Syrinx Classical Concerts Toronto

**Ekaterina Shelehova ** Ekaterina Shelehova captivated the world in 2021 with her viral Earth Melodies performance on Italy’s Got Talent, amassing over 500 million views. Blending ethno-operatic sounds, she has since then performed with ERA, alongside Hans Zimmer with the Limitless Orchestra, collaborated with Worakls Orchestra, earned the Golden Buzzer on Spain’s Got Talent (2024), composed for film (La Tempesta) and featured her own compositions in the video game Atomic Heart. A Milan Conservatory graduate with a Master’s in Opera, she has starred in productions such as L’Elisir d’Amore, Così Fan Tutte and Don Giovanni. From Beijing TV to Paris Fashion Week, her artistry transcends borders. In 2025, she will release her highly anticipated album.

Mathew Li

Possessing a “vibrant stage presence and a rich, commanding voice” (La Scena Musicale), bass Matthew Li recently completed his residency at the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal. His operatic roles include Leporello, Masetto and Il Commendatore in Don Giovanni, Don Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Dulcamara in Elisir d’amore, Seneca in L’incoronazione di Poppea, Polyphemus in Acis and Galatea, Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte, and Colline in La Bohème. Concert highlights include the bass solos in Haydn’s Die Schöpfung, Handel’s Messiah, and Mozart’s Requiem. An ardent collaborator with contemporaries, Li created the leading bass-baritone role of Xon Pon in Alice Ping Yee Ho and Madeleine Thien’s opera Chinatown (2022) with City Opera Vancouver in its world premiere, to critical acclaim.

** Artun Miskciyan**

Artun Miskciyan made his Koerner Hall debut in 2022, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 with Sinfonia Toronto. In addition to performing classical repertoire in concerts and recordings, his multicultural background and classical training inspire him to present unique programs that feature not only classical works but also personal arrangements of select pieces from different genres and original compositions. He has performed across the U.S., Canada, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Turkey. He has also released numerous recordings on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms, ranging from the classical repertoire to original compositions and arrangements. His recordings have been featured on multiple radio stations, including the New Classical 96.3 FM and CFCR 90.5 FM in Saskatoon.

Program includes:

Strauss, Tosti, Bellini, Gluck, Gabriel Lau*, Artun Miskciyan*, Ekaterina Shelehova*, Grieg, Alyabyev, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Eva Dell’Acqua

*Canadian Composer