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IN MEMORIAM | With The Passing Of Patricia Beatty Canada Has Lost A Titan Of Dance

By Paula Citron on November 21, 2020

Choreographer, educator, writer, collaborator, producer, dancer – Patricia Beatty's influence has touched generations of contemporary dance artists who work in every corner of this country.

THE SCOOP | Opera Atelier Names New Artist In Residence For 35th Anniversary Season 

By Michael Vincent on November 19, 2020

Opera Atelier has appointed Canadian Soprano Measha Brueggergosman as Artist In Residence for the 2020/21 season.

THE SCOOP | The National Ballet And Cineplex Are Bringing ‘The Nutcracker’ To A Theater Near You

By Michael Vincent on November 19, 2020

In a surprise announcement yesterday, the National Ballet has partnered with Cineplex Events to ensure that Canadians across the country will be able to enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season.

THE SCOOP |Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Names Winner Of Annual Choral Composition Competition

By Michael Vincent on November 18, 2020

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has named Toronto-based composer Alastair Boyd the winner of the 6th annual Debbie Fleming Prize for Choral Composition.

THE SCOOP | The Toronto Consort Pivots To Online Streaming Subscription Service

By Michael Vincent on November 17, 2020

The Toronto Consort has announced Early Music TV, a new online video subscription service dedicated to Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque music.

FEATURE | Seven Of The Most Difficult Pieces Of Music Ever

By Anya Wassenberg on November 17, 2020

CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical And Opera Livestreams You Absolutely Need To See This Week

By Joseph So on November 16, 2020

Classical music and opera events streaming on the web for the week of November 16 – 22.

THE SCOOP | Toronto Dance Company To Shut Down Permanently Due To COVID-19

By Michael Vincent on November 13, 2020

Dancemakers, one of Canada’s oldest dance companies, has announced they will end all artistic and operations activity, effective July 31, 2021.

THE SCOOP | Hamilton Philharmonic Extends Conductor Gemma New’s Contract Through 2024

By Michael Vincent on November 12, 2020

After marking four years since her debut as conductor of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016, Gemma New has renewed her contract as Music Director through 2023-24.

FEATURE | Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s 2020 Competition Gives Young Musicians More Opportunity

By Anya Wassenberg on November 11, 2020

The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, home to one of Canada’s oldest music competitions, felt it was doubly important to continue the competition this year.