Over three days last weekend, Chor Leoni sang to more than 4000 people during its 6 live Christmas with Chor Leoni shows at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. A holiday tradition for many, the beautiful Christmas with Chor Leoni concerts fill the 92-year-old hallowed institution with the sounds of the season. Especially in these uncertain times when divides seem more pronounces the shared experience of live music is bonds the community.
photo: David Cooper
Joined on stage by Tina Chang & Karen Lee-Morlang (Piano), Vivian Chen (Harp), Cameron Wilson (Violin), Keith Sinclair (Guitar) and Saina Khaledi on the Santour. In addition to a line-up of familiar festive favourites, the concert featured the World Premiere of My Beloved (A Song for Yalda Night) by Khaledi as well as Jubilo another World Premiere by Marie-Claire Saindon, Chor Leoni’s Composer-In-Residence.
If you were not able to take part in the live concert experience, you’ve not lost out.
The recorded concert film, Chor Leoni: At Christmas brings the beauty of Chor Leoni into your home during the holidays. The recording of this year’s shows, presented in 4k video and sound, is a holiday gift from Chor Leoni, presented free to watch throughout the Christmas season when you RSVP. Whether you’re gathering family to watch and listen for the first time or reliving the concert moments, Chor Leoni: At Christmas is available to stream until January 5, 2026.
photo: Ashley Gattey
The 70 volunteer singers of Chor Leoni are brought together by a love of the music and building a community through the collective choral experience. Sharing their concert films across tens of thousands of homes during this festive season fits their goal to connect with the community by allowing families to enjoy together even if they’re apart, bringing the music to audiences who can no longer come to live concerts.
The concert is available to all for free with registration. When you RSVP, there is an opportunity to make a gift to support Chor Leoni during the holiday season allowing them to continue to bring audiences the great music for years to come. If making a donation before December 31st, the Chor Leoni Board of Directors have created a matching fund of $10,000.
Visit chorleoni.org/digital-concerts to RSVP to enjoy Chor Leoni: At Christmas until January 5, 2026