THE SCOOP | Toronto Symphony And Red Sky Performance To Join Forces In New Production

By Michael Vincent on February 2, 2021

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and Red Sky Performance have put out a call seeking musical artists to work towards a reimagined version of Mistatim, a performance for young audiences.

THE SCOOP | Azrieli Foundation Announces Call For Applications To 2022 AMP Music Prize

By Michael Vincent on February 2, 2021

The Azrieli Foundation has announced the launch of the 2022 AMP Music Prize (AMP) and is inviting Canadian and international composers to apply now.

Feature | ‘This Is Canada NICE’ – A New Animated Song

By Paula Citron on January 8, 2021

“This is Canada NICE” – A fun-filled, new animated song that packs a powerful punch of Canadian pride

THE SCOOP | Composer Barbara Croall Named Officer Of The Order Of Ontario

By Michael Vincent on January 6, 2021

Among the list of 47 honourees appointed as an Officer of the Order of Ontario is the award-winning composer Barbara Croall.

THE SCOOP | Pioneering Musicians Named For New Year’s Appointments To Order Of Canada

By Michael Vincent on December 30, 2020

Governor General Julie Payette has announced 61 Canadians will be honoured with appointments to the Order of Canada this New Year’s.

FEATURE | Seven Of The Most Difficult Pieces Of Music Ever

By Anya Wassenberg on November 17, 2020

FEATURE | Was Beethoven Black?

By Anya Wassenberg on September 29, 2020

Was Beethoven Black? The contention seems to come up in social media every few years, sparking debate and deeper questions about culture and race.

FEATURE | Azrieli Music Prizes: Meet The Three Winning Composers

By Caroline Rodgers on September 25, 2020

The Gala Concert of the biennial Azrieli Music Prizes will take place on October 22, featuring the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, which will be performing the world premiere of the three prize-winning works in Montreal at the salle Claude-Champagne.

RECORD KEEPING | Stewart Goodyear Offers Pristine Technique And Sensitive Interpretation Of Beethoven Concertos

By Anya Wassenberg on September 17, 2020

Stewart Goodyear has always worn his heart on his sleeve when it comes to Beethoven, and his love of the material emerges as a technically polished and musically graceful interpretation of all five piano concertos on Beethoven: The Complete Piano Concertos, an Orchid Classics release.

Guide | A Musical Reading List For The Labour Day Weekend

By Robin Roger on September 4, 2020

Even for adults, the Labour Day Weekend has a “back to school” feeling, so we include a book about learning in this list in addition to others to offer some consolation for the onset of autumn.