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DANCE | National Ballet's La Sylphide Brings History To Life

By Stephan Bonfield on March 11, 2016

The National Ballet of Canada closed its run of choreographer Johan Kobborg's La Sylphide last week in what proved to be a sensational series of seven beautifully new, re-enlivened performances. It was my decided good fortune to attend three of them in order to take in this earliest repertoire piece of pointe ballet, but especially to take advantage of a supreme learning opportunity.

SCRUTINY | Tapestry Opera Presents A Devilish Game Of Hot Potato

By Michael Vincent on March 11, 2016

Fistbump to Tapestry Opera for bringing this incredible new opera to Toronto. Three words: Go see it.

SCRUTINY | TSO New Creations Festival: So-So Sounds From Down Under

By Arthur Kaptainis on March 11, 2016

Brett Dean, James Ledger, and Paul Frehner participate in the second instalment of TSO's New Creations Festival.

GIVEAWAY | Win Tickets To See Steve Reich At Massey Hall

By Ludwig Van on March 10, 2016

In honour of Steve Reich's 80th birthday, the iconic composer who transformed minimalist music, we’re giving away two tickets to see Reich and friends perform live on April 14 at the legendary Massey Hall, (courtesy Massey Hall)

WELCOME | RCM Music Appreciation Has Joined The Growing Musical Toronto Community

By Member on March 10, 2016

With courses offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening, you're sure to find something in RCM's selection of Music Appreciation offerings that sparks your curiosity and fits your schedule!

Q&A | 25 Questions For Stacie Dunlop

By Michael Vincent on March 9, 2016

Soprano Stacie Dunlop answers 25 questions, including her default drink of choice, the strangest place she's ever been, and the thing that makes her happiest.

DANCE | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Resonates In Toronto

By Stephan Bonfield on March 9, 2016

EDITORIAL | Why There Are No Women In the TSO New Creations Festival This Year

By Michael Vincent on March 8, 2016

It's time to talk about why there are no women in the TSO New Creations Festival this year. (In honour of International Women's Day).

SCRUTINY | Mazzoleni Songmasters Recital Explores Words, Images, and Music

By Joseph So on March 7, 2016

Toronto voice fans are fond of spending Sundays in a recital hall for a good old Liederabend - albeit in the afternoon! For years, the main attraction was the Aldeburgh Connection with its richly detailed and always satisfying, theme-based programming. With the retirement of its co-creators Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata, suddenly there was a void.

CRITIC'S PICKS | Nine Shows You Should See This Week

By Joseph So on March 7, 2016

Musical Toronto’s weekly Critic’s Picks are a fully curated list of some of the best concerts happening now through the end of the week. (March 7 to 13)