The TSO Podcast

A look at the thriving new music scene here in Toronto and across Canada. Glenn Hodgins, Executive Director of the Canadian Music Centre, joins us to speak about his work promoting Canadian music around the world and offers an advance preview of a new collaboration between the Afiara String Quartet and DJ Skratch Bastid. But first: Kathleen travels backstage to meet TSO’s RBC Affiliate Composer Kevin Lau and find out about life as a composer.

Multitalented Toronto bassist and member of the Hilario Durán Trio stops by to chat about next week’s TSO World Première of the Concerto for Latin Jazz Trio and Orchestra. But first, career wisdom from Canadian soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian.

We're joined by Oscar-winning film composer Mychael Danna, whose music from Atom Egoyan's film Ararat will be performed by the TSO this week. But first, we caught up with some young musicians in the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this week.

This week on the podcast, Kathleen travels backstage to meet TSO Principal Bass Jeffrey Beecher and find out about the day one of the world’s greatest basses ended up in his possession. Plus, TSO Principal Timpani David Kent joins Jeff and Kathleen to explain how playing tennis him a better musician.

TSO Musicians share stories of the performances that they'll never forget. From post-concert proposals to snotty cellos, we've got it all! Plus, a conversation about music and the mind with the Director of Research at the Royal Conservatory. With hosts Kathleen Kajioka and TSO's President & CEO Jeff Melanson.

Peter Oundjian, Emanuel Ax and Jeff Melanson weigh in on applause in the concert hall. Plus, meet TSO Principal Oboe Sarah Jeffrey and find out about her obsessive quest for the perfect reed.