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.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of September 8 To 14

By Ludwig Van on September 8, 2025

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for this week, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.

THE SCOOP | Finnish Conductor John Storgårds Named As The 8th Music Director Of The National Arts Centre Orchestra

By Anya Wassenberg on September 3, 2025

Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Finnish conductor John Storgårds will become the NAC Orchestra’s 8th music director.

INTERVIEW | Neoclassical Improvisation: Pianist & Composer Huguette Lavigne Talks About Let Go, Fly Far

By Anya Wassenberg on August 26, 2025

PREVIEW | Anna Lapwood & The Chapel Choir of Pembroke College Tour In Toronto & Other Canadian Dates

By Anya Wassenberg on July 16, 2025

Anna Lapwood, British superstar organist and choir director, will be bringing The Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge, to Toronto and other Canadian cities on tour.

THE SCOOP | Celebrate Canada Day In Ottawa With A Free Concert With The NAC Orchestra & Friends

By Anya Wassenberg on June 25, 2025

The National Arts Centre Orchestra — with a few friends — will present a free concert with an all-Canadian program on July 1 in honour of Canada Day in Ottawa’s Southam Hall.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of April 7 To 13

By Anya Wassenberg on June 9, 2025

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for this week, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.

THE SCOOP | The Royal Conservatory Announces Details Of The 17th Concert Season At Koerner Hall

By Anya Wassenberg on June 6, 2025

The 2025/26 season of concert programming at Koerner Hall, the venue’s 17th, offers a range of experiences for audience members from international stars to homegrown talent.

THE SCOOP | Indigenous Soprano Emma Pennell Wins 2025 RBC Emerging Artist Award

By Anya Wassenberg on June 3, 2025

The RBC Emerging Artist Award for 2025, including a cash prize of $25,000, has been awarded to Mi’kmaw of Ktaqmkuk soprano Emma Pennell.

PREVIEW | Ottawa Chamberfest Announces 2025 Festival Lineup

By Anya Wassenberg on May 27, 2025

Ottawa Chamberfest will be back this summer, showcasing the beauty and breadth of chamber music from July 18 to July 27, 2025.