Young People's Concerts

Young People's Concerts are the perfect introduction to symphonic music for children aged 5 to 12.

This series of five one-hour concerts on Saturday afternoons features the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and their guest artists in Roy Thomson Hall.

Concerts are performed twice, at 1:30 and 3:30 pm and offer an enjoyable musical experience for young people and their parents or grandparents!

2009.2010 Young People's Concerts

Sat, October 17 at 1:30 & 3:30pm
The Listener
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Magic Circle Mime Company

In this children’s concert, a bugle-playing mime and a tap dancing ballerina are two zany characters who bring "the art of listening" to life. This exciting programme includes excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and John Williams’ Star Wars.

Sat, November 14 at 1:30 & 3:30pm
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jamie Sommerville, conductor
Dandi Productions

This special Young People’s Concert is based on Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes, and features actors, puppets, and a 60-foot-tall beanstalk!

Roald Dahl is one of the most prolific children’s authors of all time. His works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Big Friendly Giant, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach.

Sat, February 6 at 1:30 & 3:30pm
Paddywak!
Rob Kapilow, conductor
Ayodele Casel, tap dancer

Buckle up your dancing shoes and get ready for a toe-tapping percussion concerto for the feet! Toronto Symphony favourite Rob Kapilow returns with a concert of unexpected instruments, including a typewriter and paper bags, and featuring master tap dancer Ayodele Casel.

Sat, March 27 at 1:30 & 3:30pm
Spanish Fire!
Joana Carneiro, conductor
Pepé Romero, guitar
Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company

Say "sí" to an afternoon of Spanish music and dance! Hear Spanish guitar-legend Pepé Romero and watch flamenco and classical Spanish dancers perform with the orchestra.

Sat, April 24 at 1:30 & 3:30pm
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Alain Trudel, conductor
Peter Oundjian, narrator
Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra
Britten: The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra is the perfect way to introduce musical instruments to your family. Alain Trudel will conduct the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra while TSO Music Director Peter Oundjian narrates this unforgettable classic.

Children's letters and artwork about their concert experience are always welcome and can be mailed to:

Young People's Concerts/Education
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
212 King Street West, 6th Floor
Toronto, ON M5H 1K5

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