In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what superhero films could be. Rolling Stone raved, “The film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun. That’s to be expected. But what sneaks up and floors you is the film’s racial conscience and profound, […]
Conductor and composer, performer and educator, and an inspiration to generations of musicians, Leonard Bernstein’s musical legacy extends across genres. We honor Bernstein’s achievements across the stage, screen, and concert hall. The poised, almost bubbly Candide Overture is contrasted with the dramatic, almost tragic music that underpins the movie On the Waterfront. Canadian virtuoso Marc-Andre Hamelin joins the […]
Best known for starring on Broadway in Wicked and Hamilton, and for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, Broadway icon Mandy Gonzalez joins the Toledo Symphony in a celebration of the Latine voices of Broadway, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno and Linda Ronstadt. Expect hits from In the Heights, Hamilton, Moana and many more!
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM – Beethoven String Quartet MarathonFeaturing all 16 of Beethoven's String Quartets It's the official kick-off to summer at TAPA's new headquarters on Heatherdowns Blvd. Members of the Toledo Symphony will perform all 16 of Beethoven's beloved string quartets from dawn to dusk. Join us for family-friendly activities, beer and food pairings, and an […]
This performance promises a reflection on identity, tradition, and the transcendent power of music to connect us to our roots and to each other. Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo is a soul-stirring journey through Jewish history and culture, encapsulated in the rich, emotive tones of the cello performed by. These performances welcome back celebrated cellist and Toledo favorite, Julian Schwarz, for in his fifth Toledo performance. Mahler’s Symphony No. […]
The Toledo Symphony’s 81st season closes with a bang! Styled after the British Proms, this one-night-only concert shines the spotlight on TSO musicians and colorful orchestral favorites. From the thrilling rush of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and the elegance of Ravel’s Pavane to the playful dialogue of Mendelssohn’s Konzertstück for two clarinets, this concert combines celebratory miniatures […]
Acclaimed as a musical prodigy, an electrifying performer, and a brilliant bandleader, Prince was an artist who shaped his career his way, often battling with accepted music-business practices. Assembling a stellar cast of stars in the worlds of R&B, funk, soul, jazz, and classical, GRAMMY®-winning bassist and music director Ben Williams pays tribute to the musical legacy of Prince. Drawing inspiration from […]
