If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
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COMMENTARY | Why Playing Political Hot Potato With Artists Is A Terrible Idea
Questioning the shaky logic behind cancelling musicians amid geopolitical tensions.
Arthur Kaptainis
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See Over The Next Two Weeks: June 13 – 27
Classical music and opera events from June 13 to 27, 2022.
Michael Vincent
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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
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FEATURE | An Interview With National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer Jillian Vanstone
There were quite a few raised eyebrows when principal dancer Jillian Vanstone announced her retirement this year from the National Ballet of Canada after 22 years.
Paula Citron
THE SCOOP | Mirivish: Sadly, Jesus Christ Superstar’s Second Coming Will Not Take Place
By Anya Wassenberg on July 6, 2022
The 50th Anniversary touring production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in Toronto will not resume in August, as previously announced.
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PREVIEW | Taking A Dive Into Ottawa Chamberfest With A.D. Carissa Klopoushak
By Anya Wassenberg on July 5, 2022
The Ottawa Chamberfest is back for summer 2022 with a full slate of in-person concerts and events, and online offerings from the festival’s premiere venue.
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SCRUTINY | Stratford’s Fresh Take On ‘Hamlet’ Will Get You To See It Anew
By Paula Citron on July 4, 2022
Polish director Peter Pasyk has given Stratford a modernist production that is articulated, thoughtful, and perhaps, most importantly, fresh.
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PREVIEW | Critic’s Pick: 2022 Toronto Summer Music Festival
By Joseph So on July 4, 2022
After a very challenging two years due to COVID-19, the Toronto Summer Music Festival (TSMF) is returning this month.
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GUIDE | Ontario Summer Music Festivals 2022
By Holly Harris on July 1, 2022
Ontario music festivals are roaring back to life with in-person concerts this summer.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | A Magnificent, Committed Performance Draws Out The Spirit Of Messiaen’s Score
By Norman Lebrecht on July 1, 2022
This is a more convincing and optimistic account of Messiaen's quartet than you will hear on record from many more famous soloists.
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REPORT | Music In A Major Mode May Get Consumers To Act On Their Good Intentions
By Anya Wassenberg on June 30, 2022
Music, provided it’s uptempo, and played in a major mode, can change consumer habits, a new study shows.
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COMMENTARY | Closing The McGill Conservatory Is An Historic Mistake
By Arthur Kaptainis on June 29, 2022
At the end of the summer, the McGill Conservatory will be the subject of a patricidal closure by the degree-granting faculty to which it gave birth.
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REPORT | New Study Looks At Music Therapy For ALS Patients
By Anya Wassenberg on June 29, 2022
Music therapy can improve symptoms in ALS patients — that’s the suggestion of a recent study.
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THE SCOOP | Executive Director Carol Kehoe Leaving Tafelmusik For The Maritimes
By Anya Wassenberg on June 29, 2022
Tafelmusik Board Chair David Kilburn announced that Executive Director Carol Kehoe will be stepping down from her position.
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