The Tso Podcast

Pianist Marc-André Hamelin discusses Mendelssohn. Plus, why TSO Musicians love playing Mahler.

TSO Music Director Peter Oundjian and President & CEO Jeff Melanson answer your questions about the TSO. Plus, Principal Viola Teng Li and Associate Principal Clarinet Yao Guang Zhai discuss Chinese New Year.

Soprano Barbara Hannigan joins TSO President & CEO Jeff Melanson and The New Classical FM's Jean Stilwell for a conversation about a career as soprano and conductor. This conversation was hosted by Verity, a private members club of the most dynamic women leaders in Toronto.

Peter Oundjian speaks about this week's performance with Barbara Hannigan. Plus, pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico shares memories of recording with late TSO Concertmaster Jacques Israelievitch.

Go behind the scenes with stage director Joel Ivany as he address the Mozart Requiem choir for the first time. Plus, Robert Levin talks about finishing Mozart's unfinished masterpiece.            

TSO President and CEO Jeff Melanson speaks with Peter Oundjian from Naples on a tour of Florida. Plus, Rob Kapilow on Mozart Symphony 40 and what makes it great.

This week on the podcast: TSO Cello Roberta Janzen speaks about her musical upbringing. Plus, two TSYO musicians share what it's like to be a part of the ensemble.

This week on the podcast: TSO Musicians share their highlights from 2015. Plus, Peter Oundjian discusses how to build an orchestra.

This week on the podcast: Sir Andrew Davis on his grand reorchestration of Handel's Messiah. Plus, TSO Piccolo Camille Watts.

This week on the podcast: RBC Resident Conductor Earl Lee on A Christmas Circus. Plus, Principal Bass Jeffrey Beecher talks about how a poker game led to a collaboration with Billy Talent. Music courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.

Concertmaster Jonathan Crow talks you through the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Plus, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke on the magical Cirque de la Symphonie program. Music courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.

TSO Double Bass Timothy Dawson has a knack for giving back. He joins Jeff and Kathleen to talk about his charity concerts and thoughts on music education. Plus, Peter Oundjian talks about the TSO's benefit concert for SickKids.

Music Director Peter Oundjian explores this week's Arabian Nights program. Plus, meet new Tafelmusik Managing Director William Norris.

Catch up with TSO Concertmaster Jonathan Crow backstage at Roy Thomson Hall. Plus, two of Toronto's classical music bloggers: Michael Vincent from Musical Toronto and Jenna Douglas from Schmopera.

TSO Musicians share horror stories of instrument mishaps. Plus, Rob Kapilow on his What Makes It Great series at the TSO. Music courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.

Music Director Peter Oundjian introduces the music of The Decades Project. Plus, Centre for Social Innovation CEO Tonya Surman.

We chat with Jordan Pal, the TSO’s new RBC Affiliate Composer, about his new position and what it entails. Plus learn more about the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Art Gallery of Ontario's Decades Project partnership as they explore how artists and musicians in the early part of the 20th century creatively expressed both the optimism and skepticism of their time.

We welcome representatives from each of the four political parties to discuss arts policy in advance of the October 19 election: Andrew Cash (NDP), Elizabeth May (Green), James Moore (Conservative), Seamus O'Regan (Liberal).

Music Director Peter Oundjian takes you inside The Decades Project, an immersive look at the music and culture of 1900-1909. Plus, hear Peter's personal reason for TSO's partnership with SickKids hospital.

WE Day Co-Founder Craig Keilburger shares news of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra's performance with Shawn Mendes at this year's event. Plus, what the next generation of talented musicians thought of last week's Opening Night performance.