PREVIEW | Calgary Opera Presents A New Production Of Hansel And Gretel

By Anya Wassenberg on January 14, 2026

Calgary Opera will present a brand new production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s family-friendly opera Hansel and Gretel, featuring the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

INTERVIEW | Orchestra Toronto Conductor Michael Newnham Talks About Darth Vader To The Godfather And 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on January 14, 2026

Orchestra Toronto presents their first ever concert of movie music to kick off 2026, titled Darth Vader Meets The Godfather.

THE SCOOP | Andrew Burashko & The Art of Time Ensemble Stravinsky: Sankofa, The Soldier's Tale Retold & Histoire du soldat Suite On February 6

By Anya Wassenberg on January 13, 2026

The Art of Time Ensemble will release a digital version of Stravinsky: Sankofa, The Soldier's Tale Retold & Histoire du soldat Suite on the Leaf Music label.

INTERVIEW | Dr. Anthony Cushing Talks About Matter of North: Essays on Glenn Gould and The Idea of North

By Anya Wassenberg on January 13, 2026

Anthony Cushing and Brent Wetters are the editors of a new book about Glenn Gould titled Matter of North: Essays on Glenn Gould and The Idea of North.

PREVIEW | Music Toronto Presents The Gryphon Trio & Nordic Voices January 27

By Anya Wassenberg on January 12, 2026

Four new works by living composers will be on the program when the Gryphon Trio and Nordic Voices get together for a concert on January 27.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of January 12 To 18 2026

By Ludwig Van on January 12, 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.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: January 12 – January 18 2026

By Ludwig Van on January 12, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of January 12 to 18, 2026.

PREVIEW | National Arts Centre Dance & Indigenous Theatre Kick Off 2026 With Amrita Hepi’s Rinse

By Anya Wassenberg on January 9, 2026

Australian choreographer and performer Amrita Hepi comes to Ottawa to help launch 2026 with the National Arts Centre and Indigenous Theatre with her solo work Rinse.

PREVIEW | Art In Action: Climate — A New Arts Festival In Niagara

By Anya Wassenberg on January 9, 2026

PREVIEW | Soundstreams Presents Transoceanic — Part Of Their Free TD Encounters Series

By Anya Wassenberg on January 8, 2026

Toronto’s Soundstreams presents Transoceanic, the next iteration of their free TD Encounters Series, on January 19, featuring Bea Labikova, Michael Murphy, and Jeffrey Leung.