I've been a season ticket holder at RTH since 1998, so I know that there have been some rough times. But I continue to go because I love the TSO and the Roy Thomson Hall experience. I appreciate that they have made efforts to make beautiful music more accessible with fun programs, kids' concerts, CBC recordings and lower priced tickets for the under 30 set.
But since the symphony is a music experience, not a public service, I also want to mention that the TSO has really been knocking my socks off under its current leadership. I can say with no exaggeration that the performances are often breathtaking. And what I love about having those performances at Roy Thomson Hall is that nobody is going to look down at you if you want to cheer at the end. Roy Thomson Hall will accepts music gourmets and music gourmands under the same roof. You can wear your jeans; although I often wish you wouldn't.
A worthwhile stop for tourists and a wonderful gift in the city for Torontonians.