Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths

The season launches with Machines & Myths, a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the year. Combining Rossini's William Tell Overture, Kelly Marie Murphy's Machines, Mannequins, and Monsters, and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15, this concert explores themes of heroism, technology, and the human condition—bridging classical grandeur and contemporary innovation. Audiences can expect a dynamic experience that balances familiarity with experimentation—an invitation to both seasoned concertgoers and new listeners alike.

Artists

Conductor: Mélanie Léonard Soloists: SHHH!! Ensemble

Program

Rossini - William Tell Overture

Kelly Marie Murphy - Machines, Mannequins, and Monsters

Shostakovich - Symphony No. 15

Performance Details

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Venue: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Address: 355 Cooper Street, Downtown Ottawa

Upcoming OSO Season

December 14, 2025: Christmas with the OSO March 29, 2026: A Day at the Farm May 2-3, 2026: Haydn's The Creation

For tickets and more information, visit ottawasymphony.com.