As the Sault Symphony Orchestra unveils its much-anticipated 2024-2025 season, music enthusiasts are in for a treat. With a series of captivating performances lined up, including the enchanting 'Sounds of the Season', the time-traveling 'Time Travels', and the enigmatic 'Magical Musical Mystery Tour', the orchestra promises a journey through the magical realms of orchestral music. With pieces by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Dvořák, and the intriguing touches of Shakespearean and Beatlesque melodies, these events are set to transport audiences into a world of auditory splendor.

A Symphony of Seasons: Unveiling Sault Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 Lineup

Step into a world where music paints the seasons and stories of legends unfold through melodies. The Sault Symphony Orchestra invites you to an extraordinary journey with four remarkable concerts: 'Autumn Echoes,' 'Yuletide Splendour,' 'Voices of Innovation,' and 'Regency Revelry.' From the serene sounds of Sibelius to the vibrant creations of women composers, and the dance between classical finesse and contemporary flair, these events promise a captivating experience for every music enthusiast.

A Symphony of Seasons and Stories: Exploring the Sault Symphony Orchestra's Enchanting Year

Celebrate the beauty of the season with an afternoon of captivating music. The program features Sibelius' serene Nocturne from King Christian ll Suite, Elgar's romantic Salut d'Armour, and Saint-Saens' dazzling Introduction and rondo Capriccioso, featuring violinist Erica Mancuso. The charm of Brahms' Serenade No. 1 (1st movement) leads into the grand finale: Beethoven's vibrant Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major. Join us for an unforgettable concert filled with passion, elegance and energy.

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Autumn Echoes

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Magical Musical Mystery Tour? you ask. Good question, we say - one which will be answered in due course. Saith Shakespeare, “How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank! Here will we sit, and let the sounds of music creep in our ears: soft stillness and the night become the touches of sweet harmony.” (The Merchant of Venice) Think: Beatles and Big Band and Tolkien and a large pink cat.

Magical Musical Mystery Tour

Canadian composer John Estacio wrote his King Arthur’s Camelot for the Cincinnati Ballet in 2016. His thrilling overture will light up the afternoon. With Erica Mancuso on violin and Anya Mallinger on viola, two of the Sault Symphony’s very own string players will perform as double soloists in Mozart’s masterpiece Sinfonia Concertante. The programme concludes with a cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire - Dvořák’s Symphony Number 9, the New World Symphony.

Time Travels

Given the enormous success of SSO’s Nutcracker performance in December 2023, Tchaikovsky’s first symphony, called Winter Daydreams, will be the highlight of the winter season. Surely everyone of us has skated several laps of our local ice rinks to Waldteufel’s Skater’s Waltz with smiles on our faces and joy in our hearts. The SSO is pleased to present these and another seasonal favourite, The Sound of Music, at this most wonderful time of the year.

Sounds of the Season

Please join the SSO for our season opener featuring an array of fascinating and appealing music by Canadian, American, Mexican and Argentinian composers. British Columbia’s Christine Donkin wrote her Four Poems in 2015, based on the poetry of New Brunswick poet Charles Roberts. Everyone will recognise Aaron Copland’s beloved Simple Gifts and The Little Horses, as well as Astor Piazzolla’s evocative tangos Libertango and Milonga del ángel. Colourfully orchestrated with an emphasis on instruments typical of the Veracruz style (trumpet, harp, and violins) and driven by its distinctive rhythm, José Moncayo’s Huapango has become an enduring classic.

Music of the Americas

ur final concert takes us to New York City, as we present a selection of popular Broadway melodies. Musicals are some of the most popular and well-loved forms of entertainment. They have been a staple of culture for over a hundred years, and
their popularity is ever-increasing. There are many reasons why Broadway musicals are so popular: they are entertaining, they tell stories that resonate with all audiences, and they have produced many of the greatest melodies ever written. Book your tickets early and join the SSO “On Broadway”.

SSO - On Broadway

Following last season’s acclaimed performance of Beethoven’s First Symphony and Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, the SSO will switch things around and present Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony and Beethoven’s Cariolan Overture. Like the Hebrides Overture, Mendelssohn wrote his Third Symphony after visiting Scotland. Beethoven’s Cariolan Overture was composed for the tragedy about the Roman general Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus. James Gardiner, a native of Sault Ste.
Marie, will be joining us from his post in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to perform the Trumpet Concerto by Czech composer Neruda.

SSO - Classical Spectacular

Celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of festive music. The concert opens with Coleridge-Taylor''s Christmas Overture, followed by Hely-Hutchinson's A Carol Symphony, which beautifully blends classic carols with symphonic charm. The program concludes with Sibelius' majestic Symphony No. 3 in C Major, showcasing Nordic elegance. Let the spirit of the season come alive in this enchanting performance, filled with timeless melodies and holiday cheer for all ages.

Yuletide Splendour

Celebrate the artistry and innovation of women composers in this inspiring program. Renowned pianist Anne Turgeon performs Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, a masterpiece of elegance and virtuosity. Christine Donkin's Hopewell Cape offers a modern, evocative soundscape, while Fanny Mendelssohn's Overture in C Major radiates energy and grace. The concert culminates with Louise Farrenc''s powerful Symphony No. 3 in G Minor, a dynamic testament to her symphonic genius. Join us for an unforgettable performance honouring the women who have shaped classical music with creativity and brilliance.

Voices of Innovation

Step into the opulent world of the Regency era with a concert blending classical elegance and modern hits. Inspired by Bridgerton, the performance opens with the timeless beauty of Handel, Mozart and Schubert, evoking the grandeur of high society. The program then surprises with contemporary hits, including Kris Bowers' Bridgerton Main Theme, Billie Eilish's Bad Guy, and Taylor Swift's Wildest Dreams, all reimagined with lush classical arrangements. Guests are invited to embrace Regency-inspired attire for an immersive evening of romance, intrigue and musical fusion.

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Dec 7, 2025

Yuletide Splendour

Mar 8, 2026

Voices of Innovation

May 10, 2026

Regency Revelry

Oct 26, 2025

Autumn Echoes

May 11, 2025

Magical Musical Mystery Tour

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