The Tso Podcast

Travel backstage to hear Music Director Peter Oundjian look back on the season. Plus, TSO Musicians share their summer plans.

Legendary singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie discusses her career and performing with the TSO this week. Plus, TSO musicians reflect back on the season.

Second City comedian Allison Price chats about bringing comedy to the TSO stage. Plus, Second City Music Director Matthew Reid discusses combining music and comedy.

RBC Affiliate Composer Jordan Pal discusses his latest piece, City in Colour, which is premiered by the TSO this week. It includes a special instrument called the handpan. Plus, Peter Oundjian looks ahead to the rest of the season.

James Ehnes discusses his cross-country Canadian tour, and the Elgar Violin Concerto. Plus, Jonathan Crow speaks about the TSO Chamber Soloists.

TSO Principal Flute Nora Shulman demonstrates a famous flute excerpt from Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe. TSO VP Innovation Adrian Fung discusses the Canada Mosaic project, celebrating Canada's 150th birthday in 2017.

TSO Trumpet James Gardiner shares a story of trumpet transposition gone wrong. Plus, Sir Andrew Davis speaks about this week's performances. Music courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.

We speak with Associate Principal Viola Eric Nowlin about recording for famous Hollywood film scores. Plus, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke weighs in on the genius of John Williams.

TSO Managing Editor & Musicologist Hannah Chan-Hartley outlines the story behind Shostakovich Symphony No. 13. Plus, Rob Kapilow on Dvorak Symphony No. 8 and What Makes It Great. Hosted by The New Classical FM's Kathleen Kajioka and TSO Principal Bass Jeff Beecher.

TSO Principal Bass Jeff Beecher explains why Brahms uses an out-of-fashion technique in his Symphony No. 4. Plus, Music Director Peter Oundjian on a Canadian Première at the TSO this week.

German conductor and composer Matthias Pintscher speaks about his TSO debut conducting Mahler's Symphony No. 1. Plus, TSO Principal Horn Neil Deland on standing up for Mahler.

Assistant Principal Viola Theresa Rudolph speaks about being a TSYO coach. Plus, violin shop owner Ric Heinl on a priceless viola on stage with the TSO.

TSO Associate Principal Flute speaks with Kathleen Kajioka and Camille Watts about her time in the TSO. Plus, Music Director Peter Oundjian discusses Angela Hewitt and Shostakovich.

Music Director Peter Oundjian talks about his nephew, who plays with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and what hockey players have in common with musicians. Plus, Kathy Buckworth with tips about taking your kids to the symphony.

Kathleen Kajioka and TSO President & CEO Jeff Melanson speak with Principal Harp Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton, and her harpist mother Gretchen Van Hoesen. Plus, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke speaks about the On Broadway program.

On March 14, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly announced TSO's Canada Mosaic: a pan-Canadian signature project of Canada 150. Music Director Peter Oundjian speaks with The New Classical FM's Kathleen Kajioka about innovation and Canadian music.

New Creations Festival Curator Brett Dean describes his transition from Berlin Philharmonic violist to composer. Plus, conductor Stéphane Denève discusses his connections with Toronto.

RBC Affiliate Composer Jordan Pal is your guide to what to watch for this week at the New Creations Festival. Plus, Canadian Baritone Russell Braun speaks with TSO President & CEO Jeff Melanson and The New Classical FM's Kathleen Kajioka.

RBC Affiliate Composer Jordan Pal is your guide to the New Creations Festival. Plus, composer Kevin Lau and Afiara Quartet's Adrian Fung discuss the world premiere of the Concerto Gross for String Quartet, Turntables and Orchestra.

TSO Musicians describe the mysterious role of the conductor. Plus, TSO Bassoon Sam Banks speaks about he got hooked on the bassoon.