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By William Beauvais on September 28, 2016
If singing sends thoughts into the soul of another person, then the choice of text is vital. Thoughts on the monumental task of setting text to music.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on September 27, 2016
The young American dramatic tenor Issachah Savage shares his thoughts on music, faith, and life.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on September 26, 2016
It's rough around the edges, but this new Emil Gilels release by Deutsche Grammophon stirs memories well worth revisiting.
(Continue reading)By Tyler Versluis on September 26, 2016
"As a listener and a composer, I tend to gravitate towards music that falls in the cracks." Jason Doell on the when, how and why of his music.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on September 26, 2016
Critic’s Picks for classical music events in Toronto for the Week of Sept. 26 – Oct. 2.
(Continue reading)By Arthur Kaptainis on September 24, 2016
The TSO delights with an evening that affirmed the calibre of the ensemble, Henning Kraggerud, and the undiminished podium authority of Peter Oundjian.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on September 24, 2016
The Elmer Iseler Singers, conducted by artistic director Lydia Adams for the past 19 years, is a 20-voice professional choral ensemble based in Toronto. Founded by the late Dr Elmer Iseler in 1979, the Singers have built an enviable reputation throughout Canada, the United States and internationally through concerts, broadcasts and recordings — performing repertoire that spans 500 years, with a focus on Canadian composers.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on September 23, 2016
MT catches up with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton for her upcoming performance of Mahler's Symphony 3 with the TSO.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on September 23, 2016
Backed by guest director Elisa Citterio, Tafelmusik opens the 2016/17 season with Handel's Water Music.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on September 22, 2016
Kudos to the TSO for nabbing superstar soprano Renée Fleming for the 2016/17 season opener, but Roy Thomson Hall's acoustics nearly ruined the whole thing.
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