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By Michael Vincent on November 9, 2015
There has been some concern for the COC’s production of “Pyramus and Thisbe” – not the cast or production per se, but the music itself, which is decidedly unusual for an opera. With an open mind and heart, I went see it...
(Continue reading)By Neil Crory on November 7, 2015
A Toronto appearance by Renée Fleming is always a welcome affair. The much admired American soprano is known – not only for her exceptional gifts as a singer – but for her generous spirit and down-to-earth manner both on and off stage.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on November 5, 2015
Toronto mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo hobbled onto the stage of the Four Season Centre on crutches, having broken her foot. Thankfully, it was the other end of her body that brought her to the finals of Centre Stage 2015 in the first place.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on November 4, 2015
Baritone James Westman answers 66 of life's most pressing questions, including his shoe of choice, and his favourite swearword.
(Continue reading)By Jenna Douglas on November 3, 2015
It's hard to make a case one way or the other about whether the director or the maestro knows the opera the best.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on November 2, 2015
Rubies 2015: a beautiful evening that brought together opera professionals and supporters alike to honour and celebrate individuals who have championed this art form in Canada.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 30, 2015
On a recent weekend visit, I attended a Houston Symphony concert led by its charismatic young music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, took in a rollicking comedy at the newly-renovated Alley Theatre, and spent an enlightening and sobering afternoon with photographer Roman Vishniac at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
(Continue reading)By Tyler Versluis on October 29, 2015
The annual TSO reading is always fascinating to witness, a twofold joy of hearing a new piece being brought to life and seeing the efficient artistry of a world-class musical ensemble.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on October 29, 2015
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra has been named the 2015 recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Vida Peene Orchestra Award.
(Continue reading)By Robin Roger on October 28, 2015
It isn’t easy to present nonsense verse effectively. Its purpose is not to convey gibberish or chaos, but to put us on the fine edge of perception on which we balance between meaning and meaninglessness.
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