In this video, Music Director, Peter Oundjian introduces the Toronto Symphony Orchestra‘s (TSO’s) 90th season. “From a two-week residency with Lang Lang performing all of the Beethoven piano concerti, to an all-star Canadian cast performing Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand and the world première of a children’s work based on Roch Carrier’s The Hockey Sweater, the 90th season exemplifies the TSO tradition of bringing the best orchestral music to the city of Toronto,“ as shown here:
A World of Music: Celebrating 90 Seasons with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
FREE Admission
Tuesday, November 15
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (remarks 6 p.m.)
City of Toronto Archives
255 Spadina Rd.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FREE Exhibition: November 15, 2011 – May 2012
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Saturdays (Oct – April): 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Research Hall: 416-397-0778
Come enjoy the new exhibition of the City of Toronto Archives, which is called “A World of Music: Celebrating 90 Seasons with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra”, to be opened today at 5:30 pm.
The highlights of “A World of Music: Celebrating 90 Seasons with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra” exhibition include:
- photographs
- prints
- unique documents
- audio recordings
- extensive archival material from Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s debut concert in 1923 at Massey Hall to the present under Music Director Peter Oundjian
- Speakers will include
- Councillor Gary Crawford (Ward 36 Scarborough Southwest)
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra Music Director Peter Oundjian
Contact Info
Call (416) 397–5000, or please click here to visit the tso.ca/archives.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Media Advisory
November 14, 2011
‘A World of Music’ celebrates Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season
The City of Toronto Archives will open a new exhibition tomorrow showcasing some of the extensive archival material donated by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO). “A World of Music: Celebrating 90 Seasons with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra” highlights a rich collection of photographs, documents and audio recordings.
Date: Tuesday, November 15
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (remarks 6 p.m.)
Location: City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Rd.
Speakers will include Councillor Gary Crawford (Ward 36 Scarborough Southwest), who will represent Mayor Rob Ford at the event, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra Music Director Peter Oundjian.
“A World of Music” showcases the illustrious history of one of Canada’s major cultural institutions, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, from its debut concert in 1923 at Massey Hall to the present under Music Director Peter Oundjian.
About the TSO: Founded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s major cultural institutions. Under the leadership of Music Director Peter Oundjian, the TSO is committed to innovative programming and showcases a roster of distinguished guest artists and conductors. In addition to public performances, the TSO serves the community with one of the largest musical education outreach programs in Canada, connecting students throughout Ontario with curriculum-based programming. Visit http://www.tso.ca.
Information about the City of Toronto Archives: http://www.toronto.ca/archives/
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