Experience live music in a new light with a series of intimate candlelit concerts in one of Toronto’s most magical locations, Casa Loma. Twilight Symphony at the Castle features the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, under the artistic direction and baton of Maestro Paolo Busato. Guests will travel the 800ft tunnel below Austin Terrace, to the Carriage Room, for a one-of-a-kind performance bathed in candlelight.
Maestro Paolo Busato and the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra
There are three musical themes running Fridays through Sunday, until February 17th . New this year is Rock Symphony, featuring the absolute best of symphonic classic rock from Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and more. Casa Loma is honoured to present Canadian power vocalist and Broadway musical performer, Cleopatra Williams who has shared stages with Sting, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Foreigner, The Tenors, and more. Ms. Williams brings her internationally renowned vocals to the stage at Casa Loma — joined with Toronto’s indie media darling rock band, the Cold Weather Captains — featuring lead vocalist, Justin Di Donato. The walls are guaranteed to shake, all night long… backed by the virtuosity of Maestro Busato and his symphony orchestra.
Rock Symphony
Cold Weather Captains
Returning to the bill this year is From Broadway to Opera, featuring soaring songs and hummable hits from the most beloved operas and broadways shows, showcasing Toronto’s adored operatic duo, guest soprano, Sara Papini and her partner, tenor, Joey Niceforo. The program rounds out with A Night at the Movies, presenting classic scores from Hollywood’s most memorable films in history.
Sara Papini and her partner, tenor, Joey Niceforo
General admission tickets are $75. The program runs until February 17 th , 2024. Doors open at 7PM with performances at 7:30 pm with one 20-minute intermission.
As part of the evening’s experience, concert goers may enjoy cocktails at the Carriage Room bar, both pre-show and at intermission. For those who wish to partake in the ultimate experience at the castle or for a romantic and unforgettable evening out – including Valentine’s Day, February 14 th — Twilight Symphony at the Castle patrons may purchase limited, pre-show VIP dinner packages ($250/pp, 5 or 6 PM seatings) for the castle’s award-winning dining destination, BlueBlood Steakhouse.
