Message from Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto

Warm congratulations to Sinfonia Toronto as you celebrate your 25th Anniversary season.

This season kicks off with a concert featuring timeless pieces, like the famous 

violin showpiece Zigeunerweisen, and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Best wishes to all music lovers who are attending this special event.

Thank you to Sinfonia Toronto and its talented roster of musicians for your moving performances in our city and around the world. It is wonderful to know that your organization is also bringing live orchestral music education to students, helping to foster a love of music in the next generation.

This significant milestone is the perfect time to acknowledge Sinfonia Toronto's valued contributions to our city.

On behalf of Toronto City Council, please accept my best wishes for a memorable event and continued success.

Yours truly,

Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto

Message from Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO, Canada Council for the Arts

Pour mieux comprendre la condition humaine, profiter pleinement du monde qui nous entoure et remettre en question nos idées reçues, nous avons besoin de l’art, plus que jamais.

Les arts nous offrent la promesse d’accroître l’engagement, la création de liens et l’inspiration, et c’est ce que vous accomplissez, collectivement, par ce rassemblement artistique et culturel canadien unique qui place l’art au cœur de nos vies.

Le Conseil des arts du Canada est fier d’appuyer Sinfonia Toronto et je tiens à offrir mes sincères félicitations à toutes les personnes qui y participent.

Michelle Chawla

Directrice et chef de la direction

Conseil des arts du Canada

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To better understand the human condition, fully experience the world around us and challenge our assumptions, we need art, now more than ever.

More engagement, connection and inspiration are what the arts promise us and what you are bringing to life, collectively, through this unique gathering of the arts and culture in Canada.

The Canada Council for the Arts is a proud supporter of Sinfonia Toronto, and I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all those involved.

Michelle Chawla

Director and CEO

Canada Council for the Arts

Message from Rita Davies, C. M. Chair, Ontario Arts Council

On behalf of the board and staff at the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Sinfonia Toronto on the occasion of your 25th anniversary season.

As you embark on this milestone year, may you continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and sharing the gift of music across the province, and on the national and international stage.

For 60 years, OAC has played an essential role in supporting the arts for the enjoyment and benefit of Ontarians and has been a proud supporter of Sinfonia since 2003.

With heartfelt congratulations on this achievement and best wishes,

Rita Davies, C.M.

Chair. Ontario Arts Council

Message from Celia Smith, Chair, Toronto Arts Council

For 25 years, Sinfonia Toronto has showcased renowned music to Toronto and international audiences. Through premiere concerts, recordings and international tours the orchestra has entertained and brought joy to countless people. With a commitment to performing music by Canadian composers and increasing access to its programming, the orchestra not only encourages local talent, but inspires new listeners.

The City of Toronto, through Toronto Arts Council, invests public funds in the arts and provides millions of Torontonians and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a vast array of artistic activity. Toronto’s success as a city depends on its strong arts and culture scene. This drives the work we do and makes us proud to support Sinfonia Toronto for its contribution to the vibrancy of our city.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Toronto Arts Council, congratulations to Sinfonia Toronto on 25 outstanding years!

Celia Smith

Chair, Toronto Arts Council