2015-2016 Subscription Series by Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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SEPTEMBER 2015—JUNE 2016 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

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FROM TSO MUSIC DIRECTOR PETER OUNDJIAN Time and again I’m reminded of the wonderfully rich connection shared by our musicians and the audience during performances. If you regularly attend TSO concerts, you’ll understand this sentiment and already know how it feels to be a part of something so inspirational. Newcomers get the pleasure of experiencing this for the first time and we welcome you with enthusiasm. Our 2015/2016 season offers an embarrassment of riches, from soul-searching and dynamic masterpieces to tried-and-true favourites to cutting edge excursions into the unknown—there is something for everyone. This season, we begin our fabulous Decades Project, which spotlights the 20th Century: an eruption of diverse musical ideas from rich late-Romanticism, lush Impressionism, driving jazz, Expressionism, the Avant-Garde, Minimalism, and more. We’ll explore together the amazing masterpieces of the orchestral and chamber-music world that forever changed the way we hear music. The musicians and I invite you to connect with us and be a part of incredible musical experiences.

FROM TSO PRESIDENT & C.E.O. JEFF MELANSON I am very pleased to welcome you to the Orchestra’s 2015/2016 Season. In my time with the TSO so far, I’m repeatedly thrilled by what the musicians of our Orchestra and our Music Director are capable of each time they step on stage. The response of our dedicated and enthusiastic audiences is moving and demonstrates the TSO’s importance to our city as well as music’s vital role in each of our lives. This season promises more of the vibrant performances and innovative programming that is our signature. We look forward to making music with you.

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Opening Night: Itzhak Perlman

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7-15

Snowbird Masterworks

Matinee Masterworks

Three at the Weston

Light Classics

Casual

Afterworks

Exposed

Pops

Young People’s Concerts

Holiday Concerts

26-27

The Decades Project

28-29

Mozart Festival New Creations Festival

Special Performances

32–35

Support Your TSO

36–37

Hotel & Restaurant Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Inside Back Cover:

Seating Charts

Additional Ticket Pricing

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1. Save up to 20% compared to individual ticket prices. 2. Great Seats – Subscribers are seated before all other ticket buyers, which ensures you get the best seats. 3. No exchange fee! If something comes up, you can switch to a new concert and save the $8 exchange fee. 4. Get great deals at local restaurants and businesses with your subscriber discount card! 5. No service fees – compared to $6 per ticket for single ticket buyers for orders by phone or online.

PETER OUNDJIAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR SIR ANDREW DAVIS, CONDUCTOR LAUREATE STEVEN REINEKE, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR EARL LEE, RBC RESIDENT CONDUCTOR GARY KULESHA, COMPOSER ADVISOR 15/16 RBC AFFILIATE COMPOSER, TBA SHALOM BARD, TORONTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR JEFF MELANSON, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

TSO Concerts take place at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St) unless otherwise indicated.

Opening Night: Itzhak Perlman Thu, September 24, 2015 at 7:00pm

Peter Oundjian, conductor Itzhak Perlman, violin Dukas: The Sorcererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apprentice Grieg: Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1

In the year when master violinist Itzhak Perlman celebrates his seventieth birthday, he continues the glorious relationship with the TSO that began in 1966. Along with his incomparable performance of the warm-hearted and beloved Bruch concerto, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy fanciful and familiar music by Dukas and Grieg.

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For those interested in a full gala package, which includes premium tickets and an exclusive post-concert dinner for $1,500, please call TSO Special Events at 416.593.7769 X 261 starting May 2015.

PRICE INCLUDES 13% HST For further pricing details and seating maps, see back cover fold-out. Subscriber prices are available to those who purchase at least one subscription series. 5

JOAQUIN VALDEPEÑAS TSO PRINCIPAL CLARINET

Prestige Masterworks Series Five Wednesday Concerts at 8:00pm Barbara Hannigan Sings & Conducts

Brahms Violin Concerto

Wed, October 7, 2015

Fabien Gabel, conductor Baiba Skride, violin Simon Bertrand: Rideaux et Fanfares Brahms: Violin Concerto Franck: Symphony in D Minor

Barbara Hannigan, conductor & soprano Nono: Djamila Boupacha Haydn: Symphony No. 49 “La Passione” Mozart: Three Arias Ligeti: Concert Românesc Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements

Wed, February 17, 2016

7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

Scenes of the Mediterranean Wed, March 23, 2016

Arabian Nights Wed, November 18, 2015

Peter Oundjian, conductor Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet Jonathan Crow, violin John Estacio: Wondrous Light Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

Stéphane Denève, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Egyptian” Ibert: Escales (Ports of Call) Respighi: Pines of Rome 7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

Angela Hewitt Plays Bach PRESTIGE MASTERWORKS SERIES PRICES PRICE LEVELS

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Wed, April 13, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Angela Hewitt, leader & piano Bach: Piano Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056 Bach: Piano Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8

PRICE INCLUDES 13% HST For further pricing details and seating maps, see the back cover fold-out.

Bravissimo Masterworks Series Five Wednesday Concerts at 8:00pm La Mer & A Sea Symphony

Symphonie Fantastique

Ravel Daphnis et Chloé

Wed, October 21, 2015

Wed, January 27, 2016

Wed, June 1, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Erin Wall, soprano Russell Braun, baritone Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Debussy: La mer Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony

Peter Oundjian, conductor Barbara Hannigan, soprano Sibelius: “The Swan of Tuonela” from Lemminkäinen Suite Magnus Lindberg: Accused: Three Interrogations for Soprano and Orchestra (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE/

Juanjo Mena, conductor Pekka Kuusisto, violin Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Granados: Intermezzo from Goyescas Nielsen: Violin Concerto Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé

6:45pm Free Pre-concert Performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists Intermission Chat in the Lobby Post-concert Chat on Stage

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Wed, November 25, 2015

Kent Nagano, conductor Danis Matsuev, piano Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, guest orchestra Bach/arr. Mahler: Suite for Orchestra, Harpsichord, and Organ Stravinsky: Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

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Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Two Memorials: Anton Webern & John Lennon Wed, March 9, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor & host Brett Dean, conductor Håkan Hardenberger, trumpet James Ledger: Two Memorials (Anton Webern and John Lennon)

Five Wednesday Concerts at 8:00pm

Sibelius Symphony 2

Intermission Chat in the Lobby

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Brett Dean: Dramatis personae for Trumpet and Orchestra (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE)

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Paul Frehner/Peter Mettler: New Work for Film and Orchestra (WORLD

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All Tchaikovsky

Brahms Symphony 4

Wed, December 2, 2015

Wed, May 4, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Tchaikovsky: Waltz and Polonaise from Eugene Onegin* Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Peter Oundjian, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin Beethoven: Egmont Overture John Adams: Scheherazade.2 – Dramatic Symphony for Violin and Orchestra (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Brahms: Symphony No. 4

*Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra performs alongside TSO

Beethoven Eroica Symphony Beethoven Piano Concerto 4

Wed, June 15, 2016

Wed, April 6, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano RBC Affiliate Composer: New Work (WORLD PREMIÈRE/TSO COMMISSION) Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Thomas Søndergård, conductor Francesco Piemontesi, piano Kati Agósc: Perpetual Summer Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

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Wed, October 28, 2015

John Storgårds, conductor Benjamin Schmid, violin Nielsen: Helios Overture Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 1 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

BRAVISSIMO AND ENCORE MASTERWORKS SERIES PRICES

Intermission Chat in the Lobby

Encore Masterworks Series

Intermission Chat in the Lobby

AUDREY GOOD TSO FRENCH HORN

PETER SEMINOVS TSO VIOLIN

Ovation Masterworks Series Five Thursday Concerts at 8:00pm Prokofiev Symphony 5

Brahms Violin Concerto

Brahms Symphony 4

Thu, October 1, 2015

Thu, February 18, 2016

Thu, May 5, 2016

James Gaffigan, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano Shostakovich: Suite for Variety Orchestra Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

Fabien Gabel, conductor Baiba Skride, violin Simon Bertrand: Rideaux et Fanfares Brahms: Violin Concerto Franck: Symphony in D Minor

Peter Oundjian, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin Beethoven: Egmont Overture John Adams: Scheherazade.2 – Dramatic Symphony for Violin and Orchestra (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Brahms: Symphony No. 4

7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

Angela Hewitt Plays Bach Mahler Symphony 4

Thu, April 14, 2016

Thu, November 12, 2015

Peter Oundjian, conductor Angela Hewitt, leader & piano Bach: Piano Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056 Bach: Piano Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8

Michael Sanderling, conductor Simone Osborne, soprano R. Strauss: Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome Dvoˇrák: Song to the Moon from Rusalka Charpentier: “Depuis le jour” from Louise Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Intermission Chat in the Lobby

Acclaim Masterworks Series Five Thursday Concerts at 8:00pm Barbara Hannigan Sings & Conducts

Mozart Requiem

Thu, October 8, 2015

Bernard Labadie, conductor Lydia Teuscher, soprano Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano Frédéric Antoun, tenor Philippe Sly, bass-baritone Amadeus Choir & Elmer Iseler Singers Joel Ivany, stage director Mozart: Requiem, K. 626 (SEMI-STAGED)

Barbara Hannigan, conductor and soprano Nono: Djamila Boupacha Haydn: Symphony No. 49 “La Passione” Mozart: Three Arias Ligeti: Concert Românesc Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements

Thu, January 21, 2016

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PRICE INCLUDES 13% HST For further pricing details and seating maps, see the back cover fold-out.

An Alpine Symphony Thu, May 26, 2016

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Ives: “Decoration Day” from New England Holidays Janáˇcek: Taras Bulba Elgar: Sospiri R. Strauss: An Alpine Symphony 6:45pm Free Pre-concert Performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists Intermission Chat in the Lobby

Schumann Symphony 4

Beethoven Eroica Symphony

Thu, February 25, 2016

Thu, June 16, 2016

Louis Langrée, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2 Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 Schumann: Symphony No. 4

Peter Oundjian, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano RBC Affiliate Composer: New Work (WORLD PREMIÈRE/TSO COMMISSION) Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

VANESSA FRALICK TSO ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL TROMBONE

Celebration Masterworks Series Five Thursday Concerts at 8:00pm Arabian Nights

Scenes of the Mediterranean

Ravel Daphnis et Chloé

Thu, November 19, 2015

Thu, March 24, 2016

Thu, June 2, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet Jonathan Crow, violin John Estacio: Wondrous Light Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

Stéphane Denève, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Egyptian” Ibert: Escales (Ports of Call) Respighi: Pines of Rome

Juanjo Mena, conductor Pekka Kuusisto, violin Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Granados: Intermezzo from Goyescas Nielsen: Violin Concerto Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé

Symphonie Fantastique

Intermission Chat in the Lobby

Thu, January 28, 2016

Mahler Symphony 1

Peter Oundjian, conductor Barbara Hannigan, soprano Sibelius: “The Swan of Tuonela” from Lemminkäinen Suite Magnus Lindberg: Accused: Three Interrogations for Soprano and Orchestra

Matthias Pintscher, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano Matthias Pintscher: towards Osiris (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 “Titan”

Thu, April 28, 2016

(CANADIAN PREMIÈRE/ TSO CO-COMMISSION)

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

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Friday Masterworks Series Five Friday Concerts at 7:30pm Beethoven Symphony 5

Beethoven Piano Concerto 4

James Ehnes Plays Elgar

Fri, September 25, 2015

Fri, April 8, 2016

Fri, June 10, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Joseph Johnson, cello Bach/arr. Stokowski: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 Brahms: Double Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Thomas Søndergård, conductor Francesco Piemontesi, piano Kati Agósc: Perpetual Summer Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 Sibelius: Symphony No. 1

Peter Oundjian, conductor James Ehnes, violin Webern: Five Pieces for Orchestra Elgar: Violin Concerto Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

Mozart Requiem Fri, January 22, 2016

6:45pm Free Pre-concert Performance by The TSO Chamber Soloists

Shostakovich Symphony 13 “Babi Yar”

Intermission Chat in the Lobby Post-concert Chat on Stage

Fri, May 13, 2016

Andrey Boreyko, conductor Julian Rachlin, violin TBA, bass Men’s chorus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5, K. 219 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13 “Babi Yar”

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ANDREW MCCANDLESS TSO PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

CAMILLE WATTS TSO FLUTE & PICCOLO

Saturday One Masterworks Series Five Saturday Concerts at 8:00pm Beethoven Symphony 5

Mozart Requiem

Sat, September 26, 2015

Sat, January 23, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Joseph Johnson, cello Bach/arr. Stokowski: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 Brahms: Double Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Mahler Symphony 4 Sat, November 14, 2015

Saturday Two Masterworks Series Five Saturday Concerts at 8:00pm La Mer & A Sea Symphony Sat, October 24, 2015

Peter Oundjian, conductor Erin Wall, soprano Russell Braun, baritone Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Debussy: La mer Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony Intermission Chat in the Lobby Post-concert Chat on Stage

Sat, April 2, 2016

Alexander Shelley, conductor Gabriela Montero, piano National Arts Centre Orchestra, guest orchestra R. Strauss: Don Juan Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20, K. 466 Ana Sokolovic´ : Ringelspiel R. Strauss: Death and Transfiguration 7:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

(SEMI-STAGED)

Fragile Absolute Sat, March 5, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor & host Brett Dean, conductor & viola Afiara Quartet, string quartet Skratch Bastid, turntables György Kurtág: The Answered Unanswered Question Brett Dean: Viola Concerto Anthony Pateras: Fragile Absolute Kevin Lau: Winds of Change – Orchestrated String Quartet No. 3 (WORLD PREMIÈRE/

National Arts Centre Orchestra

TSO COMMISSION)

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Intermission Chat in the Lobby

PRICE INCLUDES 13% HST For further pricing details and seating maps, see the back cover fold-out.

Mozart Jupiter Symphony

Mahler Symphony 1

Sat, January 16, 2016

Sat, April 30, 2016

Bernard Labadie, conductor Alexandre Tharaud, piano Frédéric Antoun, tenor Philippe Sly, bass-baritone Mozart: Arias Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9, K. 271 “Jeunehomme” Mozart: Symphony No. 41, K. 551 “Jupiter”

Matthias Pintscher, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano Matthias Pintscher: towards Osiris (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 “Titan”

Schumann Symphony 4 Sat, February 27, 2016

Louis Langrée, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2 Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 Schumann: Symphony No. 4

An Alpine Symphony Sat, May 28, 2016

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Ives: “Decoration Day” from New England Holidays Janáˇcek: Taras Bulba Elgar: Sospiri R. Strauss: An Alpine Symphony Intermission Chat in the Lobby 15

JONATHAN CROW TSO CONCERTMASTER

Snowbird Masterworks Series Five Saturday Concerts at 8:00pm Join us for evening performances featuring music by the greatest composers—when you’re in town! Escape winter but don’t worry about missing a note. This series takes a break in the winter and resumes in the spring.

Beethoven Symphony 5

Fragile Absolute

An Alpine Symphony

Sat, September 26, 2015

Sat, March 5, 2016

Sat, May 28, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Joseph Johnson, cello Bach/arr. Stokowski: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 Brahms: Double Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Peter Oundjian, conductor & host Brett Dean, conductor & viola Afiara Quartet, string quartet Skratch Bastid, turntables György Kurtág: An Answered Unanswered Question Brett Dean: Viola Concerto Anthony Pateras: Fragile Absolute Kevin Lau: Winds of Change – Orchestrated String Quartet No. 3 (WORLD PREMIÈRE/

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Ives: “Decoration Day” from New England Holidays Janáˇcek: Taras Bulba Elgar: Sospiri R. Strauss: An Alpine Symphony

La Mer & A Sea Symphony Sat, October 24, 2015

TSO COMMISSION)

Intermission Chat in the Lobby

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Mahler Symphony 1

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Sat, April 30, 2016

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Matthias Pintscher, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano Matthias Pintscher: towards Osiris (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 “Titan”

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Matinee Masterworks Series Four Thursday Concerts at 2:00pm Sit back, relax, and let the music take over for the afternoon. Come early and grab a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant—we’re happy to recommend one—and be home before rush hour!

Sibelius Symphony 2

Victoria Symphony

Thu, October 29, 2015

Thu, March 31, 2016

John Storgårds, conductor Benjamin Schmid, violin Nielsen: Helios Overture Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 1 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

All Tchaikovsky

Tania Miller, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano Victoria Symphony, guest orchestra Michael Oesterle: “Home” from New World Grieg: Piano Concerto Copland: Appalachian Spring Stravinsky: Suite from The Firebird

Thu, December 3, 2015

1:15pm Pre-concert Chat in the Lobby

Intermission Chat in the Lobby

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Tchaikovsky: Waltz and Polonaise from Eugene Onegin* Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” *Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra performs alongside TSO

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James Ehnes Plays Elgar

$109.00

Thu, June 9, 2016

$93.00

Peter Oundjian, conductor James Ehnes, violin Webern: Five Pieces for Orchestra Elgar: Violin Concerto Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

PRICE INCLUDES 13% HST For further pricing details and seating maps, see the back cover fold-out.

Intermission Chat in the Lobby Post-concert Chat on Stage

Three at the Weston Masterworks Series Three Sunday Concerts at 3:00pm

Experience the sound of Canada’s best orchestra in the intimate and acoustically superb setting of George Weston Recital Hall in North York.

Beethoven Symphony 5

Mozart Jupiter Symphony

Sun, September 27, 2015

Sun, January 17, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Joseph Johnson, cello Bach/arr. Stokowski: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 Brahms: Double Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Shostakovich Symphony 13 “Babi Yar” Sun, May 15, 2016

Andrey Boreyko, conductor Julian Rachlin, violin TBA, bass Men’s chorus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5, K. 219 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13 “Babi Yar”

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TENG LI TSO PRINCIPAL VIOLA

Light Classics Series Four Saturday Concerts at 7:30pm

Four Sunday Concerts at 3:00pm

Hear the “greatest hits” by the master composers! This series is perfect for newcomers, graduates of the TSO’s Young People’s Concerts, and anyone who loves the tried-and-true classical favourites. Complete with engaging introductions about the music from the stage, you’ll leave the performance humming!

Romeo & Juliet VS West Side Story

A Midsummer Night’s Dream & More Sat, April 9, 2016 at 7:30pm Sun, April 10, 2016 at 3:00pm

Sat, November 28, 2015 at 7:30pm Sun, November 29, 2015 at 3:00pm

Ward Stare, conductor Angelo Xiang Yu, violin Bizet: Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 Ravel: Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo and Juliet Wagner: Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin Chausson: Poème for Violin and Orchestra Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

James Feddeck, conductor Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton, harp Wagner: “The Ride of the Valkyries” from Die Walküre Handel: Harp Concerto Mendelssohn: Selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”

An American in Paris From Mozart to Rachmaninoff

Sat, June 4, 2016 at 7:30pm Sun, June 5, 2016 at 3:00pm

Sat, February 20, 2016 at 7:30pm Sun, February 21, 2016 at 3:00pm

Andrew Grams, conductor Orion Weiss, piano Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Gershwin: An American in Paris

Earl Lee, RBC Resident Conductor Pavel Kolesnikov, piano Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620 Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Berlioz: Le corsaire Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Bizet: Suite from Carmen LIGHT CLASSICS SERIES PRICES PRICE LEVELS SAT EVENING

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Casual Concerts Series Six Saturday Concerts at 7:30pm SERIES SPONSOR

These 90–minute evening concerts are performed without an intermission and feature masterworks by renowned composers at a great price! Feel free to dress casually along with the Orchestra and stay for an after-party in the lobby with the entire audience! Mingle with TSO musicians in a relaxed setting and enjoy live music by local bands.

Prokofiev Symphony 5

Symphonie Fantastique

Angela Hewitt Plays Bach

Sat, October 3, 2015

Sat, January 30, 2016

Sat, April 16, 2016

James Gaffigan, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

Peter Oundjian, conductor Neil Deland, horn R. Strauss: Horn Concerto No.1 Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Peter Oundjian, conductor Angela Hewitt, leader & piano Piano Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8

All Tchaikovsky

Knocking at the Hellgate

James Ehnes Plays Elgar

Sat, December 5, 2015

Sat, March 12, 2016

Sat, June 11, 2016

Peter Oundjian, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Peter Oundjian, conductor & host Brett Dean, conductor Russell Braun, baritone Skratch Bastid, turntables Jonny Greenwood: Water (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Brett Dean: Knocking at the Hellgate Skratch Bastid: Festival Remix

Peter Oundjian, conductor James Ehnes, violin Elgar: Violin Concerto Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

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Afterworks Series Three Wednesday Concerts at 6:30pm Skip rush hour and recharge at the end of your work day. Enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres before the concert, followed by 75 minutes of magnificent orchestral music introduced by CBC’s Tom Allen. It is the perfect way to transition into your evening.

Gershwin Piano Concerto in F Wed, September 30, 2015

James Gaffigan, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano Tom Allen, host Shostakovich: Suite for Variety Orchestra Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Two appealing works displaying different facets of jazz—Gershwin’s free-wheeling and exuberant American-style concerto, and Shostakovich’s potpourri of lively dances and marches—share this highly energetic programme.

Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets

An Alpine Symphony

Wed, March 2, 2016

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Tom Allen, host R. Strauss: An Alpine Symphony TSO Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis leads a monumental, lavishly orchestrated Strauss tone poem that takes you on a vividly scenic journey to the summit of the Alps.

Peter Oundjian, conductor Earl Lee, RBC Resident Conductor Sarah Jeffrey, oboe Michael Sweeney, bassoon Steven Woomert, trumpet James Gardiner, trumpet Jonathan Crow, violin Teng Li, viola Joseph Johnson, cello Tom Allen, host Rossini: Overture to La gazza ladra Paganini: Sonata per la Gran Viola Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets Haydn: Sinfonia concertante in B-flat Major, Hob. I/105 Seven outstanding artists from within the TSO step forward to showcase their sovereign artistry on this very special programme. The Orchestra’s astonishing depth of talent guarantees worldclass performances of music featuring a broad, satisfying array of woodwind, brass, and string instruments.

Wed, May 25, 2016

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We hear great orchestral masterpieces all the time—in the concert hall, at the movies, on TV, in video games, and on the radio. The first half of each of these concerts takes a look at what makes these pieces so timeless and exceptional through musical excerpts and commentary led by engaging classical music expert Rob Kapilow. Then listen to the full piece with fresh insight after intermission.

What Makes It Great?® Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2

What Makes It Great?® Mozart Symphony 40

What Makes It Great?® Dvoˇrák Symphony 8

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Rob Kapilow, conductor & host Alexander Seredenko, piano Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Rob Kapilow, conductor & host Mozart: Symphony No. 40, K. 550

Rob Kapilow, conductor & host Dvoˇrák: Symphony No. 8

Amadeus—revealed! Rob Kapilow works his insightful magic on one of Mozart’s last and greatest symphonies, No. 40 in G Minor. He’ll give you pointers for what to listen for, including excerpts performed by the orchestra, then put everything together in a complete, uninterrupted performance.

Rob Kapilow prepares you for a full performance of Czech composer Antonín Dvoˇrák’s beautiful, warm-hearted Symphony No. 8 by looking at its background and conducting excerpts that will give you tips on what to listen for.

Rob Kapilow and soloist Alexander Seredenko take you inside the lush, romantic world of Rachmaninoff’s most popular work for piano and orchestra. Rob will tell you the amazing, can’t-believe-it’strue story of how a hypnotist was involved in its creation, and he’ll conduct excerpts from the concerto to prepare you to hear it complete, with new ears, in the second half of the concert.

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TSO Pops Series Five Tuesday or Wednesday Concerts at 8:00pm | Five Wednesday Matinees at 2:00pm Get ready to be dazzled! Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke has created an entertaining series featuring your favourite pop tunes and music from Broadway, the silver screen, the American songbook, and so much more—all featuring the Orchestra with star guest performers.

Let’s Be Frank: Sinatra Hits Tue, October 13, 2015 at 8:00pm Wed, October 14, 2015 at 2:00pm Wed, October 14, 2015 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor Storm Large, vocalist Tony DeSare, vocalist Frankie Moreno, vocalist Ryan Silverman, vocalist It’s a one-hundredth birthday party for legendary singer Frank Sinatra! The TSO, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, and a cast of ace vocalists perform your favourite Sinatra hits, including My Way, New York New York, My Funny Valentine, and One for My Baby.

Cirque de la Symphonie: Holiday Hits Tue, December 8, 2015 at 8:00pm Wed, December 9, 2015 at 2:00pm Wed, December 9, 2015 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus Amazing and amusing feats will be performed alongside your favourite seasonal classical music performed by the TSO! Expect strong men, aerial silk artists, acrobats, contortionists, and so much more, in this five-star musical circus extravaganza!

Let’s Dance! Tue, February 9, 2016 at 8:00pm Wed, February 10, 2016 at 2:00pm Wed, February 10, 2016 at 8:00pm

Jeff Tyzik, conductor It’s Dancing with the Stars—without the judges! Pops maestro Jeff Tyzik and a cast of vocalists and dancers present an evening of great music and beautiful

movement. Tango, cha-cha, swing, ballroom, and more—you’ll witness it all, performed to classic tunes made famous by the likes of Peggy Lee and Tommy Dorsey.

On Broadway Tue, March 29, 2016 at 8:00pm Wed, March 30, 2016 at 2:00pm Wed, March 30, 2016 at 8:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor Ashley Brown & guests, vocalists It’s an irresistible panorama of Broadway show-stoppers—classic melodies and recent hits alike— as Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke and sensational vocal soloists (including Ashley Brown, Broadway’s original Mary Poppins) bring you the finest tunes from West Side Story, Funny Girl, South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, Wicked, Into the Woods— and many more!

Snowbird Pops Series Four Wednesday Matinees at 2:00pm Heading south for the winter? This 4-concert Pops series is just for you! Wed, Wed, Wed, Wed,

October 14, 2015 December 9, 2015 March 30, 2016 May 18, 2016

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Steven Reineke, conductor Enjoy a full concert of glorious selections by John Williams, the undisputed king of film music! Steven Reineke leads a programme that will fill you with excitement, joy, wonder, and nostalgia, surveying four decades’ worth of such beloved scores as Star Wars, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, and more.

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Young People’s Concerts Four One-hour Concerts on Saturdays at 2:00pm or 4:00pm Introduce the young person in your life to the excitement and wonder of live orchestral music. Young People’s Concerts are fun for the whole family and often feature actors, dancers, and special surprises!

Big Bold Brass!

Science @ the Symphony

Alligator Pie

Sat, November 7, 2015

Sat, February 6, 2016

Sat, April 2, 2016

Sameer Patel, conductor Øystein Baadsvik, tuba Your family will enjoy popular favourites featuring the boisterous brass family such as Wagner’s “The Ride of the Valkyries” and Rossini’s William Tell Overture. World-renowned Norwegian tuba soloist Øystein Baadsvik joins the Orchestra, and the spotlight shines on this big, low, lovable instrument.

Evan Mitchell, conductor Ontario Science Centre The TSO teams up with the Ontario Science Centre at Roy Thomson Hall to present an intriguing exploration of sound, technology, space, and mindblowing science experiments! All budding scientists are encouraged to bring their curious minds and be prepared to be a part of this interactive concert experience.

Earl Lee, RBC Resident Conductor Dennis Lee, poet The Orchestra is ecstatic to bring to music the beloved children’s poetry collection Alligator Pie by Toronto poet Dennis Lee. Composed by Abigail Richardson (The Hockey Sweater), the familiar lines of this work will spring off the page and on to the concert stage, igniting delight in poetry and music lovers alike. A TSO Co-Commission

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Peter and the Wolf Sat, May 14, 2016

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Dina Gilbert, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company Without upsetting the maestro, three musicians and a conductor’s assistant must outwit a fearsome wolf that threatens both the orchestra and audience. The concert hall becomes the dramatic setting and musicians are the characters of the story as Prokofiev’s exhilarating musical tale, Peter and the Wolf, comes to life.

Family Holiday Concert Don’t forget to add on our family holiday concert!

A Christmas Circus Sun, December 13, 2015 at 3:00pm

Earl Lee, RBC Resident Conductor Artists from Cirque de la Symphonie Prepare to be astounded as members of Cirque de la Symphonie perform awe-inspiring feats to the joyous sounds of well-known classical Christmas music, played live by the TSO. Get ready to witness jugglers, contortionists, magic, and more! A perfect holiday event for the whole family.

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Sun, December 13, 2015 at 3:00pm

Steven Reineke, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus

Prepare to be astounded as members of Cirque de la Symphonie perform awe-inspiring feats to the joyous sounds of well-known classical Christmas music, played live by the TSO. Get ready to witness jugglers, contortionists, magic, and more! A perfect holiday event for the whole family.

Amazing and amusing feats will be performed alongside your favourite seasonal classical music performed by the TSO! Expect strong men, aerial silk artists, acrobats, contortionists, and so much more in this five-star musical circus extravaganza!

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Earl Lee, RBC Resident Conductor Artists from Cirque de la Symphonie

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Messiah Special Performances Tue, December 15, 2015 at 8:00pm Wed, December 16, 2015 at 8:00pm Fri, December 18, 2015 at 8:00pm Sat, December 19, 2015 at 8:00pm Sun, December 20, 2015 at 3:00pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Erin Wall, soprano Elizabeth DeShong, mezzo-soprano Andrew Staples, tenor John Relyea, bass-baritone Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Handel/orch. Sir Andrew Davis: Messiah It’s the biggest Messiah in Toronto! These heartening performances of Handel’s immortal oratorio will be given in Sir Andrew Davis’s uniquely grand-scaled edition—with a large classical orchestra, huge choral forces, and esteemed vocal soloists. An event not to be missed—this isn’t your average Baroque Messiah!

Save up to 20% on Messiah tickets when you purchase before April 2, 2015

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Freud. Espresso. Movies. Wrist watches, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and airplanes. The first two decades of filled with scintillating colours, rich harmonies, driving rhythms, and soaring melodies. Innovation and tradition

1900–1909 La Mer & A Sea Symphony

Sibelius Symphony 2

Mahler Symphony 4

Wed, October 21, 2015 at 8:00pm Sat, October 24, 2015 at 8:00pm

Wed, October 28, 2015 at 8:00pm Thu, October 29, 2015 at 2:00pm

Thu, November 12, 2015 at 8:00pm Sat, November 14, 2015 at 8:00pm

Peter Oundjian, conductor Erin Wall, soprano Russell Braun, baritone Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Debussy: La mer (1905) Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (1909)

John Storgårds, conductor Benjamin Schmid, violin Nielsen: Helios Overture (1903) Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 1 (1908) Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 (1901–1902)

Michael Sanderling, conductor Simone Osborne, soprano R. Strauss: Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome (1905) Dvoˇrák: Song to the Moon from Rusalka (1900) Charpentier: “Depuis le jour” from Louise (1900) Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (1900)

Oct 28 Evening Masterworks Concert Oct 29 Matinee Masterworks Concert

Evening Masterworks Concerts

What Makes It Great?® Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2

Evening Masterworks Concerts

Fri, November 13, 2015 at 7:30pm

Rob Kapilow, conductor & host Alexander Seredenko, piano Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 (1901) Exposed Concert – see page 21 for details.

6:45pm Pre-Concert Performances by The TSO Chamber Soloists on Oct 21 & Nov 14 Intermission Chats with host Tom Allen on Oct 21, 24, 28, 29, Nov 12 & 14 Post-Concert Chats featuring Peter Oundjian and AGO Assistant Curator Kenneth Brummel on Oct 21 & 24

Yonge Street, looking north from King Street (circa 1900)

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1900 Rudolf Diesel demonstrates the diesel engine at the World’s Fair in Paris, France 28

The Art Museum of Toronto (predecessor of today’s Art Gallery of Ontario) opens

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1903 Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan produces its first car, the Ford Model A

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1905 Einstein proposes his theory of special relativity

The Wright brothers fly at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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1908 The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (predecessor of the current orchestra) gives its first full season of concerts at Massey Hall

Any of the TSO performances listed below can be added to or exchanged into your subscription series if they are not already included. See back cover fold-out for pricing details.

the 20th century shaped what we are today. The music of the time vibrates with the energy of a brave new world, meet in these two remarkable decades, in some of the greatest masterpieces ever written—the music of modern man.

1910–1919 An Alpine Symphony

Ravel Daphnis et Chloé

James Ehnes Plays Elgar

Wed, May 25 at 6:30pm

Wed, June 1, 2016 at 8:00pm Thu, June 2, 2016 at 8:00pm

Thu, June 9, 2016 at 2:00pm Fri, June 10, 2016 at 7:30pm Sat, June 11, 2016 at 7:30pm

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Tom Allen, host R. Strauss: An Alpine Symphony (1915) Afterworks Concert – see page 20 for details.

An Alpine Symphony Thu, May 26 at 8:00pm Sat, May 28 at 8:00pm

Juanjo Mena, conductor Pekka Kuusisto, violin Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Granados: Intermezzo from Goyescas (1915) Nielsen: Violin Concerto (1911) Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (1912) Evening Masterworks Concerts

Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Ives: “Decoration Day” from New England Holidays (1912) Janáˇcek: Taras Bulba (1918) Elgar: Sospiri (1914) R. Strauss: An Alpine Symphony (1915) Evening Masterworks Concerts

Peter Oundjian, conductor James Ehnes, violin Webern: Five Pieces for Orchestra (1913) (JUN 9 & 10 ONLY) Elgar: Violin Concerto (1910) Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring (1913) Jun 9 Matinee Masterworks Concert Jun 10 Evening Masterworks Concert Jun 11 Casual Concert - Post-Concert Party in the Lobby - see page 19 for details.

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6:45pm Pre-Concert Performances by The TSO Chamber Soloists on May 26 & Jun 10 Intermission Chats with host Tom Allen on May 26, 28, Jun 1, 2, 9 & 10 Post-Concert Chats featuring Peter Oundjian and AGO Assistant Curator Kenneth Brummel on Jun 9 & 10

Parade of troops on Yonge Street before leaving (World War I, 1914-1918)

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1910 William Gibson builds first Canadian aircraft engine in Victoria, British Columbia

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1912 RMS Titanic sinks The Republic of China is established

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1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; World War I begins Charlie Chaplin débuts his “Little Tramp” in Kid Auto Races at Venice The Royal Ontario Museum opens

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1917 Canadian soldiers capture Vimy Ridge

1919 1919 Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

1918 All Canadian women over age 21 are eligible to vote in federal elections

BERNARD LABADIE CONDUCTOR & MOZART FESTIVAL CURATOR

Mozart@260 Festival Experience some of the most beloved works of perhaps the most popular composer of all time: W.A. Mozart. Curated by classical music specialist Bernard Labadie, the 2016 Festival has something for everyone!

What Makes It Great?® Mozart Symphony 40 Fri, January 15, 2016 at 7:30pm

Rob Kapilow, conductor & host Mozart: Symphony No. 40, K. 550 Exposed Concert – see page 21 for details.

Mozart Jupiter Symphony

Mozart Requiem

Sat, January 16, 2016 at 8:00pm Sun, January 17, 2016 at 3:00pm*

Thu, January 21, 2016 at 8:00pm Fri, January 22, 2016 at 7:30pm Sat, January 23, 2016 at 8:00pm

Bernard Labadie, conductor Bernard Labadie, conductor Alexandre Tharaud, piano Lydia Teuscher, soprano Frédéric Antoun, tenor Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano Philippe Sly, bass-baritone Frédéric Antoun, tenor Mozart: Arias Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9, K. 271 Philippe Sly, bass-baritone Amadeus Choir & Elmer Iseler “Jeunehomme” Mozart: Symphony No. 41, K. 551 Singers “Jupiter” Joel Ivany, stage director Mozart: Requiem, K. 626 Jan 16 Evening Masterworks Concert (SEMI-STAGED) *Jan 17 at George Weston Recital Hall – see page back cover fold-out to add this concert to your package.

Evening Masterworks Concerts

Choose 3 or more of these concerts to create your own all–Mozart series—see pricing details in the “Compose Your Own” centre insert. The Sunday, January 17 performance at George Weston Recital Hall cannot be included within your package, but may be added on separately—see back cover fold-out for pricing. Intermission Chats in the Lobby on Jan 16 & 17

New Creations Festival Revered Australian composer, conductor, and violist Brett Dean joins Peter Oundjian and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to curate the 12th annual New Creations Festival. Audiences will be treated to the best in avant-garde contemporary music, created and performed by the world’s top artists. Expect the unexpected at these genre-busting concerts!

Fragile Absolute Sat, March 5, 2016 at 8:00pm

Peter Oundjian, conductor & host Brett Dean, conductor & viola Afiara Quartet, string quartet, Skratch Bastid, turntables György Kurtág: The Answered Unanswered Question Brett Dean: Viola Concerto Anthony Pateras: Fragile Absolute Kevin Lau: Winds of Change – Orchestrated String Quartet No. 3 (WORLD PREMIÈRE/

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Evening Masterworks Concert

The Festival kicks off with an intriguing programme that includes a mesmerizing work by Australian composer Anthony Pateras that combines wind instruments, percussion, electronics, and celeste. In a rare act of creative/re-creative artistry, Festival curator Brett Dean performs the solo part in his own exciting and fascinating Viola Concerto.

Two Memorials: Anton Webern & John Lennon

Knocking at the Hellgate

Wed, March 9, 2016 at 8:00pm

Peter Oundjian, conductor & host Brett Dean, conductor Håkan Hardenberger, trumpet James Ledger: Two Memorials (Anton Webern and John Lennon) (NORTH AMERICAN PREMIÈRE)

Paul Frehner/Peter Mettler: New Work for Film and Orchestra (WORLD

PREMIÈRE/TSO COMMISSION)

Brett Dean: Dramatis personae for Trumpet and Orchestra (CANADIAN PREMIÈRE) Evening Masterworks Concert

Brett Dean’s dazzling trumpet concerto depicts various aspects of a heroic figure, from confident to introspective. It is performed by the celebrated Swedish soloist for whom it was composed. Australian composer James Ledger pays tribute to Anton Webern and John Lennon, two composers whom he deeply admires, and who died tragically.

Sat, March 12, 2016 at 7:30pm

Casual Concert – Post-concert Party in the Lobby – see page 19 for details.

The Festival’s concluding programme presents Water, a tender and dynamic piece by Jonny Greenwood of the iconic English rock group, Radiohead. It adds a tambura, an East Indian instrument, to the orchestra. Brett Dean presents a vocal/instrumental suite of excerpts from his forceful, surreal, and highly praised 2010 opera, Bliss. As an ear-opening final bonus, DJ Skratch Bastid creates a remix of music from the Festival.

Choose these 3 concerts to create your New Creations Festival series —see pricing details in the “Compose Your Own” centre insert.

Come early and stay late for extra festival performances, informative chats, and parties!

BRETT DEAN COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR, VIOLA & NEW CREATIONS FESTIVAL CURATOR

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As a subscriber, get up to 10% off of tickets to these exciting performances when you add them to your subscription package! Plus, secure seats before they go on sale to the public in August 2015. Treat yourself to these unique concert experiences! film screening

Back to the Future with Live Orchestra Fri, October 16, 2015 at 7:30pm | Sat, October 17, 2015 at 7:30pm

Steven Reineke, conductor One of the top box office hits of the mid-1980s takes on new dimensions of fun and excitement when you experience the film on the big screen with Alan Silvestri’s dynamic score performed live by the TSO! Michael J. Fox stars as a teen who undergoes one hilarious and suspenseful adventure after another when he travels 30 years into the past.

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Psycho with Live Orchestra Sat, October 31, 2015 at 7:30pm

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor Experience Alfred Hitchcock’s supreme suspense thriller as never before! Every spine-tingling scene is made more vivid, more bone-chilling by having Bernard Herrmann’s iconic string-orchestra score played live to the film by the superlative artists of the TSO. Make sure you take a shower before you come!

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James Bond: The Music Fri, November 20, 2015 at 7:30pm | Sat, November 21, 2015 at 7:30pm

John Morris Russell, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocalist Ron Bohmer, vocalist “The name’s Bond, James Bond…My globe-trotting adventures have inspired many of the most memorable pop songs and film scores of the last fifty-plus years: Goldfinger, Thunderball, Live and Let Die, Nobody Does It Better, Skyfall…the list goes on and on. I guarantee this concert will leave you thoroughly stirred but not at all shaken. —Cheers, 007.”

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Special Performances As a subscriber, get advanced access to these concerts when you add them on to your subscription package before they go on sale to the general public.

The Year of the Monkey: A Chinese New Year Celebration

Late Night

Sat, February 13, 2016 at 7:30pm

Peter Oundjian, conductor

Long Yu, conductor Mark Rowswell “Dashan”, host

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

For its third annual Chinese New Year Celebration, the TSO presents a festive concert celebrating The Year of the Monkey. Long Yu, Artistic Director of the China Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, leads a scintillating programme that blends traditional Chinese and classical western styles.

The TSO goes late night with Beethoven’s mighty “Eroica” Symphony. Stay with the TSO as live music, beverages, and laughter fill the lobby at a post-concert party for musicians and audience members alike.

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Sat, June 18, 2016 at 10:00pm

Thu, June 23, 2016 at 7:30pm Sat, June 25, 2016 at 7:30pm

Peter Oundjian, conductor Colin Mochrie, host The Second City Back by popular demand! The legendary Second City comedy theatre and the TSO team up once again to bring you this hit show, filled with sketch comedy, satire, songs, improvisation, and of course, incredible classical music. This light-hearted comic performance will take on all things orchestral, from the colourful musicians to the mighty Maestro, from send-ups of classical music history and conventions to the manners and mannerisms of our beloved audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions Which package is for me?

Exchange Exception List*

Give one of our friendly Patron Services Representatives a call at 416.598.3375 and we will help you find the right package that fits both your musical tastes and budget!

Tickets cannot be exchanged into the following concerts:

Opening Night: Itzhak Perlman

Sep 24, 2015

Ensure you include your email address at the time of your subscription purchase so we may send you reminder emails prior to your concert.

Back to the Future with Live Orchestra

Oct 16 & 17, 2015

Psycho with Live Orchestra

Oct 31, 2015

James Bond: The Music

Nov 20 & 21, 2015

I’m new to the symphony: What should I wear? May I bring my children with me? When do I applaud? What else should I know?

Cirque de la Symphonie: Holiday Hits

Dec 8 & 9, 2015

A Christmas Circus

Dec 13, 2015

Messiah

Dec 15, 16, 18–20, 2015

One of our friendly Patron Services Representatives would be pleased to answer all your questions or feel free to visit TSO.CA/FAQ.

The Year of the Monkey: A Chinese New Year Celebration

Feb 13, 2016

The Second City Guide to the Symphony

Jun 23 & 25, 2016

Pricing Senior & Student Pricing A senior discount is available in most price levels for the weekday evening Masterworks, Casual, Light Classics, and Pops series. Discounts are available to patrons 65 years or older as of December 31, 2015. A student discount is available for certain series to anyone in full-time attendance at an educational institution. Proof of ID is required. Tickets will not be mailed until a copy of senior or student ID is shown or received at the TSO office. Please include the patron number when mailing or faxing ID.

Compose Your Own Looking to create your own package? The Compose Your Own is the perfect choice! See the centre insert in this brochure for details and contact our Patron Services Representatives at 416.598.3375 for the best package and pricing.

How are seats assigned? Order priority is set based on the following: · · · ·

Renewing subscriber Payment date Number of years as a TSO subscriber Donation level

Seats for additional concerts beyond your subscription order are assigned based on the same criteria.

Ticket Exchanges The TSO permits ticket exchanges into most concerts. Exchanges must be made at least 48 hours prior to the concert you hold. This service is free to subscribers, and costs $8 per ticket for individual ticket buyers. Subscriber exchanges can be made starting July 13, 2015. Tickets may only be exchanged for another concert in the 2015/2016 season. For more information on ticket exchanges, please visit TSO.CA/Exchanges.

* List is subject to change

Ticket Donations If tickets cannot be exchanged, then it is possible to donate your tickets for resale up to 48 hours prior to the concert. A charitable tax receipt is issued. Exclusively for TSO Subscribers.

Refunds Complete subscription package refunds are accepted up to 48 hours prior to the first concert you hold for the 2015/2016 season.

Accessible Customer Service Plan The TSO is committed to excellence in serving all patrons including people with disabilities. Please visit TSO.CA/Access for more information and to find out about the programmes and services offered. We share the air. Go scent free.

A full list of Frequently Asked Questions is available at TSO.CA/FAQ. Artists, programmes, dates, and prices are subject to change without notice. When time allows, programme changes will be announced in advance of the performance. The TSO treats your personal information with respect. Information will be used to process ticket orders and donations, provide service to patrons, solicit support in ticket sales and development campaigns, inform you about other concerts and events of interest, provide information from TSO sponsors, and perform research. For the TSO Privacy Policy, visit TSO.CA. If you wish to opt out of one or more of the purposes listed above, then contact us by email at remove@TSO.CA or by phone at 416.598.3375. Don’t forget to give us your e-mail address to receive important reminders prior to your concerts! Individual tickets on sale August 2015

Pricing & Ordering Information

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For Additional Ticket Pricing, please refer to charts below.

For Subscription Series pricing, please see pricing charts on individual series pages.

SUBSCRIBER PREFERRED PRICING FOR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Subscriber discount is reflected in the prices below. For Back to the Future and Psycho pricing and seating, please see page 32.

Price Levels

Early Bird

Post Early Bird

Valid until 5pm, Apr 2

After Apr 2

Mess. Mat

Mess. Eve

Mess. Mat

1 Mezzanine - Front Centre

$87.25

$84.00 $98.00

2 Main Floor - Centre

$84.00

3 Mezzanine - Sides

Mess. Eve

Family Holiday Adults

Youth 5–12

Itzhak Perlman Sep 24

James Bond Nov 20 & 21

Chinese New Year Feb 13

Late Night June 18

Second City Jun 23 & 25

$94.50 $60.25

$39.00

$169.00

$105.00

$169.00

$45.00

$91.00

$71.25

$94.50

$80.00

$39.00

$159.00

$94.00

$159.00

$45.00

$81.00 $76.00

$55.75

$68.00

$67.25

$76.50

$75.50 $49.50

$39.00

$145.00

$88.00

$145.00

$45.00

4 Mezzanine - Front Sides & Centre Rear $68.00

$60.00

$76.50

$67.50 $45.00

$35.00

$137.00

$84.00

$137.00

$45.00

$71.00

5 Main Floor - Sides

$60.00

$56.00

$67.50

$63.00

$41.50

$35.00

$128.00

$74.00

$128.00

$45.00

$69.00

6 Main Floor - Mid Front, Sides & Rear

$60.00

$52.00

$67.50

$58.50

$37.75

$35.00

$115.00

$69.00

$115.00

$45.00

$62.00

7 Main Floor - Front, Sides & Rear

$52.00

$44.00 $58.50

$49.50

$34.25

$35.00

$99.00

$61.00

$99.00

$35.00

$58.50

8 Balcony - Front Centre

$52.00

$44.00 $58.50

$49.50

$32.50

$29.00

$92.00

$48.00

$92.00

$35.00

$49.50

9 Balcony - Rear Centre

$44.00

$36.00

$40.50

$27.00

$20.00

$75.00

$42.00

$75.00

$25.00

$41.00

10 Balcony - Mid Sides

$36.00

$34.50 $40.50

$38.75 $22.50

$20.00

$61.00

$35.00

$61.00

$25.00

$34.00

11 Balcony - Sides

$30.50

$34.25 $22.50

$20.00

$45.00

$29.00

$45.00

$25.00

$26.00

Afterworks

Young People’s Concerts

$49.50

$34.25

SUBSCRIBER PREFERRED PRICING FOR ADDITIONAL REGULAR CONCERT TICKETS Save up to 10% when you add these on to your subscription package. 10% discount is reflected in the prices below.

Price Levels

Evening Masterworks

Casual Concerts

Light Classics Saturday

Pops Evening

Light Classics Sunday

Pops Matinee

Matinee Masterworks

Exposed

1 Mezzanine - Front Centre

$130.50

$94.50

$73.75

$28.75

2 Main Floor - Centre

$112.50

$85.00

$71.00

$28.75

3 Mezzanine - Sides

$108.00

$80.00

$67.50

$28.75

4 Mezzanine - Front Sides & Centre Rear

$99.00

$75.50

$62.00

$28.75

5 Main Floor - Sides

$89.00

$70.75

$57.50

$28.75

6 Main Floor - Mid Front, Sides & Rear

$80.00

$66.00

$53.00

$28.75

7 Main Floor - Front, Sides & Rear

$71.00

$61.25

$48.50

$28.75

8 Balcony - Front Centre

$62.00

$51.50

$39.50

$18.00

9 Balcony - Rear Centre

$47.75

$46.75

$35.00

$18.00

10 Balcony - Mid Sides

$38.75

$37.25

$30.50

$18.00

11 Balcony - Sides

$29.75

$26.00

N/A

$26.00

$18.00

Price Level 11 is not available for concerts in the Exposed Series.

Subscriber prices are available to those who purchase at least one subscription series.

Concerts taking place at Roy Thomson Hall include HST and a $3.00 CRF fee for all tickets $30.00 & up and $1.50 for all tickets $29.99 and below.

Concerts taking place at the George Weston Recital Hall include HST and a $2.50 CIF fee.

Seating Charts & Price Levels Roy Thomson Hall Price and Seating Levels

Three at the Weston Additional Ticket Prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; George Weston Recital Hall

Roy RoyThomson ThomsonHall Hall Pricing PricingLegend Legend

C8 C8 C7 C7 C6 C6 C5 C5 C9 R9 R9 C9 L9 L9 L8 L8 R8 R8

Price PriceLevel Level1 1 Price PriceLevel Level22 Price PriceLevel Level33 Price PriceLevel Level44 Price PriceLevel Level55

L7 L7 C4 C4 C3 C3 C2 C2 L6 R6 R6 L6 R5 R5 L5 L5 L4 L4 R4 R4 C1 C1 L1 L1 R1 R1

R7 R7

Price PriceLevel Level66 Price PriceLevel Level7 7 Price PriceLevel Level88

Upper Level 3

1 3

STAGE

Lower Level

Price PriceLevel Level99 Price PriceLevel Level1010 Price PriceLevel Level1111

STAGE

R7 R8 R7 R8

R4 R9

R6 C8 C4 C7 R5 C9

R6 R1 C4

C6 C2 C6 C2

L6 C5 L5 L9 L6 L1 L5

L8 L7 L8 L4 L7

$77.00

$68.75

$39.25

See page 17 for full series prices.

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