COFFEE BREAK | Pen Beats
By Ludwig Van on February 27, 2015
It’s amazing what you can do with just two pens, a ruler, and a little bit of musical imagination.
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By Ludwig Van on February 27, 2015
It’s amazing what you can do with just two pens, a ruler, and a little bit of musical imagination.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on February 26, 2015
Being a composer in the 21st century is no easy task, and despite composing a work declared by some to be, "the best orchestral work that the 21st century has seen thus far", we learn that a composers process is often rife with internal struggles...
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 25, 2015
If you are a classical musician, or know one, you will have heard of few of these doozies...
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 25, 2015
Musical Toronto’s weekly Critic’s Picks are a fully curated list of some of the best concerts happening now through the end of the week. Of course this is not to say we are the provocateurs of taste, but simply seek to provide a good weekly summary. For a look at the full breadth of what’s available in and around Toronto, check out the comprehensive concert listings from our friends at Wholenote Magazine...
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on February 25, 2015
Scherzo | Noun | ˈskeət.səʊ | (plural scherzos or scherzi) | a fast-moving humorous composition that originated from the early 17th century in various musical forms, but made famous by Beethoven as an alternative to the minuet in symphonies, sonatas and other instrumental forms...
(Continue reading)By Lev Bratishenko on February 23, 2015
Interview with Alexander Shelley, announced as NAC Orchestra Music Designate in October 2013.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 23, 2015
Since Sunday night’s 87th Academy Awards, many have been critical of the nights many snubs, and lack-thereofs. But one thing stuck out – and her name was Lady Gaga...
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 23, 2015
Today the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall announced the launch of Phase 1 of its seven-year Massey Hall Revitalization project. The rebirth of one of Canada's flagship arts venues will be completed in two phases, and will cost a total of $135M...
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on February 22, 2015
The most memorable performance of Ein Heldenleben I ever heard was in Washington, D.C. January 24, 1965 with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic in a glorious performance. There was an extra-musical dimension to this performance which made it that much more special; Winston Churchill had passed away that morning and Karajan dedicated the performance to his memory. If ever a man had lived a hero’s life, Winston Churchill was surely that man, and watching a German conductor like Karajan, a one-time member of the Nazi party pay tribute to him with this piece engendered in me thoughts and emotions that would last a lifetime...
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 20, 2015
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