The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has announced new holiday concert options, including the return of audience favourite Home Alone in Concert for three performances, along with an additional Holiday Pops date.
Home Alone is the story of an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left alone over the Christmas holidays when his family leaves for vacation. Starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, it’s become a holiday tradition for many, and features a score by John William, which the TSO will perform live.
Holiday Concert Notes
As the TSO previously announced, concerts will feature a shorter format, with no intermission, and smaller ensembles on stage. Visit TSO.CA/Safety for more pandemic safety protocols before you go.
Home Alone in Concert
- Scott Terrell, conductor
- December 3 (7:30 p.m.) and December 4 (2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.)
- Note: no intermission or chorus
TSO Holiday Pops
- Featuring Canadian Broadway star singer Ryan Silverman, and the traditional audience sing-along
- December 7 (8:00 p.m.) conducted by TSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke
- December 8 (2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.) conducted by TSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke
- December 9 (8:00 p.m.) conducted by Lucas Waldin* — new addition
Handel’s Messiah
- Dec. 15, 17 & 18 (8:00 p.m.)
- Dec. 18 & 19 (3:00 p.m.)
- Simon Rivard, RBC Resident Conductor, with Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano; Rihab Chaieb, mezzo-soprano; Spencer Britten, tenor; Stephen Hegedus, bass-baritone & the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
- An 85-minute special presentation at Roy Thomson Hall
Tickets are available through TSO.CA, or by phone by contacting TSO Patron Services.
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