King Cosmos Headlines the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Hot, Hot, Hot! Concert Series at Roy Thomson Hall

Led by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will take attendees on a Caribbean adventure with thrilling performances by King Cosmos, as well as Macomere Fifi (seven-time Canadian Calypso Monarch), and performance artist Kimya Hypolite along with the vibrant steel drum sounds of Pan Fantasy, Canada’s steelband champions.

King Cosmos, Macomere Fifi and Kimya Hypolite will perform songs such as Farmer Nappy’s “Hookin Me,” Roaring Lion’s “Land of Calypso,” Calypso Rose’s “Calypso Queen,” and Mighty Sparrow’s “Capitalism Gone Mad” representing 4 of the 12-song set.  About the first-ever TSO and Calypso presentation, King Cosmos said “it is a dream come true to perform Calypso for an audience at Roy Thomson Hall.  To do so with Daniel conducting and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra playing introduces the genre to a new audience—this is a welcome experience for us all.”

For more than a century, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has played a fundamental role in shaping and celebrating Canadian culture.

The TSO’s commitment to musical excellence and ability to spark connection remain as strong as ever. With a storied history of acclaimed concerts and recordings, Canadian and international tours, and impactful community partnerships, the TSO is dedicated to engaging and enriching local and national communities through vibrant musical experiences.

Music Director Gustavo Gimeno brings an expansive artistic vision, intellectual curiosity, and sense of adventure to programming the 93-musician orchestra that serves Toronto—one of the world’s most diverse cities. As a group of artists, teachers, and advocates who share the belief that music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect people from all walks of life, they engage audiences young and old through an array of community-access, health-and-wellness, and education initiatives including the TSO-affiliated Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra—a tuition-free training program dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Canadian artists.

Experience the joy and energy of island life through the vibrant sounds of steel drums with a symphonic twist. Perfect for families, this lively concert will have you dancing in your seat and discovering the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean!

SOURCE Natasha Von Castle

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