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SEPTEMBER 2018 OCTOBER 2018 Symphonie Fantastique Thu, 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 Welcome Sir Andrew Davis! Mahler Symphony 5 Wed, 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. Javier Perianes A pair of vibrant works by the superromantic 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. Romantic Rachmaninoff Wed, September 26 at 8:00pm Sat, September 29 at 8:00pm Sep 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 Blue Suede Tunes Tue, October 9 at 8:00pm Wed, October 10 at 2:00pm Wed, October 10 at 8:00pm Steven Reineke, conductor Frankie Moreno, vocalist Frankie Moreno POPS 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! Dvořák New World Symphony Sat, October 13 at 7:30pm Sun, 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 WEEKEND CLASSICS Nicola Benedetti 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. George Li, winner of the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, plays Rachmaninoff s showpiece for piano and orchestra. 2 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 3
OCTOBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 Baiba Skride Tchaikovsky s Sleeping Beauty Wed, October 24 at 8:00pm Thu, October 25 at 8:00pm Sat, October 27 at 8:00pm Sun, October 28 at 3:00pm * *Oct 28 at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts Andrey Boreyko, conductor Alina Ibragimova, violin Alina Ibragimova Korndorf: The Smile of Maud Lewis Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky/arr. Andrey Boreyko: Suite from The Sleeping Beauty Debussy La Mer Thu, 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. The Mozart Experience Sat, November 3 at 2:00pm Sat, November 3 at 4:00pm Sameer Patel, conductor Duncan 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 Perfect for families! YOUNG PEOPLE S CONCERT Britten War Requiem Thu, November 8 at 8:00pm Sat, November 10 at 8:00pm Nov 10 at 6:45pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists Bramwell Tovey, conductor Tatiana Pavlovskaya, soprano Toby Spence, tenor Russell Braun, baritone Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Toronto Children s Chorus Boléro Wed, November 21 at 8:00pm Fri, November 23 at 7:30pm Sat, November 24 at 8:00pm John Storgårds, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano Kirill Gerstein 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. 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. Tatiana Pavlovskaya Toby Spence Russell Braun FOR TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT SONYCENTRE.CA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Thu, November 14 at 7:30pm Fri, November 16 at 7:30pm Sat, November 17 at 7:30pm Sony 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. TORONTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA TSYO Fall Concert Sun, November 25 at 3:00pm George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts Simon Rivard, conductor Program includes: Bernstein: Overture to Candide Brahms: Academic Festival Overture 4 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 5
DECEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 2018 Tchaikovsky s The Nutcracker & More Wed, November 28 at 8:00pm Thu, November 29 at 8:00pm Fri, November 30 at 7:30pm Sun, 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 of Tchaikovsky! 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. TSO Holiday Pops Tue, December 11 at 8:00pm Wed, December 12 at 2:00pm Wed, December 12 at 8:00pm Thu, December 13 at 8:00pm Sat, December 15 at 8:00pm Steven Reineke, conductor (Dec 11 & 12) Lucas Waldin, conductor (Dec 13 & 15) Matt Dusk, vocalist Etobicoke 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. TSO Holiday Pops Sponsor Toronto Global Forum POPS Matt Dusk SPECIAL Home Alone in Concert Messiah SPECIAL 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Thu, December 6 at 7:30pm Fri, December 7 at 7:30pm Sat, December 8 at 2:00pm Sat, December 8 at 7:30pm Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor Resonance 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! Mon, December 17 at 8:00pm Tue, December 18 at 8:00pm Wed, December 19 at 8:00pm Fri, December 21 at 8:00pm Sat, December 22 at 8:00pm Sun, December 23 at 3:00pm Johannes Debus, conductor Claire de Sévigné, soprano Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano Andrew Haji, tenor Tyler Duncan, baritone Toronto 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! Johannes Debus Claire de Sévigné Andrew Haji 6 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE CONCERTS SELL OUT! BOOK NOW. TSO.CA 416.593.1285 7
JANUARY 2019 THE NEW YEAR BEGINS! JANUARY 2019 Leila Josefowicz Stewart Goodyear FOR TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT RCMUSIC.COM Sibelius Symphony 2 TSO @ 21C MUSIC FESTIVAL Thu, January 10 at 8:00pm Sat, January 12 at 8:00pm Sun, 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 Wed, January 16 at 8:00pm Koerner Hall Tania Miller, conductor Simon 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. Violinist Leila Josefowicz has been hailed in Gramophone magazine as a fantastic talent. ALL MOZART! Mozart with Zukerman Wed, January 16 at 8:00pm Thu, January 17 at 8:00pm Fri, January 18 at 7:30pm Sat, January 19 at 8:00pm Star Wars: A New HopeIn Concert Wed, January 23 at 7:30pm Thu, January 24 at 7:30pm Fri, January 25 at 7:30pm Sat, January 26 at 7:30pm SPECIAL Pinchas Zukerman, conductor & violin Sarah Hicks, conductor Pinchas Zukerman 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! 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. 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DISNEY. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music. 8 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE CONCERTS SELL OUT! BOOK NOW. TSO.CA 416.593.1285 9
FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 Sir Andrew Davis Conducts Wagner Thu, January 31 at 8:00pm Sat, February 2 at 8:00pm Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Lise Davidsen, soprano Simon O Neill, tenor Brindley Sherratt, bass Wagner: The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre Berg: Three Pieces for Orchestra Wagner: Act I of Die Walküre Sir Andrew Davis Lise Davidsen Simon O Neill Casablanca: Film with Live Orchestra Fri, February 15 at 7:30pm Sat, February 16 at 7:30pm Evan Mitchell, conductor SPECIAL 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. Alisa Weilerstein Sir Andrew Davis Brindley Sherratt Jonathan Crow Joseph Johnson Barbara Hannigan Brahms & Dvořák Wed, February 6 at 8:00pm Thu, February 7 at 8:00pm Sat, February 9 at 8:00pm Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Joseph Johnson, cello Morawetz: Carnival Overture * Brahms: Double Concerto Dvořák: Symphony No. 6 *Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra performs with TSO Barbara Hannigan Sings & Conducts Wed, February 13 at 8:00pm Thu, February 14 at 8:00pm Feb 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 * TORONTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA TSYO Winter Concert Sun, February 17 at 3:00pm George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts Simon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor Hannah Corbett, violin (2017/18 TSYO Concerto Competition Winner) Program includes: Sibelius: Violin Concerto Mvt I Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 Alisa Weilerstein Wed, February 20 at 8:00pm Thu, 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. 10 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 11
MARCH 2019 MARCH 2019 Play It by Ear! Sat, February 23 at 2:00pm Sat, February 23 at 4:00pm YOUNG PEOPLE S CONCERT Perfect for families! Simon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor Kevin Frank, host Co-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. Colin Mochrie Romantic Chopin Sat, February 23 at 8:00pm Alexander Shelley, conductor David Fray, piano Yosuke Kawasaki, violin Jessica Linnebach, violin National 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. Kelly Zimba Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackIn Concert Wed, March 20 at 7:30pm Thu, March 21 at 7:30pm Fri, March 22 at 7:30pm Sat, March 23 at 7:30pm Sarah Hicks, conductor SPECIAL 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 limitedorder now at TSO.CA/StarWars. 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DISNEY. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music. The Second City Guide to the Symphony Tue, March 5 at 8:00pm Wed, March 6 at 2:00pm Wed, March 6 at 8:00pm Thu, March 7 at 8:00pm POPS Shostakovich Symphony 5 Sat, March 9 at 7:30pm Sun, March 10 at 3:00pm WEEKEND CLASSICS Gemma New, conductor Kelly Zimba, flute Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton, harp Schubert s Unfinished Wed, March 27 at 8:00pm Thu, March 28 at 8:00pm Günther Herbig, conductor Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 Steven Reineke, conductor Colin Mochrie, host The 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. Abigail Richardson-Schulte: GO! for Orchestra Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299/297c Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Günther Herbig Revered conductor Günther Herbig, the TSO s Music Director from 1989 to 1994, returns! 12 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 13
APRIL 2019 APRIL 2019 Mahler Resurrection Symphony Wed, April 17 at 8:00pm Thu, April 18 at 8:00pm Sat, April 20 at 8:00pm Fred Penner Sat, March 30 at 2:00pm Sat, March 30 at 4:00pm YOUNG PEOPLE S CONCERT Mélanie Léonard, conductor Fred Penner, vocalist Perfect for families! For more than 25 years, legendary Canadian 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 TSOan uplifting, mustsee program full of Penner s big-hearted music and boundless positivity! Best of Hollywood Tue, April 2 at 8:00pm Wed, April 3 at 2:00pm Wed, April 3 at 8:00pm Sat, April 6 at 8:00pm Richard Kaufman, conductor POPS LightscameraPops! 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! Juanjo Mena, conductor Joélle Harvey, soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto Amadeus Choir Elmer 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. Joélle Harvey Marie-Nicole Lemieux Beethoven Eroica Symphony Wed, April 10 at 8:00pm Fri, April 12 at 7:30pm Sat, April 13 at 8:00pm Apr 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 Let s Dance! Sat, April 27 at 2:00pm Sat, April 27 at 4:00pm YOUNG PEOPLE S CONCERT Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Perfect for families! 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! FOR TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT SONYCENTRE.CA Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Thu, May 2 at 7:30pm Fri, May 3 at 7:30pm Sat, May 4 at 7:30pm Sony 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. 14 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 15
MAY 2019 MAY 2019 Simon Rivard Shayna Steele Louis Lortie TORONTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA POPS TSYO 45th Season Closing Concert Sun, May 5 at 3:00pm Roy 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! Queens of Soul Tue, May 7 at 8:00pm Wed, May 8 at 2:00pm Wed, May 8 at 8:00pm Jeff Tyzik, conductor Soloists include: Shayna Steele, vocalist A symphonic tribute to the voices that changed 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. Mahler Symphony 7 Wed, May 15 at 8:00pm Thu, 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 Rome Fri, May 24 at 7:30pm Sat, May 25 at 8:00pm Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Louis Lortie, piano Simon 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 Beethoven Symphony 5 Sat, May 11 at 8:00pm Sun, May 12 at 3:00pm * *May 12 at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts Nicholas Collon, conductor Shai Wosner, piano Elgar: Serenade for Strings Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 WEEKEND CLASSICS Denk Plays Mozart Wed, May 29 at 8:00pm Thu, May 30 at 8:00pm Fri, May 31 at 7:30pm Sat, June 1 at 8:00pm May 30 at 6:45pm: Pre-concert performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists Jeremy Denk, leader & piano Simon Rivard, TSO Resident Conductor * Mozart: Overture to La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 * Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 19, K. 459 Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25, K. 503 Shai Wosner Jeremy Denk 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. 16 TSO 2018/19 SEASON GUIDE SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 17
JUNE 2019 Jan Lisiecki Steven Reineke Brahms Symphony 4 Modern Broadway POPS Great music lives here. Wed, June 5 at 8:00pm Thu, June 6 at 8:00pm Sat, June 8 at 8:00pm Karl-Heinz Steffens, conductor Jan 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. Mon, June 10 at 8:00pm Tue, June 11 at 8:00pm Wed, June 12 at 2:00pm Wed, June 12 at 8:00pm Steven Reineke, conductor Betsy Wolfe, soprano Jeremy 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! James Ehnes Jonathan Crow Carmina Burana The Firebird WEEKEND CLASSICS BMO is proud to be the 2018/2019 Season Presenting Sponsor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Wed, June 19 at 8:00pm Thu, June 20 at 8:00pm Sat, June 22 at 8:00pm Sun, June 23 at 3:00pm Donald Runnicles, conductor James Ehnes, violin Nicole Haslett, soprano Sunnyboy Dladla, tenor Norman Garrett, baritone Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Toronto Children s Chorus Korngold: Violin Concerto Orff: Carmina Burana Sat, June 29 at 7:30pm Sun, 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. SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! TSO.CA 416.593.1285 19
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Sir Andrew Davis Interim Artistic Director Peter Oundjian Conductor Emeritus Steven Reineke Principal Pops Conductor Simon Rivard TSO Resident Conductor Gary Kulesha Composer Advisor Emilie LeBel TSO Affiliate Composer 3 easy ways to order your tickets Online: TSO.CA By phone: 416.593.1285 In person: Roy Thomson Hall Box Office 60 Simcoe St. Mon Fri, 10am 6pm, or until the concert start time; Sat, 12pm 5pm; Sundays & holidays, three hours prior to concert. Hours may vary. Please call 416.593.1285. SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 16, 2018! Accessible services The TSO is committed to excellence in serving all patrons including people with disabilities. Please visit TSO.CA/Access to find out about the programs and services offered for all TSO venues. Privacy The TSO treats your personal information with respect; for our full Privacy Policy, please visit TSO.CA. Have a question? Email: contactus@tso.ca Call TSO Patron Services: 416.598.3375 Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Call Roy Thomson Hall Box Office: 416.593.1285 Live chat at TSO.CA Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm ALL ARTISTS, PROGRAMS, DATES, PRICES, AVAILABILITY, AND PACKAGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All sales are final. There are no refunds or cancellations. If you cannot use your tickets, contact TSO Patron Services to ask about exchanging your tickets for another concert. Patrons who are unable to attend and do not wish to exchange may return their tickets for a tax receipt. Please contact TSO Patron Services or the Box Office at least 48 hours prior to your concert. Concerts at Roy Thomson Hall include HST and a $3.25 facility fee for all tickets $20.00 or more, and $1.63 for all tickets $19.99 or less. Concerts at George Weston Recital Hall include HST and a $3.00 facility fee. Concerts at Koerner Hall include HST and a $3.00 facility fee.