Roy Thomson Hall is one of Toronto’s most iconic structures. It is situated in the heart of the Entertainment district, at the east side of David Pecaut Square. The circular, curved glass exterior was conceived by Canadian architects Arthur Erickson, and Mathers and Haldenby.

The hall opened in 1982, and underwent a 6 month renovation in 2002 to upgrade its acoustics. The futuristic structure has appeared in some major science fiction movies and TV shows, including the movie X-Men.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has turned the page on its first century and is now in season 101! There are bold and exciting concerts scheduled, with programming to suit all kinds of musical tastes. Here's a list of some upcoming performances.

• “Visions of Spain” (Mar 29–Apr 2) a spirited program, also featuring one of the greatest Spanish flamenco guitarists in the world, Juan Manuel Cañizares, and a performance by Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra.
 
• Mahler’s 5th Symphony (Apr 6 & Apr 8) – “At the heart of this epic musical odyssey is the transcendent, time-altering beauty of the “Adagietto”, arguably the most widely popular music Mahler ever wrote.”

• Reggae Roots (Young People’s Concert) (Apr 16) With Jamaican-born, Halifax-based vocalist Jah’Mila in a program that reflects on the social, cultural, and spiritual importance of the magical musical genre that has shaped Jamaica and touched the world.
 
• Frank & Ella (Apr 18 & 19) – The TSO pays homage to Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, with an assortment of classic standards immortalized by the Queen of Jazz and Ol’ Blue Eyes including “Night and Day”, “My Way”, and “I’ve Got You under My Skin”.

• Mandolin Magic with Grammy Nominated Avi Vital (April 22) – called “explosively charismatic” by the New York Times.
 
• Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown (May 16 & 17)

• Brahms’s Symphony No. 2 & Benedetti Plays Marsalis (May 31 - Jun 3). “Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, a masterpiece that overflows with gorgeous melodies …”. “Wynton Marsalis’s Violin Concerto is an irresistible fusion of blues, ragtime, and foot-stomping fiddle tradition.”
 
• Symphonie Fantastique + Mozart (Jun 7–Jun 10) – “An artist’s love-fueled daydream morphs into a hellish, psychedelic nightmare in Berlioz’s mind-bending masterpiece.”

• During Pride, the TSO presents the thrilling theatrical show, “Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra” (Jun 11). “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and your heart will throb as Thorgy slays with song, dance, and hilarious shenanigans in this can’t-miss symphonic spectacular!”
 
• Yuja Wang plays Rachmaninoff (Jun 16–Jun 18). “Prepare for an extraordinary concert experience when megastar Yuja Wang tackles the staggering virtuosity of Rachmaninoff’s lush and legendary Third Piano Concerto, a piece so difficult it’s often described as the Mt. Everest of concertos.”

• Plus, upcoming film screenings accompanied live by the TSO playing the score, including: Star Wars: The Last Jedi—In Concert (May 11–13), and Black Panther (Jun 29 & Jun 30). An extraordinarily lively experience, to be sure.

See the complete schedule and details at: tso.ca

We’re fortunate to live in a city steeped in arts and culture. I hope you get a chance to enjoy an evening with the TSO at the spectacular Roy Thomson Hall.

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