THE SCOOP | Soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate Wins First Prize and the Audience Choice Prize At Centre Stage

By Anya Wassenberg on October 24, 2025

Ottawa soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate has won First Prize and the Audience Choice Prize at the 12th annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition.

FEATURE | The Honens International Piano Competition Does Things A Little Differently

By Arthur Kaptainis on October 22, 2025

The triennial Honens International Piano Competition announced its three finalists on Tuesday, revealing the gold, silver and bronze laureates before they embark on the concluding trials.

THE SCOOP | Canadian Kevin Chen Takes Home Silver At The 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

By Anya Wassenberg on October 21, 2025

Calgary-born Canadian Kevin Chen has emerged from the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition with a silver medal.

THE SCOOP | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Extends Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée’s Contract For Another Five Years

By Anya Wassenberg on October 3, 2025

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has announced the renewal of Jean-Sébastien Vallée’s contract as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for an additional five year term.

THE SCOOP | Seven Finalists Announced For The Canadian Opera Company Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition

By Anya Wassenberg on October 2, 2025

THE SCOOP | Toronto Hosts The Promise of Music: The First World Congress On The Social Impact Of Music

By Anya Wassenberg on October 2, 2025

From October 6 to 10, 2025, Toronto will play host to The Promise of Music: the First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music, presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation.

THE SCOOP | NYO Canada Appoints Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser As Music Director

By Anya Wassenberg on September 23, 2025

The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) has announced the appointment of Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser as Music Director for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

REPORT | Canadian Music Is Alive And Well: The Polaris Music Prize Gala 2025

By Anya Wassenberg on September 17, 2025

Toronto’s Massey Hall filled up with a distinctively well dressed crowd to celebrate Canadian music at the Polaris Music Prize Gala 2025.

THE SCOOP | The Royal Conservatory of Music's Glenn Gould School Names Jonathan Crow As Director Of Temerty Orchestral Program & Violin Faculty Member

By Anya Wassenberg on September 10, 2025

The Glenn Gould School (GGS) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Crow as Director of the Temerty Orchestral Program and member of the violin faculty.

REPORT | Poiesis Quartet Triumphs At The Banff International String Quartet Competition

By Ludwig Van on September 3, 2025

Cincinnati based Poiesis Quartet stunned the Banff International String Quartet Competition’s (BISQC) veteran audience and distinguished jury with an incontestable victory.