By Sally Warburton
Twilight Symphony at Casa Loma: Candlelit Concerts in Toronto’s Iconic Castle January 30 – March 7, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays
Friday night was an amazing music experience! The voices of Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams along with the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Paolo Busato were brilliant. It was a wonderful evening of music – popular Rock Music – with songs from AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Madonna, Paul Simon, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Sting and Aerosmith to name a few. Each song was beautifully sung with a purple and red light show. It was a high energy, positive music experience. The standing ovation created exactly what the audience wanted!!… an encore – Purple Rain by Prince. Magnificent!
It was an evening to experience live music in a unique venue – the Carriage House beside the horse stables at Casa Loma. This is a series of intimate candlelit concerts in one of Toronto’s most magical locations, Casa Loma. Twilight Symphony at the Castle features the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, under the artistic direction and baton of Maestro Paolo Busato. Friday nights, guests enjoy Rock Symphony with Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams performing music from Elton John, Queen and more! Saturday nights guests enjoy Broadway to Opera with Soprano, Sara Papini and Tenor, Joey Niceforo performing everything from Phantom of the Opera to Annie Get Your Gun. Another unique experience for guests walking the 800ft tunnel below Austin Terrace, Casa Loma to the Carriage Room.
This is where the one-of-a-kind performance bathed in candlelight is held. Performances begin at 7.30pm with doors open at 6:30pm. There was an intermission of 20 minutes with time to get a drink at the bar with seats and an area for moving. Arrive early to get seating which is assigned upon arrival on a first come, first served basis. Guests enter through the main Casa Loma entrance. It ends March 7th! Very soon! And then we’ll look forward to the Summer Concert series at Casa Loma! Tickets available online. Please contact Casa Loma for accessible seating at 416.923.1171 or info@casaloma.ca
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