Black Box Music

Experience a bold evening of invention as Simon Steen-Andersen’s internationally celebrated Black Box Music makes its long-awaited Toronto debut. With a percussionist’s gestures projected onto an enormous screen to trigger sound, image, and surprise, this is a musical performance as you’ve never seen or heard it before.

Also on the program: a tribute to the masterful Pierre Boulez in honour of his centenary, a luminous multi-cello work by Kaija Saariaho, and the world premiere of new work Break My Hands! by NMC’s Composer-in-Residence, Rashaan Allwood.

Expect spectacular virtuosity, humour, and pure sonic adventure.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $20 – $40

Regular Ticket
CA$39.55

Arts Workers
CA$33.90

Seniors
CA$37.61

Students
CA$22.60

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Saturday February 21, 2026

 

Schedule:
7:00PM Doors
7:15PM Conversation with Simon Steen-Andersen and Rashaan Allwood
7:45PM Young Artist Overture: Simon Steen Anderson Next to Beside Besides (2003) performed by Musicians from The Glenn Gould School
8:00PM Main Show

Venue & Address

Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St., Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6

Wheelchair accessible