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WHO'S WHO | Pocket Concerts

By Member on October 15, 2014

Thanks to our growing network of hosts, Pocket Concerts presents some of Toronto’s best chamber musicians in living rooms throughout the GTA, providing a uniquely intimate and enjoyable concert experience. Each Pocket Concert consists of about 45 minutes of fantastic music, followed by a reception, during which music-lovers have a chance to meet the performers as well as each other...

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Q&A | 20 Questions for Aaron Gervais

By Michael Vincent on October 15, 2014

Announced last week, Soundstreams has unleashed their second SoundMakers Composer in Residence. This year Edmonton-born, Aaron Gervais will be joining the Toronto-based contemporary music presenters and writing a new commission for four digitally prepared vocalists. No stranger to Toronto, Aaron has worked with Tapestry New Opera, G27 Orchestra and Toca Loca. He’s also a great blogger, and will be writing about his progress with Soundstreams...

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CRITIC’S PICKS | 10 Musical Outings You Absolutely Must Do This Week

By Michael Vincent on October 14, 2014

Our weekly Critic’s Picks are a fully curated list of some of the best concerts happening now through the end of the week. Of course this is not to say we are the provocateurs of taste, but simply seek to provide a good weekly summary. For a look at the full breadth of what’s available in and around Toronto, check out the comprehensive concert listings from our friends at Wholenote Magazine...

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DVD Review: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Takes Munich

By Paul E. Robinson on October 14, 2014

How many orchestras does a man need? Yannick Nézet-Séguin is music director of three of them at last count and has close connections as a guest conductor with several others. No wonder he recently cancelled several weeks of concerts to grab some rest. But then it is a whole new experience for a Canadian conductor to be in such demand. It has never happened before and 39-year Yannick Nézet-Séguin can be forgiven for finding it difficult to say no...

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