The Marquee Season 2026-27

Sinfonia Ancaster and Music Director Jeffrey Pollock invite you to The Marquee Season — a year where every concert is a headline event! This season, we celebrate elite artistry through a curated lineup of world-class guests and celebratory collaborations, right in Peller Hall.

Purchase all four (4) concerts now and SAVE 20% off single-ticket prices!

SHADOWS AND SPIRITS

October 30, 2026 @ 7:30 pm — Dan Warren, guest conductor

Join us for an atmospheric evening led by guest conductor Daniel Warren. The eerie power of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, the dramatic intensity of Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold, the soaring wonder of Williams’ Music from E.T…. and more!

Hallowe’en costumes encouraged – add your own touch of flair to this exhilarating and memorable evening!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

December 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm — Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

Kick off the season with our annual sell-out Christmas concert, packed with family favourites and sing-alongs. The Jazz Connection Big Band will add a fresh take to our annual tradition, performing Duke Ellington’s swing-infused Nutcracker Suite.

Photos with Santa Claus in the lobby before the concert & at intermission!

[Note: Our HOLIDAY MATINEE will be a one-hour holiday concert option, sold separately as of June 1st.]

BRILLIANCE REFLECTED

March 5, 2027 @ 7:30 pm — Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

This concert turns the spotlight on four winners from our inaugural concerto competition, jointly created by the Hamilton Music Festival and Sinfonia Ancaster.  The orchestra joins our young soloists in performances of music by J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. This celebratory evening also features the glittering and evocative colours of Kodály’s Háry János Suite.

COMMAND PERFORMANCE

May 7, 2027 @ 7:30 pm — Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

We conclude with a true Command Performance! The lean and energetic Symphony No. 3 of Sibelius sets the stage for Juno Award-winning pianist Philip Chiu’s performance of Beethoven’s triumphant Emperor Concerto.

Every night this year is a main event. We can’t wait to see you there! Reserve your preferred seats NOW!

Dan Warren, guest conductor

Join us for an atmospheric evening led by guest conductor Daniel Warren. The eerie power of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, the dramatic intensity of Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold, the soaring wonder of Williams’ Music from E.T… and more!

Hallowe’en costumes encouraged – add your own touch of flair to this exhilarating and memorable evening!

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

A shortened, one-hour family performance without intermission, featuring traditional holiday favourites, a singalong, and The Jazz Connection Big Band performing Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite.

Visits with Santa in the lobby before the concert.

Note: The evening performance will be a full-length concert with intermission.

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

Kick off the season with our annual sell-out Christmas concert, packed with family favourites and sing-alongs. The Jazz Connection Big Band will add a fresh take to our annual tradition, performing Duke Ellington’s swing-infused Nutcracker Suite.

Photos with Santa Claus in the lobby before the concert & at intermission!

Note: The matinee performance will be a shortened one-hour concert without intermission.

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

This concert turns the spotlight on four winners from our inaugural concerto competition, jointly created by the Hamilton Music Festival and Sinfonia Ancaster.  The orchestra joins our young soloists in performances of music by J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. This celebratory evening also features the glittering and evocative colours of Kodály’s Háry János Suite.

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor
Philip Chiu, piano

We conclude with a true Command Performance! The lean and energetic Symphony No. 3 of Sibelius sets the stage for Juno Award-winning pianist Philip Chiu’s performance of Beethoven’s triumphant Emperor Concerto.