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  • Schubert & Tchaikovsky  

    Nov 14, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Murdoch Mysteries: Sugar Plum Murdoch 

    Dec 12, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Mendelssohn & Schumann 

    Jan 16, 2027 Saturday – 3:00 pm
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  • Bizet’s Carmen in Concert 

    Feb 13, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Natalie MacMaster with the Hamilton Phil 

    Mar 06, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Sibelius & Saint-Saëns 

    Apr 17, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Prokofiev & Dvořák 

    May 15, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Beethoven’s Sixth

    Oct 03, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Mozart’s Requiem

    Mar 14, 2027 Sunday – 3:00 pm
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  • Intimate & Immersive

    Apr 01, 2027 Thursday – 7:30 pm
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  • Handel’s Messiah – December 6, 2026

    Dec 06, 2026 Sunday – 3:00 pm
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  • Handel’s Messiah – December 4, 2026

    Dec 04, 2026 Friday – 7:30 pm
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    • News November 9, 2026

      Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit Attends Concert Rehearsal

      Hamilton Phil will welcome Canadian Veterans and their Service Dogs to a concert rehearsal on November 13 at 2:00pm at the FirstOntario Concert Hall. The Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit (CVSDU) trai…

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    • News November 5, 2026

      Hamilton Phil Announces Departure of Executive Director

      The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (Hamilton Phil) recognizes and celebrates a decade of dedicated leadership and service as Executive Director, Kim Varian prepares to depart the organization on Dec…

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    • News November 2, 2026

      Schubert & Tchaikovsky Brings Romantic Repertoire, Haunting Lyricism & Richly Expressive Solos

      The Orchestra will take to the Mainstage at FirstOntario Concert Hall with Schubert & Tchaikovsky, a Romantic program that includes the master works of Bruch and Dvořák as well, on Saturday, Nov…

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    • News October 15, 2026

      Symphony in Space Brings You Film Scores from Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T., and much more!

      Building on the natural elements and earthly theme of its 26-27 Season, Hamilton Phil is pleased to announce a concert that looks to the stars. Bringing the excitement of outer space to FirstOntario C…

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  • You don't want to miss JUNO Award-winning Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer (@rachelmercercellist) at our November 14th Mainstage Concert, Schubert & Tchaikovsky! 🏆 

🔥 Mercer brings warmth and depth to Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and creates a moment of calm and reflection as soloist in Dvořák’s Silent Woods. Schubert's Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” and Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence for strings bookend the performance.

Schubert & Tchaikovsky offers a richly expressive evening of orchestral music, conducted by Music Director James S. Kahane (@jamesskahane) 🤩 

👏 Mercer has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across five continents. Described as a “pure chamber musician” (Globe and Mail), creating “moments of pure magic” (Toronto Star), Mercer is Principal Cello of the NAC Orchestra in Ottawa and Artistic Advisor for the “5 at the First” Chamber Music Series. 

🔗 Learn more and get your tickets by visiting the link in our bio

#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    You don't want to miss JUNO Award-winning Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer (@rachelmercercellist) at our November 14th Mainstage Concert, Schubert & Tchaikovsky! 🏆 🔥 Mercer brings warmth and depth to Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and creates a moment of calm and reflection as soloist in Dvořák’s Silent Woods. Schubert's Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” and Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence for strings bookend the performance. Schubert & Tchaikovsky offers a richly expressive evening of orchestral music, conducted by Music Director James S. Kahane (@jamesskahane) 🤩 👏 Mercer has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across five continents. Described as a “pure chamber musician” (Globe and Mail), creating “moments of pure magic” (Toronto Star), Mercer is Principal Cello of the NAC Orchestra in Ottawa and Artistic Advisor for the “5 at the First” Chamber Music Series. 🔗 Learn more and get your tickets by visiting the link in our bio #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • 🤩 On November 14, Hamilton Phil presents Schubert & Tchaikovsky, with Music Director James S. Kahane @jamesskahane featuring Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer @rachelmercercellist

Experience Schubert's Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" live, alongside works by Bruch and Dvořák! 🙌 The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence for strings, a vibrant showcase brimming with lush melodies, virtuosic interplay, and radiant energy.

🔥 An evening of passion, lyricism, and emotional depth awaits!

👏 A refined and passionate conductor, James brings an energetic and lively vision to the performance.

🔗 Learn more and get your tickets using the link in our bio

#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    🤩 On November 14, Hamilton Phil presents Schubert & Tchaikovsky, with Music Director James S. Kahane @jamesskahane featuring Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer @rachelmercercellist Experience Schubert's Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" live, alongside works by Bruch and Dvořák! 🙌 The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence for strings, a vibrant showcase brimming with lush melodies, virtuosic interplay, and radiant energy. 🔥 An evening of passion, lyricism, and emotional depth awaits! 👏 A refined and passionate conductor, James brings an energetic and lively vision to the performance. 🔗 Learn more and get your tickets using the link in our bio #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (Hamilton Phil) recognizes and celebrates a decade of dedicated leadership and service as Executive Director, Kim Varian prepares to depart the organization on December 18, 2026. 

Kim joined the Hamilton Phil in 2016 and in 2020 she was appointed Executive Director. Over her six years as Executive Director, Kim has guided the organization through a period of significant growth, transformation, and renewed ambition. 

Kim's vision and determination have helped position the Hamilton Phil for the future, and we are extremely grateful for all she has accomplished. ❤️ We wish her every success in her next chapter! 

Please join us in recognizing Kim for her extraordinary leadership and selfless service to Hamilton's cultural community and Canada’s orchestral music sector! 🙏 

🌐 To read more, visit the link in our bio

#HamiltonPhil #HamOntMusic #ThankYouKimVarian

    The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (Hamilton Phil) recognizes and celebrates a decade of dedicated leadership and service as Executive Director, Kim Varian prepares to depart the organization on December 18, 2026. Kim joined the Hamilton Phil in 2016 and in 2020 she was appointed Executive Director. Over her six years as Executive Director, Kim has guided the organization through a period of significant growth, transformation, and renewed ambition. Kim's vision and determination have helped position the Hamilton Phil for the future, and we are extremely grateful for all she has accomplished. ❤️ We wish her every success in her next chapter! Please join us in recognizing Kim for her extraordinary leadership and selfless service to Hamilton's cultural community and Canada’s orchestral music sector! 🙏 🌐 To read more, visit the link in our bio #HamiltonPhil #HamOntMusic #ThankYouKimVarian

  • Now on sale! 🔔 We are thrilled to announce that Mozart's Requiem is coming to Hamilton and you can get your tickets today.

🤝 Hamilton Phil (@hamiltonphilharmonic) and Bach Elgar Choir (@bachelgarchoir) come together for this special performance, continuing a longstanding musical partnership that has enriched Hamilton’s cultural community for generations.

⚡ Experience the extraordinary power and beauty of Mozart’s Requiem, one of the most iconic and deeply moving pieces of music! 

Shrouded in mystery and left unfinished at the time of Mozart’s passing, this monumental masterpiece explores themes of life, loss, grief and hope through soaring melodies, dramatic orchestration and breathtaking choral passages 🥹 

💎 The program also features J.S. Bach’s Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, a vibrant and uplifting choral gem showcasing the brilliance of Bach’s vocal writing.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Read more and get your tickets by visiting the link in our bio

#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    Now on sale! 🔔 We are thrilled to announce that Mozart's Requiem is coming to Hamilton and you can get your tickets today. 🤝 Hamilton Phil (@hamiltonphilharmonic) and Bach Elgar Choir (@bachelgarchoir) come together for this special performance, continuing a longstanding musical partnership that has enriched Hamilton’s cultural community for generations. ⚡ Experience the extraordinary power and beauty of Mozart’s Requiem, one of the most iconic and deeply moving pieces of music! Shrouded in mystery and left unfinished at the time of Mozart’s passing, this monumental masterpiece explores themes of life, loss, grief and hope through soaring melodies, dramatic orchestration and breathtaking choral passages 🥹 💎 The program also features J.S. Bach’s Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, a vibrant and uplifting choral gem showcasing the brilliance of Bach’s vocal writing. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Read more and get your tickets by visiting the link in our bio #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • 🤔 Did you know Dundas and Hamilton have been a hotbed of orchestral music for over 142 years?!
 
🎶 Join Hamilton Phil’s duo, Cecilia Chang @violin_by_cecilia and Rebecca Morton, to hear some of our favourite pieces to play inside and outside of the concert hall from across the decades.
 
Between pieces, discover fun facts about the history of the Orchestra and celebrate the rich artistic history of Dundas through music.
 
📅 Hamilton Phil’s duo performs at Hamilton Public Library’s Dundas Branch (@hamiltonlibrary) on November 7, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm
 
🔗 Learn more by visiting the link in our bio
 
#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    🤔 Did you know Dundas and Hamilton have been a hotbed of orchestral music for over 142 years?!   🎶 Join Hamilton Phil’s duo, Cecilia Chang @violin_by_cecilia and Rebecca Morton, to hear some of our favourite pieces to play inside and outside of the concert hall from across the decades.   Between pieces, discover fun facts about the history of the Orchestra and celebrate the rich artistic history of Dundas through music.   📅 Hamilton Phil’s duo performs at Hamilton Public Library’s Dundas Branch (@hamiltonlibrary) on November 7, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm   🔗 Learn more by visiting the link in our bio   #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • From goblins and gools to skeletons and queens, the Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra absolutely rocked Saturday's rehearsal!! 👻

The Youth Orchestra brought the goolish vibes to class, and we loved to see it! 🙌 

Great job to everybody for your excellent costumes and energy! Happy Halloween from Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra! 🎃 

#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    From goblins and gools to skeletons and queens, the Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra absolutely rocked Saturday's rehearsal!! 👻 The Youth Orchestra brought the goolish vibes to class, and we loved to see it! 🙌 Great job to everybody for your excellent costumes and energy! Happy Halloween from Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra! 🎃 #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

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