FEATURE | Use it or Lose it: The Quandary of an Amateur Musician

By Robin Roger on August 13, 2015

In an era of protest, identity politics and struggles for rights, the plight of the serious adult amateur musician has not received its due.

SCRUTINY | Garrick Ohlsson: The Vision of a New Spiritual World

By Robin Roger on July 24, 2015

Toronto Summer Music Festival: Garrick Ohlsson (piano) at Koerner Hall, Thursday.

SCRUTINY | New World, New Venue, New Community

By Robin Roger on July 19, 2015

Toronto Summer Music Academy takes over the AGO for an all Dvorak program.

SCRUTINY | A Rebel With a Cause – A Life by Oliver Sacks (Book Review)

By Robin Roger on July 14, 2015

Music has a forceful presence in Oliver Sack’s life, in good times and bad.

FEATURE | Royal Conservatory Widens its Reach with its Wide Open House

By Robin Roger on June 9, 2015

At the Royal Conservatory Wide Open House, Musical Toronto's Robin Roger got the chance to indulge her fantasies when she was handed a cello and a bow.

SCRUTINY | Westwood Concerts Stops Time at Heliconian Hall

By Robin Roger on May 31, 2015

Westwood Concerts at Heliconian Hall, Saturday May 30, 2015.

FEATURE | Richard Kogan: “Resilience is a Skill, You Can Practice It"

By Robin Roger on May 20, 2015

Merger of master pianist and master psychiatrist makes Richard Kogan a powerful role model.

SCRUTINY | Talisker Players’ Close 20th Season with a Little Help From the Gods

By Robin Roger on May 13, 2015

SCRUTINY | Sofya Gulyak Dismantles and Disarms at Heliconian Hall

By Robin Roger on May 4, 2015

Syrinx Concert Series showcases force, accuracy and at times terrifying power by Russian pianist Sofya Gulyak.

CONCERT REVIEW | The Seiler Trio Blows a Musical Wind Through Heliconian Hall

By Robin Roger on April 13, 2015

Syrinx Concert Series: The Seiler Trio gives an outstanding performance of Trios for piano, violin and cello at Heliconian Hall.