2026-27 Season
Turning Point Ensemble’s 2026-27 Season spans seven decades of visionary music, from the groundbreaking modernism of Manuel de Falla and the shimmering soundscapes of Tōru Takemitsu, to the luminous contemporary voices of Kaija Saariaho, Dorothy Chang, and Rudolf Komorous, celebrated here in a landmark 95th-birthday retrospective. Experience the outstanding musicianship of the Turning Point Ensemble alongside the Vancouver Bach Choir in a co-production at the Vancouver Playhouse, and guest ensemble ENSEIC direct from Santander, Spain. Save money while showing your support for the arts in Vancouver by becoming a subscriber! Get first access to tickets, and remember that by subscribing you are saving money and helping Canadian musicians and composers.
Upcoming Concerts
Rudolf Komorous at 95
A landmark retrospective celebrating seven decades of work by one of Canada’s most original and influential composers, who has been an ongoing inspiration for TPE….
Discoveries & Rediscoveries
New works and overlooked gems including a world premiere by Taylor Brook written for TPE, alongside music by Anna Thorvaldsdóttir, Gabriel Dharmoo, and a tribute…
And then I knew ‘twas wind
A shimmering program exploring Takemitsu’s singular world of timbre and atmosphere, alongside Debussy and composers who carry his legacy forward, including Vancouver’s own Dorothy Chang….
Kaija Saariaho: La Passion de Simone
A co-production with the Vancouver Bach Choir. Saariaho’s powerful meditation on Simone Weil, performed in original French with English subtitles. Single tickets on sale from…
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Outreach and Education
Defining Voices
Seeking composers interested in learning more about writing new music for the combination of voice and instruments. Turning Point Ensemble is thrilled to announce…
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Defining Voices
Seeking composers interested in learning more about writing new music for the combination of voice and instruments. Turning Point Ensemble is thrilled to announce…
Songs of Wars I Have Seen
Gertrude Stein in her book Wars I Have Seen said, “It is strange the world today is not adult it has the mental development of a seven-year-old boy just about that. Dear me.”
Who We Are
Turning Point Ensemble, founded by its musician members in 2002, is a large chamber ensemble that presents music in innovative contexts across genres and intersecting with multiple art forms. The ensemble concentrates on music from the early 20th century to the present day, and in addition to its regular season of concerts in Vancouver, is active in recording, touring, various modes of digital artistic production, and innovative education programming.
Turning Point Ensemble gratefully acknowledges our funders and partners
