Name: TSO - Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
Start: 2025-05-10T20:00:00
Location: David Pecaut Square

This May, Toronto will be a vibrant hub of cultural activities, hosting a series of exceptional events at Roy Thomson Hall. From insightful talks on trauma and healing with Dr. Gabor Maté to the evocative representation of Indigenous culture in Adizokan, and the grand performances of Tchaikovsky and Beethoven symphonies, the lineup promises to engage audiences with a rich mix of knowledge, tradition, and artistry. Join us as we delve into the unique experiences offered by each event and the talents that bring them to life.

A Cultural Tapestry: Toronto's Diverse May Events

Roy Thomson Hall

This New Year's Eve, the romance, drama, and grandeur of opera's greatest hits returns to Roy Thomson Hall for a one-of-a-kind concert event. Backed by the power of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, four international stars perform genre-defining selections from the greatest operas ever written during this glamourous New Year's Eve experience. End your year on a high note at Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera.

BRAVISSIMO! New Year's at the Opera

David Pecaut Square

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert is a joyful, lively experience that has delighted audiences in Toronto for more than 30 years. Every holiday season, this beloved tradition bursts to life at Roy Thomson Hall with music, bright costumes, and lush flowers. As dancers enliven timeless melodies, including the Blue Danube Waltz, the Maestro regales the audience with stories (and a joke or two) from the conductor’s podium. Ring in 2026 with soaring arias, romantic duets, and festive overtures, courtesy of the “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss Jr

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 2026

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”, his eloquently profound final symphony, expresses the depths and peaks of the human experience, encompassing life’s beauty and the inevitability of death. By contrast, the poignant intensity of Bjarnason’s I Want to be Alive—Trilogy for Orchestra offers a powerful exploration of human vitality.

TSO - Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

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