Maestro Paolo Busato and Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra present new program including Rock Symphony with special guests
Opening night at Twilight Symphony at the Castle is bustling with glamour, old-world luxury and the anticipation of an unforgettable evening about to begin. On arrival at Casa Loma’s grand entrance, guests travel the historic 800 ft tunnel below Austin Terrace, to the Carriage Room in The Stables for a one-of-a-kind performance bathed in candlelight.
The evening’s experience begins with guests being treated to prosecco, wine and delicious canapés at the Carriage Room bar where the stable stalls are transformed into cozy nooks, with cocktail tables and candles. In an intimate 150-seat setting, the program features two different musical themes running each weekend.
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Friday nights feature From Broadway to Opera, with soaring songs and hummable hits from the most beloved operas and Broadway shows, performed by Toronto’s adored operatic duo, soprano Sara Papini and her partner, tenor Joey Niceforo.
Rock Symphony is back for Saturday nights – featuring guest vocalists Cleopatra Williams and Justin Di Donato, and the best of symphonic classic rock ranging from Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin to Aerosmith and Prince and more. Cleopatra Williams has shared stages with Sting, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Foreigner, The Tenors, and more, and returns with partner Justin Di Donato, lead singer of Toronto’s award-winning rock band, the Cold Weather Captains. But the main draw here is the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Paolo Busato, in a space filled top to bottom with candles – it’s quite literally breathtaking.
From left to right: Justin Di Donato, Maestro Paolo Busato, and Cleopatra Williams. (Photo by Ethan Shaw Toronto Commercial Lifestyle Photography)
“Another great season is ahead, with all of the fan favourites and many new surprises at Twilight Symphony at the castle,” said Nick Di Donato, president and CEO, Liberty Group. “Guests have adored Maestro Paolo and his Rock Symphony and classic Broadway to Opera, so we anticipate an exciting and fresh winter of entertainment for the new year, at Toronto’s best live music destination, Casa Loma.”
Special guests for two special nights
Liberty Entertainment Group has announced the special appearances of Bruce Springsteen’s the E Street Band’s vocalist and trombone player, Ozzie Melendez, and vocalist and percussionist, Anthony Almonte – for two shows only – live on the Twilight Symphony stage under the baton of Maestro Paolo Busato and the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra. As part of Rock Symphony, the E Street guest artists will perform on Thursday, February 13th and Saturday, February 15th; limited tickets are on sale now at www.casaloma.ca.
Twilight Symphony at the Castle offers a tremendously luxurious experience allowing you to be swept up in the allure of the Castle and brings back a time when an evening in your finest attire, sipping the finest wine and listening to the finest music was a typical way to celebrate the weekend. The program runs until March 1st. Doors open at 7PM with performances at 7:30 pm with one 20-minute intermission.
Brought to you by Liberty Entertainment Group, tickets and more information can be found online at www.casaloma.ca. 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 – Twilight Symphony at the Castle patrons may purchase limited, pre-show VIP dinner packages for the castle’s award-winning dining establishment, BlueBlood Steakhouse.
While candlelight concerts are becoming more and more sought-after – for the ultimate in romance and old-world elegance, and for a truly magical evening that transports you back in time, Twilight Symphony at the Castle is our top pick.
Updated from Shannon Mastaler’s feature, originally written in February, 2023.
– Shannon Mastaler is the Lifestyle Editor for VineRoutes
