INTERVIEW | Violinist Yolanda Bruno Talks About Dear Jeanne, The Album’s Inspiration, And The Immortal Serafin

By Anya Wassenberg on August 27, 2025

Violinist Yolanda Bruno usually performs on a Venetian instrument made in 1737, but, it’s another Venetian violin, and its former owner, who is the focus of her upcoming release, Dear Jeanne.

THE SCOOP | Canadian Children’s Opera Company Appoints Teri Dunn As Artistic Director

By Anya Wassenberg on August 27, 2025

The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) has announced the appointment of Teri Dunn as Artistic Director to lead the organization with Executive Director Katherine Semcesen.

INTERVIEW | Neoclassical Improvisation: Pianist & Composer Huguette Lavigne Talks About Let Go, Fly Far

By Anya Wassenberg on August 26, 2025

REPORT | Banff International String Quartet Competition 2025 Off To An Original Start

By Arthur Kaptainis on August 26, 2025

The Banff International String Quartet Competition, which started Monday in the stunning surroundings of Banff National Park, and concludes Sunday.

PREVIEW | Kindred Spirits Orchestra Offers A Cornucopia Of New Works & Old Familiars For 2025/26

By Anya Wassenberg on August 26, 2025

Kindred Spirits Orchestra will present ten concerts for their 2025/26 season, spread across venues in Toronto, Markham, Unionville, Collingwood and Stouffville.

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of August 25 To 31

By Ludwig Van on August 25, 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.

FEATURE | The Canadian Art Song Project’s R. Nathaniel Dett Song Research Project

By Anya Wassenberg on August 25, 2025

The R. Nathaniel Dett Song Research Project is ongoing initiative by the Canadian Art Song Project to identify, edit, and publish all of the solo vocal works of the Canadian-American composer.

PREVIEW | Night Off At The Nickel Offers Live Music On The Last Sunday Of The Month

By Anya Wassenberg on August 25, 2025

Toronto’s Nickel 9 Distillery is offering live music in their atmospheric space on the last Sunday of the month by artists VC2 Cello Duo, cellist India Gailey, and the Trash Panda Brass Band.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: August 25 – September 1

By Hye Won Cecilia Lee on August 25, 2025

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of August 25 to September 1, 2025.

SCRUTINY | Shaw Festival’s Anything Goes A De-lovely Spectacle

By Denise Lai on August 22, 2025

Don’t over-analyze the flimsy plot, just enjoy the catchy tunes and the jaw-dropping dance spectacle, and you’re in for a boatload of fun that is Anything Goes at the Shaw Festival.