TCO MUSIC

ROMEO & JULIET

And tales of other star-crossed lovers

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 8 pm
Experience a night of timeless romance and symphonic drama exploring star crossed lovers with the Toronto Concert Orchestra. This unforgettable evening blends opera, symphonic masterpieces, and beloved contemporary hits for an evening of love in all its forms.

Conductors Sharon Lee and Marcus Scholtes lead an evocative program featuring iconic tales of star-crossed lovers. Tchaikovsky’s orchestral piece Romeo and Juliet and Puccini’s heartbreaking arias to Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet opera highlights make up the classical heart of this evening. Woven into the magic of the evening are orchestral renditions of modern classics like Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s Fortnight and music from Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 Romeo+Juliet film including Des’ree’s I’m Kissing You, and The Cardigans’ Lovefool. Featuring soprano Lynn Anoush Isnar and tenor Colin Ainsworth.

Program

Charles Gounod: Romeo and Juliet, Je veux vivre and Ah! Lève-toi soleil!

Giacomo Puccini: La Boheme, Je veux vivre

Freddie Mercury: Bohemian Rhapsody

Jules Massenet: Werther, Pourquoi me réveiller

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet

Taylor Swift and Post Malone: Fortnight

Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story, Maria and Tonight

Lyn: My Destiny, from My Love from the Star

Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata, Parigi o cara

Des’ree: I’m Kissing You, from Romeo + Juliet

Gaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale, Tornami a dir che m’ami

The Cardigans: Lovefool, from Romeo + Juliet

*Programs are subject to change without notice

Featured artists

Sharon Lee

Conductor

Marcus Scholtes

Conductor

Lynn Anoush Isnar

Soprano

Colin Ainsworth

Tenor

Costume theme

Your favourite Montague or Capulet from any era

Season Passes

Full Season – $339
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• Enjoy all 5 concerts from TCO’s 2025 summer program (July 22 – Aug 19).
• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.

Pick 3 – $209
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• Pick any 3 concerts from TCO’s 2025 summer program (July 22 – Aug 19).
• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.

Single Tickets

Party of Four+ Package – $269+
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• Enjoy 4+ tickets for one of the concerts in TCO’s 2025 summer program (July 22 – Aug 19).
• Simply select the number of seats and the discount will automatically apply.
• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.

VIP High Table - $130 each
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Note, a minimum purchase of 2 tickets is required and maximum 3 to enjoy the high table option. Includes a premium high table seat for the concert, waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table, and complimentary parking*.

VIP Ticket - $119
+tax & service fee

Includes premium seating, waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table, and complimentary parking*.

General Admission - $79
+tax & service fee

General admission seating and complimentary parking*.

* Option to purchase $40 VIP preferred seating and lounge access is available in the add-ons.
30 under 30 - $30
+tax & service fee

General admission seating. For people under the age of 30 only.

* Option to purchase $40 VIP preferred seating and lounge access is available in the add-ons.

add-ons

VIP Lounge access add-ons - $40
+tax & service fee

One pass per person, includes waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table and mingle with artists/ VIPs.

*A general admission ticket is required to use this add-on.

*Complimentary parking available on a first-come-first-served basis. The lot has 130 spots.

Wheelchair seating is available through the ticketing website. Once you have purchased your ticket, please email or call the box office to notify our team. Note: there is a wheelchair ramp at the side entrance to the venue and a wheelchair-accessible washroom inside. There are approximately 10 stairs at the main entrance, so those with walkers or mobility needs may wish to use the ramp. Please contact us at boxoffice@tcomusic.ca or (437) 780-0763 to inform us of any accessibility needs - we're more than happy to accommodate!

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FAQ

Symphony in the City is the Toronto Concert Orchestra’s (TCO) annual summer concert series, featuring a range of classical and contemporary symphonic performances.

The concerts are held at the Palais Royale (1601 Lake Shore Blvd W) every Tuesday at 8PM, starting July 22, 2025, and concluding on August 26, 2025.

Tickets can be purchased online through the TCO’s official website or at the venue on the day of the concert, subject to availability.

Doors open at 6:45PM, and the performance starts at 8PM.

The orchestra will be performing within the spacious ballroom of the Palais Royale, but if you would like to enjoy our music while seated in our outdoor waterfront VIP Lounge, you will be able to hear the TCO’s performance through speakers connected to the lounge.

Yes, Palais Royale is wheelchair accessible via ramps on the West side of the venue. If you require assistance or have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance.

The VIP Lounge area is covered. However, in the event of extreme- weather, seating will be moved indoors to the ballroom and the show will proceed as planned.

Yes, Symphony in the City is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome!

There is limited complimentary parking on a first come first served basis (130 spaces), conveniently located one crosswalk from the front doors of Palais. The next closest parking lot is within Budapest Park on the West side of the venue, approximately 350 metres (4 minute walk) away.

There will be bar areas selling drinks within the main ballroom area. A beautiful charcuterie table and additional bar service will be provided in the VIP Lounge.
Not at all! Symphony in the City provides the opportunity to dress up in clothes you wouldn’t normally wear, but many people attend our events in casual to elevated attire. Come dressed in whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Our Symphony in the City performances generally wrap up at 10PM, with the audience invited to linger and continue enjoying the beautiful ambiance.
Yes, our General Admission pricing is $79 + HST, VIP tickets start from $119 + HST, and the TCO offers $30 under 30 + HST.
YES! Please visit the tickets and concerts tab to find out more.
Tickets are non-refundable.
You can support the TCO by attending concerts, making a donation, or becoming a member. Details on how to contribute are available on the TCO website.
For additional questions, you can contact the TCO office via email or phone. Contact details are available on the TCO website.
Yes! The TCO is available to perform at private events. Contact hello@tcomusic.cawith your inquiry and we will respond as soon as possible.

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