From September 2023 to June 2024, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents a wide variety of unforgettable experiences signalling a bold new beginning for the organization in its 101st year. These concerts and initiatives reflect the TSO’s commitment to showcasing superlative talent across musical genres, prominently featuring voices reflecting Toronto’s diverse communities, and supporting new works by Canadian creators.

Here’s just a taste of what’s in store…

Season Highlights

• More than 30 works performed by the Orchestra for the very first time
• Opening night: Music Director Gustavo Gimeno leads Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet
• TSO Spotlight Artists: Canadian violinist James Ehnes and Toronto-born mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo
• The long-awaited return of celebrated conductor Michael Tilson Thomas
• An evening with Broadway megastar Audra McDonald
• The TSO début of pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason
• The North American Première of Canadian composer Samy Moussa’s Trombone Concerto (a TSO Co-commission)
• A kamikaze cabaret with chanteuse Meow Meow, just in time for Pride
• Pops tributes to Aretha Franklin and the music of Star Wars
• Family-friendly films Superman, Home Alone, and Disney’s Coco with live orchestral accompaniment
• Legendary Canadian jazz artist Molly Johnson sings seasonal favourites at Holiday Pops
• Three Relaxed Performances for neurodiverse audiences, including a Masterworks concert
• Four all-new Young People’s Concerts, including Classical Kids LIVE’s Saint-Georges’ Sword & Bow and Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony
• The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra marks its golden anniversary

In Their Own Words

In two special episodes of Sunday Night at the TSO on The New Classical 96.3 FM, the TSO’s administrative and artistic leaders and Orchestra representatives spoke with host Kathleen Kajioka about next season.

Hear what CEO Mark Williams, Music Director Gustavo Gimeno, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, Barrett Principal Education Conductor & Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, Concertmaster Jonathan Crow, and Principal Flute Kelly Zimba Lukić are most looking forward to in 2023/24:

Sunday Night at the TSO—Season Overview Part 1
Sunday Night at the TSO—Season Overview Part 2

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