CBC Symphony Orchestra

Canadian Broadcast Corporations Premier Orchestra

The CBC Symphony Orchestra was a Canadian broadcast orchestra based in Toronto, Ontario, that was active from the 1950s to the early 2000s. It was established by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to feature and promote classical music in Canada. The orchestra played a significant role in the country's cultural life, performing a wide repertoire that included both traditional classical works and contemporary pieces, often showcasing Canadian composers and artists. The CBC Symphony Orchestra collaborated with many distinguished conductors and soloists over the years, both Canadian and international. It also contributed to the CBC's mandate of creating original Canadian content by recording numerous broadcasts for radio transmission across the country.