Last year, the music world lost “a great” when Canadian icon Oscar Peterson passed away. Roy Thomson Hall was honoured to be part of a celebration of his life in January, and The Music Store is proud to carry a wide selection of his recordings, ranging from his most popular releases to little-known gems. A Night In Vienna, released in 2004 on Verve Records, captures a live performance that includes Requiem, Sweet Georgia Brown, and Peterson’s heartbreaking and uplifting Hymn To Freedom. This disc is a great addition to a well-established jazz collection, or a great starting place for those looking to learn.

Have you ever wondered what things are like behind the scenes as the TSO prepares for a new season? If so, this is the DVD for you!  Filmed as Maestro Peter Oundjian was taking the baton, Five Days In September features interviews, rehearsal footage and performances by the Toronto Symphony with guest artists Renee Fleming, Emmanuel Ax, and Yo-Yo Ma.  A must have for any fan of Toronto’s premiere orchestra.

Frequent TSO soloist Janine Jansen delights her listeners to what the New York Times called “fresh, energetic, thoughtful” performances of well-loved violin concertos by Mendelssohn and Bruch on this 2006 release from Decca Records. Accompanied by the renowned Gewandhaus Orchestra under the baton of Riccardo Chailly, Jansen treats the audience to a third piece, the rarely-heard Romance for Viola by Bruch. Full of life and vitality, even collectors familiar with the repertoire on this disk will find something to love here!