2026/2027 Season
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Carmina Burana & Tubular Bells
A rush like no other
October 30, 2026 | 7:30pm
Experience the thunderous force of Carmina Burana alongside the hypnotic tones of Tubular Bells, made famous by the haunting soundtrack of The Exorcist. Featuring the acclaimed Bergmann Duo on duelling pianos and the soaring sounds of the Chorus Niagara Children's Choir, this Halloween weekend concert will be nothing short of thrilling.
Bergmann Duo
Chorus Niagara Children's Choir Concert Choir
Family Concert: Sing in the Season!
Holiday magic for kids from 1 to 92
December 12, 2026 | 3pm
Step into a world of winter wonder with Chorus Niagara's festive family concert! Sing along to seasonal favourites, enjoy musical games, movement activities, and plenty of holiday surprises. Come early for face painting in the lobby! Discover the magic of live classical music through highlights from Handel's Messiah, performed by a 100-voice choir, instrumentalists, and outstanding guest soloists, plus special appearances by the Chorus Niagara Children's Choir. It's a joyful holiday tradition for the whole family.
Chorus Niagara Children's Choir Intermediate Choir
Handel's Messiah
A Timeless Holiday Tradition
December 12, 2026 | 7:30pm
Hear Messiah as audiences first experienced it nearly 300 years ago, performed on period instruments in a historically informed style. With brilliant soloists, chorus, and Baroque orchestra, this beloved holiday tradition comes alive with remarkable clarity, colour, and joy.
A Celtic Celebration
An Afternoon by the Sea
March 13, 2027 | 3pm
Sponsored by Janet Partridge
Celebrate the warmth, joy, and musical traditions of the Celtic world of spirited rhythms and unforgettable melodies. From beloved favourites rooted in the rich traditions of Atlantic Canada, Ireland, and Scotland to the driving energy of a live Celtic ensemble, this concert is sure to lift your spirits. The concert also features Celtic Mass for the Sea by Nova Scotia composer Scott MacMillan, a beautiful work inspired by ancient Celtic prayers and our enduring relationship with the sea. Come ready to tap your toes...and you might even find yourself singing along!
Requiem & Redemption
A Feature Co-Presentation with the
Niagara Symphony Orchestra
April 24 & 25, 2027
Two monumental French masterpieces, one spectacular musical experience. This extraordinary collaboration brings together the radiant splendour of Gounod's Messe solennelle (St. Cecilia Mass) and the serene, luminous beauty of Fauré 's Requiem, performed by Chorus Niagara, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, and internationally acclaimed soloists under the direction of Kathleen Allan and Bradley Thachuk. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience two of the greatest large-scale choral masterworks in a single performance.
Past Performances
2025/2026 Season
Songs of Destiny
November 8, 2025
Mozart’s Requiem forms the centrepiece of our season opener, our first concert under the baton of Artistic Director Kathleen Allan. In the completion by Robert Levin, we explore the mysterious history of the Requiem while presenting a performance that features the beloved moments the piece is known for. In the first half, Brahms’ Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), sometimes referred to as the “Little Requiem,” highlights the struggle of humankind with a fearless optimism. The concert opens with the world premiere of a new arrangement by Leslee Heys of her composition, All Shall Be Well, a meditative affirmation of resilience.
Mireille Asselin, soprano
Ariana Maubach, mezzo-soprano
River Guard, tenor
Jesse Blumberg, bass
Niagara Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Bradley Thachuk
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Children's Messiah
December 20, 2025 | 3pm
Sponsored by Janet Partridge
Back by popular demand is Chorus Niagara’s Children's Messiah, a one-of-a-kind relaxed and interactive 75-minute concert, designed to ignite the love for music in young audiences, with stunning solo arias, glorious orchestral sounds and powerful choruses – over 100 singers and players! Be part of the magic of a beloved musical tradition accessible for the whole family.
Caitlin Wood, soprano | Daniel Cabena, counter-tenor
Asitha Tennekoon, tenor | Korin Thomas-Smith, bass
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Chorus Niagara Children's Choir
Monica Dufault, narrator
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Krista Rhodes, organ
Vlad Soloviev, harpsichord
Concordo Orchestra
Handel's Messiah
December 20, 2025 | 7:30pm
Sponsored by Janet Partridge
Handel’s Messiah returns in all its glory with a spritely and festive performance that breathes fresh life into this beloved masterpiece. Under the direction of new Artistic Director Kathleen Allan, this interpretation draws on historically-informed performance practice. Vibrant pacing reveals the drama, intimacy, and exultation of this seasonal favourite.
Caitlin Wood, soprano
Daniel Cabena, counter-tenor
Asitha Tennekoon, tenor
Korin Thomas-Smith, bass
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Krista Rhodes, organ
Vladimir Soloviev, harpsichord
Concordo Orchestra
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Requiem for Water
February 28, 2026
“In Hindustani music, ‘Malhaar’ refers to a family of raags that beckon rain. As the legend goes, the greatest musicians could cause a downpour from even the most severely parched skies by the power of their song.” – Composer Reena Esmail on Malhaar: A Requiem for Water
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In “Requiem for Water,” Chorus Niagara highlights the global water crisis and expresses humanity’s desperation for this precious resource. At the heart of this program is Reena Esmail’s Malhaar: A Requiem for Water (2023), which fuses Western choral music with Hindustani classical traditions, featuring a Hindustani vocalist, tabla, percussion, and immersive video projections. Paired with other contemporary works that echo its themes, this concert is a moving meditation on the natural world and our place within it.
Namratha, vocalist
Dhaivat Jani, tabla
Jamie Drake, percussion
Austin Hitchcock, horn
Mystical Songs
April 25, 2026
Sponsored by Josephine Henderson
Music that reaches for the transcendent, from ancient yearning to contemporary reflections. The program features the world premiere of Wanuskewin by Andrew Balfour—a powerful reflection on peace of mind and spiritual searching. Tarik O’Regan’s luminous Triptych blends rhythmic energy with contemplative beauty. Our concert culminates in Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, bringing the poetry of George Herbert to life in a deeply expressive setting for baritone, choir, and strings. Performed with strings and piano, this is a concert of rich harmonies, driving rhythms, and spiritual revelation.
Danlie Rae Acebuque, baritone
Niagara Symphony Orchestra Strings
2024/2025 Season
Robert Cooper's 35th & Farewell Season
Verdi Requiem
November 2, 2024
"transformative in its illuminating beauty"
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Experience the grandeur and theatrical power of Verdi's Requiem! From explosive percussion and blazing brass to shimmering strings and hushed voices, every note resonates with intense emotion and raw passion. The magnificent choral forces of Chorus Niagara and Brock University Choir, Niagara Symphony Orchestra and a stellar operatic quartet in this towering masterpiece of the human experience will leave you spellbound and inspired.
Jocelyn Fralick, soprano
Simona Genga, alto
Scott Rumble, tenor
Vartan Gabrielian, bass
Brock University Choir (Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff, conductor)
Niagara Symphony Orchestra (Bradley Thachuk, artistic director)
Handel Messiah
December 21, 2024
"a cherished Niagara holiday tradition"
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Gather family and friends for TWO special presentations of Handel’s festive Messiah. For Messiah in ALL its glorious splendour, attend our evening complete performance of Handel’s supreme masterpiece and ‘rejoice greatly’ in what makes this one of the most enduring choral works of all time.
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Be part of the afternoon magic with our Children's Messiah, a one-of-a-kind relaxed and interactive 75-minute concert, designed to ignite the love for music in young audiences, with stunning solo arias, glorious orchestral sounds and powerful choruses – over 100 singers and players!
Chelsea Kolić, soprano
Alex Hetherington, mezzo-soprano
David Walsh, tenor
Danlie Rae Acebuque, bass
Concordo Orchestra (Valerie Sylvester, concertmaster)
CN Cinema Presents
The Phantom of the Opera
March 1, 2025
“…one of the greatest films of all time”
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Journey into the Parisian underworld and revel in the riveting drama of this 1925 classic silent horror film Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney as the mad, disfigured composer whose passionate obsession for Christine leads to murderous love. Chorus Niagara breathes new life into this tender yet macabre cinematic marvel, complemented by organist Christopher Dawes’ inspired improvisations, through our specially curated live, original choral soundtrack… tender, amazing, mysterious, fantastic!
Christopher Dawes, organ
Krista Rhodes, piano
Bach Mass in B Minor
May 3, 2025
“the greatest musical work of all times and all people”
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Celebrate Robert Cooper’s 35th anniversary, and farewell season of artistic leadership, with the grand emotional span of Bach’s magnum opus Mass in B Minor. Majestic in its complexity and sweep, Bach’s transcendent Mass in B Minor is undoubtedly his most spectacular choral work with its sizzling choruses, sublime solos and virtuoso orchestral ensembles rendering it one of the most joyous of musical experiences in the western choral canon.
Maeve Palmer, soprano
Ellita Gagner, mezzo-soprano
Lillian Brooks, alto
Arieh Sacke, tenor
Giles Tomkins, bass
Concordo Orchestra (Valerie Sylvester, concertmaster)