The Toronto Consort

About Toronto Consort

Explore our mission and values, our history since 1972, and the people who make the music possible.

Artistic Leadership

Under the distinguished leadership of our General and Artistic Director and Honorary Patron, Toronto Consort continues to set new standards in early music performance.

Daniel Taylor, O.C.

General and Artistic Director

An internationally acclaimed countertenor and conductor, Daniel Taylor brings decades of experience and artistic vision to Toronto Consort. As an Officer of the Order of Canada, he has shaped the landscape of early music performance across North America.

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Dame Emma Kirkby

Honorary Patron

One of the world's most celebrated early music sopranos, Dame Emma Kirkby's patronage marks a new chapter in Toronto Consort's distinguished history. Her international reputation and artistic excellence inspire our continued pursuit of musical excellence. Emma's artistic partnership with Daniel began when Daniel was only 19 years old. Since then, Emma has recorded and taught with Daniel, touring with him in recitals throughout North and South America and in the UK. Her association with Daniel is the story of a lifelong friendship based on admiration and respect.

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Our home

Jeanne Lamon Hall

Trinity–St. Paul’s Centre

In Toronto’s Bloor Street Cultural Corridor, this intimate hall brings listeners close to the music. Its resonant acoustic reveals the colour, nuance, and emotional depth of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque repertoire.

Address: 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Access: Fully accessible venue
Transit: Steps from Spadina Station
Parking: Nearby street and lot parking

The living tradition

Twelve centuries.
Still unfolding.