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By Ludwig Van on February 28, 2016
Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest tenors of the 20th-century, recalls the most embarrassing (and hilarious!) moments of his career.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on February 27, 2016
The combination of a Buffalo Philharmonic in fine form and Falletta’s imaginative programming makes for satisfying music-making.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on February 27, 2016
Ever wonder how they used to print music?
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 26, 2016
"Langrée rose to the occasion, as did the TSO, who matched Hamelin's shifting focus between heart-melting melodies and sweeping rambles across the keyboard."
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 25, 2016
It's no secret brick and mortar music stores are having a tough time staying alive in our increasingly digital age. Announced yesterday, the HMV location at 50 Bloor St. will be shutting its doors for good at the end of March 2016.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 25, 2016
After premiering A Little Too Cozy in Banff last summer, Against the Grain Theatre have announced today that they will be bringing their modern-day adaptation of Mozart’s "Così fan tutte" to Toronto this May 12 to 21, 2016.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on February 25, 2016
One enterprising soul (Giovanni Dettori) has taken counterpoint to the next level by using the main themes from songs by Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Nirvana, and Miley Cyrus and setting them as fugues on the piano.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 24, 2016
Toronto-based Toy Piano Composers have announced today their inaugural The Curiosity Festival, which will take place over five days from April 1-9, 2016.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 24, 2016
The varieties of wines, whiskies and cognacs that inspired (and inebriated) some of the world's greatest composers.
(Continue reading)By Joseph So on February 23, 2016
The Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio takes a crack at The Marriage of Figaro on the main stage of the Four Seasons Centre.
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