In this video, our champion tour guide Doug tells us a hilarious story about a secret staircase at Roy Thomson Hall.
Douglas Gardner is one in a million. A member, donor, and committed volunteer for over twenty-five years, Douglas is our champion tour guide at Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall. Douglas knows every secret, story, and legend of the Halls, from the ghosts at Massey to the backstage antics of big-time stars. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some of Douglas’s knowledge as he takes us, and you, on a tour of some of the most interesting facets of Roy Thomson Hall. We thank Douglas for all of his years with us, and are proud to have him share his stories on Soundboard.
Pop quiz! What could possibly be better than spending an hour listening to gorgeous choral music or a world-renowned organist?
Answer: spending an hour listening to gorgeous choral music or a world-renowned organist when your ticket is on the house.
Free to music lovers of all ages, our Noon Hour Concerts are a relaxing midday respite from chaos of your work day, especially during the busy weeks leading up to the holiday season.
With the generous and ongoing support of the Edwards Charitable Foundation, Roy Thomson Hall has been hosting these free concerts since 1996. Coming up on November 10 we are pleased to welcome organist Frédéric Champion, who has the distinction of being the winner of the inaugural Canadian International Organ Competition (2008). A native of Lyon, France, Champion’s solo recital is part of his 2009 North American fall tour. CONTINUE READING >
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