A century ago, a piercing clarinet glissando opened the premiere performance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and forever changed American music. The fusion of jazz and popular elements vividly depicted New York City in 1924 and opened upopened possibilities for generations of composers to follow. Copland fused melodies inspired by American roots music with […]
Immerse yourself in the majesty of Handel's Messiah, an awe-inspiring journey through Christ's story, from birth to Ascension. Experience the power of music at Rosary Cathedral, as Alain Trudel and the Toledo Symphony bring this masterpiece to life in an unforgettable evening of inspiration and artistry. This program made possible by an anonymous donor.
Winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, Toledo native April Varner returns to the Peristyle for an evening of holiday jazz favorites with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra led by guest conductor Andrew Bishop. Guest conductor Andrew Bishop returns to lead the Toledo Jazz Orchestra in festive, toe-tapping arrangements of holiday classics laced […]
Toledo Symphony Principal Bass Jack Henning curates an afternoon of music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Miguel del Águila, and Antonín Dvořák.
Spanish flavors meet Andalusian heat in this fascinating program. With a 35-year trajectory in the world of chamber music, Spanish Brass is one of the most dynamic and established groups on the international musical stage. Together with the Toledo Symphony, virtuosic versatility and Spanish flair brings to life the spirit of Spain through lively dances, bold colors, jazz rhythms and sultry harmonies. Intoxicating themes and stirring melodies transport […]
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 […]
