Here's what our audiences are saying:
"…I was amazed by the depth of the orchestra."
— Barb A.
"…outstanding solo and ensemble playing."
— David S.
"…A truly delightful afternoon—thanks!"
— Wynne C.
Visitors:
(Since August 2009)
Thank you for your interest, and please stay in touch!
GSO Members:Click here to enter restricted area.
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Mission Statement:
"We are a high quality orchestra,
enriching the lives of people in Guelph."
Visit Youtube for a performance clip of Mouret's Rondo, with principal trumpet Cristi Cigolea - click here.
CURRENT NEWS ITEMS
Valentine's Day Special - Dinner on the train!
TRAIN SOLD OUT !!
The Music of Love and Romance concert on February 14th has an added attraction. After the concert you can board
the Guelph Junction Express right outside the theatre for a wonderful dinner and train ride. An unusual and romantic
Valentine's Day experience - concert, dinner and train ride! Dinner tickets
are $69 per person and only available to concert goers. This unique package makes a terrific Christmas gift!
Click here for details of the Guelph Junction Express. For more on this
unusual and delightful concert, click on the Concerts key above.
2010 Concerto Competition announced
This year will be for wind and brass players. For details,
click here.
CONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS INVITED
The GSO is seeking a conductor for the 2011-12 season and beyond. For details of the application process,
click here.
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FIRST GSO CD NOW AVAILABLE!
The CD of "Northern Lights" the concert given on Feb 17th, is now available at a price of $20. Featuring Todd Yaniw
as soloist in the Grieg Piano Concerto, this CD captures the excitement of the entire live performance. A sizable
portion was broadcast on CBC Radio 2 DiscDrive by Jurgen Gothe on April 29th.
For details click here
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Guelph's own orchestra is a classical ensemble, of about 35 - 55 players,
including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. The repertoire ranges
from Beethoven to Bartok, and from Mozart to brand-new music. Players include
professionals and gifted amateurs from the Guelph area.
The orchestra performs six or more concerts a season, in River Run Centre. Click on "Concerts" for information, and come
hear what Guelph's Own Orchestra can do!
Founded in 2001 as the Guelph Chamber Orchestra, the name was changed to
Guelph Symphony Orchestra in May 2003, reflecting the
symphonic repertoire performed. For the GSO story, click on "Mandate" above.
The GSO in concert at River Run Centre (Oct 2007)
* * For a complete list of repertoire performed by the GSO, click here.
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