THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN AND WHY OF TORONTO’S MUSIC GALLERY

MUSICGALLERY5 MUSICGALLERY4 WHO – Founded by Peter Anson and Al Mattes of the free-improvising group CCMC
WHEN – Opened in 1976

MUSICGALLERY2     WHAT – It’s a centre for promoting and presenting innovation and experimentation in all forms of music.

MUSICGALLERY3WHERE – Since 2001, the Music Gallery’s home has been St-George-the-Martyr Church, 197 John Street, at the southern end of Grange Park.  WHY – For 38 years, the publicly assisted Gallery has promoted the development and performance of art music from all genres – and for encouraging their cross-pollination.

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<The legendary NIHILIST SPASM BAND performing at the Music Gallery, photo by Jesse Locke>