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Toronto Metropolitan University Concert Choir
Fauré Requiem: A Concert of Hope and Renewal
Usher in the spring with a luminous evening of choral music celebrating the season, love, and the beauty of the moon. The program features Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece known for its serenity and message of peace.
The concert also includes lively Renaissance madrigals celebrating spring, followed by songs of love and moonlight from around the world, including Thai, Arabic, and Hebrew traditions, along with beloved jazz classics such as “Moonglow” and "It's Only a Paper Moon.”
Celebrate the season with an uplifting night of music and community.
With thanks to The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation for their generous support.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Calvin Presbyterian Church 26 Delisle Ave Toronto, ON M4V 1S5
Cost:
Early Bird (before April 6): $25
Regular Admission (after April 6): $35
Children under 10 attend free.
Tickets can also be purchased in cash at the door.
Meet the Music Director
J. Rigzin Tute is an accomplished singer and conductor who has been performing since childhood. He holds a BA and MA in Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and Westminster Choir College in Princeton.
Rigzin has sung with the world-renowned Westminster Choir at the Festival of Two Worlds in Charleston, South Carolina, and Spoleto, Italy, and has performed in concerts with the New York Philharmonic and choirs across Canada. He brings a wealth of experience, a deep love of music, and an engaging teaching style that makes every performance inspiring and accessible.