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Season coverage sponsor THE SCOOP | Toronto's Arts Institutions Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic With Wave Of Cancellations
Toronto's arts institutions are responding to the global Coronavirus pandemic with a string of cancelled performances through March 2020. This list will be updated as more news comes in.
Anya Wassenberg
CRITIC'S PICKS | Virtual Concerts You Absolutely Need To See This Week (Streaming Edition)
Classical music and opera events streaming on the web for the week of April 6 - 12.
Joseph So
Classical 101 | Why Is The Oboe Used To Tune The Orchestra?
Have you ever wondered why orchestras tune with the oboe? Follow along as we uncover the history behind this curious convention.
Hye Won Cecilia Lee
FEATURE | Elgin And Winter Garden Theatres Are An Enduring Testament To Toronto’s Entertainment History
Toronto’s Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre are the last surviving double-decker theatres of the Edwardian era still in operation in the world.
Anya Wassenberg
THE SCOOP | Global Online Music Streaming Soars With 32% Year-Over-Year Growth In 2019
By Michael Vincent on April 5, 2020
According to a new study by Counterpoint Research, online steaming has grown 32 percent year-over-year, reaching 358 million subscribers.
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THE SCOOP | Soundstreams Sneaks In A Hopeful Season Announcement Under The Wire
By Michael Vincent on April 3, 2020
Amid the doom and gloom of concert cancellations and layoffs of musicians due to COVID-19, Toronto's Soundstreams has announced its 2020-12 season filled with marquee-worthy highlights.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | A Composer For Hard Times And Isolation
By Norman Lebrecht on April 3, 2020
In isolation, Viktor Ullmann dug deep and found wit and humour, his music persuasively interpreted in this Berlin Classics recording.
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THE SCOOP | Calgary Philharmonic Announces 2020-21 Season And Recalls Orchestra And Staff
By Michael Vincent on April 2, 2020
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) has released details on their 2020/2021 season, as well as a new website and logo - and are recalling orchestra players and staff.
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THE SCOOP | City Of Toronto Appeals To People To Stop Singing From Balconies, For Fear Of Attracting Feral Cats
By Michael Vincent on April 1, 2020
The City of Toronto is concerned that your balcony singing during social isolation is attracting feral cats.
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THE SCOOP | Canada Council Launches $60M In Advance Funding To Arts Organisations
By Michael Vincent on March 31, 2020
Finally some good news for arts organisations reeling from the devastating financial blow associated with the unexpected mass-cancellation of events across Canada.
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THE SCOOP | Toronto Cancels All Major Events Through June 30, Including Pride Parade
By Michael Vincent on March 31, 2020
Mayor John Tory has formally cancelled city-sponsored events, including the Pride Toronto Festival, scheduled for June 26-28.
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THE SCOOP | ATMA Classique Label Acquired By Montreal Based Ad Litteram
By Anya Wassenberg on March 30, 2020
Montreal based Ad Litteram has acquired the ATMA Classique label in a deal that will go through on April 1, 2020.
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Virtual Concerts You Absolutely Need To See This Week (Streaming Edition)
By Joseph So on March 30, 2020
Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of March 30 – April 5.
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IN MEMORIAM | Composer Krzysztof Penderecki Dies, Aged 86
By Michael Vincent on March 29, 2020
One of the world’s most renowned composers has died, leaving a legacy in his wake.
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