Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
36 King Street West N2G 1A3 Kitchener, ON, Canada

Watch this sneak peek of the upcoming concert Classic Hits of Tin Pan Alley, part of the Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season. Led by Gordon Gerrard, this concert features a celebration of American popular music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries with artists like Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and more! Don't miss Classic Hits of Tin Pan Alley, streaming online May 14 to May 15, 2021! Choose what you pay with tickets from $15, find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concer/classic-hits-of-tin-pan-alley/

The Alliance for a Grand Community is hosting a free panel discussion on May 18, 2021 at 11AM. This discussion features speakers from arts and culture fields from across Canada in a broad discussion of economic development, funding, and resilience as we all prepare for post-COVID recovery. The Alliance for a Grand Community is a committee of Arts Leaders representing the interests of the Cambridge Art Galleries/Idea Exchange, Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Drayton Entertainment, Grand Philharmonic Choir, Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Region of Waterloo Library, Waterloo Public Library, and Region of Waterloo Museums. Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/3sNgZYB

Don't miss the next concert in our Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season - iskw with the KWS is streaming from April 23-25! Canadian musician, artist and creator iskw joins us this weekend to perform songs from her Juno-nominated album ackosk, including Little Stars, Night Danger and more! This sneak peek features the song Breaking Down. Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15, find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

The KWS is celebrating National Volunteer Week by highlighting some of the many volunteers that give their time and talent to the KWS each year. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! In 2009, I had the opportunity to participate in the mass choir for the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony's performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. It was such a powerful experience! In the days after the closing concert I emailed Edwin Outwater, the KWS Music Director at the time, asking: "How can I get involved? Is there some way for a full-time student with no disposable income, some musical training, and a lot of passion to contribute in the music community?" Joan Ang, KWS Volunteer Committee Member since 2009

Our Music Director Andrei Feher sat down with this weekend's guest iskw to chat about her beginnings as a dancer and how she moved into music (with an appearance on Canadian Idol). They also talk about the how this collaboration with our orchestra began and what the process was like. This weekend's concert is truly stunning and we hope you join us for this special collaboration - iskw with the KWS is streaming April 23-25, 2021. https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

Last chance to watch iskw with the KWS on-demand! Streaming ends tonight at 11:59pm. Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15, find out more information here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

It’s National Volunteer Week and although we may not be able to gather in person, we miss our volunteers tremendously. Our over 120 volunteers work hard to make this organization what it is and we appreciate every little bit they do for us. This week we'll be highlighting some of our volunteers and sharing stories about how they came to volunteer with the KWS and what it's meant to them.

Did you miss last night's livestream of iskw with the KWS? Not to worry, it's available for streaming on-demand all weekend long! Led by Music Director Andrei Feher, iskw performs songs from her album ackosk like Little Stars. Breaking Down, Sweet Tuesday and so much more. Choose what you pay with tickets from $15, find out more: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

If you are a member of or know of a not-for-profit group in Waterloo Region whose members would enjoy and benefit from the KWS’s 20/21 Virtual Outreach Concert, please send an email with a brief introduction of your group to Yujin Cha at [email protected] to receive the Outreach Concert video links. We may be subject to a Provincial Stay-at-home order, but music has no limits! Region of Waterloo City of Waterloo City of Kitchener City of Cambridge

It's hard to believe it's been one year since we shared our very first Apart Together video! Enjoy O Canada performed by members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Thank you to all of our wonderful musicians who coordinated and participated in this video performance of O Canada.

One hour until show time! Comment below if you're joining us for tonight's concert featuring Canadian musician, artist and creator iskw. We're thrilled to be presenting this collaboration and can't wait to share it with you. Tickets are available all weekend, so you can choose when you watch. Find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

Hear this song and more when iskw takes the stage TONIGHT in the next concert in our Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season! Led by Music Director Andrei Feher, iskwe performs songs including Little Stars, Solider and Sweet Tuesday. You don't want to miss this incredible concert, livestream begins tonight at 8PM and is available on-demand until Sunday evening at 11:59PM. Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15, find out more information here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

We can't wait to share this concert with you! Join us next Friday, April 23 for the livestream of iskw with the KWS. Performing songs from her Juno-nominated album ackosk including Breaking Down, Little Star, Sweet Tuesday and more. Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Wn59igE04gS3YK8KT9ykO

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the live broadcast of Whitehorse with the KWS this past weekend. Next up in the Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season is iskw with the KWS on April 23! Enjoy this sneak peek of the concert featuring the song Breaking Down from her Juno Award-winning album ackosk. Hear this song and more from April 23-25! Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15, find out more information here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/iskwe-with-the-kws/

Last chance! Stream Whitehorse with the KWS on-demand until 11:59pm tonight! Tickets from $15, find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/whitehorse-with-the-kws/

Missed the live broadcast of Whitehorse with the KWS last night? You can watch the concert on-demand by logging in to your KWS Online account. The on-demand video is included with the purchase of a ticket and the video will be available until Sunday evening at 11:59 pm. Didn’t purchase a ticket and still want to watch the video recording? Tickets are still available for purchase, starting at $15. Find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/whitehorse-with-the-kws/

Tonight's livestream starts in an hour! Comment below if you're joining us for Whitehorse with the KWS. Don't have your tickets yet? They're available all weekend long and start at just $15! Find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/whitehorse-with-the-kws/

Our phones are back up and running! Don’t forget, we are available by email and phone leading up to and during this evening’s online concert.

Tonight's the night! Don't miss Whitehorse with the KWS, streaming tonight at 8pm and on-demand all weekend long! They'll be performing some of their hit songs like Sweet Disaster, Baby What's Wrong, Devil's Got A Gun along with some songs from their new album Modern Love! Choose what you pay and choose when you watch with tickets from $15, find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/whitehorse-with-the-kws/

It's Yuletide week! Normally we'd be busy stuffing close to 5000 programs with our volunteers, spreading Christmas cheer around the office and of course looking forward to seeing so many of you at one of the four concerts over the weekend. Although this year looks quite different, Yuletide will be just as spectacular! Here are some behind the scenes photos from the Yuletide Spectacular recording a few weeks ago, as seen through the eyes of our musicians. We can't wait to share this special concert with you! For tickets and info, visit https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/yuletide-spectacular-online/

Know Before You Go ahead of this weekend's concert The Master and the Prodigy, part of the Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season. Find out more about Haydn's 'The Hen' Symphony and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 1, read the program notes here: https://kwsymphony.ca//program-notes-the-master-and-the-p/ The Master and the Prodigy is streaming from November 20-22, 2020. Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15.

We've missed bringing music to some of the youngest members in our audience, so please enjoy this FREE Kinderconcert The Emperor’s New Crown, featuring Rebecca Morton and Jung Tsai, narrated by Nathaniel Voll. The Emperor’s New Crown features the story of a selfish emperor who cares more about fancy crowns than anything else in the whole world. When a trickster crafts a beautiful crown that only smart people can see, the emperor must have it for himself. The question is: can he see the crown, if it even exists? Stream the concert for free from December 12-20! https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-emperors-new-crown/

Shop in a convenient and safe way for the 2020 Holiday Season and support the KWS! The KWS Volunteer Committee is hosting its’ very own online sale with items from the 2020 House and Garden Tour. This beautiful Marion R. Anderson watercolour painting titled "September Squares" was donated by Alder Creek Studio and is one of the many items featured. Check it out today: https://kwsvc.ca/index.php/view-my-cart

Enjoy this preview of the next concert in our new Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season. Tune in Friday, November 20, 2020 at 8PM for The Master and the Prodigy. Led by Music Director Andrei Feher, this concert features Haydn's lighthearted Symphony No. 83, The Hen and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1. Choose what you pay, with tickets starting at $15! Find out more here:... https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-master-and-the-prodigy/ See more

It's not every day that an orchestra is celebrated in the House of Commons. Thank you to Tim Louis for recognizing this orchestra's milestone anniversary and success in connecting with our community even during these challenging times.

We are only one week away from our annual Yuletide Spectacular! To help get you in the Christmas spirit, our very own Clarinetist Barbara Hankins and her daughters Amelia and Gabby perform some classic Christmas carols and invite you to join us for Yuletide Spectacular, streaming December 18-20. Choose what you pay with tickets from $15, find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/yuletide-spectacular-online/

The K-W Symphony’s Virtual Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday November 19, 2020 at 5:00PM over Zoom. The meeting is open to those who have made a donation of $80 or more in the 2019/20 or 2020/21 seasons. Please register for the meeting at the Zoom link provided on your invitation. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call and leave a message at (519) 745-4711 ext. 275.

Give the gift of music this holiday season! A KWS gift certificate makes a great gift for the music lover in your life and it’s an easy way to share our online concerts with friends and family. Purchase a gift certificate online here: https://tickets.kwsymphony.ca/gift/add

Thank you to all who tuned in for our first ever simultaneous French and English broadcast this weekend of The Master and the Prodigy! We're looking forward to bringing more of the Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season directly to your home. Next up we have the The Triumph of Optimism streaming from December 4-6! For tickets and info, visit https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-triumph-of-optimism/

One week until the next concert in our Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season! Don't miss The Master and the Prodigy on November 20 at 8PM, led by Music Director Andrei Feher and featuring Haydn's Symphony No. 83 and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 1. Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15, find out more: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-master-and-the-prodigy/

Today, the KWS honours all those who have served and continue to serve our country. As part of the Love of Music Marathon, KWS volunteer David Terry recites the poem "Death is Nothing At All." by H. Scott-Holland, in honour of Remembrance Day. The Love of Music Marathon is in support of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.

Did you miss the live broadcast of The Master and the Prodigy last night? You can watch the English and French versions of the concert on-demand by logging in to your KWS Online account. The on-demand video is included with the purchase of a ticket and the video will be available until Sunday evening at 11:59 pm. Didn’t purchase a ticket and still want to watch the video recording? Tickets are still available for purchase, starting at $15. Find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-master-and-the-prodigy/

We're less than two weeks away from the next concert in our Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season! Don't miss The Master and the Prodigy streaming Friday, November 20 at 8PM. Led by Music Director Andrei Feher with a socially distanced orchestra, this concert features Haydn's lighthearted Symphony No. 83, "The Hen" and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 1. Choose what you pay with tickets starting at $15, find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-master-and-the-prodigy/

This year, Yuletide Spectacular goes online! Enjoy this sneak peek of next week’s annual Yuletide Spectacular concert. We captured the holiday spirit on stage to bring directly to your home. We hope you enjoy this special holiday tradition! Choose what you pay with tickets from $15, streaming online from December 18-20, 2020. Find out more here: https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/yuletide-spectacular-online/ ... Cette année, le spectacle Temps des Fêtes Spectaculaire est en ligne...! Profitez de ce petit aperçu de ce concert annuel qui aura lieu la semaine prochaine. Nous avons capturé l'esprit du temps des fêtes sur la scène afin que vous puissiez en profiter de chez vous en tout confort et sécurité. Sélectionnez le montant que vous souhaitez payer avec plusieurs options de billets à partir de 15 $. Le concert sera diffusé en ligne du 18 au 20 décembre 2020. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/yuletide-spectacular-online/

1 hour until showtime! Don't miss The Master and the Prodigy streaming tonight at 8PM in English and French! Comment below if you'll be joining us for the livestream. Don't have your tickets yet? Choose what you pay and choose when you watch! Tickets from $15 and you can watch as many times as you'd like, all weekend long. https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-master-and-the-prodigy/