"Having played in several community orchestras, I feel what we have at OT is something special. This is the highest calibre playing orchestra with the best music director in the community orchestra scene that I have played with in the last 20 years."

— OT Musician Member, November 2025

"The seamless flow of music, the back and forth between the Orchestra guided by Newnham’s expert hand, and Jalbert, whose superb piano talents were on full display, was a delight to behold. This event now ranks among the best performances I have seen, in decades of performing arts attendance.”

— Gianna D., February 2025

“Recently, David Jalbert, one of Canada’s preeminent pianists, performed the most exceptionally beautiful rendering of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Orchestra Toronto at the George Weston Recital Hall. This humble listener had the pleasure of enjoying this spectacular performance as David and the Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Newnham, rose dauntlessly to the challenge of flawlessly performing one of the most challenging and rewarding pieces of classical repertory.”

— Gianna Dassios, Retired French Teacher-Librarian, February 2025

“Thank you!!!

Rachmaninov was so perfect and tight. The symphony must have loved playing such a challenging piece with that incredible pianist. Bravo!

What a thrill it was to experience live. Breathtaking!”

— Karen L., February 2025

“With excitement I enter the sensual journey of music and life that Michael Newnham and the incredible Orchestra Toronto provide for me. I am transformed. I am grateful for the gifts of experience, pleasure, knowledge, passion, intimacy, and reward that I receive. I am exhilarated ✨”

- Melinda M., February 2025

“This was truly one of your best Christmas concerts. Congratulations to everyone involved. It was much loved ❤️ and appreciated.”

— J. Patrick, Audience member, Timeless Traditions performance, December 9, 2024

“That was a most enjoyable concert. The quality of the orchestra members and the conductor are evident - and a welcome element in classical music in Toronto.”

— Ernie M., Resilience in Harmony audience member, October 2024

“Very impressed with the level of talent. Hugely talented musicians and conductor, bringing intensity and emotion to their performance.”

— Moe attended at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston - Toronto, June 2024

“Awesome. That was the 7th show of Orchestra Toronto I’ve attended and am not feeling bored. Every time it’s a new experience ...”

— Kam attended at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston - Toronto, April 2024

“There's no need for us to go to any other orchestral concerts in Toronto. Michael Newnham is a dynamic and engaging conductor who always programs a show that provides both the comfort of familiar masterpieces and the joy of discovery of contemporary music.”

— Chris D. March 2023

“It was such a pleasure to be back in the Weston Hall again, listening to a symphony orchestra. Orchestra Toronto is an impressive ensemble! I loved watching the conductor Michael Newnham, and the program notes were a big help!”

— Olivia Lee February 2023