RECORD KEEPING | Jordan Pal Reckons With Rapture On "Into The Wonder"
By Paul E. Robinson on November 21, 2017
One of Canada’s most interesting young composers, Jordan Pal's first record is an expansive personal awakening.
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By Paul E. Robinson on November 21, 2017
One of Canada’s most interesting young composers, Jordan Pal's first record is an expansive personal awakening.
(Continue reading)By Matthew Timmermans on November 20, 2017
The production by Brent Krysa and The Glenn Gould School left us wondering, was it all just fun or were there other underlying messages?
(Continue reading)By John Terauds on November 19, 2017
Jeff Ho’s play and performance are well worth catching. Their journey can find some way of resonating with our own presents and pasts — and we get to laugh and cry along the way.
(Continue reading)By David Podgorski on November 18, 2017
"Not a single other piece was by a recognizable Renaissance composer, but every piece was delivered as if it was written yesterday." The Toronto Consort's tour of the courts of Renaissance Europe featuring dancers from the School of Atelier Ballet, a moving worthwhile evening of songs, dances, fantasias and madrigals.
(Continue reading)By Arthur Kaptainis on November 17, 2017
The indestructible tale of the Transylvanian transplant to London has been made into a gloomily entertaining evening of music-theatre by the Royal Swedish Opera. Here's what we thought about it.
(Continue reading)By John Terauds on November 16, 2017
Mr. Shi And His Lover is a 75-minute journey that does everything right: moving and entertaining its audience in equal measure.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on November 15, 2017
As featured on a new recording, we take a look at the Canadian history of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on November 14, 2017
In a year of celebrating all things Canadian, the Amici Chamber Ensemble joins in the fun with the release of a new disc, Inspired By Canada/Notre Pays on the Marquis Records label.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on November 12, 2017
After a week which included a befitting honourary degree, Barbara Hannigan reminded us why she is one of the top sopranos in the world.
(Continue reading)By Stephan Bonfield on November 12, 2017
Gergiev and the finely-toned, muscular Mariinsky Orchestra buzzed into town for a program of Russian music backed by powerhouse Russian pianist Denis Matsuev.
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