If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
ANALYSIS | The Scariest Trend In Classical Music: It’s Not 2021. It’s 2031
A new hypothesis suggests the pandemic has accelerated trends affecting classical music by a decade.
Michael Vincent
CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Sept. 13–19
Classical music and opera events for the week of Sept. 13–19.
Michael Vincent
FEATURE | Was Beethoven Black?
Was Beethoven Black? The contention seems to come up in social media every few years, sparking debate and deeper questions about culture and race.
Anya Wassenberg
REPORT | Five Ways Classical Music Is Pivoting
How classical music groups are pivoting amid the pandemic, and the key trends driving them.
Michael Vincent
THE SCOOP | Canadian Opera Company Announces Return To Live Performance
By Michael Vincent on September 17, 2021
The Canadian Opera Company has announced three new mainstage productions at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | Compelling 100 Years Of Piazzolla
By Norman Lebrecht on September 17, 2021
Astor Piazzolla's work elevates tango from the dance floor to the art museum.
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THE SCOOP | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Wants A Fresh Start And A New Connection
By Michael Vincent on September 16, 2021
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir announces a new season, and renewed sense of purpose.
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FEATURE | ‘Oscar Peterson: Black + White’ Gives A Canadian Treasure His Place In History
By Anya Wassenberg on September 15, 2021
Barry Avrich’s new documentary 'Oscar Peterson: Black + White' is an unabashed love letter to the Canadian pianist and jazz great.
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THE SCOOP | Assoc. For Opera in Canada Puts Out Call For Opera Hopefuls
By Michael Vincent on September 14, 2021
Association for Opera in Canada has launched the second iteration of the RBC Artist Fellowship.
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Sept. 13–19
By Michael Vincent on September 13, 2021
Classical music and opera events for the week of Sept. 13–19.
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FEATURE | TIFF Doc ‘Listening To Kenny G’ Asks The Question: What Is Good Music?
By Anya Wassenberg on September 13, 2021
Penny Lane's documentary 'Listening to Kenny G' explores the music that's generated massive sales — and much vitriol.
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THE SCOOP | Pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico Named To Royal Society of Canada
By Michael Vincent on September 10, 2021
Congrats to Toronto-based pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico this week on being named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | Solem Quartet: Frontrunners For Best New Talent 2021
By Norman Lebrecht on September 10, 2021
A fresh idea from Solem Quartet, with little to fault in the playing and much to anticipate in this group’s emergence.
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THE SCOOP | The RCM Renames School After Noted Alumnus Oscar Peterson
By Anya Wassenberg on September 9, 2021
The RCM has announced the renaming of the Royal Conservatory School as the Oscar Peterson School of Music.
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