SCRUTINY | A Shakespeare Serenade A Potent Brew
By Robin Roger on July 30, 2016
Toronto Summer Music presents a two-part presentation of musical “spin-offs” from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets.
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By Robin Roger on July 30, 2016
Toronto Summer Music presents a two-part presentation of musical “spin-offs” from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets.
(Continue reading)By Tyler Versluis on July 29, 2016
Minimal without being minimalist, avant-garde without the garde, Linda Catlin Smith's music frequently works with the simplest of musical materials.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on July 28, 2016
"It is clear that the symphonies of Shostakovich have found their near-ideal interpreters." Andris Nelsons / Boston Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich: Under Stalin's Shadow.
(Continue reading)By Robin Roger on July 28, 2016
Summer vacation is a time to savour personal freedom and indulge in delayed gratifications. For music lovers, this includes not only listening to music but also reading about it. Here are two books on the theme of music well worth your while.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on July 26, 2016
American Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton brings a down home style to Koerner Hall, with collaborative pianist Bradley Moore.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on July 26, 2016
Pedja Muzijevic raises an eyebrow at Toronto Summer Music recital with a mix of Haydn and contemporary gems.
(Continue reading)By Tyler Versluis on July 25, 2016
Talking to Adam Scime reveals a mind heavily concerned with harmonising artistic integrity and discipline in the creative process.
(Continue reading)By Joshua Denenberg on July 25, 2016
The city of Toronto deserves a class of patrons that are more cognizant of concert decorum. Here at Ludwig Van we feel it is necessary to clarify the rules and expectations for concert dress.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on July 24, 2016
This year's crop of fresh, young voices a particularly good one at Toronto Summer Music Festival Art of the Song Re-Generation.
(Continue reading)By Joshua Denenberg on July 23, 2016
Claustrophobic staging and minimalist design play to the strength of Rape of Lucretia.
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