FITS & BURSTS | What Composers Can Learn From Tupac Shakur
By Michael Vincent on March 23, 2016
When creating feels like pulling teeth, it's time to look at other ways to work smarter, not harder.
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By Michael Vincent on March 23, 2016
When creating feels like pulling teeth, it's time to look at other ways to work smarter, not harder.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on March 22, 2016
Canada Council for the Arts' Director and CEO Simon Brault responds to 2016 Federal Budget announcement which includes an extra $40 million plus the doubling of their annual budget.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 22, 2016
Canada's artists and arts presenters are doing the happy dance today, as the Federal Government has announced they will infuse $1.9 in cash – including $675 million for CBC into the arts sector.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on March 22, 2016
With today's somber news that former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died at the age of 46, we bring you something to remember him by: Rob Ford, The Opera.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on March 22, 2016
The University of Toronto Faculty of Music presents an evening of works with soloists Andrew Haji (tenor) and Megan Quick (mezzo-soprano).
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on March 22, 2016
Ten of our favourite photos of conductors lost in the rapture of music. Where there's a will, there's a way!
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on March 21, 2016
Looking for a metronome? Googles got your back.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on March 21, 2016
Critic’s Picks for the Week of March 21 to 27, including the U of T Faculty Artist Ensemble, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the TSO with Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Metropolitan Festival Choir, Orchestra and Soloists.
(Continue reading)By John Terauds on March 20, 2016
Yundi receives affectionate welcome with all-Chopin programme, but missing nuance and over-pedalling prevent a truly spellbinding performance.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on March 19, 2016
Paul E Robinson looks at the legacy of Leonard Bernstein with new review of a DVD and CD of music by Sibelius and others, including Bernstein's former protégé Marin Alsop.
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