The New Classical FM

Starting October 19th, listen weekdays between 6 am and 6 pm for the sound of The Classical FM Jet and you could win an incredible seven-night all-inclusive Sunwing Vacations vacation-for-two to the Hotel Riu Flamingos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This five-star all-inclusive beachfront property features eight buffet and themed restaurants, six swimming pools, a swim-up bar, daily activities and entertainment.

Visuel du concert d’Albane Tamagna : Les gens qui partent (courtoisie Le Vivier); Bruce Liu (Photo : courtoisie); Elinor Frey et les membres de l’Accademia de’ Dissonanti (Photo : courtoisie) En panne d’inspiration pour l’introduction de cette semaine, j’ai demandé à l’intelligence artificielle de me sortir des idées.

L-R (clockwise); Flutist Kelly Zimba Lukić (Photo courtesy of the artist); guitarist Ava Mendoza (Photo courtesy of the artist): Organist Thibault Fajoles (Photo courtesy of the artist) This is a list of concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between October 12 and 18, 2026 in Toronto.

News The PEI Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-27 season with the launch of a four year Discover series, and an innovative concert on October 18. Anya Wassenberg|October 13, 2026 Anya Wassenberg is the Toronto City Editor and senior writer at Ludwig Van. For three decades, she worked as a freelance writer and blogger with a strong specialty in culture and travel, and as a creative writing instructor for OntarioLearn.

Preview The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra will open the 2026/27 season with the Mayor’s Concert, featuring pianist Roman Rabinovich on October 17, 2026. Anya Wassenberg|October 13, 2026 Anya Wassenberg is the Toronto City Editor and senior writer at Ludwig Van. For three decades, she worked as a freelance writer and blogger with a strong specialty in culture and travel, and as a creative writing instructor for OntarioLearn.

Visuel du concert d’Albane Tamagna : Les gens qui partent (courtoisie Le Vivier); Bruce Liu (Photo : courtoisie); Elinor Frey et les membres de l’Accademia de’ Dissonanti (Photo : courtoisie) Stuck for inspiration for this week’s introduction, I asked an LLM programme to come up with some ideas. Here’s what it suggested: “From the geometric purity of the Grand Siècle to the most radical sonic explorations, this week’s musical programme transcends the boundaries of time”.

Pianist Jonathan Biss (Photo: Benjamin Ealovega) World renowned pianist Jonathan Biss will be taking the stage in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on October 17, 2026. The concert at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance is the latest in the organization’s efforts to bring world class performances to the region. The program will feature selections from Mendelssohn, Schumann, Kurtág and others. “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Biss to LAMP.

Preview London Symphonia is turning 10, and celebrates with a new season of eight concerts that showcase not only the ensemble’s musicians, but a series of guest artists. Anya Wassenberg|October 9, 2026 Anya Wassenberg is the Toronto City Editor and senior writer at Ludwig Van. For three decades, she worked as a freelance writer and blogger with a strong specialty in culture and travel, and as a creative writing instructor for OntarioLearn.

Oktoecho (Photo : Damian Siqueiros) Fondé en 2001 par la compositrice libano-québécoise Katia Makdissi-Warren, l’ensemble Oktoecho célèbre ses 25 ans d’existence cette année. Initialement consacrée au métissage de la musique occidentale et du Moyen-Orient, la mission artistique de l’ensemble s’est élargie pour englober les musiques des peuples autochtones du Canada.

Preview Musician, composer, broadcaster and photographer Bill King celebrates his 66 year career with a multimedia event titled Sound & Reason — Life Between the Notes. Anya Wassenberg|October 9, 2026 Anya Wassenberg is the Toronto City Editor and senior writer at Ludwig Van. For three decades, she worked as a freelance writer and blogger with a strong specialty in culture and travel, and as a creative writing instructor for OntarioLearn.