PREVIEW | Rachel Podger & Tafelmusik Perform The Brandenburg Concertos — And A World Premiere

By Anya Wassenberg on January 6, 2026

From January 29 to February 1, Tafelmusik and Principal Guest Director Rachel Podger will perform the first four of the Brandenburgs, along with a world premiere.

INTERVIEW | Composer-Conductor Paul Frehner & Librettist-Director Angela J. Murphy Talk About Madog, The Opera

By Anya Wassenberg on January 5, 2026

A legendary Welsh prince and a post-apocalyptic story about environmental renewal — it’s the heart of Madog, a one-man opera by composer Paul Frehner and librettist Angela J. Murphy.

SCRUTINY | Champions Of Magic: A Return To A True Sense Of Wonder

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on January 5, 2026

This year’s Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular tour had a week-long run at the Bluma Appel Theatre, each show packed with all-ages.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: January 5 – January 11

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on January 5, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of January 5 to 11, 2026.

PREVIEW | Opera 5’s Toronto Opera Festival Returns In June 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on January 2, 2026

In June 2026, Opera 5 brings back the Toronto Opera Festival, featuring a Puccini double bill and a world premiere by composer Cecilia Livingston and librettist Duncan McFarlane.

PREVIEW | The Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society Completes Beethoven Violin-Piano Sonata Cycle On January 11

By Anya Wassenberg on January 2, 2026

The Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society (KWCMS) will present the grand finale of their Complete Beethoven Violin-Piano Sonata Cycle on January 11, 2026.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Year 2025

By Ludwig Van on December 24, 2025

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for 2025, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.

PREVIEW | Tarragon Theatre’s Third Annual Greenhouse Festival Returns In January 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on December 24, 2025

INTERVIEW | Founder Paul Field Talks About Artshine: Spreading The Joy Of Visual Arts For The Last Decade

By Anya Wassenberg on December 23, 2025

Artshine, an organization that offers visual arts instruction to children and others, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025.

THE SCOOP | Harbourfront Centre And The Shaw Festival Announce New Partnership

By Anya Wassenberg on December 23, 2025

The Shaw Festival and Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre have announced a partnership that will bring the Festival’s theatrical productions to the waterfront performing arts venue.