SCRUTINY | The National Ballet Of Canada’s Pinocchio Delights Adults And Children Alike

By Paula Citron on March 18, 2026

Will Tuckett’s ballet Pinocchio, created for the National Ballet of Canada in 2017, is an enjoyable outing for all, intelligently shaped for families without talking down to them.

PREVIEW | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Presents Bach’s St. Matthew Passion

By Anya Wassenberg on March 17, 2026

Jean-Sébastien Vallée and The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir will take on Bach’s epic St. Matthew Passion in concert on March 24 and 25.

INTERVIEW | Conductor Matthew Jones & Bassist Joel Quarrington Talk About Dramatic Metamorphosis

By Anya Wassenberg on March 17, 2026

Dramatic Metamorphosis is the name of the next concert for the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra, (EPO), featuring guest musician Joel Quarrington.

PREVIEW | The Gallery Players Of Niagara Play Host To Musicians From Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

By Anya Wassenberg on March 17, 2026

The Gallery Players of Niagara present Playful Partners: Oboe & Violin, featuring members of Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.

SCRUTINY | From The UK: Opera North’s Peter Grimes Relies On The Power Of Music

By Michelle Assay on March 17, 2026

Phyllida Lloyd’s production of Peter Grimes for Opera North, recently revived and now on tour, is living proof that opera does not require elaborate stage machinery to succeed.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of March 16 To 22 2026

By Ludwig Van on March 17, 2026

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.

INTERVIEW | Composer Ana Sokolović & Director Michael Hidetoshi Mori Talk About Love Songs At Tapestry Opera

By Anya Wassenberg on March 16, 2026

Tapestry Opera will present Ana Sokolović’s Love Songs, a theatrical adaptation of the composer’s song cycle, in a co-presentation with New Music Concerts.

SCRUTINY | Love and Immigration Converge In Nautanki Bazaar’s An IMM-Permanent Resident

By Ludwig Van on March 16, 2026

An IMM-Permanent Resident — written and performed by Neha Poduval and Himanshu Sitlani and directed by Miquelon Rodriguez — has a pure heart.

SCRUTINY | Tafelmusik’s Bach Celebration Was An Estimable Aural Feast

By Joseph So on March 16, 2026

Opening night of Tafelmusik’s A Bach Celebration was just the doctor ordered, especially for Torontonians tired of a long, lingering winter.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: March 16 – March 22 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on March 16, 2026