Edmonton Opera Competitors

One of Canada’s most respected arts organizations, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) plays a vital role in the city’s dynamic cultural life. Committed to serving local and national communities through vibrant performances and expansive educational activities, the TSO offers a wide range of programming that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. The TSO continues its long-established history of connecting younger generations with orchestral music. Two core programs include School Concerts, performed for over 40,000 students annually, and the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO), which, in a tuition-free model, offers high-level orchestral training for talented young musicians aged 22 and under. Additionally, the TSO supports the development of next-generation artists through its annual open call for Canadian orchestral scores, and its essential Resident Conductor and Affiliate Composer. Sir Andrew Davis serves as Interim Artistic Director, prior to the arrival of the TSO’s new Music Director Gustavo Gimeno in 2020/21. Sir Andrew Davis is well known to Toronto audiences, having a 44-year relationship with the TSO. The TSO was founded in 1922 by a group of Toronto musicians and gave its first performance at the historic Massey Hall. Since 1982, Toronto’s iconic Roy Thomson Hall has been the TSO’s home, drawing patrons from around the world. Soon to celebrate its centenary, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s name remains synonymous with musical versatility and growth, and artistic distinction.

L’Opéra de Montréal est la plus importante maison lyrique francophone en Amérique du Nord. Sa saison comprend quatre à cinq opéras, une série de concerts par l’Atelier lyrique, des grands événements et de nombreuses activités de démocratisation. L’Opéra de Montréal, c’est aussi plus de 150 artistes, artisans et créateurs qui participent à chacun des spectacles avec des retombées économiques dont bénéficient plus de 360 entreprises québécoises.

Alberta Ballet is one of Canada’s premier dance companies and grounds its artistic vision in a commitment to unparalleled productions that thrill and inspire audiences. Its repertoire spans the full spectrum of ballet genres: from classical to neo-classical to contemporary, and its dancers are renowned for their wide-ranging versatility. Alberta Ballet selects dancers who demonstrate a strong classical foundation and are passionate about working in varied repertoire. This combination sets the troupe apart as one that is uniquely primed for vanguard exploration of artistic expression in dance. The company includes dancers who trained directly with Alberta Ballet School as well as talent from around the world. Alberta Ballet caught the world’s attention with its portrait ballets – collaborations with popular music icons including Joni Mitchell, Sir Elton John, Sarah McLachlan, The Tragically Hip and k.d. lang. This signature series of neo-classical theatre ballet explores the ethos of popular contemporary musicians. The portrait ballet series has been hailed as an innovative way to connect new audiences to ballet. The company performs its full season in each of Alberta’s two major cities, Calgary and Edmonton, and is currently focusing on new creationsthat attract both classical and contemporary fans.