No Foolin’
Clarinetist David Renaud joins pianist Yves Laroche for a lively crossover program of original compositions and arrangements spanning swing, ballad, Latin, and jazz-influenced classical styles.
Upcoming Concerts
Spring 2026 Season
The Romantic Trio
Trio Calista - violinist Laurence Kayaleh, cellist Elizabeth Dolin, and pianist Lucas Porter - returns to DOMS to play trios by Johannes Brahms (Op. 8 in B Major) and Antonin Dvorak (Op. 65 in F Minor)
Bach to Blues
Violinist Albert Steinberger and pianist Dane Ko, prizewinners of the 2023 Prix Ravel, make their Canadian debut in a program of French and German sonatas, including their acclaimed interpretation of Ravel’s “Blues.”
A Baroque Feast!
Trumpeter André Massicotte and organist-composer Gilles Leclerc perform music by Torelli, Handel, Bach, and Purcell, alongside one of Leclerc’s own compositions, featuring Southminster’s Casavant pipe organ.
East Meets West
JUNO-winning trumpeter and bandleader Ed Lister leads a five-piece jazz ensemble with guitarist Alex Moxon in a program of adventurous modern jazz and virtuosic improvisation.
No Surprises!
Soprano Ellen McAteer and pianist Roland Graham present an imaginative program of unexpected musical pairings, bringing together masterworks by Strauss, Ravel, Poulenc, and Orff with contemporary selections by Pärt, Radiohead, and Wainwright.
Childhood Memories
Pianist Jui-Sheng Li performs a richly evocative program inspired by the fairy-tale worlds of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, featuring works by Bortkiewicz, Debussy, Schumann, and Wild.
Lyric Études
Composer-guitarist Andrew Paul MacDonald performs lyrical works for solo archtop guitar, featuring his own recent compositions alongside refined arrangements of classical and jazz favourites.
Miniatures
Duo Cecilia—flutist Gertrude Létourneau and pianist Catherine Donkin—offer a colourful program of flute and piano miniatures by composers past and present, including Gaubert, Widor, Saint-Saëns, Rutter, and Taffanel.
Dear Teacher
Pianist Stephen Eckert honours the influence of mentors in a reflective program of solo piano music, featuring contemporary works dedicated to teachers and guiding figures now passed.
Beats, Keys & Sax
Beats N’ Keys—Jeff Rogers (piano/vocals), Jamie Holmes (drums), and JP Lapensée (bass)—join saxophonist Petr Cancura for an energetic program of soul, blues, rock, and pop-infused grooves.
Fanfares and Flourishes
The Maple Leaf Horn Quartet—Guy Edrington, Nigel Bell, Cresta deGraaff, and Roberto Rivera—presents a vibrant program of works for horn ensemble spanning classical masterworks to contemporary repertoire.
Big Band Impressions
The Capital Youth Jazz Orchestra explores the legacy of the big band tradition in a spirited program featuring music by leading composers of the golden age of American jazz.