TSO Opening Night: Our City. Our Symphony. Annual TSO Gala Raises over $500,000

TSO Opening Night: Our City. Our Symphony. Annual TSO Gala Raises over $500,000


TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Last night, the Toronto Symphony
Orchestra (TSO) celebrated the launch of its 94th season with a
breathtaking performance by renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman,led by Music Director Peter Oundjian. Following the sold-out concert at Roy Thomson Hall, members of
Toronto's vibrant arts community dazzled, attending a VIP gala dinner
and silent auction held at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. The night's
events raised over $500,000 in support of the TSO.



"We are absolutely thrilled with the generous support shown by our
friends in the arts community, loyal patrons, and dedicated sponsors,
who each year help us host live performances that enrich our city and
its culture," said Jeff Melanson, President and CEO, Toronto Symphony Orchestra. "We have a diverse
collection of concerts, from masterworks to contemporary creations to
exciting collaborations; there's something for everyone to experience
and enjoy. We look forward to this new and innovative season."



With an enthusiastic audience of more than 2,600 music lovers, the
hour-long concert featured Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 played by Mr.
Zukerman, and the Orchestra's performances of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice (with RBC Resident Conductor Earl Lee at the podium) and Grieg's Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt. Post-performance, guests indulged their senses at The Ritz-Carlton,
Toronto, with an unforgettable dining experience and surprise
performances by drummer Nation, and members of the TSO and Toronto
Symphony Youth Orchestra in a delightful flash mob.


TSO Opening Night: Our City. Our Symphony. was envisioned by Gala Co-chairs Renette Berman and Trish Moran, and
proudly presented by RBC.



Thank you to all table supporters: AGF Management Limited, Renette &
David Berman Family Foundation, BMO, Paul Brehl & Ann Lawson Brehl,
Edmund & Frances Clark, Kiki & Ian Delaney, Deloitte LLP, Diamante
Development Corporation, EY, Flor de Sal Restaurant, Fogler Rubinoff
LLP, Foresters, Goodmans LLP, Dr. Noëlle Grace & Mr. Morris Shohet,
Hansell LLP, HelloGbye, Huntress Company, Allan Kimberley & Pam
Spackman, KPMG, LiberTerre (Retail Ready Foods Inc.), Livewire
Communications, Oliver Wyman, Richard Phillips, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
LLP, RBC, Trish & Kevin Reed, RioCan Management Inc, Scotiabank, TD
Bank Group, TD Securities, Bill & Bronwen Thomas, Torys LLP, Tricon
Capital, Wentworth Technologies.



Silent auction items generously donated by Michael Adamson; Aimia; Gee
Beauty; The Georgian Bay Club; JdJ Jewellery; Long and McQuade;
NetJets; the San Francisco Symphony; Steinway & Sons; The Ritz-Carlton,
San Francisco; and V Hazelton.



The TSO Season Patron is The Renette and David Berman Family Foundation.

The Opening Night Gala Presenting Sponsor is RBC.

The TSO Season Presenting Sponsor is BMO Financial Group.


About the TSO: Founded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada's
most important cultural institutions, recognized internationally as an
outstanding orchestra. Music Director Peter Oundjian leads the TSO with
a commitment to innovative programming and audience development through
a broad range of performances that showcase the exceptional talents of
the Orchestra along with a roster of distinguished guest artists and
conductors. The TSO also serves the larger community with TSOUNDCHECK,
the original under-35 ticket program; the Toronto Symphony Youth
Orchestra; and music-education programs that reach over 50,000 students
each year.


SOURCE Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO)

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CONTACT: Media Contacts:  Francine Labelle
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flabelle@TSO.CA Melissa Prince
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NATIONAL Public Relations
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