If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
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INTERVIEW | Composer Howard Shore Looks Back On His Work For ‘The Lord Of The Rings’
Oscar-winning Canadian composer Howard Shore looks back on his work for Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
Anya Wassenberg
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YEAR IN REVIEW | Classical Music: Discovering 2021’s Lesser Known Gems
Classical music fans can take comfort in a string of notable recordings released in 2021.
Anya Wassenberg
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FEATURE | Was Beethoven Black?
Was Beethoven Black? The contention seems to come up in social media every few years, sparking debate and deeper questions about culture and race.
Anya Wassenberg
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FEATURE | Why Do People Cough At Concerts?
Why do people cough so much during classical music concerts, and can it be stopped?
Anya Wassenberg
LEBRECHT LISTENS | Crossing The Invisible Borders Between Kodály, Dvořák and Janáček
By Norman Lebrecht on January 7, 2022
British musicians Laura van der Heijden and Jâms Colemanhave cross the invisible border between the Czechs and Hungarians on this recording.
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THE SCOOP | Canadian Opera Company Breaks Silence Regarding Opening Of Madama Butterfly
By Michael Vincent on January 6, 2022
The COC has confirmed they are currently assessing the full impact of the Province’s time-limited measures.
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THE SCOOP | NAC English Theatre Appoints Nina Lee Aquino As Artistic Director
By Michael Vincent on January 6, 2022
Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) has named Nina Lee Aquino as Artistic Director of NAC English Theatre, effective August 29, 2022.
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THE SCOOP | Opera In Canada Names 2021-2022 Artist Fellowship And Mentorship Participants
By Michael Vincent on January 6, 2022
The second cohort of the RBC Artist Fellowship and Mentorship Program has been announced by the Association for Opera in Canada.
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THE SCOOP | Mirvish Announces Revised Season — And A New Show
By Anya Wassenberg on January 5, 2022
Mirvish Productions announces changes to their 2022 season due to the Omicron lockdown — along with a new show to close the season.
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PREVIEW | Met Opera Live In HD Winter/Spring 2022 Returns With Delectable Lineup
By Joseph So on January 4, 2022
This season marks the 15th anniversary of the Met Live in HD Series, with a terrific lineup of opera in store.
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ZERO IN | Chopin Competition Scorecards Show Bruce Liu Was The Favourite From The Start
By Michael Vincent on January 3, 2022
When it comes to music competitions, the expectations are absurdly high.
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THE SCOOP | Concert Venues Shut Down Again As Ontario Goes On Temporary Hold Due To Omicron
By Anya Wassenberg on January 3, 2022
The province of Ontario will be shutting down live music venues, in-person dining, and imposing other restrictions as of January 5, 2022.
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: Jan. 3 – 9
By Michael Vincent on January 3, 2022
Classical music and opera events for the week of January 3 to 9
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YEAR IN REVIEW | Classical Music: Discovering 2021’s Lesser Known Gems
By Anya Wassenberg on December 31, 2021
Classical music fans can take comfort in a string of notable recordings released in 2021.
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