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September 11, 2025 Celebration to Honour Maestro Robert Franz WINDSOR, ON – A Celebration of Life will be held next month to honour Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) beloved Maestro. Robert Franz, WSO Music Director, lost his second battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on September 2. Along with Robert’s husband Brandon and their families, the WSO and Windsor...
September 8, 2025 Special Guests Join WSO to Continue Franz’s Vision WINDSOR, ON – As the community mourns the loss of Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Maestro Robert Franz, special guests have stepped-up to ensure Franz’s musical vision is realized. Franz passed away on September 2 after a battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. “Robert created this entire season...
September 3, 2025 Maestro Robert FranzMarch 10, 1968 — September 2, 2025 The Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Windsor-Essex community has lost a talented, vibrant leader of the local arts community. Robert Franz, Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO), lost his second battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on September 2. “Robert brought his incredible joy...
July 15, 2025 WSO Announces Music for Health and Summer Concerts Support from Caesars Windsor Cares WSO announces a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares in support of the Music for Health program and the Summer Concert Series. The program provides musical performances for residents and workers in care facilities, retirement homes, and social service agencies...
July 10, 2025 FREE SUMMER CONCERTS WINDSOR, ON The Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concert Series presented by Caesars Windsor Cares kicks off July 18th. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, sunscreen and enjoy great music. Summer concerts are held outdoors and are FREE to the Public. They entertain and create lasting memories, uniting the community through the universal language of...
July 8, 2025 WSO Concert Season – Tickets On Sale Now Windsor, ON – The Windsor Symphony Orchestra concert tickets and Choose Your Own packages for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale Tuesday July 8th at 10am and Concertmaster Lillian Scheirich will be in the box office to help sell the first tickets. Maestro Franz says, “The 2025-2026 season is right around the corner,...
April 29, 2025 WSO 2025-2026 SEASON LAUNCH BILL & ROCHELLE TEPPERMAN MASTERWORKS The Windsor Symphony Orchestra kicks off the season with the Tepperman Masterworks Opening Night with Gershwin. A wonderful way to celebrate WSO’s 78th season. Canadian composer Vincent Ho brings to the Capitol Theatre stage a sonic picture of birds in flight in Whimsical Concerto of Fanciful Birds and the World Premiere of...
April 9, 2025 Celebrate a national treasure in an all-Canadian tribute WINDSOR, ON – The Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) brings the Music of Joni Mitchell to the Capitol Theatre stage. Under the helm of Resident Conductor Geoffrey Larson, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Slean joins the WSO to perform Mitchell’s greatest hits like A Case of You,...
March 19, 2025 The Windsor Symphony Orchestra celebrates music inspired by Ukraine Over 1,200 students will attend concerts as part of the WSO’s partnerships with the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board. The program for grades 7 – 12 includes Ukrainian and Canadian national anthems, along with Tchaikovsky’s tribute to the Ukraine; Symphony No. 2....
February 26, 2025 WSO Maestro Ready to Face Health Challenge Again WINDSOR, ON – Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) Maestro Robert Franz understands what he is facing. For the second time, Franz is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. After successfully undergoing cancer treatment three years ago, Franz has once again been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. He began...
