If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
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COMMENTARY | Why Playing Political Hot Potato With Artists Is A Terrible Idea
Questioning the shaky logic behind cancelling musicians amid geopolitical tensions.
Arthur Kaptainis
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See Over The Next Two Weeks: June 13 – 27
Classical music and opera events from June 13 to 27, 2022.
Michael Vincent
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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 | An Interview With National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer Jillian Vanstone
There were quite a few raised eyebrows when principal dancer Jillian Vanstone announced her retirement this year from the National Ballet of Canada after 22 years.
Paula Citron
INTERVIEW | In Conversation with Norwegian Choreographer/Stage Director/Playwright Alan Lucien Oyen
By Paula Citron on June 28, 2022
Norway’s Alan Lucien Øyen, 44, is a polymath whose artistic credits span dance, theatre and opera.
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THE SCOOP | UofT Faculty Of Music Receives $7 Million Gift To Open State Of The Art Multimedia Venue
By Anya Wassenberg on June 28, 2022
The University of Toronto Faculty of Music has received a $7 million gift that will fund the Jay Telfer Forum, a state of the art facility.
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THE SCOOP | National Ballet News: Four Promotions & Two Awards
By Anya Wassenberg on June 27, 2022
National Ballet Artistic Director Hope Muir went out to enjoy a dance performance last night — with a series of surprise promotions up her proverbial sleeve.
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THE SCOOP | The TSO Selects Alison Yun-Fei Jiang As RBC Affiliate Composer
By Anya Wassenberg on June 27, 2022
Canadian composer Alison Yun-Fei Jiang will join the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as the new RBC Affiliate Composer.
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WHO’S WHO | The Toronto Concert Orchestra Wants You To Fall In Love With Live Music Again
By Member on June 27, 2022
After two years, the Toronto Concert Orchestra is returning to weekly in-person concerts from June 28- August 23, 2022.
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THE SCOOP | Brott Family Touched By City’s Move To Rename Concert Hall After The Late Maestro
By Anya Wassenberg on June 24, 2022
Hamilton City Council has voted unanimously to rename a concert hall in honour of the late maestro Boris Brott, in a gesture of recognition appreciated by his family.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | The Nash Ensemble Prove Ferdinand Ries Is More Than A Forgettable Curiosity
By Norman Lebrecht on June 24, 2022
Overshadowed by his contemporary, Beethoven, Ferdinand Ries was not a major composer, perhaps, but certainly more than a forgettable curiosity.
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INTERVIEW | Cynthia Dale & Richard Ouzounian Talk About Her New One-Woman Show
By Paula Citron on June 23, 2022
Iconic Canadian triple threat Cynthia Dale, and her director Richard Ouzounian, talk about her new one-woman show 'Take The Moment'.
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THE SCOOP | Mirvish Removes Mandatory Mask Procotols As Of July 1
By Anya Wassenberg on June 23, 2022
As of this Canada Day 2022, audience members at any Mirvish theatre will no longer face a mask mandate when attending a show.
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SCRUTINY | Cahoots Theatre ‘Three Ordinary Men’ Offers Strong Performances, Brilliant Design
By Paula Citron on June 23, 2022
Civil rights drama 'Three Ordinary Men' is another production to add to Cahoots Theatre's distinguished repertoire.
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