Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Since its founding in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra has been one of Canada’s most important cultural institutions. Besides appearing in concert with the world’s leading musicians (Lang Lang, James Ehnes, Yo-Yo Ma), the orchestra is proud to collaborate with important composers (Aaron Copland, John Adams, Phillip Glass). Since the 1924/1925 season, it has been a pioneer in the educating of young audiences. Karel Ančerl established the orchestra’s special ties with Czech culture as its principal conductor from 1969 until his death in 1973. The orchestra’s present principal conductor Peter Oundjian also laid claim to Ančerl’s legacy in 2013 when he opened Prague Spring with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. At a press conference, he said that from the archives of the Toronto orchestra, he borrowed the score to Smetana’s Má vlast (My Country) with Ančerl’s markings, which were extraordinarily helpful for comprehending the emblematic work of Czech Romanticism.

About Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Since its founding in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra has been one of Canada’s most important cultural institutions. Besides appearing in concert with the world’s leading musicians (Lang Lang, James Ehnes, Yo-Yo Ma), the orchestra is proud to collaborate with important composers (Aaron Copland, John Adams, Phillip Glass). Since the 1924/1925 season, it has been a pioneer in the educating of young audiences. Karel Ančerl established the orchestra’s special ties with Czech culture as its principal conductor from 1969 until his death in 1973. The orchestra’s present principal conductor Peter Oundjian also laid claim to Ančerl’s legacy in 2013 when he opened Prague Spring with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. At a press conference, he said that from the archives of the Toronto orchestra, he borrowed the score to Smetana’s Má vlast (My Country) with Ančerl’s markings, which were extraordinarily helpful for comprehending the emblematic work of Czech Romanticism.

Genres: Classical

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