Esprit Orchestra: Cosmic Heartbeats

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Event Artists

Esprit Orchestra, Alex Pauk: conductor, Sophia Burgos: soprano

Esprit Orchestra: Cosmic Heartbeats

Date/Time
Thursday, April 17, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location
The Royal Conservatory
273 Bloor St W
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1W2

Price
$20-65

Phone
416-815-7887

Website
https://www.espritorchestra.com/events/2025-festival-5

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