The Capitol Theatre
Events at this venue
June 2026
Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival 2026: Rhythms of Place
June 25
Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival 2026 Rhythms of Place: Classical Form Meets Folk Rhythm An elegant and uplifting program pairing classical poise with folk-inspired melodies that evoke cultural exchange and shared heritage. FEATURING ZaRiah, Shouse Institute Ensemble, Sphinx Ensemble Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola Trio Eris, Shouse Institute Ensemble Doors open at 6:00pm. PROGRAM Mozart:...
Event DetailsSeptember 2026
Opening Weekend: From Paris to Madrid
September 26
Feel the excitement of opening weekend with Germaine Tailleferre’s Petite Suite alongside Manuel de Falla’s vibrant Suite No. 1. Aaron Copland’s iconic Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, performed by celebrated WSO clarinetist Graham Lord, brings jazz-inflected rhythms to the stage. Graham Lord, clarinet PROGRAM TAILLEFERRE: Petite Suite AARON COPLAND: Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra MANUEL DE FALLA: Suite No.1, from El sombrero de tres...
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Opening Weekend: From Paris to Madrid
September 27
Feel the excitement of opening weekend with Germaine Tailleferre’s Petite Suite alongside Manuel de Falla’s vibrant Suite No. 1. Aaron Copland’s iconic Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, performed by celebrated WSO clarinetist Graham Lord, brings jazz-inflected rhythms to the stage. Graham Lord, clarinet PROGRAM TAILLEFERRE: Petite Suite AARON COPLAND: Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra MANUEL DE FALLA: Suite No.1, from El sombrero de tres...
Event DetailsOctober 2026
OnStage: CBC’s Tom Allen: A Poe Cabaret
October 1
Sit where the musicians sit… on stage! CBC’s Tom Allen narrates Edgar Allan Poe’s dark poetry, which is brought to life through Canadian composer Alexina Louie’s The Raven. This program also explores the mysterious world of Debussy and Caplet. Lori Gemmel, harp Tom Allen, narrator PROGRAM DEBUSSY: Beau Soir DEBUSSY: Prelude à l’après-midi d’une faune...
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Café Concert: CBC’s Tom Allen: A Poe Cabaret
October 2
Enjoy your morning coffee on stage with music and the WSO! CBC’s Tom Allen narrates Edgar Allan Poe’s dark poetry, which is brought to life through Canadian composer Alexina Louie’s The Raven. This program also explores the mysterious world of Debussy and Caplet. Lori Gemmel, harp Tom Allen, narrator PROGRAM DEBUSSY: Beau Soir DEBUSSY: Prelude...
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WSO Goes Country with Genevieve Fisher
October 24
Country singer Genevieve Fisher joins the WSO for an unforgettable concert that blends orchestra with modern country soul. Fisher will perform a mix of her original songs and beloved contemporary country standards. Genevieve Fisher, vocalist SERIES SPONSOR: The Toldo Foundation This concert is 120 minutes, plus intermission. Doors open 1 hour before the concert start...
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WSO Goes Country with Genevieve Fisher
October 25
Country singer Genevieve Fisher joins the WSO for an unforgettable concert that blends orchestra with modern country soul. Fisher will perform a mix of her original songs and beloved contemporary country standards. Genevieve Fisher, vocalist SERIES SPONSOR: The Toldo Foundation This concert is 120 minutes, plus intermission. Doors open 1 hour before the concert start...
Event DetailsNovember 2026
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
November 14
The intensity of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is paired with the power of Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler featuring pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin. These masterworks offer a concert of classical grandeur. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler SERIES SPONSOR: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman This concert is 120 minutes, with intermission. Doors open 1...
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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
November 15
The intensity of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is paired with the power of Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler featuring pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin. These masterworks offer a concert of classical grandeur. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler SERIES SPONSOR: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman This concert is 120 minutes, with intermission. Doors open 1...
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The Music of James Bond
November 21
Bond… James Bond. The WSO takes on the Music of James Bond in a high-octane performance. Featuring the Broadway Bunch and powerhouse vocalists Sara Fontaine, Sam Bourque, Kaitlyn DiPietro, and Benjamin Di Pietro, this concert delivers unforgettable songs from the world’s most famous secret agent. Broadway Bunch Sara Fontaine Sam Bourque Kaitlyn DiPietro Benjamin Doncom...
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The Music of James Bond
November 22
Bond… James Bond. The WSO takes on the Music of James Bond in a high-octane performance. Featuring the Broadway Bunch and powerhouse vocalists Sara Fontaine, Sam Bourque, Kaitlyn DiPietro, and Benjamin Di Pietro, this concert delivers unforgettable songs from the world’s most famous secret agent. Broadway Bunch Sara Fontaine Sam Bourque Kaitlyn DiPietro Benjamin Doncom...
Event DetailsDecember 2026
Holiday Pops
December 19
Join the WSO and vocalist Charlotte Knight for the family-fun holiday tradition: Holiday Pops! Hear all your Christmas favourites like Jingle Bells, Do You Hear What I Hear, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, and more! This concert also features a special guest in a red suit! Charlotte Knight, vocalist SERIES SPONSOR: The...
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