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One of Canada’s most respected arts organizations, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) plays a vital role in the city’s dynamic cultural life.

Committed to serving local and national communities through vibrant performances and expansive educational activities, the TSO offers a wide range of programming that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. With a notable recording and broadcast history complementing international touring engagements, the TSO is a unique musical ambassador for Canada around the world.

The TSO continues its long-established history of connecting younger generations with orchestral music. Two core programs include School Concerts, performed for over 40,000 students annually, and the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO), which, in a tuition-free model, offers high-level orchestral training for talented young musicians aged 22 and under. Additionally, the TSO supports the development of next-generation artists through its annual open call for Canadian orchestral scores, and its essential Resident Conductor and Affiliate Composer positions.

Gustavo Gimeno begins his role as the TSO’s Music Director in the 2020/21 season, the Orchestra’s 99th. With this appointment, Maestro Gimeno becomes the Orchestra’s 10th Music Director.

Critically acclaimed for his ability to elicit fresh and vibrant performances, Maestro Gimeno has conducted leading orchestras in Europe, North America, and Japan. He also serves as Music Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.

The TSO was founded in 1922 by a group of Toronto musicians and gave its first performance at the historic Massey Hall. Since 1982, Toronto’s iconic Roy Thomson Hall has been the TSO’s home, drawing patrons from around the world. Soon to celebrate its centenary, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s name remains synonymous with musical versatility and growth, and artistic distinction.

Meet the Maestros


Toronto Symphony Orchestra Music Directors

Luigi von Kunits (1923–1931)
Sir Ernest MacMillan (1931–1956)
Walter Susskind (1957–1964)
Seiji Ozawa (1965–1969)
Karel Ančerl (1969–1972)
Victor Feldbrill, Resident Conductor (1973–1975)
Sir Andrew Davis (1975–1988), Interim Artistic Director (2018–2020), Conductor Laureate (1988–present)
Günther Herbig (1989–1994)
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (1994–2001)
Peter Oundjian (2004–2018), Conductor Emeritus (2018–present)
Gustavo Gimeno (Present)

View A 100-Year TSO Timeline