Holidays at the TSO
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
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
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
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