SCHMOPERA | Opera Directors and Music: An Unfair Disadvantage?
By Jenna Douglas on November 3, 2015
It's hard to make a case one way or the other about whether the director or the maestro knows the opera the best.
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By Jenna Douglas on November 3, 2015
It's hard to make a case one way or the other about whether the director or the maestro knows the opera the best.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on November 2, 2015
Rubies 2015: a beautiful evening that brought together opera professionals and supporters alike to honour and celebrate individuals who have championed this art form in Canada.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 30, 2015
On a recent weekend visit, I attended a Houston Symphony concert led by its charismatic young music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, took in a rollicking comedy at the newly-renovated Alley Theatre, and spent an enlightening and sobering afternoon with photographer Roman Vishniac at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
(Continue reading)By Tyler Versluis on October 29, 2015
The annual TSO reading is always fascinating to witness, a twofold joy of hearing a new piece being brought to life and seeing the efficient artistry of a world-class musical ensemble.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on October 29, 2015
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra has been named the 2015 recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Vida Peene Orchestra Award.
(Continue reading)By Robin Roger on October 28, 2015
It isn’t easy to present nonsense verse effectively. Its purpose is not to convey gibberish or chaos, but to put us on the fine edge of perception on which we balance between meaning and meaninglessness.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on October 27, 2015
During the Annual General Meeting on October 26, Tafelmusik has announced an operating surplus of nearly $120,000.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on October 26, 2015
Esprit Orchestra founder and conductor Alex Pauk answers our 23 questions, including naming the three things that Toronto doesn’t have but should.
(Continue reading)By John Terauds on October 25, 2015
The German pianist who won the Honens Piano Competition nearly 10 years ago sat down at the Banff Centre right around what would have been French composer Maurice Ravel’s 140th birthday last spring to record all of his works for solo piano. The results, just released on Honens’ own recording label, are very impressive.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on October 24, 2015
What would the world be like if no-one smoked? Let's imagine...
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