The TSO Podcast

Concertmaster Jonathan Crow talks you through the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Plus, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke on the magical Cirque de la Symphonie program.

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TSO Double Bass Timothy Dawson has a knack for giving back. He joins Jeff and Kathleen to talk about his charity concerts and thoughts on music education. Plus, Peter Oundjian talks about the TSO's benefit concert for SickKids.

Music Director Peter Oundjian explores this week's Arabian Nights program. Plus, meet new Tafelmusik Managing Director William Norris.

Catch up with TSO Concertmaster Jonathan Crow backstage at Roy Thomson Hall. Plus, two of Toronto's classical music bloggers: Michael Vincent from Musical Toronto and Jenna Douglas from Schmopera.

TSO Musicians share horror stories of instrument mishaps. Plus, Rob Kapilow on his What Makes It Great series at the TSO.

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Music Director Peter Oundjian introduces the music of The Decades Project. Plus, Centre for Social Innovation CEO Tonya Surman.

We chat with Jordan Pal, the TSO’s new RBC Affiliate Composer, about his new position and what it entails. Plus learn more about the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Art Gallery of Ontario's Decades Project partnership as they explore how artists and musicians in the early part of the 20th century creatively expressed both the optimism and skepticism of their time.

We welcome representatives from each of the four political parties to discuss arts policy in advance of the October 19 election: Andrew Cash (NDP), Elizabeth May (Green), James Moore (Conservative), Seamus O'Regan (Liberal).

Music Director Peter Oundjian takes you inside The Decades Project, an immersive look at the music and culture of 1900-1909. Plus, hear Peter's personal reason for TSO's partnership with SickKids hospital.

WE Day Co-Founder Craig Keilburger shares news of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra's performance with Shawn Mendes at this year's event. Plus, what the next generation of talented musicians thought of last week's Opening Night performance.