THE SCOOP | The Canadian Opera Company Announces New General Director: Ian Derrer

By Anya Wassenberg on February 11, 2026

The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Ian Derrer will become the organization’s next General Director. He will step into the role as of July 1, 2026.

INTERVIEW | 21st-Century Canadian Snare Drum: Percussionist Ryan Scott Talks About His New Album

By Anya Wassenberg on February 10, 2026

The 21st-Century Canadian Snare Drum is the name of the upcoming release by Toronto percussionist Ryan Scott, featuring commissioned pieces by 14 Canadian composers.

THE SCOOP | The Royal Conservatory Previews The 18th Concert Season For Koerner Hall In 2026/27

By Anya Wassenberg on February 10, 2026

Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music has announced a preview of the performances for 2026/27 at Koerner Hall, including 33 classical and jazz concerts.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of February 9 To 15 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on February 9, 2026

PREVIEW | Kingston Road Village Concert Series Presents A Bruce Vogt Double Bill

By Anya Wassenberg on February 9, 2026

The Kingston Road Village Concert Series presents two concerts with pianist Bruce Vogt, each with very different repertoire on February 21 and 22.

SCRUTINY | Outgoing Music Director Alexander Shelley Leads National Arts Centre Orchestra In Sensational Farewell Concert At Roy Thomson Hall

By Denise Lai on February 9, 2026

Torontonians filled Roy Thomson Hall and gave a warm welcome to the National Arts Centre Orchestra and, for the last time, its conductor Alexander Shelley.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: February 9 – February 15 2026

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on February 9, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of February 9 to 15, 2026.

PREVIEW | BIG BANG Will Turn The National Arts Centre Into A Playground Of Sound

By Anya Wassenberg on February 6, 2026

Ottawa’s National Arts Centre presents the 8th edition of BIG BANG, a family friendly festival, on February 14 and 15, where kids and their grown-ups can explore sound with a sense of play.

PREVIEW | Why Not Theatre Presents David Suzuki & Tara Cullis In What You Won’t Do For Love

By Anya Wassenberg on February 6, 2026

Why Not Theatre presents What You Won’t Do For Love, starring David Suzuki (yes, that David Suzuki) and Tarris Cullis, on a 15-city Ontario tour.

PREVIEW | VideoCabaret Presents The Inaugural Ripe Fruit Dance Festival In Collaboration With Rough House Dance

By Anya Wassenberg on February 5, 2026

VideoCabaret, in collaboration with Rough House Dance, is presenting the very first Ripe Fruit Dance Festival, taking place February 12 to 15.