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Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra comprised of more than sixty talented musicians from the Greater Toronto community who join together to perform some of the most challenging symphonic repertoire in a supportive environment that is fun yet demanding. Our loyal and growing audience appreciates the artistic standard of excellence that we strive for in all of our performances as well as the wide range of musical traditions… Read More »Looking for an orchestra to play in? Come Join Us!

Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra is passionate about the power of orchestral music and the impact it has in live performance. Led by Artistic Director Norman Reintamm, we will bring to life some of the greatest musical masterpieces, such as STRAVINSKY’s Rite of Spring, introduce you to some of Canada’s rising stars, including the YOU dance Apprentices from the National Ballet of Canada, and present a variety of local area artists… Read More »2018-19 Concert Season – Subscribe Today!

Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra invites you to it’s Annual Fundraising Concert and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 21 at 8:00 p.m.  Enjoy an evening of great music and the chance to bid on an amazing selection of silent auction items! The program includes Tchaikovsky‘s 1812 Overture and Variations on a Rococo Theme, with cellist ALIK VOLKOV; Grieg‘s Piano Concert in A minor, with pianist LAUREN ESCH; Verdi‘s Overture to “La… Read More »Annual Fundraising Concert: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Variations on a Rococo Theme and More!

The Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra continues its 2017-18 season with a concert on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.  Pre-concert talk with Assistant Conductor, Henry Janzen, starts at 7:15 p.m.   The program includes: Haydn‘s Lord Nelson Mass, with the University of Toronto Scarborough Concert Choir and the Grand River Chorus (Brantford) Soloists: Iris Rodrigues, soprano; Victoria Marshall, mezzo-soprano; Lenard Whiting, tenor; Douglas Tranquada, baritone Weber‘s Overture to “Der… Read More »Haydn Lord Nelson Mass and Clifford Poole Vocal Competition Finals

Join us February 10 for an evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s final and greatest symphony, and a virtuoso performance by Toronto area violinist Corey Gemmell performing the Sibelius violin concerto. The concert will be held at P.C. Ho Theatre in the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto at 5183 Sheppard Avenue East on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.  The program includes Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor, performed by violinist,… Read More »Corey Gemmell Performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor

The Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra continues their exciting 2017/18 season on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. (special encore matinee: Sunday, December 10, 2:00 pm). Collaborating with TrypTych Concert & Opera and the Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus, Cathedral Bluffs will present Humperdinck‘s Hansel and Gretel .  Based on the classic Grimm fairytale, this three-act opera premiered just before Christmas 1893 and has been a seasonal favourite ever since. TrypTych… Read More »Seasonal Favourite: Hansel and Gretel – Two Performances Only!

The Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Norman Reintamm, starts their exciting 2017/18 season on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.  The program includes Rachmaninoff‘s Piano Concerto No. 1 in F# minor, performed by pianist, Robert Horvath; and Rachmaninoff‘s Symphony No. 2 in E minor.   Robert Horvath is a pianist gaining wide recognition in the province of Ontario. A popular soloist with the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony… Read More »Robert Horvath Performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #1

Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra is passionate about the power of orchestral music and the effect it has in live performance. Led by Artistic Director Norman Reintamm, we will bring to life some of the greatest musical masterpieces,  introduce you to some of Canada’s rising stars and present critically acclaimed performers, including pianists ROBERT HORVATH, and KEN GEE. We are delighted to present a special treat this holiday season. Collaborating once… Read More »Subscribe Today! 2017-18 Concert Season