March 12: Toronto classical concert highlights for the next seven days

By John Terauds on March 12, 2012

Interview: Christopher Mokrzewski brings variety and collaborative spirit to Toronto's vocal scene

By John Terauds on March 6, 2012

SCRUTINY | The National Ballet’s Anna Karenina Is A Hit With A Couple Of Quibbles

By Paula Citron on June 17, 2025

The National Ballet of Canada presents the North American premiere of acclaimed German choreographer Christian Spuck’s intriguing ballet Anna Karenina.

SCRUTINY | The Joy Of Bach: Opera By Request Brings Coffee Cantata To Hamilton Café

By Anya Wassenberg on February 3, 2025

This past weekend (Feb. 1), Toronto’s Opera by Request headed west to perform Bach’s Peasant Cantata and Coffee Cantata in a Hamilton café.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: January 27 – February 2

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on January 27, 2025

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of January 27 to February 2, 2024.

CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: March 27 – April 2

By Arthur Kaptainis on March 27, 2023

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of March 27 to April 2, 2023.

PREVIEW | An All-Black Ensemble On Stage In Of The Sea, A Canadian World Premiere Opera

By Paula Citron on March 23, 2023

The world premiere of Of the Sea, presented by Obsidian Theatre and Tapestry Opera, opens this Saturday with an all-Black cast.

THE SCOOP | TSO News: Trevor Wilson Takes A New Role, While Simon Rivard’s Contract Is Extended

By Anya Wassenberg on June 21, 2022

TSO Music Director Gustavo Gimeno announced the roles of conductors Trevor Wilson and Simon Rivard into the next season.

THE SCOOP | Joel Ivany Named Artistic Director of Edmonton Opera

By Anya Wassenberg on November 18, 2021

Edmonton Opera's Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Joel Ivany as Artistic Director.

THE SCOOP | Canadian Opera Company Names Inaugural Director/Dramaturg-in-Residence

By Michael Vincent on December 2, 2019

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) has tapped stage director, dramaturg, playwright/librettist, and multi-instrumentalist Julie McIsaac as the inaugural Director/Dramaturg-in-Residence.