Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Specialties

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, a 150-​voice choir, invites you to experience the classical choral masterworks of the world. Grand symphonic sound has been the TMC’s trademark for over 100 years. Performing both sacred and secular repertoire, our choristers are committed to offering you authentic interpretation, clarity of expression, and a profound emotional experience of some of the most important music ever composed.

History

Established in 1894.

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC) is Canada’s oldest, largest and best-​known choral ensemble. Founded in 1894 by Augustus Vogt, the Choir presented its first concert in Massey Hall, as part of the hall’s inaugural season, on January 15, 1895.

The Choir has flourished under the successive leadership of Herbert Fricker (1917 – 42), Sir Ernest MacMillan (1942 – 57), Frederick Silvester (1957 – 60) Walter Susskind (1960 – 64), Elmer Iseler (1964 – 97) and Noël Edison (1997-​present). All of these Canadian conductors have been internationally renowned in their own right, and have successfully brought the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir to the world’s attention, through performances, recordings and tours.

In 2009, the Choir toured to Vancouver, performing in the 2010 Cultural Olympiad.

Meet the Manager

Noël E.

Manager

Noël Edison is well established as one of the most versatile and charismatic conductors in the world today. As conductor and artistic director of two world-​class Canadian ensembles, the large-​scale Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the chamber-​sized Elora Festival Singers, Edison is widely recognized and appreciated for his skillful interpretive work with both choir and orchestra.

The ²⁰¹⁰⁄₁₁ season marks Noël Edison’s 14 th season as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. His vision for the TMC is to create performances that connect audiences emotionally with some of the greatest traditional and contemporary choral repertoire.

In 2002 the University of Guelph conferred upon Noël Edison the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music and in 2009 he was appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour.

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Performing Arts

Noël E. says,

«The TMC regularly performs with the TSO, including annual performances of Handel’s Messiah.»