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Vaughan Williams & Mazzoli
Masterworks 2
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
The strings form the largest single section of the orchestra, and yet they often miss out on the spotlight. This program changes that! From the expansive bliss of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis to the virtuosity of...
Vinyl Records Sale
Kingston Symphony Warehouse
From pop rock to blues, classical to jazz, folk to country, we have albums to satisfy everyone’s musical taste. We also have a great selection of CDs, DVDs, and audio equipment.
Composing the Kingston Symphony Association's Future
The Kingston Symphony Association is pleased to announce that its project, Composing the Kingston Symphony Association's Future, has been approved to receive funding from the Community Services Recovery Fund.
2023-2024 Concert Season
The Kingston Symphony's 2023-2024 season includes a tremendous lineup of concerts! Our Masterworks Series features virtuoso pianist Matt Herskowitz, who along with the Kingston Symphony will give you a new appreciation for Bach's genius. We premiere Cecilia Livingston’s song cycle Breath Alone, based on text by Canadian poet and novelist Anne Michaels, and our beloved composer festival turns the spotlight on Tchaikovsky.
Our Pops Series is guaranteed to mesmerize, delight, and entertain you! Sarah Slean performing the very best of Joni Mitchell is a show not to be missed. Saxophonist extraordinaire Leo P will achieve musical and athletic feats thought completely impossible when he visits Grand Theatre with the Kingston Symphony for our final Pops concert.
Harmon the Hound as well as our celebrated Science at the Symphony concert return to the stage to headline our Family Series. And, of course, our beloved Candlelight Christmas concerts, a staple of the season, will take place in December to spark your festive spirit.
Important Dates
Season Opens
Sunday, October 1, 2023.
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Single Tickets
On sale starting Monday, August 28, 2023.
Harmon in Space
Harmon the Hound is everybody's favourite canine astronaut. Exploring the universe in her spaceship, she's on a quest for musical knowledge with her witty sidekick computer Showdan. Will she learn all the instruments in the orchestra? And what instrument will she decide to play at her audition? Catch all the action from Harmon in Space by watching Season 1 and Season 2 on YouTube.
Season 1
Season 1 of Harmon in Space is the most fun you can have learning about orchestral music. Harmon, thanks to the help of her friends in the Kingston Symphony, learns all about the core instruments that make up an orchestra. Watch Harmon Season 1 on YouTube.
Season 2
Season 2 of Harmon in Space has launched! Harmon continues her musical education learning about instruments like the piccolo, alto flute, english horn, and harp. Watch Harmon Season 2 on YouTube.
Harmon Returns - Live at The Isabel
On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at The Isabel, Harmon the Hound returns to the stage with your Kingston Symphony! Harmon is emBARKing on another space adventure to the musical planet Ripieno III. She will learn all about new instruments in the orchestra, as they are performed live on stage by the Kingston Symphony. What instrument will Harmon decide to play for her audition? Make no BONES about it. Bring your family and friends to this amazing concert to find out.
Important Information
Harmon Returns Live
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at The Isabel. Tickets for the live show go on sale starting Monday, August 28, 2023.
Harmon Merchandise
Looking for a gift for the young music lover in your life? Harmon stuffies and t-shirts will be available soon!
Support Your Symphony
The Kingston Symphony Association gratefully acknowledges the support received from our government funding agencies, corporate and foundation partners, and individual donors. The contribution from each and every one of you enables the Kingston Symphony to present exceptional concerts and offer a variety of exciting outreach initiatives in our community each season.
