Guelph Symphony’s 25th Anniversary
a season of celebration
This season GSO Celebrates a Quarter century of Musical Excellence and Community Impact!
Open to all instrumentalists under the age of 23, the Winner of this competition will be invited to perform a full concerto, at a concert in the GSO’s next season. The finals will be open to the public.
Deadline to apply: January 30, 2026
Finals: Sunday February 15, 1:30pm
Beneath Silver Skies
From the haunting beauty of Sibelius’s Violin Concerto to Day Rider’s exploration of the complexities of loss and healing, to the profound contemplations of Brahms’s Song of Destiny, this performance promises to be a moving testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit, resonating long after the final note has faded.
Violinist, Grace Lau
Conductor, Adam Johnson
Sunday March 29, 2026, 3pm,
Basilica of Our Lady
Music of the Silver Screen
Join us for a colourful tribute to the special role music plays in cinematic storytelling. Experience exhilarating scores spanning from Out of Africa to James Bond, and from The Lord of the Rings to How to Train Your Dragon.
Also on the program is the enchanting tone poem, Harold in Italy, by the maestro of musical magic, Hector Berlioz. His ground-breaking sound effects didn’t just whisper to the future of film scores—they shouted!
Saturday May 2, 2026, 7:30pm,
River Run Centre
Kinderconcerts
Park Eatery Kinderconcerts bring the symphony to life through interactive performances for the five and under set. Members of Guelph Symphony Orchestra share stories and works by great composers, introducing children to timeless fairytales, classical music, and the experience of live performance. Kinderconcerts are an enriching hands-on experience with audience participation highly encouraged!
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