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The Orchestra’s 90th season fundraising gala raises more than $650,000
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June 4, 2012 – Celebrate 90, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's special 90th season fundraising event brought luminaries from Toronto’s arts and business communities to celebrate the Orchestra’s achievements and salute its vision for the future. Chaired by Leanne Lewis, the event exceeded its fundraising goal, raising more than $650,000 for the TSO.

The Celebrate 90 event marked 90 seasons of the TSO. The highlight of the evening was a performance by the world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing with the TSO under the direction of TSO Music Director Peter Oundjian. Guests enjoyed a pre-concert champagne reception in the Roy Thomson Hall North Court patio and the evening concluded with a dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.

“At RBC, we are proud of our 66-year partnership with the TSO, and are delighted to be the presenting sponsor of Celebrate 90. We look forward to our continued partnership for many years to come" said George Lewis, TSO Board Chair and Group Head, RBC Wealth Management. A new and important partnership was announced as Mr. Lewis introduced Air Canada as the Official Airline of the TSO at the Celebrate 90 event.

The TSO’s bold 90th season programming has been incredibly successful, attracting strong positive audience response to performances at Roy Thomson Hall. Upcoming in the TSO’s 90th Season is TSO Goes Late Night: Shostakovich 11 (presented in partnership with Luminato on June 9), Mahler Symphony No. 8, the epic “Symphony of a Thousand” (June 13 & 14), and a free-outdoor concert presented by Luminato at David Pecaut Square (June 17).

TSO 90th Season Sponsor is BMO Financial Group.
Official Airline of the TSO is Air Canada.

Celebrate 90, The Grand Evening Presenting Sponsor is RBC Wealth Management
Celebrate 90 Champagne Sponsor is Metropia
Celebrate 90 Ovation! Supporting Sponsor is D+H.
Celebrate 90 Bravo! Supporting Sponsor is Livingston International Inc.
Celebrate 90 Fanfare! Supporting Sponsor is Thomson Reuters
Celebrate 90 Media Partner is The Toronto Star

About the TSO: Founded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s major cultural institutions and is internationally recognized as a leading orchestra. Under the leadership of Music Director Peter Oundjian, the TSO is committed to innovative programming and showcases a roster of distinguished guest artists and conductors. In addition to performances, the TSO serves the community with one of the largest music education outreach programmes in Canada, connecting students throughout Ontario with acclaimed curriculum-based programming. tso.ca


MEDIA CONTACTS:
Nicole Morrison, Publicist 416-593-7769 x267 nmorrison@tso.ca
Laura Quinn, Senior Manager of Communications 416-593-7769 x232 lquinn@tso.ca

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