A note from the Artistic Director Hypatia (c. 370-415c.e.) was a Greek mathematician, philosopher, astronomer, teacher, and head of the Neoplatonic school of Philosophy. At a time when women were considered little more than property, Hypatia flourished, freely sharing her teachings to many who travelled great distances to hear her, and promoting independent thought and...

A note from the Artistic Director I’m delighted to welcome you tonight to the second concert of our pilot year! It seems fitting, in our first year together, to discover more about one another through music; and in this spirit, our program tonight draws from the cultural backgrounds of all of us in Hypatia’s Voice....

A note from the Artistic Director When I met with Mark O’Neill at the Canadian Museum of History last spring, we discussed an exciting range of ideas for exploring Canada’s voice through choral music. Tonight’s performance expands on the project that developed after this meeting: a concert paired with the museum’s special exhibition on women’s...