LEBRECHT LISTENS | Walton In His Finest Hour
By Norman Lebrecht on July 21, 2017
A fine selection of Walton's major orchestral works, in a standout reading by Anthony Marwood and the BBC Scottish Symphony.
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By Norman Lebrecht on July 21, 2017
A fine selection of Walton's major orchestral works, in a standout reading by Anthony Marwood and the BBC Scottish Symphony.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on July 4, 2017
Jiří Bělohlávek is in his element, conducting iconic music of his homeland. A longstanding TSO guest conductor—until February this year—we take a retrospective look at his artistry.
(Continue reading)By Norman Lebrecht on June 30, 2017
At no point in either of these works does it feel Paul Ben-Haim is going on too long — and of how many composers can that be said?
(Continue reading)By Jennifer Liu on June 29, 2017
Kent Nagano is leaving his Music Director role at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
(Continue reading)By Brian Chang on June 29, 2017
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone stops by the Sony Centre on its North American live film concert tour. Brian Chang reviews the show, with insight from conductor Justin Freer.
(Continue reading)By Jennifer Liu on June 28, 2017
In response to last week's physical altercation between patrons, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra announces a block of tickets for 100 underprivileged youth to foster a more inclusive audience.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on June 25, 2017
A superb cast of soloists makes a meal out of Carmina Burana as the TSO sends off its 2017–18 season.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on June 22, 2017
A patron at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra was assaulted during a performance of Carmina Burana.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on June 6, 2017
The Toronto Symphony’s Adrian Fung has resigned as Vice-President, Innovation, effective July 14, 2017.
(Continue reading)By Arthur Kaptainis on June 4, 2017
"Brass were hearty, strings full of fire." Sir Andrew Davis makes a superior performance out of William Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast at Roy Thomson Hall.
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