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Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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One of the Top rated Live music venues in Old Toronto


Address

60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, Canada

Website

www.tso.ca

Contact

+1 416-598-3375

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (522 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Joel H. 4 years ago on Google
    OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE - What a treat! It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to Roy Thompson Hall to listen to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Way too long. Wow, they’re better than they’ve ever been, and they’ve always been great. This week’s performance focused on the repertoire of John Williams, arguably the most notable and honoured film composer of all time. And wow, did the TSO ever do justice to his music. Every performance was outstanding, with special note to the wonderful solo performances. From the amazing clarinet, through to the piccolo, flutes, and terrific French horn section, they offered a true appreciation for how Williams worked his scores to show off the range of instruments in the orchestra. And the TSO was totally up for the task. What a treat and pleasure to listen to. They offered a whole new admiration for the greatness of Williams’s work. STANDING OVATION🌟
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G D. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had in my adult life. I love the stuff they are targeting at the younger crowd. I attended "the music of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman", and "Final Fantasy VII in concert". Blown away by the experience. We've got tickets for Star wars' in concert for later this year and I can't wait.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nafis h. 11 months ago on Google
    It was my first time in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Roy Thomson Hall. Very impressive. I really enjoyed every moment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda C. 3 months ago on Google • 420 reviews New
    Attended again this year...Holiday Pops performance with guest vocal performers. So good, happy and fun!

  • 5/5 Randy G. 1 month ago on Google • 322 reviews New
    DECEMBER 2023: Another wonderful concert. Less traditional Christmas standards than 2022 but stellar performances! Nine of us thoroughly enjoyed this year’s TSO Holiday Pops, featuring Broadway stars Nikki Renée Daniels and Paul Alexander Nolan and an almost 90 member choir from the Etobicoke School of Arts. It was a wonderful of Christmas and Holiday music, especially after a long Covid hiatus.

  • 5/5 Kevin T. 1 year ago on Google • 152 reviews
    An incredibly talented roster of musicians, perfectly in sync. Many showed spirit during the 80s theme symphony and a member of the orchestra may alternate among different percussion instruments depending on the piece. Sometimes there is singing such as the ABBA night. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates live music.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 1 year ago on Google • 142 reviews
    It had been so long since I’d been back to see the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at beautiful Roy Thompson Hall. We enjoyed The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier. The instruments really helped tell the story so many of us remember growing up in Canada. There was some great commentary and even some acting in this performance. There’s comfortable seating and great views from everywhere. On another occasion the wine bar looked like fun and I definitely saw some other upcoming shows that interest me. It was great going back to the TSO. My daughter in particular really liked it!

  • 5/5 aleksandra b. 2 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    What a wonderful experience to hear handles Messiah right before the Christmas season. The facility took every possible precaution against Covid. It was a beautiful performance. I’ve missed seeing live theatre so much and it was lovely to see the orchestra play.

  • 5/5 Tiffanie C. 10 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Such a beautiful venue! And the orchestra’s music is so good for the soul! If you’ve been feeling out of sorts, you need to go listen to some good music for the soul.

  • 5/5 Arthur M. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    What an amazing experience. They played the whole starwars movie with all the music done in person. I've never enjoyed the credits of a movie so much. Just amazing

  • 5/5 Gulnar K. 3 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    The Messiah is a part of my new year celebration. I am Muslim, but enjoying beautiful music and especially when there are best opera singers on stage. The chorus and conductor are more points to come in person and have a wonderful evening.

  • 5/5 Aleksandra T. 3 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    We had a fanatic night enjoying the Toronto Symphony Orchestra play the music of Home Alone. I cannot recommend it enough, it was so well done and brought a whole new level of enjoyment to this classic Christmas movie! Would love to see this with Home Alone 2 as well! The staff at Roy Thomson hall were kind and helpful in finding our seats, thank you!

  • 5/5 Bill T. 1 year ago on Google
    Our cities premiere orchestra. Nice interesting concert hall with varied programming. It’s not cheap but there are some deals to be had. If you have the spare coin these days you won’t regret your visit. They still have a way to to break down the elitist arts organization vibe. Art should be for everyone.

  • 5/5 Alicia M. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful space for the soul; while Peter Oundijan is not its musical director anymore, he left a huge impression on the institution. His concerts are our favourites, he brings each piece to life with a story, then through his conducting. We have always enjoyed the concerts here and it's a blessing to be able to return after the pandemic.

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 1 year ago on Google
    I just wanted to share a story about exemplary customer service. I purchased tickets way back in the fall for a December performance of Elf. About 4 days before the show, having hyped-up Daddy's surprise for my wife and girls, I went to retrieve my tickets - which didn't seem to exist. In fact, after an hour or so of scouring every email account, every ticketing app, the only record I had was my Visa charge - I definitely paid for them. I emailed the TSO help desk - they responded very promptly just to say they were looking into it and they were very upset by the situation. They also called. Within a few hours I had new (better) tickets and everything was straightened out. This is customer-centric service at it's best. They had genuine sympathy knowing the stress this kind of situation can cause. The show itself was amazing, but that is expected. Kids loved it, wife loved it, and I was left with a very positive experience to share. Special shout-out to interim assistant Tess who was top-notch in her response to my problem. Kudos.

  • 5/5 Sherrelle J. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal experience, the orchestra was beautiful and the pieces they played were amazing. Highly recommend.

  • 3/5 Arlene K. 10 months ago on Google
    Our tickets didn't scan and it was a hassle. Instead of enjoying the pre-show time, we were stressed trying to get in. Also, the escalator coming up from parking wasn't working the last two times we have been there. Considering the accessibility guidelines for Toronto, this misses the mark, big time. The show was great!

  • 5/5 TheFatelessHero 1 year ago on Google
    World class professionals always delivering the best performances. We went to see live performance of Mozart's finest work. The atmosphere and the music was perfect. It was slightly crowded as always. It was a snow storm evening and the show still happened! Make sure to get a nice dinner in nearby restaurant prior!

  • 5/5 Ian T. 9 months ago on Google
    Cool way to watch a star wars movie with live John Williams music. Recently added, views outside of TSO Roy Thompson Hall.

  • 5/5 I d. 6 months ago on Google
    Skillful musicians. Great pieces. Staff was polite. Snack bar had good selection with reasonable prices. Bathroom was clean. "-1000"......too many screaming children 😔

  • 5/5 Rudin L. 4 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Great concert venue and a wonderful orchestra. Makes for a fun outing in the city!

  • 5/5 Joy to the w. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to see Yuja Wang in October. Yuja was amazing, but truly, the Toronto Symphony orchestra blew me away with their beautiful music. I enjoyed every minute of the performance.

  • 4/5 Riad A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing sounds and atmosphere. Vibrant and artsy. However my experience was blessed how about the less fortunate who cant afford it monetarily. They can be inspired tremendously and be the next generation.

  • 5/5 Nikolay L. (. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing choice of music from different countries and centuries. I love TSO's effort to attract more people and especially the younger public by diversifying the performances. And the tickets can be purchased as low as $29!

  • 4/5 Lucais Shepherd (LUCAIS CORP. B. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally open again after years with Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on the 2020/21 seasons. Looking up the balconies and walls to the ceiling has a lot of exposed concrete. Would be good to get up there with scaffolding and plaster over and 'finish' the exposed stark concrete to remove the bunker feel. Or wood or mosaic the concrete with colour and richness. A few onyx light fixtures of transparent stone does not finish the 'sky' of the building or the balcony undersides. When you look up to absorb the music with your eyes open it is not a pretty sight. They are very drab and 'parking garage'. Nice try. The thing with this very young country and very young city, is that limestone and Portland cement run in droves. Many buildings built in this area and era, e.g. U of T library, Skydone and CN Tower etc. are reinforced concrete. It's swell for an underground parking garage for cars but not quite romantic for housing Canada's biggest city's symphony orchestra (TSO). Just my opinion. Too, you need to be a mountain-goat/squirrel to get to the washrooms. Parking on concert night is almost as expensive as tickets to Beethoven. How ridiculous validation parking isn't included in TSO tickets e.g. like Whole Foods grocery stores. Oxford Properties & TSO need to give us validation parking with tickets.

  • 5/5 Pradipta D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to return to a live performance of the TSO.

  • 5/5 Liza P. 2 years ago on Google
    Glad to be back after the pandemic and enjoy a live concert

  • 5/5 Rebecca 2 years ago on Google
    Watching the TSO perform live was a wonderful experience! I would recommend to anyone looking for a night out in Toronto.

  • 5/5 Anna P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best concerts I've ever seen.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! The Messiah was wonderful this year! Spencer Britten, tenor, blew me away with his performance of IIII, Every Valley Shall Be Exalted. Coming back for Mozart in February! 5/5 Stars

  • 4/5 Jerome S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent sing along to the Handel's Messiah.

  • 5/5 Samantha L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful venue to watch the Toronto Symphony Orchestra perform. The acoustics are amazing. It doesn't feel like you're cramped when you're seated in your own section. Nor does it feel like a whole lot of people when you're wandering around the venue. The orchestra itself is superb. Definitely will be returning soon.

  • 5/5 Tim L. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this orchestra. One of the best in the world!

  • 5/5 Jackie W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic performances of orchestral music. Make sure to get grand stage seats as acoustic at Roy Thompson Hall not the greatest to have best enjoyment.

  • 5/5 Stelth N. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing orchestra, excellent management, incredible concertmaster, and inspiring music! What more can one ask for! Many memorable evenings and family/friends/date nights at the TSO. Our city is so lucky to have them.

  • 4/5 VIPUL T. 4 years ago on Google
    This was my first orchestra experience and I very much enjoyed it. I attended the Beethoven Symphony Orchestra and it was very much pleasing to the ears.

  • 4/5 Lènya 4 years ago on Google
    Great artists! Great performance! Great sound! Comfortable chairs and a clearly visible scene! Terribly dirty carpet in the lobby of the building :-( Therefore, not 5 stars!


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