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2024/25 Concert Photos

Saraste Conducts Mozart's Requiem

Photos by Allan Cabral

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Former TSO Music Director Jukka-Pekka Saraste presents a powerful program featuring two monumental works. First, immerse yourself in the lush, lyrical beauty of Brahms’s Symphony No. 3, which balances moments of fiery passion with serene tranquility. Then, experience Mozart’s haunting Requiem, his unfinished final masterpiece, famously featured in the film Amadeus. The profound emotions of this unforgettable work are brought to life by the voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and four exceptional soloists.

Spirited Overtures

Photos by Jae Yang

Sunday, October 6, 2024

You’re invited to a lively symphonic soirée featuring whimsical and well-loved works—a program great for first-timers! Mozart’s gracefully animated Violin Concerto No. 3 complements Rossini’s famed overture to The Barber of Seville, which audiences will instantly recognize from television and film. The performance also includes Johann Strauss II’s spirited overture to Die Fledermaus, which will have you waltzing in your seat, and Stravinsky’s playful Jeu de cartes, adding an extra touch of mischief to this enchanting program.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Photos by Allan Cabral

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Raise a glass to a vibrant new season! The evening begins with the Canadian première of Carlos Simon's Wake Up!, a powerful and evocative work that challenges listeners to engage with the world around them. Following this, Spotlight Artist and Canadian piano sensation Jan Lisiecki joins Concertmaster Jonathan Crow and Principal Cello Joseph Johnson for Beethoven’s captivating Triple Concerto, a piece that shines a light on three soloists. Finally, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition invites you on an imaginative stroll through an art gallery, each note echoing the brush strokes of a different painting. Before the concert and during intermission, explore our lobby display featuring the paintings that inspired Mussorgsky’s work, complete with insights on how each piece connects to the music you’ll hear.

 

About Toronto Symphony Orchestra

For more than a century, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has played a fundamental role in shaping and celebrating Canadian culture. The TSO’s commitment to musical excellence and ability to spark connection remain as strong as ever. With a storied history of acclaimed concerts and recordings, Canadian and international tours, and impactful community partnerships, we are dedicated to engaging and enriching local and national communities through vibrant musical experiences. Music Director Gustavo Gimeno brings an expansive artistic vision, intellectual curiosity, and sense of adventure to programming the 93-musician orchestra that serves Toronto—one of the world’s most diverse cities. As a group of artists, teachers, and advocates who share the belief that music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect people from all walks of life, we engage audiences young and old through an array of community-access, health-and-wellness, and education initiatives including the TSO-affiliated Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra—a tuition-free training program dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Canadian artists. Symphony With Us at a concert at Roy Thomson Hall, or experience the TSO in your neighbourhood. Visit TSO.CA or Newsroom.TSO.CA.

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