PREVIEW | Apocryphonia & Syrinx Concerts Toronto Present A Feast Of Eastern European & Soviet Song & Music

By Anya Wassenberg on September 19, 2024

On September 29, Toronto’s Apocryphonia and Syrinx Concerts are presenting Sing To Me Again, a dive into rarely heard works by Eastern European and Soviet composers.

PREVIEW | New Adventures in Sound Art Presents The 23rd SOUNDplay Festival

By Anya Wassenberg on September 18, 2024

The 23rd Annual SOUNDplay Festival kicks off on September 26, 2024 at the NAISA North Media Arts Centre in South River, ON.

THE SCOOP | Jeremy Dutcher Makes History With Second Polaris Music Prize Win

By Anya Wassenberg on September 18, 2024

Last night in Toronto’s Massey Hall, Jeremy Dutcher made history by taking home a second Polaris Music Prize for the album MOTEWOLONUWOK ᒣᑏᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ.

THE SCOOP | The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Invites You To Sing With Jean-Sébastien Vallée & Check Out Their New Album

By Anya Wassenberg on September 17, 2024

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is heading into fall 2024 with the continuation of their Singsation event, and album release party, on September 28.

PREVIEW | Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Opens Season With New Conductor James S. Kahane & JUNO Award-Winner Philip Chiu

By Anya Wassenberg on September 17, 2024

The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra will open the 2024/25 season with a new conductor, world premiere, and JUNO award-winning soloist.

INTERVIEW | Kiyoshi Nagata Talks About Nagata Shachu, Bringing Traditional Japanese Taiko Into The 21st Century For Season 27

By Anya Wassenberg on September 16, 2024

SCRUTINY | Shaw’s Production Of Gardley’s The House That Will Not Stand Is A Rich Theatrical Experience

By Paula Citron on September 16, 2024

The Shaw Festival is presenting American writer Marcus Gardley’s acclaimed 2014 play The House That Will Not Stand, set in 1813 New Orleans.

SCRUTINY | Mixed Results In Flawed Get That Hope By Andrea Scott At Stratford

By Paula Citron on September 16, 2024

The Stratford Festival presented the world premiere of Get That Hope, set in Toronto’s Little Jamaica community, by playwright Andrea Scott.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: September 16 – September 22

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on September 16, 2024

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of September 16 to 22, 2024.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of September 16 To 22 2024

By Ludwig Van on September 16, 2024

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for this week, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.