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Announcing Orchestra Toronto's 2023-2024 Season

Celebrating Nature and Human Interconnectedness Expressed through Music

Orchestra Toronto Season 2023-24 First Concert - Strength of our Ancestors

Strength Through Our Ancestors ◆ Saturday, Oct 28, 2023

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A Winter Festival ◆ Sunday, Dec 10, 2023

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Symphony of the Sea ◆ Sunday, Feb 25, 2024

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A Brave New World ◆ Sunday, April 14, 2024

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Forces of Nature ◆ Saturday, June 8, 2024

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Orchestra Toronto is deeply grateful to the @toron

Orchestra Toronto is deeply grateful to the @torontoartscouncil for their generous support through the Community Music Making grant.

OT has been a proud cornerstone of our community for nearly seven decades, and it all thanks to incredible supporters like the TAC that we can continue our musical journey. This support isn't just a contribution; it's a lifeline that fuels our mission of making music accessible to all. It strengthens our commitment to nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and bringing the joy of orchestral music to our diverse community.

Thank you, Toronto Arts Council, for recognizing the importance of music in our community and for being our steadfast partner in this musical odyssey.

If you're inspired by their generosity and want to join us in creating harmonious experiences, please reach out to our Executive Director, Julianna Cole at executive.director@orchestratoronto.ca for more information on how you can become a cherished supporter of Orchestra Toronto.

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Orchestra Toronto stands in solidarity with the Ki

Orchestra Toronto stands in solidarity with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (KWS) musicians, staff, board, and community following the announcement that the KWS will not be proceeding with its 2023-24 season.

Orchestras in Canada are integrally connected: the challenges of one group are felt by all of us.

To our audiences and friends, our message is simple: love your orchestra.

And to our colleagues in Kitchener-Waterloo: our hearts are with you.

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NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🎶 Orchestra Toronto is thril

NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🎶

Orchestra Toronto is thrilled to welcome Zuzanna Chomicka-Newnham as our Principal Cellist.

Polish-Canadian cellist Zuzanna Chomicka-Newnham received her Master's Degree from the Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. Among her teachers were Daniel Shafran, Milos Sadlo and Arnold Rezler. While still a student, she became a member of the Polish Radio Orchestra, with which she toured Europe several times and made numerous recordings. She also performed extensively with the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Polish Chamber Orchestra in Gdansk.

In 1997, she was invited to teach at Taegu-Hyosung University in South Korea. During her tenure there, she performed as a chamber musician and soloist in various settings and music festivals

In July 2023, Zuzanna was appointed Principal Cello of Orchestra Toronto. Along with her duties with OT, she is also Principal Cellist of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra. Her debut as cello soloist was with the Opole Philharmonic in her native Poland, and has since given solo and chamber performances with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, as well as throughout Ontario. Presently, she performs with various professional orchestras in the GTA. As a chamber musician, Zuzanna has been active as a member of the PSO String Quartet and has appeared with the Gould String Quartet.

Teaching and educating cellists has been one of Zuzanna's passions for many years. She has coached the cello sections of the Kawartha and Niagara Youth Orchestras. Currently, she runs a successful private teaching studio in Peterborough.

Please join us in giving her a warm OT welcome!

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Please join us in welcoming our new Chair of the B

Please join us in welcoming our new Chair of the Board, Melissa Cavelti, our Vice Chair, Trevor Fairlie, and our Treasurer, Alexis Eun-Young Choi. Orchestra Toronto is thrilled to announce the appointment of these three outstanding leaders to our Executive Committee.

Melissa Cavelti studied music and business at Northwestern University. She then pursued a career in finance at RBC, as well as at BMO Nesbitt Burns as a V.P. & Managing Director of Private Client Investing. Melissa also plays double bass in the bass section. Melissa has been an integral part of Orchestra Toronto for years, and we are delighted to have her as our new Chair of the Board.

Trevor Fairlie is a lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario and an emerging corporate governance expert. He currently practices as Legal Counsel in the Office of Mergers & Acquisitions at the Ontario Securities Commission. Trevor is also an accomplished community leader with a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Alexis Eun Young Choi is a Legal Counsel at Hydro One Networks Inc., with a broad practice in securities and corporate finance, as well as real estate law. Alexis is an enthusiastic advocate for mentorship, access to justice, and equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Learn more about our Executive Committee at orchestratoronto.ca

Last night, Orchestra Toronto kicked off our 2023-

Last night, Orchestra Toronto kicked off our 2023-2024 Season of Passion and Triumph with a bang!

It was an absolute delight to reunite with our talented musicians and extend a warm welcome to some new faces at our very first rehearsal of the season.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we gear up for our season opener, ‘Strength Through Our Ancestors,’ happening on Saturday, October 28th at 8 pm!

Tickets are now available; simply click the link in our bio for all the details and to secure your spot today.

We can hardly contain our excitement and can’t wait to see you all there!

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Here at Orchestra Toronto we believe that music ha

Here at Orchestra Toronto we believe that music has a magical way of bringing us all together, and it's all made possible by wonderful supporters like @td_canada

We are deeply moved and immensely grateful for TD's unwavering commitment to Orchestra Toronto as our 2023-2024 Season Sponsor. Their support ensures that the joy of music continues to flourish in our community, touching hearts and enriching lives.

Thank you, TD, for helping us spread the gift of music!

If you're inspired by their generosity and would like to know how you can also become a cherished supporter of Orchestra Toronto, please contact Executive Director, Julianna Cole at executive.director@orchestratoronto.ca for more information.

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OT’s 2023-24 season of PASSION & TRIUMPH is a jo

OT’s 2023-24 season of PASSION & TRIUMPH is a journey through the many ways in which music connects us all. Each concert is a celebration of strength, growth, and coming together, as we explore the beauty and power of nature, and the many cultures and traditions that make up our world.

Join us for ‘Strength Through Our Ancestors’ on Saturday, October 28 at 8:00pm. Our season premiere features a powerful program that pays homage to the past while looking to the future, featuring violin virtuoso Mark Fewer!

Click the link in our bio for more details and secure your tickets for ‘Strength Through Our Ancestors’ today!

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Introducing 'Strength Through Our Ancestors' - Our

Introducing 'Strength Through Our Ancestors' - Our First Concert of the 2023-2024 Season of Passion and Triumph!

Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey with Orchestra Toronto on Saturday, October 28th, at 8 pm. Our season kicks off with a captivating program that honours the past while embracing the future.

Experience the Evening's Highlights:

🎶 Bach/Stokowski's "Little Fugue in G minor," a timeless masterpiece that has entranced generations with its intense and brooding melody.

🎶 Shostakovich's emotionally charged "Violin Concerto no. 1," featuring the virtuoso talents of Mark Fewer on the violin. This composition draws from the composer's own journey of strength, change, and growth, offering a profound meditation on the human experience.

🎶 Brahms' majestic "Symphony no. 4," a work that beautifully captures the essence of the changing season, with its rich melodies echoing the world as it prepares for winter. This symphony carries a message of resilience, reminding us that even in times of loss, we can emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before.

Join us for our first evening concert of breathtaking music that will touch your heart and stir your soul. Visit the link in our bio today for tickets and more information!

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