Historic Performance of "Kullervo Symphony" in Toronto

On May 3rd, 1986, the Canadian Friends of Finland (CFF) presented the Toronto debut of Sibelius' "Kullervo Symphony" with the CJRT Orchestra under the direction of Paul Robinson in Roy Thomson Hall. Soloists included Ritva Auvinen (soprano), Esa Ruuttunen (baritone), Laulan Ystävät Male Choir, Toronto Finnish Male Choir, and the Toronto Estonian Male Choir.

The CFF was in charge of ticket sales, and they packed the hall! The perfomance was close to 'sold out!' This, in a hall that seats 3,000!