THE SCOOP | Contemporary Luthiers: Toronto Violin And Bow Maker Exhibition September 18

By Anya Wassenberg on September 1, 2022

The Canadian Association of Violin and Bow Makers (CAVBM) presents an exhibition of contemporary violin and bow making in Toronto on Sunday, September 18.

WHO’S WHO | Amici Chamber Ensemble’s ‘Goulash Musik’ Underlines A Father And Son Musical Legacy

By Member on December 11, 2020

Clarinetist Joaquin Valdepeñas shared the stage for the first time professionally with his son Alejandro for the Amici Chamber Ensemble’s recording of Goulash Musik.

RECORD KEEPING | Pemi Paull's Musicum Umbrarum Puts The Viola In Its Dark Place

By Michael Vincent on January 25, 2019

What it lacks in hits, Pemi Paull's Musicum Umbrarum makes up for as a treasure trove of intimate portraits played by the moody middling member of the illustrious string family.

COFFEE BREAK | Viola Jokes: 10 Hours of Walking Through NYC As a Violist

By Ludwig Van on November 11, 2015

New viral video shows a woman walking around Manhattan and repeatedly harassed with viola jokes. #endviolajokes

CD REVIEW | TSO Violist Teng Li Offers Deeply Engaging CD Debut

By Michael Vincent on July 9, 2015

Teng Li –Principal Violist of the Toronto Symphony and member of Trio Arkel – has recorded a wonderful debut CD of titled "1939."

THE SCOOP | Air Canada backtracks on viola carry-on policy

By Michael Vincent on October 5, 2014

THE SCOOP | Air Canada Bans Carry-on Violas

By Michael Vincent on October 2, 2014

Read the essay that got a young classical musician into every Ivy League school

By Michael Vincent on April 7, 2014

Toronto classical concert and opera picks for January 13 to 19, 2014

By John Terauds on January 13, 2014

Toronto classical concert picks for January 6 to 12, 2014

By John Terauds on January 6, 2014