Canadian Sinfonietta

Founded in 1998, the Canadian Sinfonietta (CS) is a chamber orchestra led by conductor and founder, Tak-Ng Lai in partnership with concertmaster and artistic director Joyce Lai. The orchestra is comprised of 14-25 professional musicians who perform as a large ensemble at the Glenn Gould Studio (250 Front St. W) and the Markham People’s Theatre for the Performing Arts (22 Esna Park Dr.). Intimate small ensemble concerts are held with a wine and finger food reception at the Heliconian Hall (35 Hazelton Ave).

The mission of the Canadian Sinfonietta is to attract a new generation of concertgoers by presenting concerts that have a balance of traditional and newly composed or culturally interesting programs. Our concerts are both accessible as well as new and fresh. Our programs often feature interdisciplinary artistic presentations, multi-cultural music, non-western instruments and highlight diverse Canadian artists.

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