The TSO Podcast

Travel backstage to hear Music Director Peter Oundjian look back on the season. Plus, TSO Musicians share their summer plans.

Legendary singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie discusses her career and performing with the TSO this week. Plus, TSO musicians reflect back on the season.

Second City comedian Allison Price chats about bringing comedy to the TSO stage. Plus, Second City Music Director Matthew Reid discusses combining music and comedy.

RBC Affiliate Composer Jordan Pal discusses his latest piece, City in Colour, which is premiered by the TSO this week. It includes a special instrument called the handpan. Plus, Peter Oundjian looks ahead to the rest of the season.

James Ehnes discusses his cross-country Canadian tour, and the Elgar Violin Concerto. Plus, Jonathan Crow speaks about the TSO Chamber Soloists.

TSO Principal Flute Nora Shulman demonstrates a famous flute excerpt from Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe. TSO VP Innovation Adrian Fung discusses the Canada Mosaic project, celebrating Canada's 150th birthday in 2017.

TSO Trumpet James Gardiner shares a story of trumpet transposition gone wrong. Plus, Sir Andrew Davis speaks about this week's performances.

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We speak with Associate Principal Viola Eric Nowlin about recording for famous Hollywood film scores. Plus, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke weighs in on the genius of John Williams.

TSO Managing Editor & Musicologist Hannah Chan-Hartley outlines the story behind Shostakovich Symphony No. 13. Plus, Rob Kapilow on Dvorak Symphony No. 8 and What Makes It Great. Hosted by The New Classical FM's Kathleen Kajioka and TSO Principal Bass Jeff Beecher.

TSO Principal Bass Jeff Beecher explains why Brahms uses an out-of-fashion technique in his Symphony No. 4. Plus, Music Director Peter Oundjian on a Canadian Première at the TSO this week.