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Symphonie FantastiqueThu, September 20 at 8:00pm Fri, September 21 at 7:30pm Sat, September 22 at 8:00pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Berlioz: Fantasy on Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Hétu: Variations concertantes (TSO Commission)

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Romantic RachmaninoffWed, September 26 at 8:00pm Sat, September 29 at 8:00pmSep 29 at 6:45pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists

Kirill Karabits, conductor Nicola Benedetti, violin

Valentin Silvestrov: Serenade for String Orchestra

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2

Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3

Superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti, praised as a “powerhouse musician” for her performance with the TSO in 2017, returns with Prokofiev’s warm and spirited Violin Concerto No. 2.

SEPTEMBER 2018

Nicola Benedetti

Mahler Symphony 5Wed, October 3 at 8:00pm Thu, October 4 at 8:00pm

Han-Na Chang, conductor Javier Perianes, piano

Ravel: Piano Concerto in G

Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Pianist Javier Perianes has been hailed by The Sunday Times of London for his “utter brilliance.”

Blue Suede TunesTue, October 9 at 8:00pm Wed, October 10 at 2:00pm Wed, October 10 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor Frankie Moreno, vocalist

Who is the hottest talent in Vegas?Frankie Moreno is the odds-on favourite! Hear him swing the hits of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Bobby Darin, The Beatles, and other rockin’ legends. He can’t keep off of these Blue Suede Tunes!

Javier Perianes

Dvořák New World SymphonySat, October 13 at 7:30pmSun, October 14 at 3:00pm

Aziz Shokhakimov, conductor George Li, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio

Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

José Evangelista: Symphonie minute

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

George Li, winner of the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, plays Rachmaninoff’s showpiece for piano and orchestra.

OCTOBER 2018

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Welcome Sir Andrew Davis!

Frankie Moreno George Li

A pair of vibrant works by the super-romantic French composer Hector Berlioz gives the season a dazzling launch! Sir Andrew Davis conducts the gripping and highly imaginative Symphonie fantastique, as well as a selection from its sequel, Lélio, in which he paid homage to his literary hero, William Shakespeare.


Debussy La MerThu, October 18 at 8:00pm Sat, October 20 at 8:00pm

Thomas Søndergård, conductor Baiba Skride, violin

Thomas Adès: Dances from Powder Her Face

Britten: Violin Concerto

Poulenc: Les animaux modèles

Debussy: La mer

The Guardian has praised Baiba Skride for “her gorgeously rugged sound and straight-up natural delivery.”

Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping BeautyWed, October 24 at 8:00pmThu, October 25 at 8:00pmSat, October 27 at 8:00pmSun, October 28 at 3:00pm*

*Oct 28 at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts

Andrey Boreyko, conductor Alina Ibragimova, violin

Korndorf: The Smile of Maud Lewis

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto

Tchaikovsky/arr. Andrey Boreyko: Suite

from The Sleeping Beauty

OCTOBER 2018

Baiba Skride

The Mozart ExperienceSat, November 3 at 2:00pmSat, November 3 at 4:00pm

Sameer Patel, conductorDuncan McDougall, violin (2017/18 TSYO Concerto Competition Winner)

Magic Circle Mime Company

A mischievous musician is caught playing the Orchestra’s grand piano, but instead of scolding her, the conductor offers her the chance to “be Mozart” in this program about one of the greatest composers of all time! Musical antics abound as you embark on a fun-filled and educational journey through the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The Mozart Experience is sponsored by Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life

NOVEMBER 2018

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Kirill Gerstein

BoléroWed, November 21 at 8:00pmFri, November 23 at 7:30pmSat, November 24 at 8:00pm

John Storgårds, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano

John Adams: City Noir (TSO Co-commission)Timothy McAllister, saxophone

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4

Ravel: Boléro

Kirill Gerstein has been hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most respected pianists of his generation.”

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TSYO Fall ConcertSun, November 25 at 3:00pmGeorge Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts

Simon Rivard, conductor

Program includes:

Bernstein: Overture to Candide

Brahms: Academic Festival Overture

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireThu, November 14 at 7:30pmFri, November 16 at 7:30pmSat, November 17 at 7:30pmSony Centre for the Performing Arts

Hear the TSO play this magical score live to picture! Presented in collaboration with Civic Theatres Toronto and Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

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Britten War RequiemThu, November 8 at 8:00pmSat, November 10 at 8:00pmNov 10 at 6:45pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists

Bramwell Tovey, conductor Tatiana Pavlovskaya, sopranoToby Spence, tenorRussell Braun, baritoneToronto Mendelssohn ChoirToronto Children’s Chorus

Britten: War Requiem

The TSO commemorates the centennial of the conclusion of the First World War. Bramwell Tovey directs a cast of acclaimed soloists, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Toronto Children’s Chorus in Benjamin Britten’s soul-searching masterpiece.

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Tatiana Pavlovskaya

Toby Spence

Russell Braun

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker & MoreWed, November 28 at 8:00pmThu, November 29 at 8:00pmFri, November 30 at 7:30pmSun, December 2 at 3:00pm

Earl Lee, conductor

Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin

Tchaikovsky: Selections from The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

No holiday season is complete without a full and tasty banquet ofTchaikovsky! Recent RBC Resident Conductor Earl Lee conducts this year’s tribute to the beloved Russian composer, which displays Tchaikovsky’s equal mastery of the theatrical and symphonic. You’ll enjoy a generous selection of favourite sugar plums from the ballet The Nutcracker, complemented by the passionate and tempestuous Fourth Symphony, in which he confronted the cold forces of fate that he felt ruled his existence.

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Home Alone in ConcertThu, December 6 at 7:30pmFri, December 7 at 7:30pmSat, December 8 at 2:00pm Sat, December 8 at 7:30pm

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductorResonance Youth Choir

Back by popular demand! A box-office monster hit when it was released in 1990, this madcap family comedy has become a certified holiday classic. Macaulay Culkin stars as an inventive eight-year-old, accidentally left alone over Christmas, who repeatedly outsmarts a couple of bone-headed burglars. John Williams’s delightful score packs extra punch and sparkle when the TSO plays it live with the film!

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TSO Holiday PopsTue, December 11 at 8:00pmWed, December 12 at 2:00pmWed, December 12 at 8:00pmThu, December 13 at 8:00pmSat, December 15 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor (Dec 11 & 12)Lucas Waldin, conductor (Dec 13 & 15)Matt Dusk, vocalistEtobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus

Be there for Toronto’s greatest holiday musical tradition. Steven Reineke and Lucas Waldin lead a new edition of this sparking celebration. Special guest Matt Dusk croons carols, classics, and more. Thrill to the spectacle of the season with family and friends.

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MessiahMon, December 17 at 8:00pmTue, December 18 at 8:00pmWed, December 19 at 8:00pmFri, December 21 at 8:00pm Sat, December 22 at 8:00pmSun, December 23 at 3:00pm

Johannes Debus, conductorClaire de Sévigné, sopranoAllyson McHardy, mezzo-sopranoAndrew Haji, tenorTyler Duncan, baritoneToronto Mendelssohn Choir

Handel: Messiah

Canadian Opera Company Music Director Johannes Debus, a full chorus, and a stellar lineup of vocal soloists are featured in these expert performances. Rejoice greatly!

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Sibelius Symphony 2Thu, January 10 at 8:00pmSat, January 12 at 8:00pmSun, January 13 at 3:00pm*

*Jan 13 at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts

David Robertson, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin

Weill: Suite from The Threepenny Opera

Stravinsky: Violin Concerto

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

Violinist Leila Josefowicz has been hailed in Gramophone magazine as “a fantastic talent.”

JANUARY 2019

Leila Josefowicz

JANUARY 2019

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TSO @ 21C MUSIC FESTIVALWed, January 16 at 8:00pmKoerner Hall

Tania Miller, conductorSimon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor* Stewart Goodyear, piano

In partnership with The Royal Conservatory’s 21C Music Festival, the TSO performs bold new works by Terry Riley, Dorothy Chang, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Jocelyn Morlock, plus World Premières by TSO Affiliate Composer Emilie LeBel* and Stewart Goodyear.

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Star Wars: A New Hope—In ConcertWed, January 23 at 7:30pmThu, January 24 at 7:30pmFri, January 25 at 7:30pmSat, January 26 at 7:30pm

Sarah Hicks, conductor

“The Force is strong with this one...”

Four shows only! Get ready for Star Wars: A New Hope on screen like never before—with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing live accompaniment of the iconic John Williams score! Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he leaves his home planet, battles the evil Empire, and learns the ways of the Force. Do not miss the ultimate Star Wars fan experience! Book now at TSO.CA/StarWars.

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Stewart Goodyear

Pinchas Zukerman

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Mozart with ZukermanWed, January 16 at 8:00pmThu, January 17 at 8:00pmFri, January 18 at 7:30pmSat, January 19 at 8:00pm

Pinchas Zukerman, conductor & violin

Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5, K. 219 “Turkish”

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3, K. 216

Mozart: Symphony No. 35, K. 385 “Haffner”

Pinchas Zukerman, one of music’s finest artists, brings unsurpassed flair to this all-Mozart program!

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FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019

Casablanca: Film with Live OrchestraFri, February 15 at 7:30pmSat, February 16 at 7:30pm

Evan Mitchell, conductor

Perfect for Valentine weekend! The TSO invites you to experience the classic romantic film Casablanca as you never have before! The Orchestra performs Max Steiner’s glorious score live to the film, enhancing every beat of the movie’s noble heart with luscious live sound. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman head the cast of the film that won three Oscars, including best picture. You must remember this….

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Barbara Hannigan Sings & ConductsWed, February 13 at 8:00pmThu, February 14 at 8:00pmFeb 14 at 6:45pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists

Barbara Hannigan, conductor & soloist* Kelly Zimba, flute

Debussy: Syrinx for Solo Flute

Sibelius: Luonnotar for Soprano and Orchestra*

Haydn: Symphony No. 86

Berg: Suite from Lulu*

Gershwin/arr. Bill Elliot: Suite from Girl Crazy*

MASTERWORKSTSYO Winter ConcertSun, February 17 at 3:00pmGeorge Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts

Simon Rivard, TSO Resident ConductorHannah Corbett, violin (2017/18 TSYO Concerto Competition Winner)

Program includes:

Sibelius: Violin Concerto – Mvt I

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10


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Sir Andrew Davis Conducts WagnerThu, January 31 at 8:00pmSat, February 2 at 8:00pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Lise Davidsen, sopranoSimon O’Neill, tenorBrindley Sherratt, bass

Wagner: “The Ride of the Valkyries” from Die Walküre

Berg: Three Pieces for Orchestra

Wagner: Act I of Die Walküre

Brahms & DvořákWed, February 6 at 8:00pmThu, February 7 at 8:00pmSat, February 9 at 8:00pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductorJonathan Crow, violinJoseph Johnson, cello

Morawetz: Carnival Overture*

Brahms: Double Concerto

Dvořák: Symphony No. 6

*Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra performs with TSO

Alisa WeilersteinWed, February 20 at 8:00pmThu, February 21 at 8:00pm

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello

Langgaard: Prelude to Antikrist

Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 2

Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra

Alisa Weilerstein has been praised by The New York Times for her “impassioned, intelligent playing” in which “she always seems to invest whatever she plays with freshness and directness of expression.”

Alisa Weilerstein

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Barbara Hannigan

Lise Davidsen

Simon O’Neill

Brindley SherrattSir Andrew Davis

Jonathan Crow Joseph Johnson


MARCH 2019

Romantic ChopinSat, February 23 at 8:00pm

Alexander Shelley, conductor David Fray, pianoYosuke Kawasaki, violinJessica Linnebach, violinNational Arts Centre Orchestra, guest orchestra

Jocelyn Morlock: Cobalt

Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2

Schumann: Symphony No. 1 “Spring”

Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra returns to Roy Thomson Hall under the inspiring baton of Music Director Alexander Shelley with pianist David Fray.

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MARCH 2019

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back—In ConcertWed, March 20 at 7:30pmThu, March 21 at 7:30pmFri, March 22 at 7:30pmSat, March 23 at 7:30pm

Sarah Hicks, conductor

The TSO continues its Star Wars Film Concert Series with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! Feel the raw power of John Williams’s immortal score as the TSO performs it live to picture at Roy Thomson Hall. Seats are limited—order now at TSO.CA/StarWars.

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Play It by Ear!Sat, February 23 at 2:00pmSat, February 23 at 4:00pm

Simon Rivard, TSO Resident ConductorKevin Frank, hostCo-production with the National Arts Centre Orchestra

No two performances will be the same in this laugh-out-loud interactive concert about improvisation! Each concert promises to be one of a kind.

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The Second City Guide to the SymphonyTue, March 5 at 8:00pm Wed, March 6 at 2:00pm Wed, March 6 at 8:00pm Thu, March 7 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor Colin Mochrie, hostThe Second City

The TSO welcomes back the legendary Second City comedy theatre, for a concert crammed with comedy, satire, song, improvisation, and great symphonic classics.

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Shostakovich Symphony 5Sat, March 9 at 7:30pmSun, March 10 at 3:00pm

Gemma New, conductor Kelly Zimba, fluteHeidi Van Hoesen Gorton, harp

Abigail Richardson-Schulte: GO! for Orchestra

Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299/297c

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

WEEKEND CLASSICS Schubert’s UnfinishedWed, March 27 at 8:00pmThu, March 28 at 8:00pm

Günther Herbig, conductor

Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”

Bruckner: Symphony No. 9

Revered conductor Günther Herbig, the TSO’s Music Director from 1989 to 1994, returns!

Günther Herbig

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Kelly Zimba Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton


APRIL 2019 APRIL 2019

Beethoven Eroica SymphonyWed, April 10 at 8:00pmFri, April 12 at 7:30pmSat, April 13 at 8:00pmApr 12 at 6:15pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists

Louis Langrée, conductor Christian Tetzlaff, violin

Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

The New York Times has praised Christian Tetzlaff as “a meticulous and refined virtuoso.”

Christian Tetzlaff

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Mahler Resurrection SymphonyWed, April 17 at 8:00pmThu, April 18 at 8:00pmSat, April 20 at 8:00pm

Juanjo Mena, conductor Joélle Harvey, sopranoMarie-Nicole Lemieux, contraltoAmadeus ChoirElmer Iseler Singers

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Mahler’s epic “Resurrection” Symphony “sounds as though,” he wrote, “it came to us from some other world.”

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Best of HollywoodTue, April 2 at 8:00pmWed, April 3 at 2:00pm Wed, April 3 at 8:00pmSat, April 6 at 8:00pm

Richard Kaufman, conductor

Lights—camera—Pops! Hear the greatest musical moments from Oscar’s biggest blockbusters. Gone with the Wind, To Kill a Mockingbird, Out of Africa, Star Wars, and more!

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Fred PennerSat, March 30 at 2:00pmSat, March 30 at 4:00pm

Mélanie Léonard, conductorFred Penner, vocalist

For more than 25 years, legendaryCanadian entertainer Fred Penner has been imparting his trademark message of joy and inspiration to children of all ages. Don’t miss the gentle giant live in concert with the TSO—an uplifting, must-see program full of Penner’s big-hearted music and boundless positivity!


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Harry Potter andthe Order of the PhoenixThu, May 2 at 7:30pmFri, May 3 at 7:30pmSat, May 4 at 7:30pmSony Centre for the Performing Arts

Relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as the TSO performs John Williams’s unforgettable score live to picture. Presented in collaboration with Civic Theatres Toronto and Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

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Let’s Dance!Sat, April 27 at 2:00pmSat, April 27 at 4:00pm

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor

Be inspired by dance styles from around the world. This high-energy concert features music that will be sure to make you move to the beat! You’ll be dancing in your seats as you watch the amazing artistry, expression, and athleticism of dancers live on stage with the TSO. Get ready to boogie!


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Joélle Harvey

Marie-Nicole Lemieux


MAY 2019

Beethoven Symphony 5Sat, May 11 at 8:00pmSun, May 12 at 3:00pm*

*May 12 at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts

Nicholas Collon, conductorShai Wosner, piano

Elgar: Serenade for Strings

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Shai Wosner

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MAY 2019

Mahler Symphony 7Wed, May 15 at 8:00pmThu, May 16 at 8:00pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Louis Lortie, piano

Chan Ka Nin: My Most Beautiful, Wonderful, Terrific, Amazing, Fantastic, Magnificent Homeland: Sesquie for Canada’s 150th (TSO Co-commission)

Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra

Mahler: Symphony No. 7

Pines of RomeFri, May 24 at 7:30pmSat, May 25 at 8:00pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Louis Lortie, pianoSimon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor*

Rossini: Overture to William Tell*

Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 4

Jordan Pal: New Work (World Première)

Respighi: Pines of Rome

Louis Lortie

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Denk Plays MozartWed, May 29 at 8:00pmThu, May 30 at 8:00pmFri, May 31 at 7:30pmSat, June 1 at 8:00pmMay 30 at 6:45pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists

Jeremy Denk, leader & pianoSimon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor*

Mozart: Overture to La clemenza di Tito, K. 621*



Jeremy Denk has been praised by The Washington Post for his “scintillating account of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25.... Each note sounded fresh and alive, as if thought through anew.” Jeremy Denk

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Queens of SoulTue, May 7 at 8:00pmWed, May 8 at 2:00pmWed, May 8 at 8:00pm

Jeff Tyzik, conductorSoloists include:Shayna Steele, vocalist

A symphonic tribute to the voices thatchanged and super-charged pop, R&B, and rock ’n’ roll. Carole King. Pat Benatar. Aretha Franklin. Tina Turner. Nina Simone. Patti LaBelle. Whitney Houston. And Adele. A tribute to six decades of the superstars who made a difference.

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Shayna Steele

TSYO 45th Season–Closing ConcertSun, May 5 at 3:00pmRoy Thomson Hall

Simon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor

Program includes:

Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2

The TSYO wraps up its 45th season with a performance at Roy Thomson Hall!


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Carmina BuranaWed, June 19 at 8:00pmThu, June 20 at 8:00pmSat, June 22 at 8:00pmSun, June 23 at 3:00pm

Donald Runnicles, conductor James Ehnes, violinNicole Haslett, sopranoSunnyboy Dladla, tenorNorman Garrett, baritoneToronto Mendelssohn ChoirToronto Children’s Chorus

Korngold: Violin Concerto

Orff: Carmina Burana

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The FirebirdSat, June 29 at 7:30pmSun, June 30 at 3:00pm

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin

Sibelius: Violin Concerto

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 “Classical”

Stravinsky: Suite from The Firebird (1945 revision)

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s fantastic 2018/19 concert season concludes! Featuring the TSO’s Concertmaster, Jonathan Crow, as soloist.

WEEKEND CLASSICS

James Ehnes Jonathan Crow

Modern BroadwayMon, June 10 at 8:00pmTue, June 11 at 8:00pmWed, June 12 at 2:00pmWed, June 12 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductorBetsy Wolfe, sopranoJeremy Jordan, tenor

They lit up Broadway. Luminous voices that have brought audiences to their feet. Steven Reineke is joined by Broadway’s Betsy Wolfe (Waitress) and Jeremy Jordan (West Side Story) for showstoppers from Les Misérables, Cats, Miss Saigon, Little Shop of Horrors, The Book of Mormon, and more!

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Brahms Symphony 4Wed, June 5 at 8:00pmThu, June 6 at 8:00pmSat, June 8 at 8:00pm

Karl-Heinz Steffens, conductorJan Lisiecki, piano

Schumann: Overture to Manfred

Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1

Brahms: Symphony No. 4

Jan Lisiecki, already one of the world’s most admired pianists, performs a fiery and poetic concerto by Mendelssohn that he will be recording for his next Deutsche Grammophon album.

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Jan Lisiecki

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Choir Loft: R3, Side Choir Loft, Rear Choir Loft, L3

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