By Joseph So on January 2, 2020
Crowd pleasing programs and stellar talent mark Toronto’s beloved year end/New Year classical music extravaganzas, Bravissimo and Salute to Vienna.
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By Michael Vincent on December 30, 2019
After the departure of Soundstreams' former Executive Director, Ben Dietschi last November, Soundstreams names Menon Dwarka as Executive Director.
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By Ludwig Van on December 28, 2019
From Toronto Summer Music to The Tallis Scholars, Ludwig van Toronto critics reflect on our favourite concerts of 2019.
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By Robin Roger on December 23, 2019
Ravel's Brain becomes the focus of conversation at Hugh's Room at documentary screening.
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By Joseph So on December 23, 2019
Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto from December 23 to January 5.
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By Ludwig Van on December 21, 2019
Robert Creech, former principal horn of Victoria Symphony, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Stratford Festival Orchestra, dies age 91.
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By Norman Lebrecht on December 20, 2019
Music by the young Dmitri Shostakovich, a dazzling talent strutting his stuff in the first decade of a revolution when all seemed possible and available — jobs for all, free meals at work, free love.
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By Joseph So on December 19, 2019
The TSO’s Mozartian version of Handel’s classic Messiah is enjoyable, bolstered by top-class Canadian soloists, and the always impressive Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
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By Michael Vincent on December 18, 2019
For those who appreciate a more reflective approach to Handel's Messiah, Tafelmusik is your band this year.
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By Paula Citron on December 18, 2019
Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical is a pleasant theatrical outing. The production lacks the tension of the original 2002 movie, but it does boast an attractive score and some appealing choreography.
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