SCRUTINY | Tapestry Opera Presents A Devilish Game Of Hot Potato

By Michael Vincent on March 11, 2016

Fistbump to Tapestry Opera for bringing this incredible new opera to Toronto. Three words: Go see it.

DANCE | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Resonates In Toronto

By Stephan Bonfield on March 9, 2016

SCRUTINY | Mazzoleni Songmasters Recital Explores Words, Images, and Music

By Joseph So on March 7, 2016

Toronto voice fans are fond of spending Sundays in a recital hall for a good old Liederabend - albeit in the afternoon! For years, the main attraction was the Aldeburgh Connection with its richly detailed and always satisfying, theme-based programming. With the retirement of its co-creators Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata, suddenly there was a void.

SCRUTINY | TSO: New Creations Festival Slips Into Something More Comfortable

By Michael Vincent on March 6, 2016

DJ Skratch Bastid Spins with the TSO for opening night of New Creations Festival

RECORD KEEPING | Vivaldi: Les Violons du Roy/Aradia Ensemble/Gli Incogniti

By Paul E. Robinson on March 5, 2016

In honour of Vivaldi's birthday 338th birthday, here are three new CD's well worth your attention: Les Violons du Roy, Aradia Ensemble, and Gli Incogniti.

SCRUTINY | Vilde Frang Makes A Cozy Toronto Debut

By Michael Vincent on March 3, 2016

There has been a lot of fuss about Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang. Equipped with a 1709 “Engleman” Stradivari and a series of CD's with Warner Classics boasting lustrous reviews, the 29-year old is an artist on the cusp of stardom.

SCRUTINY | Talisker Players: Spirit Dreaming

By Robin Roger on March 3, 2016

Talisker Players combine poetic and mythical traditions for an innovative concert with modern vocal chamber music.

SCRUTINY | Sir András Schiff Builds From The Ground Up At Koerner Hall

By Michael Vincent on February 29, 2016

A concert hall, a piano, and a pair of hands – this was all that was needed for a musically fulsome afternoon with Hungarian Pianist Sir András Schiff.

RECORD KEEPING | Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra/JoAnn Falletta: Florent Schmitt

By Paul E. Robinson on February 27, 2016

The combination of a Buffalo Philharmonic in fine form and Falletta’s imaginative programming makes for satisfying music-making.

SCRUTINY | Marc-André Hamelin And TSO Delight At Roy Thomson Hall

By Michael Vincent on February 26, 2016

"Langrée rose to the occasion, as did the TSO, who matched Hamelin's shifting focus between heart-melting melodies and sweeping rambles across the keyboard."