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Chor Leoni has announced that its 2024-25 season will kick off with its 33rd annual Remembrance Day concerts. The exciting upcoming season will involve a mix of classics, new works, and reimagined favourites.
“This season has been lovingly crafted to offer audiences every sort of music and every sort of expression—pop songs, ancient chant, world premieres, the music of home, as well as distant perspectives,” says artistic director Erick Lichte in a statement. “New works stand alongside beloved, familiar songs to create a season of soundscapes which we hope will comfort, thrill, and connect.”
A season highlight is the return of PopCappella 3D at the Rio Theatre, where Chor Leoni will transform pop hits with its signature choral blend.
The programming at a glance includes:
Shadows into Dawn – November 11 at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
This is a Remembrance Day tradition in which Chor Leoni reflects on past and present conflicts, guiding audiences from darkness to empathy through a mix of folk, popular, and choral music.
Tickets: $20+, available here
Christmas with Chor Leoni – December 19 to December 21 at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
A seasonal blend of festive carols and winter soundscapes featuring musicians, such as pianist Tina Chang and violinist Cameron Wilson.
Tickets: $20+, available here
PopCappella 3D – March 7 to March 9 at the Rio Theatre
Chor Leoni’s take on pop music with a choral twist. Plus, 3D film projections and lighting add to the experience while listening to hits from artists like the Beach Boys and ABBA.
Tickets: $20+, available here
Harmonia: The Leonids and Chor Leoni – May 1 at Canadian Memorial United Church
An a capella concert featuring up-and-coming Canadian talent alongside the Leonids, showcasing a wide range of genres.
Tickets: $20+, available here
The Big Roar – May 3 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
A community choral festival involving Chor Leoni’s educational choirs, its Prelude program, its Emerging Choral Artist program, and the Leonids.
Tickets: $70+, available here
C/4: Canadian Choral Composition Competition
This interactive event features works by Canadian composers, allowing guests to explore new scores and engage with other music lovers.
Tickets: $30, available here