Has your family got the winter blues? Not to worry, since Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has a miraculous musical cure with their matinée concerts of “Hot, Hot, Hot!” Part of the exuberant 2024/2025 season of their Young People’s Concert Series, it is bound to make everyone in the family feel warm inside!
Recommended for kids as young as five years old, families are invited to spend an exhilarating day at the symphony with “Hot, Hot, Hot!“, filled with calypso rhythms and orchestral magic. With Captain Daniel Bartholmew-Poyser at the helm, your Toronto Symphony Orchestra sets sail on a Caribbean adventure through the dynamic sounds of steel drums with a symphonic twist.
Young listeners and all audience members will experience the joy and energy of island life when “Hot, Hot, Hot!” dives into the vibrant world of international music. As you discover the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean, feel free to be swept away by the lively beats and dance in your seats!
“Hot, Hot, Hot!” Program List
- Farmer Nappy — “Hookin’ Me”
- Roaring Lion — Land of Calypso”
- Calypso Rose — “Calypso Queen”
- Lord Shorty — “Om Shanty Om”
- Mighty Sparrow — “Capitalism Gone Mad”
- Scrunter — “She Want Me To Sing In She Party”
- Lord Kitchener — “Pan in A Minor”
- Singing Francine — “Parang Parang”
- Sugar Aloes — “Roti”
- Drupatee Ramgoonai — “Roll Up the Tassa”
- David Rudder — “Calypso Music”
- Kes — “Savannah Grass”
Join the TSO for Special Pre-Concert Lobby Activities!
Furthermore, at the pre-concert lobby activities for this performance, kids can try out instruments at the Instrument Discovery Zone and get creative at the Music Playground. Then, they can also hear inspiring performances in the North Lobby by young musicians from Sistema Toronto, at 1:00-1:20pm for the 1:30pm performance, and at 3:30-3:50pm for the 4:00pm show.
Plus, catch a special one-time performance of “Hot, Hot, Hot!” at The Rose Brampton on February 15! Tickets are available here.
Feel at Ease at the TSO’s Relaxed Performances
As a service to families who prefer a more laid-back and sensory-friendly experience, the Young People’s Concerts Series offers a Relaxed Performance of “Hot, Hot, Hot!“. Not only is this flexible environment tailored for neurodiverse audiences and the Disability community, but it’s great for anyone looking for a comfortable and inclusive concert-going experience. This is especially helpful for families with kids who have trouble sitting still. For example, audience members can express themselves, move around, or leave the concert hall during the performance if needed.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: “Hot, Hot, Hot!”
Date: February 16, 2025
The Rose Brampton: Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2:00pm
Time: 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM, Relaxed performance at 11:00 AM
Venue: Roy Thomson Hall
Address: 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
February 15 performance of Hot, Hot, Hot!: The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
Website: www.tso.ca, www.brampton.ca
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