2026 | 2027 concert season

The 2026–2027 season of the Kindred Spirits Orchestra invites you on a journey through time—where music not only reflects history, but actively shapes our understanding of it. Each work in this season stands at a crossroads of artistic imagination and global transformation, from the elegance of Mozart to the introspective modernity of Pärt and Glass.

What emerges across this repertoire is a powerful dialogue between tradition and innovation. You will hear the refinement of Classical form, the emotional breadth of Romantic expression, and the bold redefinition of musical language in the 20th century. Alongside these masterworks, we celebrate the cultural, scientific, and philosophical currents that surrounded their creation—reminding us that music never exists in isolation.

This season is about more than interpretation; it is about rediscovery. For you as listeners, it is an invitation to engage deeply—to hear familiar works anew and to uncover unexpected connections across centuries. We look forward to sharing these performances with you, and to welcoming you into another season of artistic exploration, inspiration, and community.

Kristian Alexander

Elegance and Imagination

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Flato Markham Theatre

M. Ravel, Ma mère l’Oye
W.A. Mozart, Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra
C. Franck, Symphony in D minor

Romance in Blue and Gold

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Flato Markham Theatre

F. Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2
S. Rachmaninov, Piano concerto no. 2, op. 18
Cl. Debussy, Images

Shadows and Light

Saturday, February 6, 2027
Flato Markham Theatre

Cheryl Gao, KSO commission, world première 
A. Glazunov, Violin concerto, op. 82
A. Honegger, Symphony no. 1

Serenades and Sweethearts

Saturday, February 11, 2027
19 on the Park Stouffville

Celebrate love and music with soloists of the Kindred Spirits Orchestra in a sparkling Valentine’s concert filled with elegance, charm, and irresistible rhythms. 

Harmony of the Worlds

Saturday, March 6, 2027
George Weston Recital Hall

O. Respighi, Ancient Airs and Dances suite no. 1
F. Mendelssohn, Violin concerto in E minor
P. Hindemith, Symphony “Die Harmonie der Welt”

Electric silence

Saturday, April 10, 2027
Cornell Recital Hall

F. Martin, Ballade for flute, string orchestra and piano
G. Jacob, Concerto for bassoon and strings
P. Glass, Piano Concerto no. 1

Nordic Glory

Saturday, May 15, 2027
George Weston Recital Hall

M. Ravel, Alborada del gracioso
B. Bartók, Piano concerto no. 2
J. Sibelius, Symphony no. 5, op. 82

Mozart Requiem

Saturday, June 19, 2027
George Weston Recital Hall

W.A. Mozart, Maurerische Trauermusik, K. 477
W.A. Mozart, Requiem, K. 626

The Art of Sound

Friday, June 26, 2026
CBC Glenn Gould Studio

M. Ravel, Alborada del gracioso
B. Bartók, Piano concerto no. 2
J. Sibelius, Symphony no. 5, op. 82


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ARCHITECTURE AND CONVERSATIONS

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Cornell Recital Hall
3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham