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FEATURE | Unlocked Or Locked Down, How Music Teachers Are Learning To Adapt To COVID-19

By Robin Roger on November 24, 2020

We checked in with music teachers to see how they’re adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

THE REMOTE PODCAST | Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser On The Cultural Changes Taking Place In Orchestras

By Michael Zarathus-Cook on November 23, 2020

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser joins us this week to chat about his journey thus far as a black, gay conductor at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and beyond.

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

By Joseph So on November 23, 2020

Classical music and opera events streaming on the web for the week of November 23 – 29.

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.