LEBRECHT LISTENS | Rouvali’s Subtle Genius Shines In Shostakovich’s 6 & 9

By Norman Lebrecht on January 10, 2025

Santtu-Matias Rouvali’s Shostakovich 6 & 9 stands out for subtlety, balance, and masterful control in these imaginative performances.

SCRUTINY | Big Crowd, Warm Welcome For TSO And Bihlmaier

By Arthur Kaptainis on January 10, 2025

Toronto Symphony Orchestra delight under conductor Anja Bihlmaier, featuring Dvořák’s iconic “New World” Symphony, Mozart Clarinet Concerto, and Grażyna Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra.

PREVIEW | Sinfonia Toronto And Friends Celebrate Piazzolla & Palej In January

By Anya Wassenberg on January 10, 2025

Sinfonia Toronto returns to the stage with guest musicians Maciej Frackiewicz (in their Canadian debut) on the accordion, and violinist David Baik.

ROUND-UP | The Ten Best Theatre Productions of 2024

By Paula Citron on January 10, 2025

Discover the top ten theatre productions in Toronto—plus honourable mentions and one ill-fated flop—in this must-read review celebrating the city’s most memorable stage experiences of the season.

INTERVIEW | Lead Producer Diana Webley Talks About This Year’s KUUMBA Lineup

By Anya Wassenberg on January 9, 2025

KUUMBA, Toronto’s Black futures festival, is celebrating a 30th anniversary during the month of February 2025 at Harbourfront with music, theatre, dance and more.

PREVIEW | Show One Productions Presents The Canadian Premiere Of Tango After Dark

By Anya Wassenberg on January 8, 2025

Show One Productions has announced the Canadian premiere of Tango After Dark, a dazzling showcase of tango dance and the music of Astor Piazzolla.

PREVIEW | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Celebrates With Year Of The Snake: A Lunar New Year Celebration On February 8

By Anya Wassenberg on January 7, 2025

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will usher in the Year of the Snake on February 8, 2025 with a concert showcasing Pan-Asian talent.

SCRUTINY | From the Silk Road to Strauss, Li Delun Dazzles Toronto

By Denise Lai on January 6, 2025

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of January 6 To 13

By Ludwig Van on January 6, 2025

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 6 – 12

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on January 6, 2025

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of January 6 – 12, 2025.