Magisterra At The Museum: Milestones - Looking Back, Looking Forward

Celebrate the grand finale of Magisterra Soloists’ 10th anniversary season with Milestones: Looking Back, Looking Forward, a concert that reflects on the ensemble’s beginnings while looking toward its future.

At the heart of this special program is Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved Octet, the work that marked the beginning of Magisterra Soloists. Returning to this extraordinary piece ten years later, the ensemble brings together Magisterra musicians and Fellows in a celebration of the artistic journey that has shaped the organization.

The program also features works by Dmitri Shostakovich and Johannes Brahms, offering a powerful reflection on the many musical voices and traditions that have inspired Magisterra throughout its history. Together, these works celebrate the past, present, and future of an ensemble dedicated to ambitious programming, artistic collaboration, and exceptional chamber music.

Join us for a memorable season finale as Magisterra Soloists looks back on a decade of music-making and forward to the next chapter.

Performers

• Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin
• Vladimir Rufino, violin
• Fabiola Amorim, viola
• Jutta Puchhammer, violin
• Kayami Satomi, cello
• Deverson Correia, cello
• Magisterra Fellows

Works by

• Dmitri Shostakovich
• Johannes Brahms
• Felix Mendelssohn: Octet

About the Series

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Magisterra Soloists’ 2026–2027 season marks a decade of artistic excellence, ambitious programming, and cultural impact in London, Ontario. The anniversary season features the most ambitious slate of artistic initiatives in the ensemble’s history, including seven newly commissioned works by Canadian composers, with world premieres presented throughout the season. The year also celebrates the international release of Magisterra’s debut recording on Toccata Classics, featuring the world-premiere recordings of Ferdinand Thieriot’s two octets. Together, these initiatives mark a milestone season that reflects Magisterra’s continued commitment to artistic innovation, Canadian music, and bringing exceptional chamber music to audiences in London and beyond.