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SCRUTINY | A Musical Afternoon With Nikki Chooi And Amici Chamber Ensemble

By Ludwig Van on October 6, 2025

Reflections on a Musical Afternoon with violinist Nikki Chooi and the Amici Chamber Ensemble, including repertoire from Bach to Ondrej Kuka.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: October 6 – October 12

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on October 6, 2025

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of October 6 to 12, 2025.

INTERVIEW | Pianist Cheryl Duvall & Composer Linda Catlin Smith Talk About The Plains

By Anya Wassenberg on October 3, 2025

The Plains, a new album, is the result of a collaboration, and friendship, between pianist Cheryl Duvall and composer Linda Catlin Smith.

INTERVIEW | Opera Revue Members Danie Friesen, Claire Elise Harris & Alexander Hajek Talk About Performing At The Canadian Opera Company

By Anya Wassenberg on October 3, 2025

The Canadian Opera Company has invited indie upstarts Opera Revue (Danie Friesen, Claire Elise Harris & Alexander Hajek) to perform at their Free Concert Series.

THE SCOOP | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Extends Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée’s Contract For Another Five Years

By Anya Wassenberg on October 3, 2025

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has announced the renewal of Jean-Sébastien Vallée’s contract as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for an additional five year term.

PREVIEW | New Toronto Theatre Company Pucker’s Presents Concord Floral By Jordan Tannahill

By Anya Wassenberg on October 3, 2025

Pucker’s, a new theatre company in Toronto founded by 郝邦宇 Steven Hao and Allison MacKenzie kicks off with a multidisciplinary remount of Jordan Tannahill’s Concord Floral.

THE SCOOP | Seven Finalists Announced For The Canadian Opera Company Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition

By Anya Wassenberg on October 2, 2025

SCRUTINY | Mirvish’s Tell Tale Harbour Puts A Smile On Your Face

By Paula Citron on October 2, 2025

The original Canadian musical Tell Tale Harbour is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

PREVIEW | Opera For The Children Of Ukraine At Chateau Windrush

By Anya Wassenberg on October 2, 2025

Chateau Windrush will be the host of a fundraiser for Pure Heart Global Mission, an organization working to support orphaned Ukrainian children.

THE SCOOP | Toronto Hosts The Promise of Music: The First World Congress On The Social Impact Of Music

By Anya Wassenberg on October 2, 2025

From October 6 to 10, 2025, Toronto will play host to The Promise of Music: the First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music, presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation.