Arkel Chamber Concerts

10/08/2026

Arkel's co-artistic directors Marie Bérard (violin) and Winona Zelenka (cello) are joined by guest artist Angela Park (piano) for an evening of three piano trios, each written at a turning point.

🎼 Beethoven: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke"
Composed in just three weeks in 1811, the "Archduke" marked Beethoven's last public appearance as a pianist. Expansive, noble and warm, it remains one of his most beloved chamber works.

🎼 Hatzis: Old Photographs
Opening with an introspective piano theme reminiscent of Schumann, the music slowly drifts toward the early 20th-century popular idioms of Astor Piazzolla.

🎼 Shostakovich: Piano Trio
Written in 1944 amid the chaos of the Second World War and dedicated to his dear friend Ivan Sollertinsky, this is one of Shostakovich's most emotionally charged chamber works, full of raw intensity and biting irony.

📅 Wednesday, November 18 | 7:30 PM
📍 Trinity St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall
🎟️ Tickets $40, general seating

Reserve your seats at the link in our bio.

08/25/2026

🎻 Help Shape the Future of Chamber Music in Toronto - https://mailchi.mp/5ce09cc4e048/boardofdirectors0826
Arkel Chamber Concerts is seeking new Board of Directors members. Over 13 seasons, you've helped make Arkel what it is, now we're inviting someone from our community, especially candidates with a finance background.

Volunteer role: Board meetings + our 3 annual concerts.

📧 [email protected] - subject "Board Opportunity"

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05/31/2026

What a way to close Season 13! 🎶 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Grand Romance: A Passion for Strings Across Time and Tradition, your warmth and enthusiasm made this afternoon truly special.

A heartfelt thank you to the Romanian Consulate for the delicious treats and generous support, and to all the friends of Arkel who came out to celebrate with us.

Stay tuned - Season 14 is coming. 👀

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05/30/2026

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05/25/2026

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04/28/2026

Here is the haunting Melancholie Op. 13 of Paul Hindemith, from our last concert. Monica Whicher brings such depth of emotion to this beautiful piece...

Arkel Chamber Concerts - Hindemith, Melancholie, Op 13 for mezzo soprano and string quartet

04/17/2026

From Haydn's wit to Strauss's elegance to Enescu's extraordinary Octet, Grand Romance brings Arkel Chamber Concerts' Season 13 to an unforgettable close. 🎻

Joseph Haydn · String Quartet Op. 33 No. 1
Richard Strauss · String Sextet from Capriccio
George Enescu · Octet for Strings

Featuring co-artistic directors Marie Bérard & Winona Zelenka with guest artists Annalee Patipatanakoon, Aaron Schwebel, Min-Jeong Koh, Sharon Wei, Hezekiah Leung & Guillaume Artus.

📍 Trinity St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto
🗓 Sunday, May 31 · 3:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://arkelchamberconcertsgrandromance.eventbrite.ca

Season 13 generously sponsored by Cidel.

04/17/2026

From Haydn's wit to Strauss's elegance to Enescu's extraordinary Octet - Grand Romance brings Arkel's Season 13 to an unforgettable close. 🎻

Joseph Haydn · String Quartet Op. 33 No. 1
Richard Strauss · String Sextet from Capriccio
George Enescu · Octet for Strings

Featuring Marie Bérard, Winona Zelenka & guest artists Annalee Patipatanakoon, Aaron Schwebel, Min-Jeong Koh, Sharon Wei, Hezekiah Leung & Guillaume Artus.

📍 Trinity St. Paul's Centre, Toronto
🗓 May 31. 2026 | 3:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://arkelchamberconcertsgrandromance.eventbrite.ca