Apocryphonia Concert Series

Apocryphonia Concert Series "Illuminating Musical Revelations"
Specializing in Concerts of Underperformed Classical Music

Apocryphus, 'secret, or non-canonical', from the Greek adjective ἀπόκρυφος (apokryphos), 'obscure'. The word apocrypha originally meant a text too sacred and secret to be in everyone's hands.
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-phone, from Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ) 'sound'

Apocryphonia goes beyond the known and the popular in classical music to reveal the beautiful, the lost, and the rare. Apocryphonia's aim is seek out and sha

re the hidden and the obscure; whether it be music from composers you may never have heard of, or rare works by well known names. In the shadows of concert halls and opera houses lie countless beautiful musical wonders, the time is nigh for them to see the light of day.

Toronto and the GTA's prime sonic destination for rare classical music, done well.You'd be surprised how much great musi...
05/04/2026

Toronto and the GTA's prime sonic destination for rare classical music, done well.

You'd be surprised how much great music lurks in the shadows, our mission is to illuminate those shadows for your ears.

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! - Lifia Teguh, pianoPianist-composer Lifia Teguh is a multidisciplinary...
05/03/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!
- Lifia Teguh, piano

Pianist-composer Lifia Teguh is a multidisciplinary artist working at the forefront of classical-contemporary music. Recognized as a Banff Musician in Residence and a frequent guest on All Classical Portland Radio, USA, Teguh has built a reputation for bridging the gap between traditional concert halls & digital media. Her practice weaves Indonesian heritage, Western classical rigor, and the spontaneity of jazz and pop.

Teguh’s artistry is marked by a combination of technical command, emotional depth, and creativity exemplified by her performance of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra. As a composer, her work is equally compelling; her piano quartet, Liber Dangdut, received its premiere at the College Music Society National Conference in New York, while her commissions for Fear No Music’s Locally Sourced Sounds series have earned consistent critical praise.

Her creative versatility is supported by a sound academic foundation, including Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano from Portland State University—where she was a Concerto Competition winner—and a Master of Music in Music Technology and Digital Media from the University of Toronto. Be it in the concert hall or the studio, Teguh continues to craft immersive, genre-defying experiences that resonate across disciplines.

Hear Lifia on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! - Maria Milenic, mezzo-sopranoSerbian-Croatian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Ma...
05/02/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!
- Maria Milenic, mezzo-soprano

Serbian-Croatian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Maria is a sought-out multidisciplinary artist from Newmarket Ontario. She has performed across all sides of Canada, Italy, Germany, and beyond. She was a finalist in the Homage to Maria Callas International Competition and was a special prize award winner. She is a current member of Calgary Opera’s McPhee Young Artist Development Program. Her season highlight includes singing the role of Sandman in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel during which “she made a strong impression, delivering the opera’s most appealing music with evident enjoyment.” (The Calgary Herald). She is regularly involved in contemporary opera and one of her most iconic roles to date is Minskwoman in Dove’s Flight, which she performed on the Koerner Hall stage. She has also been a featured artist in the 21C Festival, where she premiered Chaya Czernowin’s piece The Habekhi (The Crying), written for mezzo-soprano, ensemble, and electronics. This upcoming summer, Maria is looking forward to taking part in the 2026 Banff Opera Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Maria is very passionate about voice and guitar repertoire and regularly performs with her partner, classical guitarist, Christ Habib as part of their duo Milebib. This April, Maria performed with Christ in the Toronto Guitar Weekend Festival where they brought a contemporary Canadian piece commissioned by the Toronto Guitar Society to life. She has also been collaborating with classical guitarist Daniel Ramjattan since 2020 and is looking forward to making her debut with Apocryphonia with her friend and colleague. Maria enjoys seeking out Slavic repertoire arranged for guitar and voice since it is linked with her Serbian-Croatian
cultural heritage.

Hear Maria on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! - Lucia Barcari, violinLucia Barcari is a dynamic and expressive violini...
05/01/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!
- Lucia Barcari, violin

Lucia Barcari is a dynamic and expressive violinist whose performances are marked by elegance, intensity, and a deep connection to the music she brings to life. With a refined tone and a natural sense of phrasing, she captivates audiences across a wide range of repertoire, from beloved classical masterpieces to virtuosic showpieces and lyrical operatic transcriptions.

As a soloist and chamber musician, Lucia has appeared in numerous concerts and special events, delivering performances that combine technical precision with emotional depth. Her interpretations reflect both a strong classical foundation and a sensitivity to storytelling, allowing each piece to unfold with clarity and character. Whether performing on stage in formal concert settings or in more intimate venues, she creates an engaging and memorable musical experience.

Lucia’s artistry is shaped by years of dedicated study and collaboration with distinguished musicians, as well as her ongoing commitment to artistic growth. She brings versatility to her performances, seamlessly adapting to different styles and audiences while maintaining her distinctive musical voice.

In addition to her solo work, Lucia is an experienced orchestral and ensemble performer, contributing to a rich and cohesive sound in collaborative settings. Her passion for live performance is evident in her ability to connect with both fellow musicians and audiences, making each appearance a vibrant and meaningful exchange.

Through her performances, Lucia Barcari continues to share her love of music with authenticity, passion, and refined artistry.

Hear Lucia on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! - Dr. Daniel Ramjattan, guitarDr. Daniel Ramjattan is an active internat...
04/30/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!
- Dr. Daniel Ramjattan, guitar

Dr. Daniel Ramjattan is an active international concert soloist and chamber musician, recording artist, expert in music performance anxiety, and award-winning guitar instructor based in Toronto, having premiered and recorded dozens of chamber and solo works for guitar in concerts and studio recordings. He
has given recitals in Austria, Italy, Germany, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Japan, and across Canada. CBC Radio, WholeNote and Musicurate
Magazine, and podcasts like “Conversations with Musicians” have featured his debut studio album, "Inspirations: New Works for Solo Guitar," which streams on all major platforms. He has recorded for Siccas Guitars, the most popular classical guitar platform on Youtube, and regularly releases recordings on his own
channel.

Daniel became the head of classical guitar at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2020 and joined the Faculty at the RCM’s Oscar Peterson School in 2024. His students have received top awards at the OMFA provincial guitar competition from the Grade 2 to the Open level category and the RCM Gold medal, and past students have gone on to win international competitions upon graduation. CBC’s the National and dozens of major universities and arts organizations across Canada, the U.S., and the West Indies have invited him as a guest speaker on music performance anxiety, the topic of his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Toronto. He regularly gives masterclasses and adjudicates in festivals across Canada at the national and local level.

His past mentors include Jorge Caballero, Jeffrey McFadden, Patrick Roux, and Bruce Holzman.

Website: Danielramjattan.com

Hear Daniel on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

04/29/2026

If you're in Toronto on the afternoon of May 9th, come to and see eight amazing classical musicians as they perform an entirely randomized setlist of music ranging from Bulgarian guitar songs, tango violin, Bertolt Brecht poetry, and amplified clarinet pieces.

This is truly something you have never seen before, unless you came to the past two Cabinet of Curiosities concerts, then it is something you've seen exactly twice before.

See you there!

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! - Ivana Popovic, violinIvana Popovic is a Serbian-Canadian violinist, co...
04/29/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!
- Ivana Popovic, violin

Ivana Popovic is a Serbian-Canadian violinist, composer, and writer. She has performed her music on stages across North America and Europe. Her album Bushes and Bombshelters has been met with critical acclaim. Ivana’s music combines classical music elements with world music, creating a unique sound. She has also composed the music for several Theatre Artaud productions in Toronto.
As an artistic director of the Art Strollers, classical music concert series for families with young children, Ivana’s goal is to introduce classical music into the lives of young audiences. She loves combining words with music in her creations and has recently performed at the annual Replay Storytelling Festival in Toronto with an original story. Ivana is currently writing a sci/fi novel set in Bruce Peninsula.

Hear Ivana on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! Clarinetist Cecilia Kang’s multifaceted artistic practice integrates perf...
04/28/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!


Clarinetist Cecilia Kang’s multifaceted artistic practice integrates performance, pedagogy, scholarship, and advocacy. Praised for her “ethereal colors” and “effortless” clarinet playing (The Clarinet Journal), she has presented performances, masterclasses, and lectures around the world.

She is the recipient of numerous distinctions, including awards from the International Clarinet Association, New Music USA, the Louisiana Board of Regents, the Canadian Music Competition, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition, the Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects (ACNMP), and the Canada Council for the Arts. Dedicated to expanding the clarinet repertoire, she has commissioned more than a dozen new works for the instrument. Her recent album, The Han (한/恨) and Heung (흥/興) Odyssey: Global Sounds of Resilience &Joy (Albany Records), features several of these commissioned premieres, shaped by sonic exploration of diverse cultural influences.

Her creativity extends beyond the stage into interdisciplinary and community-centered initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded the Silver Linings Initiative, a global virtual gathering of musicians and arts leaders, and curated the 2023 Han and Heung Festival at Louisiana State University, a symposium exploring Korean and African American diasporas through music and panel discussions.
Dr. Cecilia Kang is Associate Professor of Clarinet at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and serves as Artist Faculty at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival and the Buffet Crampon Summer Clarinet Academy. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan, the University of Southern California, and the University of Toronto. She is a Vandoren and Buffet Crampon artist clinician. For more information, visit https://kangcecilia.com

Hear Cecilia on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS! - mezzopiano (Máiri Demings and Zain Solinski)mezzopiano is a classical m...
04/27/2026

A Cabinet of Curiosities 3 - MEET THE ARTISTS!

- mezzopiano (Máiri Demings and Zain Solinski)

mezzopiano is a classical music duo comprising one mezzo soprano (Máiri Demings) and one pianist (Zain Solinski). This project expresses the duo’s desire to escape the confines of the classical canon for the wild and weird world of music written for mezzo and piano. The goal of their exploration is to expose audiences to new and lesser- known works, in tandem with performing well-known repertoire in new and novel ways. Despite their name they enjoy performing at a wide range of dynamics: soft, loud, and everything between and beyond. In 2023, mezzopiano collaborated with filmmaker Emily Ellis on Histoires Naturelles: An Animated Adaptation. The film was finalist in the Noteworthy Projects category at the 2024 OPERA America Digital Excellence in Opera Awards and was an official selection at the 2024 Albuquerque Film + Music Experience.

Hear them on May 9th (2:30pm) at Apocryphonia's A Cabinet of Curiosities 3!

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