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October 21, 2025 WIFF, WSO, and AWE Partner With WECC Announce Special Panel Event ArtWorks: Where Culture Meets Commerce, examining the role of arts investment in driving economic and social outcomes WINDSOR, Ont. — Three major local arts organizations — Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF), Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO), and Art Windsor Essex (AWE) —...
October 15, 2025 WSO Goes Intergalactic WINDSOR, ON – The Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s Toldo Pops series launches with a galactic opening weekend with the Music of Star Wars. The WSO brings this cinematic magic to life in a fun, interactive “Name That Tune”-style concert, where audiences can test their Jedi-like musical instincts. John Williams’ music is iconic, instantly...
September 17, 2025 Opening Weekend at the WSO The Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) opening weekend nears and plans continue to ensure Maestro Robert 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 of music,” says WSO Board Chair, Deborah Severs. “This season is his...
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,...
June 11, 2025 Windsor’s arts leaders call for action in face of ‘existential threats’ THE WINDSOR STARBy: Jennifer Matotek, Melinda Munro, Vincent Georgie, Jeffrey Patterson, Patti Lauzon, Deb Severs Every day, there is a new story about tariffs, our economy, our status as an independent nation, and our culture as Canadians and as Windsorites. It is asking...
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