Holidays at the TSO

TSO Holiday Pops, December 2023 (Photo by Allan Cabral/Courtesy of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra)
TSO Holiday Pops, December 2023 (Photo by Allan Cabral/Courtesy of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra)

From a journey to the Land of Sweets to beloved holiday carols, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has all your holiday needs in one place. With four festive concerts, there is something for everyone — whether you're a classical music connoisseur, a pop enthusiast, or a family seeking wholesome fun.

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker: Land of Sweets

Wed, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 30, 2024

We throw open the doors to the holiday season with a journey to the Land of Sweets in Act II of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. The music of the beloved ballet classic comes to life with familiar favourites including “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”. Adding to the revelry, the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra joins side by side for a thrilling performance of Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor.

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor

Trevor Wilson, TSO RBC Resident Conductor & TSYO Conductor

Behzod Abduraimov, piano

Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra

Behzod Abduraimov (Photo by Evgeny Eutykhov)Behzod Abduraimov (Photo by Evgeny Eutykhov)Trevor Wilson and the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (Photo by Allan Cabral/Courtesy of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra)Trevor Wilson and the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (Photo by Allan Cabral/Courtesy of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra)

Elf in Concert

Thu, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 8, 2024

Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with a live symphony orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen.

Evan Mitchell, conductor

Evan Mitchell, conductorEvan Mitchell, conductor

TSO Holiday Pops

Tue, Dec 10–Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Gather the whole family for a celebration of the season with an upbeat jazzy twist! Led by Jeff Tyzik and featuring the smooth vocals of Toronto’s own Denzal Sinclaire, this festive concert is sure to get you into the holiday spirit faster than you can say, “Fa la la!”

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist

Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus

Jeff Tyzik, conductorJeff Tyzik, conductorDenzal Sinclaire, vocalistDenzal Sinclaire, vocalistEtobicoke School of the Arts Holiday ChorusEtobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus

Messiah

Sun, Dec 17–Sun, Dec 22, 2024

Rejoice greatly! Jean-Sébastien Vallée leads your TSO and the vibrant voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir along with four outstanding soloists in a resplendent rendition of Handel’s beloved oratorio. Gather friends and family for Toronto’s grand musical holiday tradition—a majestic performance that will leave you singing "Hallelujah!"

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor

Sherezade Panthaki, soprano

Nicholas Burns, countertenor

James Ley, tenor

Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Jéan-Sebastien Vallée, conductorJéan-Sebastien Vallée, conductorSherezade Panthaki, sopranoSherezade Panthaki, sopranoNicholas Burns, countertenorNicholas Burns, countertenor
James Ley, tenorJames Ley, tenorEnrico Lagasca, bass-baritoneEnrico Lagasca, bass-baritoneToronto Mendelssohn ChoirToronto Mendelssohn Choir

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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