OP/ED | An Open Letter To Prime Minister Mark Carney On Funding For Arts And Culture

By Anya Wassenberg on November 3, 2025

The Canadian arts and culture sector contribute about $131 billion to the Canadian economy, in addition to intangible benefits like social cohesion. Why are they facing possibly drastic cuts?

THE SCOOP | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Wins A JUNO For Best Classical Album (Large Ensemble)

By Anya Wassenberg on March 31, 2025

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has taken home JUNO hardware in the category for Classical album of the year (large ensemble) for their album Turangalîla-Symphonie.

FEATURE | University Of Toronto Talk Focuses On Preparing Music Artists For An AI-Dominated Industry

By Anya Wassenberg on March 5, 2025

THE SCOOP | Canada Live Music Association Releases A Benchmark Study On Industry Economic Impact

By Anya Wassenberg on January 31, 2025

A new study just released by the Canada Live Music Association offers hard numbers that document the economic impact of the music industry.

OP/ED | Is Classical Music Relevant In The 21st Century?

By Anya Wassenberg on January 20, 2025

Can classical music, which draws on centuries of repertoire, much of it created in times very different than our own, still be relevant in 2025?

THE SCOOP | Toronto Symphony Orchestra Reports Favourable Financial Standing & New Board Chair

By Anya Wassenberg on October 3, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra recently held its Annual General Meeting, where the TSO reported a financial surplus, and Board changes, to stakeholders.

FEATURE | Introducing The Symphonina, An Orchestral Form For The Digital Age

By Anya Wassenberg on August 1, 2024

When even pop songs have shortened from about four minutes to three since the 1990s, the symphonina aims to create classical music for the digital era.

REPORT | The Stretto Piano: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

By Anya Wassenberg on June 26, 2024

The stretto piano, simply put, is a piano with a smaller keyboard (about 7/8) that takes into account the existence of smaller hands.

THE SCOOP | The Federal Government Announces Cash For Festivals & Events In Southern Ontario

By Anya Wassenberg on June 20, 2024

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario today announced funding for 12 festivals and events that take place across the region.

THE SCOOP | The Polaris Music Prize Long List, Instrumental Music And Its Place In The Ecosystem

By Anya Wassenberg on June 13, 2024

The Polaris Music Prize Long List was revealed on June 11, consisting of 40 albums culled from an original list of more than 200 releases suggested by Polaris Jury members.