compositions by: Nicole Lizée @nicolelizee Thierry Tidrow @thierrytidrow Claude Vivier Ana Sokolović This performance for seven singers, piano, and percussion explores love, identity, connection, and expression. At its core is the world premiere of Thierry Tidrow’s I Want to Tell You Everything, a bold new work pushing vocal storytelling into new emotional and sonic territory. The program also features Claude Vivier’s Love Songs and Shiraz, inspired by his travels in Japan, Indonesia, and Iran, alongside Ana Sokolović’s playful Dring! Dring! and Nicole Lizée’s genre-blending works, which fuse pop culture, nostalgia, and experimental sound. #toronto #soundstreams #newcomposition #newmusic #liveperformance #performingarts #keepingtheartsalive #music #composers #sevensingers #piano #percussion #lovesongs #iwanttotellyoueverything #concertsatsoundstreams

I Want to Tell You Everything: An Anthology of Love Songs April 9, 2026 at 7:30pm Jane Mallett Theatre Soundstreams’ I Want to Tell You Everything features seven dynamic singers in a bold performance exploring love, identity, and expression. Experience a powerful world premiere by Thierry Tidrow, alongside striking works by Claude Vivier, Ana Sokolović, and Nicole Lizée. Featuring: Vania Chan, soprano; Carla Huhtanen, soprano; Lindsay McIntyre, soprano; Robin Dann, mezzo-soprano; Bud Roach, tenor; Keith Lam, baritone; Alex Samaras, baritone @vaniachanmusic @carla_huhtanen @lindsaymcintyremusic @saintberenice @ronceyguy @baritonekeith @thierrytidrow @nicolelizee TICKETS: https://soundstreams.ca/events/i-want-to-tell-you-everything/ #soundstreams #performingarts #newmusic #torontostages #livemusic #voice #singers #lovesongs

Dress rehearsal with the @quatuorbozzini for #tonight @Jane Mallett Theatre 🎟️: https://soundstreams.ca/events/quatuor-bozzini-with-strings-attached

Here is a short clip from @timespansfestival of @quatuorbozzini performing Taylor Brook's @taylorbrookmusic "Vinetan Songs" - also being performed this Saturday March 21 in Toronto! Join us: soundstreams.ca for more info! Quatuor Bozzini: With Strings Attached March 21, 2026 Jane Mallett Theatre 7:30pm Tickets: $20-$60 #timespans #soundstreams #quatuorbozzini #taylorbrook #performing #compositions #stringquartet