Centre In The Square voices support for K-W Symphony

Centre in the Square unveils upgraded seating Sept 2024. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By Christine Clark

Posted Nov 1, 2024 10:30:56 AM.

Last Updated Nov 1, 2024 10:55:30 AM.

Centre In The Square says it will support the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (KWS) in it’s return from bankruptcy.

In a release, Executive Director Eric Lariviere says they are “thrilled” to celebrate the symphony’s return.

“The team at Centre In The Square is looking forward to support their resurgence, and work in bringing back symphonic music on CITS acoustically superior world class stage.”

This season KWS is performing at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Kitchener.

Two upcoming shows will be held on Nov. 16 and Dec. 20 and 21.

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The symphony announced its come-back this week, saying the bankruptcy has since been annulled, and it will continue it’s near 80-year history of performing in Waterloo Region.

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