The dulcet sound heard at Monday’s annual general meeting of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra was the announcement of a $14.7-million donation from the estate of H. Thomas and Mary Beck. It is the largest gift ever made to the organization, surpassing the $10-million from the estate in 2019.
“The Beck family’s long-standing commitment to this city has been exemplified by their unwavering support of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and our mission to serve this community with extraordinary and meaningful musical experiences,” orchestra CEO Mark Williams said in the lobby of Roy Thomson Hall.
The windfall from the Beck family brings their donation total to the TSO to more than $50-million over an extensive history with the orchestra.
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