Spring Concerts at the TSO

Step into a season of renewal with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s exhilarating spring lineup. The spring concerts deliver a thoughtful blend of timeless classics, contemporary premières, and vibrant pop reinterpretations. The season highlights fresh artistic directions alongside celebrated repertoire.

 

Kimiko's Pearl and Romantic Treasures 

Wed, Apr 9–Fri, Apr 11, 2025

Join Gustavo Gimeno and your TSO for an inspiring program of legends and love. The World Première of Canadian composer Kevin Lau's Kimiko’s Pearl Symphonic Suite draws from the powerful ballet about hope, resilience, and transformation. Then, Saint-Saëns's beloved Cello Concerto No. 1, a masterpiece of romantic lyricism and virtuosity, is brought to life by cellist Kian Soltani. The evening concludes with Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2, a lush and rhapsodic depiction of mythical love.

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor

Kian Soltani, cello

Gustavo Gimeno with the TSOGustavo Gimeno with the TSOKian Soltani, celloKian Soltani, cello

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique 

Wed, May 7–Sat, May 10, 2025

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”, his profoundly moving final symphony, expresses life’s beauty and sorrow with an eloquence that is unmatched. Conducted by Gustavo Gimeno, this concert also features the world première of I Want to Be Alive—Trilogy for Orchestra, a powerful exploration of human vitality by Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason. Together, these works create a compelling narrative about the human experience, from our innermost struggles to our most uplifting moments.

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor

Gustavo Gimeno with the TSOGustavo Gimeno with the TSODaníel Bjarnason, composerDaníel Bjarnason, composer

La Vida Loca

Tue, May 13–Wed, May 14, 2025

Get on your feet, and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s! La Vida Loca celebrates artists including Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin, and more. Join charismatic Pops conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, world-renowned vocalists Ender Thomas and Jackie Mendez, and multi-GRAMMY® Award winners José Sibaja on trumpet and Luisito Quintero on percussion for a high-octane program featuring all-new symphonic arrangements by Lopez-Yañez and Sibaja.

Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor

Jackie Mendez, vocalist

Ender Thomas, vocalist

Luisito Quintero, percussion

José Sibaja, trumpet

Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductorEnrico Lopez-Yañez, conductorJackie Mendez, vocalistJackie Mendez, vocalist
Ender Thomas, vocalistEnder Thomas, vocalistLuisito Quintero, percussionLuisito Quintero, percussionJosé Sibaja, trumpetJosé Sibaja, trumpet

Beethoven’s Eroica

Wed, May 28–Sat, May 31, 2025

Experience the heroic and triumphant grandeur of Beethoven’s “Eroica”, a symphony that uplifts with its stirring power and grand themes, in this program conducted by Kristiina Poska. The concert opens with Arvo Pärt’s meditative Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, an homage to the British composer, followed by Callaloo—A Caribbean Suite for Piano and Orchestra by Stewart Goodyear, a vibrant piece written and performed by the composer and pianist, inspired by the joy and energy of Caribbean music and culture.

Kristiina Poska, conductor

Stewart Goodyear, piano

Kristiina Poska, conductorKristiina Poska, conductorStewart Goodyear, pianoStewart Goodyear, piano

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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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