Ensemble 132 with 2026–27 featured composer Kelly-Marie Murphy
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:00PM
Metropolitan United Church (468 Wellington St.)
Stephanie Zyzak, violin
Luther Warren, viola
Zachary Mowitz, cello
Sahun Sam Hong, piano
Kelly-Marie Murphy: Four Degrees of Freedom
Robert Schumann/Sahun Hong: Carnival, op. 9 for Piano Quartet
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet in C minor op. 60
Chamber Music Reimagined!
Sahun Sam Hong was the winner of the 2017 Vendome Prize at Verbier, and a prizewinner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition and International Beethoven Competition Vienna.
Stephanie Zyzak has performed as a soloist throughout Germany, Russia, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Italy, and France.
Luther Warren is the Chamber Music Director of Junior Division of Heifetz International Music Institute (born in London, Ontario!)
Zachary Mowitz won First Prize in the World Bach Competition, is Associated Artist at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and a Community Artist Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music.
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Musicians from Marlboro
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00PM
Metropolitan United Church (468 Wellington St.)
Jonathan Leibowitz, clarinet
Alex Redington and Leo Appel, violins
Samuel Rosenthal, viola
Elena Ariza, cello
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in B minor, op. 33 No. 1
Brett Dean: String Quartet No. 3 Hidden Agendas
Kaija Saariaho: Aure for Violin and Viola
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581
"Astoundingly gifted virtuosos…performances that radiate vitality and freshness. Playing of daring, conviction and real insight." –The Washington Post
The Musicians from Marlboro are supported by Renée Silberman and Edward Medzon.
Learn more about the Musicians from Marlboro Annual Tours.
What Makes it Great? Rob Kapilow and Gryphon Trio
Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 4:00PM
Metropolitan United Church (468 Wellington St.)
Part 1: Kapilow commentary with musical examples performed by the Gryphon Trio
Part 2: Performance of Beethoven's Piano Trio in B-flat major, op. 97 “Archduke”
Part 3: Kapilow and musicians take audience questions from the stage
"Rob Kapilow leaps into the void dividing music analysis from appreciation and fills it with exhilarating details and sensations." –The New York Times
The Gryphon Trio has captivated international audiences for over 30 years with dynamic, deeply expressive performances.
Learn more about the Gryphon Trio and Rob Kapilow.
Élisabeth Pion, piano
Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 4:00PM
Metropolitan United Church (468 Wellington St.)
Grażyna Bacewicz: Sonata No. 2 in E minor
Frédéric Chopin: Études, op. 25
Johannes Brahms: Three Intermezzi op. 117
F. Schubert / F. Liszt: Der Müller und der Bach, Gretchen am Spinnrade, Auf dem Wasser zu Singen, Erlkönig
With a rare combination of sensitivity and strength, French-Canadian pianist Élisabeth Pion is the Gold Laureate and Audience Choice Award winner of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition.
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Sharon Wei and Friends
Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 4:00PM
Metropolitan United Church (468 Wellington St.)
Sarita Kwok and Wendy Sharp, violins
Sharon Wei, viola
Edward Arron, cello
Jeewon Park, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Duo in G major for Violin and Viola K. 423
Kelly-Marie Murphy: Give me Phoenix Wings to Fly for Piano Trio
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 34
Award-winning chamber musicians reunite in London to perform audience favourites.
Learn about Sharon Wei, Sarita Kwok, Wendy Sharp, Edward Arron, and Jeewon Park.
New Orford String Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30PM
Metropolitan United Church (468 Wellington St.)
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D major op. 76, No. 5
Kelly-Marie Murphy: Dark Energy for String Quartet
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor op. 132
"nothing short of electrifying…" –Toronto Star
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