SCRUTINY | Russell Braun's Toronto Recital An Early Season Highlight

By Joseph So on January 24, 2018

Russell Braun shines in a recital marked by thoughtful programming, a personalized touch, and heartfelt expression.

SCRUTINY | COC’s Rigoletto Offers Spectacular Singing But Problematic Staging

By Joseph So on January 22, 2018

At the end of the day, Rigoletto stands or falls by its musical values, and this one is a winner.

CRITIC'S PICKS | 10 Concerts You Should Absolutely See This Week (Jan. 22–28)

By Joseph So on January 22, 2018

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of January 22 to 28.

ZERO IN | Why Maija Kovalevska Can't Wait To Visit Canada, Even In The Dead Of Winter

By Joseph So on January 20, 2018

Ahead of her Canadian debut as soloist in Mahler Fourth Symphony, we meet the celebrated Latvian soprano, Maija Kovalevska.

THE SCOOP | COC 2018-19 Season Features Big Names And A World Premiere

By Joseph So on January 17, 2018

ZERO IN | Anna Christy: "All singers hit that wall. You either come back, or you don’t"

By Joseph So on January 16, 2018

Ahead of her role as Gilda in the Canadian Opera Company's Rigoletto, the American soprano Anna Christy shares her thoughts on the fine art of balancing career and family.

CRITIC'S PICKS | 8 Concerts You Should Absolutely See This Week (Jan. 15–21)

By Joseph So on January 15, 2018

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of January 15 to 21.

CRITIC'S PICKS | 8 Concerts You Should Absolutely See This Week (Jan. 8–14)

By Joseph So on January 8, 2018

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of January 8 to 14.

SCRUTINY | Salute to Vienna A Musical Welcome To 2018

By Joseph So on January 3, 2018

Toronto's Salute to Vienna tradition endures with popular opera/operetta arias, elegant waltzes and rousing polkas, elegant classical ballet, swanky ballroom dancing, and as many corny jokes from the maestro as one can bear. What’s not to love?

SCRUTINY | Bravissimo Bids An Operatic Fond Farewell To 2017

By Joseph So on January 2, 2018

What’s that famous Christmas song lyrics that goes something like “The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful…”? If you substitute fire with opera, it pretty much sums up the scenario last evening at Roy Thomson Hall, with Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits bidding a fond farewell to 2017.