Hot, Hot, Hot!
Set sail on a Caribbean adventure with Captain Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for Hot, Hot, Hot!, an exhilarating day of calypso rhythms and orchestral magic. Groove to the lively beats of hits like Calypso Rose’s “Calypso Queen” and David Rudder’s “Calypso Music,” and experience the joy and energy of island life through the vibrant sounds of steel drums with a symphonic twist. Perfect for families, this lively concert will have you dancing in your seat and discovering the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean!
This concert is recommended for ages 5+.
Pre-Concert Lobby Activities
Enjoy free activities an hour before the show! Try out instruments at the Instrument Discovery Zone, have fun at the Music Playground, and hear an inspiring performance by young musicians from Sistema Toronto. Performances are from 1:00pm to 1:20pm and 3:30pm to 3:50pm in the North Lobby.
Relaxed Performance Option
In addition to the performances at 1:30pm and 4:00pm we also offer a Relaxed Performance option at 11:00am. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Relaxed Performances are designed for the Neurodiverse and Disability communities, and those who enjoy a more relaxed concert setting created for comfort and inclusivity. Click here for the Relaxed Performance.
The Rose Brampton Performance
Can’t make it to Roy Thomson Hall? We’re performing Hot, Hot, Hot! at The Rose Brampton on Sat, Feb 15! Click here to learn more.
Program
FARMER NAPPY/arr. Kyle Gordon
"Hookin' Me"
ROARING LION /arr. Kyle Gordon
"Land of Calypso"
CALYPSO ROSE /arr. Kyle Gordon
"Calypso Queen"
LORD SHORTY /arr. Chris LaRosa
"Om Shanty Om"
MIGHTY SPARROW/arr. Chris LaRosa
"Capitalism Gone Mad"
SCRUNTER /arr. Darren Fung
"She Want Me To Sing In She Party"
LORD KITCHENER/arr. Chris LaRosa
"Pan in A Minor"
SINGING FRANCINE/arr. Chris Mayo
"Parang Parang"
SUGAR ALOES /arr. Darren Fung
"Roti"
DRUPATEE RAMGOONAI/arr. Chris Mayo
"Roll Up the Tassa"
DAVID RUDDER /arr. Darren Fung
"Calypso Music"
KES /arr. Chris Mayo
"Savannah Grass"
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Performers
King Cosmos
Macomere Fifi
Pan Fantasy
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser
