Music Toronto presents Pablo Ferrandez, cello

Music Toronto kicks off its eagerly anticipated 2026–27 season with a major coup: the Canadian solo recital debut of Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández. Hailed by critics as a visionary artist and frequently compared to greats like Yo-Yo Ma, Ferrández brings his transcendent technique and profound musicality to the Jane Mallett Theatre inside the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

This special performance also marks a celebration of the 150th anniversary of legendary Catalan cellist Pablo Casals—an artist whose revolutionary approach fundamentally reshaped how the world understood the voice of the cello. Ferrández’s carefully curated program pays homage to this legacy, featuring intricate and moving solo works by J.S. Bach, Benjamin Britten, and Gaspar Cassadó.

Nestled in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, the Jane Mallett Theatre offers an intimate, acoustically rich environment that makes it the premier destination for chamber music in the city. Make an evening of it by exploring the historic St. Lawrence Market area for dinner before settling in for a world-class night of classical mastery.