IN MEMORIAM | Composer Sofia Gubaidulina Has Died At Age 93

By Anya Wassenberg on March 13, 2025

Sofia Gubaidulina, considered to be one of the most important contemporary Russian composers, has died at age 93 in her home near Hamburg, Germany.

THE SCOOP | National Ballet Of Canada Nominated For Two Olivier Awards In A Company First

By Anya Wassenberg on March 6, 2025

PREVIEW | The Canadian Opera Company’s 2025/26 Season Offers Both New And Old Favourites

By Anya Wassenberg on February 25, 2025

The Canadian Opera Company has announced the details of its 2025/26 season, with traditional favourites, and a brand new Canadian production of Massenet’s Werther.

THE SCOOP | The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Recipients For 2025 Have Been Announced

By Anya Wassenberg on February 20, 2025

The recipients of the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement have been announced.

PREVIEW | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announces 2025/26 Concert Season

By Anya Wassenberg on February 20, 2025

Taking inspiration from Toronto’s upcoming role in the World Cup, Music Director Gustavo Gimeno’s programming emphasizes cross-border connections.

THE SCOOP | The Canadian Opera Company Welcomes Two New Pianists To Ensemble Studio For 2025/2026: Elisabeta Cojocaru & Kimly Mengyin Wang

By Anya Wassenberg on February 19, 2025

Pianists Elisabeta Cojocaru and Kimly Mengyin Wang will join the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio for the 2025/2026 season.

OPEN LETTER | An Open Letter By Ensemble Obiora — Rewriting The Score: For A More Inclusive Music Scene

By Ludwig Van on February 14, 2025

As representatives and friends of Ensemble Obiora, we feel it necessary to respond to Christophe Huss's recent review, published in Le Devoir on January 23.

INTERVIEW | Canadians In The Merola Opera Program 2025 Part II: Alexa Frankian, Ariane Cossette, Ariana Maubach

By Anya Wassenberg on February 13, 2025

Of the 28 candidates who will join the Merola Opera Program this summer, six are Canadian — the highest representation of any nation.

INTERVIEW | Canadians In The Merola Opera Program 2025 Part I: Charlotte Siegel, Wesley Harrison & Brian Cho

By Anya Wassenberg on February 13, 2025

Of the 28 candidates who will join the Merola Opera Program this summer, six are Canadian — the highest representation of any nation.

THE SCOOP | Founding Conductor & Artistic Director Jurgen Petrenko Announces Retirement From Toronto Classical Singers

By Anya Wassenberg on February 12, 2025

After 34 years of leadership, Jurgen Petrenko, founding conductor and Artistic Director of the Toronto Classical Singers, has announced his retirement.