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 This Week: May 16 — 21
Classical music and opera events for the week of May 16 to 21.
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 | Five Winners Of The 2021 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes Named
By Anya Wassenberg on May 20, 2022
Five winners of the 2021 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes (Johannas) were announced at a ceremony at the Art Gallery of Ontario on May 21.
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INTERVIEW | A Conversation With Mohawk Choreographer Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
By Paula Citron on May 20, 2022
Acclaimed Mohawk choreographer Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo’s 2021 multidisciplinary work Sky Dancers explores a tragedy and its aftermath.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | New Gorecki Album Sheds Light On His Inner World
By Norman Lebrecht on May 20, 2022
Meet the inner Gorecki; he’s really worth knowing.
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THE SCOOP | Honens International Piano Competition Announces Ten Semifinalists
By Anya Wassenberg on May 18, 2022
Canada's Honens International Piano Competition has announced the ten musicians who will advance to the Semifinals.
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PREVIEW | Opera & Tech Explored In Tapestry Opera/OCAD Collaboration ‘R.U.R. A Torrent of Light’
By Anya Wassenberg on May 17, 2022
Tapestry Opera and OCAD University have teamed up for ‘R.U.R. A Torrent of Light’ an innovative opera experience enriched by clever technology.
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: May 16 — 21
By Michael Vincent on May 16, 2022
Classical music and opera events for the week of May 16 to 21.
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SCRUTINY | Evergreen: At 67, Anne Sofie Von Otter Delivers In Toronto Recital
By Joseph So on May 16, 2022
On Sunday afternoon, Toronto classical voice fans heard a recital given by renowned Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter.
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THE SCOOP | 2022 JUNO Classical Music Winners Showcase Canada’s Depth Of Talent
By Anya Wassenberg on May 16, 2022
The JUNO Awards were presented at an in-person gala for the first time in three years on May 15, 2022 in Toronto.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | Mariss Jansons, We Miss you
By Norman Lebrecht on May 13, 2022
Just how much we miss conductor Mariss Jansons is manifest in this Munich concert of three sacred works.
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THE SCOOP | You’re Invited To A Block Party At The National Ballet School
By Michael Vincent on May 12, 2022
Take in a free dance class and more at the Ballet School Block Party on June 4 at the 400 Jarvis Street block in Toronto.
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