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January 2022 Programming Announced at the TSO: Music to Ring In the New Year

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra rings in the new year with a range of musical experiences from the classical precision of Bach and the romance of Wagner and Mendelssohn, to the jazz stylings of the great “Satchmo”—Louis Armstrong. Contemporary works by the world's best composers, including TSO Spotlight Artist Samy Moussa, and Music Director Gustavo Gimeno makes his return to the podium with Beethoven's Second.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Single Tickets On Sale September 16 for Concerts in First Half of Season

Single tickets to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's previously announced 2021/22 season will go on sale September 16, for concerts through to February 2022. Single tickets for the remainder of the season will go on sale at a later date when there are updated capacity limits during the winter/spring months. The first half of the season will feature shorter concerts with no intermission and works selected for smaller ensembles to allow for distance on stage.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announces 2021/22 Season

The long-awaited reunion between the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and its patrons is scheduled for November 10, 2021, with 30 dynamic programs running through June of 2022. The return to live performances will be defined by the leadership of Music Director Gustavo Gimeno, who will mark his first complete season on the podium, conducting 11 subscription programs.
Celebrate the Holidays with Unique Concert Special from the Makers of MURDOCH MYSTERIES

Acorn TV typically delights fans every Christmas with the new season of Canada's long-running, award-winning period drama Murdoch Mysteries. But since shoots were delayed this fall due to COVID-19, Acorn TV and the producers of this series have gifted their fans with a one-of-a-kind event: a one-hour intimate concert special celebrating the evocative music popular during the series' turn of the 20th Century era, including much-loved highlights from the drama's well-revered score along with contemporary pieces by Brahms, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Strauss and more.
The Royal Conservatory of Music Announces November and December Updates

Under current Government of Ontario regulations for performing arts venues, The Royal Conservatory is unable to have audiences in their venues until November 21st, at the earliest. However, they remain committed to bringing extraordinary music and will continue to present online concert livestreams.
Rhiannon Giddens Named Artistic Director of Silkroad

Golnar Khosrowshahi, Chair of the Silkroad Board of Directors, announced today that celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens has been appointed the next Artistic Director of Silkroad. Her first official appearance will be on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 8 p.m. EDT in Tanglewood's 'Recitals from the World Stage.'
Rhiannon Giddens Named Artistic Director Of Silkroad

Golnar Khosrowshahi, Chair of the Silkroad Board of Directors, announced today that celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens has been appointed the next Artistic Director of Silkroad.
Silkroad To Perform In Sydney For The First Time Next March

Grammy Award-winning super group Silkroad Ensemble will perform in Sydney for the first time today March 9, 2019 at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
World Music Super Group Silkroad Ensemble Makes Queensland Debut At QPAC

The international musicians of Grammy Award-winning super group Silkroad Ensemble will perform their genre-defying music in Brisbane for the first time at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today 7 March 2019.
Vanessa May-lok Lee Comes to Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall

Much sought after as a collaborative pianist and educator, pianist Vanessa May-lok Lee will present an interactive and unique performance today, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall, Third Street Music School Settlement, 235 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003-7398. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. General seating is available on a first-come basis.
Vanessa May-lok Lee Comes to Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall

Much sought after as a collaborative pianist and educator, pianist Vanessa May-lok Lee will present an interactive and unique performance on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall, Third Street Music School Settlement, 235 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003-7398. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. General seating is available on a first-come basis.
World Music Super Group Silkroad Ensemble Makes Queensland Debut At QPAC

The international musicians of Grammy Award-winning super group Silkroad Ensemble will perform their genre-defying music in Brisbane for the first time at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Thursday 7 March 2019.
Silkroad To Perform In Sydney For The First Time Next March

Grammy Award-winning super group Silkroad Ensemble will perform in Sydney for the first time on Saturday March 9, 2019 at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2018/19 Season

Continuing the momentum created with the current season launch of its Music Knows No Borders series, Executive Director Thor Steingraber unveils the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' 2018-19 Season, which features four world premieres, two American premieres, several of the world's greatest orchestras, innovative jazz programs, two tributes to Hollywood legends, Broadway classics plus artists from 18 different nations who will appear on stage at The Soraya next season.  New Subscription Series tickets will go on sale May 1, 2018.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Conclude 2015-16 Season in June

For the month of June, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) looks forward to a particularly impressive lineup, brimming with terrific events.
New Works by Mohammed Fairouz & Kevin Puts and More Set for 2015 Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival

Charged with momentum from the launch of BCMF Spring, the festival's first spring series of two concerts, the 32nd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival presents 11 concerts July 29 - August 23, 2015.
New Works by Mohammed Fairouz & Kevin Puts, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and More Set for 2015 Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival

Charged with momentum from the launch of BCMF Spring, the festival's first spring series of two concerts, the 32nd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival presents 11 concerts July 29 - August 23, 2015.
Soundstreams to Close 2014-15 Season with Latin Music Tribute

Soundstreams concludes its 2014/2015 season with an electrifying afternoon of Latin music in tribute to the 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games. Artistic Director Lawrence Cherney has assembled an all-star ensemble of world-renowned musicians, including guitar virtuosos Grisha Goryachev and Fabio Zanon, Argentinian bandoneon player Hector Del Curto, Colombian singer Maria Mulata, Canadian pianist and composer Serouj Kradjian, emerging percussionist Sarah Thawer, and Canadian bassist Jeffrey Beecher. Encuentros will explore a wide diversity of Latin music styles, as well as feature two world premieres by Canadian composers Andrew Staniland and Mark Duggan.
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma's Europe Concert Tour Will Include Performances in Izmir, Istanbul, Paris, Amsterdam, and Luxembourg

From September 3 through September 11, 2014, the critically acclaimed Silk Road Ensemble will travel to Europe for a concert tour with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, bringing their unique border-crossing musical experience to audiences in Izmir and Istanbul, Turkey; Paris; Amsterdam; and Luxembourg. This tour marks the first performances by the group in Turkey and Luxembourg. A full tour schedule with information for individual concerts is available on the Silkroad website.
Jaime Laredo to Celebrate 20th New York String Orchestra Anniversary with Concerts at Carnegie Hall, 12/24 & 28

The New York String Orchestra, an ensemble of young players ages 16–23 from around the world, who come together each year for a seminar of rehearsals and performance preparation, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Music Director Jaime Laredo with two annual concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In addition, the New York String Orchestra Seminar celebrates its 45th anniversary.

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