Our Next concert

April 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
April 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Pre-concert prompt 45 minutes prior to concert
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto

Mandala is a universal symbol meaning “circle” in Sanskrit. It is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. The circular designs symbolizes that life is never ending and everything is connected. In this concert, and in every song spanning centuries and styles, you will experience a mandala within the music itself, be it as a singing round, a ground bass, an ostinato pattern, a recurring rhythmic cycle, or within the lyrical or poetic context.

The first iteration of this show was presented as a virtual offering in 2020, and we're thrilled to bring it back, live, in-person and on stage

Performers:
Larry Beckwith (voice & violin)
Dylan Bell (voice & bass)
Ed Hanley (udu, tabla & video/projectionist)
Sheniz Janmohamed (poet & visual artist)
Miranda Mulholland (voice & fiddle)
Patricia O’Callaghan (voice)
Suba Sankaran (voice, vocal percussion & melodica)
Trichy Sankaran (mrdangam, vocal percussion)
Michael Spiroff (piano)

Curated by Suba Sankaran

The fuse: live recording

SPECIAL EVENT!

In Conversation with two of Canada’s Musical Treasures:
Asitha Tennekoon and Deantha Edmunds
April 13 at 7:00 pm
Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph Street, Toronto

Confluence Artistic Producer Larry Beckwith conducts two interviews for our podcast The Fuse in front of a live audience. Sri Lankan tenor Asitha Tennekoon has established himself as one of Canada’s most versatile singing artists and is sought after for performances spanning from Baroque to experimental repertoire. He is a Co-Founder of Amplified Opera, a Toronto based indie Opera company committed to placing artists at the centre of public discourse. Deantha Edmunds is Canada’s first Inuk professional classical singer. Her dream is to use her voice to share some of Nunatsiavut’s unique musical heritage, across Inuit Nunangat and beyond. Join us for the fascinating stories of two of Canada’s most engaging creative artists.

Tickets are LIMITED!

News

YOUNG ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE POSITION: 2026-2027 SEASON

Confluence Concerts invites applications from young professional musicians in the Toronto area under the age of 30 to join our artistic team for the 2026-2027 season as a Young Artistic Associate. This is an exciting mentorship opportunity for a creative artist interested in gaining experience in performing, programming, curation, collaboration, budgeting, grant-writing, podcasting, concert production and more. This is a paid position with very flexible hours (approximately 100 over the course of the season – Sept-June). The successful candidate will map out a plan with the Confluence team based on our mutual priorities, interests and desired areas of growth.

Past Young Artistic Associates have included Ryan McDonald (countertenor), Ryan Davis (viola), the KöNG Duo (percussion), Aidan McConnell (drums), and Natalie Fasheh (singer/conductor).

To apply, please send us a resumé (listing two references familiar with your work) and a one-page letter outlining how this position would contribute to your career development. Please also include a sample of your work, ideally video. These materials can be emailed to Jennifer Collins, Managing Director at manager@confluenceconcerts.ca with “Young Associate Artist Application” in the subject line.

Deadline for applications is Thursday, May 1, 2026