The Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Gustavo Gimeno. Photo by Alan Cabral/Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
In Thursday’s (2/19) Ludwig Van (Toronto), Anya Wassenberg writes, “The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has announced the details of their 2026/27 season, as curated by Music Director Gustavo Gimeno. The lineup includes a wide range of offerings from classical to contemporary to cinematic works, events designed for youth and young families, and more. Among the highlights are a season opening blockbuster concert with superstar Yuja Wang, the finale of the orchestra’s two-year Beethoven cycle, three members of the Kanneh-Mason family in three separate concerts, and a brand-new piano concerto composed and conducted by Joe Hisaishi…. The Classics Series (formerly titled Masterworks) includes both iconic works of the classical repertoire and modern music…. Gimeno closes the season with Mahler’s glorious Symphony No. 8.” Composers of world premieres, commissioned by the Toronto Symphony, include Linda Catlin Smith, Kevin Lau, Emilie LeBel, Liam Ritz, Matthias McIntire, Jesse Plessis, and Yike Zhang. “In addition, a brand-new composition by … Andrew James Clark will receive its World Première as part of the Art of Healing program.” Also part of the season are “Relaxed Performances, designed for the Neurodiverse and Disability communities, and anyone who prefers a more casual concert setting.” The article lists the orchestra’s entire 2026-27 season.
