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Season coverage sponsor THE SCOOP | Toronto's Arts Institutions Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic With Wave Of Cancellations
Toronto's arts institutions are responding to the global Coronavirus pandemic with a string of cancelled performances through March 2020. This list will be updated as more news comes in.
Anya Wassenberg
CRITIC'S PICKS | Virtual Concerts You Absolutely Need To See This Week (Streaming Edition)
Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of March 30 – April 5.
Joseph So
Classical 101 | Why Is The Oboe Used To Tune The Orchestra?
Have you ever wondered why orchestras tune with the oboe? Follow along as we uncover the history behind this curious convention.
Hye Won Cecilia Lee
FEATURE | Elgin And Winter Garden Theatres Are An Enduring Testament To Toronto’s Entertainment History
Toronto’s Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre are the last surviving double-decker theatres of the Edwardian era still in operation in the world.
Anya Wassenberg
THE SCOOP | Canada Council Launches $60M In Advance Funding To Arts Organisations
By Michael Vincent on March 31, 2020
Finally some good news for arts organisations reeling from the devastating financial blow associated with the unexpected mass-cancellation of events across Canada.
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THE SCOOP | Toronto Cancels All Major Events Through June 30, Including Pride Parade
By Michael Vincent on March 31, 2020
Mayor John Tory has formally cancelled city-sponsored events, including the Pride Toronto Festival, scheduled for June 26-28.
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THE SCOOP | ATMA Classique Label Acquired By Montreal Based Ad Litteram
By Anya Wassenberg on March 30, 2020
Montreal based Ad Litteram has acquired the ATMA Classique label in a deal that will go through on April 1, 2020.
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Virtual Concerts You Absolutely Need To See This Week (Streaming Edition)
By Joseph So on March 30, 2020
Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of March 30 – April 5.
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IN MEMORIAM | Composer Krzysztof Penderecki Dies, Aged 86
By Michael Vincent on March 29, 2020
One of the world’s most renowned composers has died, leaving a legacy in his wake.
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THE SCOOP | Canadian Opera Company Calls Off 2019-20 Season, Announces Plans For #OperaAtHome
By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2020
The Canadian Opera Company has cancelled all upcoming performances and events for the remainder of the 2019/2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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THE SCOOP | Moody’s Slashes Metropolitan Opera’s Bond Credit Rating
By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2020
The Metropolitan Opera Company's week has gone from bad to worse as Moody's Investors Service downgrades their credit rating.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | What Can You Do With 3 Sopranos And 2 Altos? Be inventive, That’s What
By Norman Lebrecht on March 27, 2020
The all-women quintet Papagena have come up with a range of unaccompanied songs, settings and original commissions that often takes the breath away.
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THE SCOOP | Luminato Festival 2020 Cancelled
By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2020
Toronto’s largest annual international arts festival has been called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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THE SCOOP | Anne-Sophie Mutter Tests Positive For COVID-19
By Michael Vincent on March 26, 2020
In an emotional video posted today on Facebook, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter has confirmed she has been infected with the COVID-19 virus, and is currently in quarantine.
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