CONCERT REVIEW | Second City Hijacks the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
We are really excited to have Colin Eatock joining our team of writers at Musical Toronto. As a long time writer for the Globe and Mail, as well as the Houston Chronicle (and others), he brings a depth of knowledge to his work that is always thoughtful and well considered. His inaugural review for us is the TSO’s collaboration with the famed Comedy franchise “Second City” – A Comedy legend in Toronto.
THE SCOOP | Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announce the End of the “Deficit Era”
One of the big news story of the month, was the TSO finally crawling out of the deficit hole, and back into the bright sunny world of an Orchestra with a very bright future ahead of itself.
Q&A | 20 Questions for Stewart Goodyear
Pianist Stewart Goodyear popped into the Musical Toronto office to share with us some of the things that make him tick. Your favourite curse word? Apparently, his favourite curse words are those that combine a part of the anatomy to a kitchen item. “****baster?”
WHO’S WHO | Opera Atelier
Opera Atelier joined our growing list of Musical Toronto members… It’s turning out to be quite a nice little family around here.
COFFEE BREAK | Composer Insults
In the Hip-hop world, there is a history of battle rapping which is based on put-downs, insults, and disses against their opponents. It turns out it was actually classical composers like Mozart and Clementi who started the nasty practice. Amazing how malicious they were to each other.
THE VOICE | Canadian Opera Company Competition Crowns Three Kings
Neil Crory was at the Opera Company’s Centre Stage Ensemble Studio Competition Gala at the Four Season’s Centre. It was an incredible event – with three winners announced. Read more to find out these opera kings are!
CD REVIEW | Poor Accoustics Thwart Recording of Philadelphia Orchestra/Yannick Nezet-Seguin
Let’s face it, it’s fun to read a bad review once in a while. Find out how an otherwise good performance was arrested by the ugly bad acoustics monster.
CRITIC’S PICKS | 10 Musical Outings You Absolutely Must Do This Week
In a city the size of Toronto it can be overwhelming to choose which you should go to. We’re here to help.
THE VOICE | Isabel Bayrakdarian: “As a bird, I no longer like sitting on top of the tree”
Neil Crory had a candid chat with Isabel Bayrakdarian where she revealed some very interesting things about herself. A must read.
THE SCOOP | Montreal International Musical Competition Lands Deborah Voigt
The MIMC had some big news this week, landing some very impressive names to their jury.
FITS & BURSTS | Violin Spitfire Eclipses Protégés at Roy Thomson Hall
Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Mutter Virtuosi dropped by Roy Thomson hall for an incredible concert. Find out how it went.