In a candid interview, the reigning queen of Bel Canto Sondra Radvanovsky shares her thoughts on her art and her life.

Esprit Orchestra plays Koerner Hall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 — enter now for a chance to see them free, on us!

This week, Norman Lebrecht highlights two new Cello concerto albums by Johannes Moser and Hornung Maximilian.

Against the Grain makes an opera matching Handel to a narrative inspired by the stories of migration and displacement due to war, discrimination, hate, and intolerance.

The duo recital opening the Mazzoleni Songmasters with Canadians‚ soprano Joyce El-Khoury and mezzo Beste Kalender, highlights Turkish and Lebanese songs.

Yes, Toronto, December is just around the corner and it means Messiah time: cut, uncut, traditional, children’s, a new adaptation — you can take your pick!

Flawed, yes. Ambitious, absolutely. A keeper, definitely.

Art songs are miniature operas, and when logically put together, well sung and sensitively interpreted, it makes for a most enjoyable recital — especially with Dutch baritone Thomas Oliemans and pianist Malcolm Martineau.

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of November 12 – 18.

Fancy yourself an opera buff? See how you measure up with the Ludwig Van ultimate opera quiz.