The Toledo Symphony rolls out the red carpet for some of the most iconic songs and scores from Oscar-winning films throughout cinematic history. This celebration of film scores by John Williams, James Horner, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and more takes us on a journey through the most memorable musical moments on the silver screen such as E.T., Vertigo, Lawrence […]
the time he was 10, Jon Hendricks was a local jazz celebrity in Toledo. Considered one of the best practitioners of scat-singing, lyricist and singer Jon Hendricks influenced the likes of Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and many others. A student of Hendricks, Toledo jazz icon Kim Buehler joins the Toledo Jazz […]
Franz Schubert's popular Piano Quintet in A Major was composed when he was only 22 years old. Nicknamed the "Trout Quintet," the fourth movement is a set of variations on Schubert's earlier lied "Die Forelle" (The Trout). Toledo Symphony Principal Cellist is featured in Johannes Brahms' Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8.
Stewart Goodyear makes his return to the Peristyle stage on a program as both pianist and composer. He performs one of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s most popular works – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Goodyear says that the title of his work Life, Life, Life is something his mother would often say when she was feeling happy, exhausted, or exasperated. […]
Stewart Goodyear makes his return to the Peristyle stage on a program as both pianist and composer. He performs one of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s most popular works – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Goodyear says that the title of his work Life, Life, Life is something his mother would often say when she was feeling happy, exhausted, or exasperated. […]
Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett is one of Nashville's enduring musical treasures. With a style rooted in classic country and pops, Barnett showcases a collection of songs that made Nashville famous as “Music City." A Nashville Songbook with Mandy Barnett includes some of the most influential and iconic country and pop standards ever written, […]
Originally released as a studio album in 1959, Miles Davis's Porgy and Bessshowcases visionary arrangements of George Gershwin's 1935 opera, crafted by Davis himself in collaboration with Gil Evans. Featuring unforgettable melodies such as "Summertime," "Bess, You Is My Woman Now," and "It Ain't Necessarily So," this interpretation resonates deeply with listeners, delivering a profound […]
Join us for an afternoon of music by some great performers, Gretchen Richie, Lori Lefevre and Shannon Ford. Randy Richie, Chris Buzzeli and Kevin Eikum will be featured. There is NO COST to this free concert...see you there!
Join us for the unusual harmonies, ethereal high string lines and rich underscore by the Toledo Symphony with a first half featuring many of Pink Floyd's greatest hits. The second half celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of rock's most iconic albums with a full-album recreation of The Dark Side of the Moon.
World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to establish the Great American Songbook and the pop music canon: Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Richard Rodgers, and Duke Ellington, to name a few. Together with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra and […]
