The Glenn Gould Foundation Presents: The Power of Music

The Promise of Music is a spectacular week of joy and inspiration that celebrates how music making transforms and saves lives across the world.

Orchestras, artists, dreamers, heroes and trailblazers from across the globe are gathering in Toronto to proclaim a simple truth: Music changes everything. With music education, children grow up to achieve significantly more academically, socially and interpersonally. They connect better with others, and create better careers for themselves.

Where is the Chrysalis?

Chrysalis (formerly known as Ryerson Theatre) is located at 43 Gerrard Street East in Toronto. The venue is located on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. The nearest major intersection is Yonge Street & Gerrard Street.

How do I get to Chrysalis?

Chrysalis is accessible by transit and by car. Chrysalis is conveniently located in between Dundas and College TTC stations. There are various parking garages nearby, as well as limited street parking.

Click here to get directions.

Is there accessible seating?

Yes, there is a designated accessibility seating section on the Orchestra level for those with mobility devices and/or accessibility accommodations.

Please note, unfortunately our Balcony level is not wheelchair accessible. There is no elevator and the balcony is only accessible by stairs.

If you have access needs or questions about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Are there accessible restrooms?

There is a single-stall, all-gender restroom in the lobby. Please note, unfortunately this restroom does not have an ADA handicap button to automatically open the door. But the inside of the washroom is wheelchair accessible.

Info: Join this special appearance by author, narrator, director and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein. Her 2018 memoir, Famous Father Girl is about growing up with legendary composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein, subject of the Academy Award nominated 2023 film, Maestro. She has written and narrated concerts about Mozart, Aaron Copland and Stravinsky, as well as “The Bernstein Beat,” a family concert about her father. Jamie will discuss her father’s artistry and career and ground-breaking use of mass media for music education and appreciation.

Info: Frontier Economics is one of the world’s largest economics research firms with a staff of over 500. In 2024, Frontier Economics completed a major study for the UK government examining the impacts of arts, culture and heritage on the health and well-being of British people. Using a broad spectrum of evidence and new economic modelling, took the bold step of determining the economic impact of arts engagement on the population,based on health and well-being and savings in healthcare costs, increased productivity, etc.).

The results were startling. Arts engagement not only boosts wellness but also saves the government up to $15 billion CAD annually in healthcare and related costs. With greater public investment, the benefits could be even larger. Matthew Bell, Director of Frontier Economics, presents the report’s findings and their implications for public policy, health, and life satisfaction worldwide.

Info: Drawing on nearly two decades of field research in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. Pairon will introduce the concept of 'positive fatalism’ relating how the art of music-making may empower people to live with dignity amidst the unimaginable challenges, dangers, structural injustice, and hardships of daily life.

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