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.

GIVEAWAY | Win VIP Tickets to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night!

By Ludwig Van on September 14, 2024

We’re giving away two VIP tickets to see the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's  Opening Night!

PREVIEW | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Launches 2024/25 Season with Pictures at an Exhibition, Jan Lisiecki & Premiere On September 25

By Anya Wassenberg on September 13, 2024

Along with Mussorgsky's blockbuster, the concert features the debut of pianist Jan Lisiecki in his role as 2024/25 Spotlight Artist, and a Canadian premiere.

LEBRECHT LISTENS | Michael Francis & Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz Showcase Forgotten Composer Augusta Holmès

By Norman Lebrecht on September 13, 2024

The composer Augusta Holmès is an Irishwoman who lived in Paris in the second half of the 19th century and is all but forgotten in both of her patrimonies.

PREVIEW | Screen Restorative Culture: Johnathan Morin Between September 28 & October 14 In Honour Of National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

By Anya Wassenberg on September 12, 2024

Restorative Culture: Johnathan Morin, a documentary film directed by Travis Knights, will be available to view online from September 28 to October 14, 2024.

SCRUTINY | At TIFF24, They Will Be Dust & Emilia Pérez Reinvent The Movie Musical

By Anya Wassenberg on September 12, 2024

Director Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, and Carlos Marques-Marcet’s They Will Be Dust demonstrate a different take on what music — and dance — can add to film.