By Open Submission on January 7, 2016
The following is an open letter written by Toronto-based pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico, one of Canada’s foremost interpreters of new music, on her memories of Pierre Boulez.
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By Tyler Versluis on January 6, 2016
Pierre Boulez, composer, conductor, and Europe’s most historically important living contemporary musician, has died at the age of 90.
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By Michael Vincent on January 6, 2016
TMC has announced the five conductors selected to participate in the sixth annual Choral Conductors’ Symposium held in Toronto between January 26-30, 2016.
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By Ludwig Van on January 5, 2016
Yeah, I get it. This is another cute kitty fart video. But this is what happens after the holidays, and you're catching up on all the composing you thought you'd get done, but didn't. It seems this ultra-cute kitty has other ideas, which is to say, this cat is trying to tell you something. Anyway, enjoy.
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By Michael Vincent on January 5, 2016
University of Toronto's Music Library, which is home to Canada's largest music research collection, has uncovered a Violin Concerto that was thought lost for over 100-years.
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By Jenna Douglas on January 5, 2016
We know you love to go to the opera. So, wouldn't you also love to be a fly on the wall for the rehearsals, too?
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By Michael Vincent on January 5, 2016
The National Symphony Orchestra has announced conductor Gianandrea Noseda as new musical director for the 2017-18 season.
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By Joseph So on January 4, 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.
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By Ludwig Van on January 2, 2016
With 2015 now behind us, it's also time to reflect on 2016 new year resolutions. Here is some inspiration by Werner Herzog.
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By Joseph So on January 1, 2016
Billed as “Opera's Greatest Hits,” Bravissimo stars well-known Canadian and international singers in an operatic potpourri familiar to even the most casual opera fan.
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