Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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Founded in 1922, the TSO performs at Roy Thomson Hall and is known for artistic excellence, versatility, and global reach through touring, recordings, and broadcasts. This 2025/26 season, Music Director Gustavo Gimeno leads the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with bold vision and vibrant artistry. The season opens with Carmina Burana and closes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Highlights include Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Mahler’s Ninth, five more Beethoven symphonies, and new works by Joe Hisaishi, Jessie Montgomery, Cris Derksen, and Wynton Marsalis. Hear soloists like Joshua Bell, Bruce Liu, and María Dueñas at Roy Thomson Hall and the expanded North York series at Meridian Arts Centre.

The TSO serves its community through wide-ranging education programs, including School Concerts for 40,000+ students and the tuition-free Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. 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.