Honens International Piano Competition: User’s Manual
The Honens International Piano Competition looks for the complete artist. Not the complete pianist. Not the fastest horse on the track, nor the biggest shark…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Review | An Overwhelming Winterreise from Matthias Goerne & Daniil Trifonov at Koerner Hall
The first verse in Schubert’s Winterreise is in the past tense: “I came here as a stranger, and as a stranger I leave again.” But…
Canadian Kevin Chen Reaches Finals of 2025 Chopin Competition
As we approach the final stage of the international Chopin Competition, Canadian Kevin Chen is a competitor to follow. At only 20 years old, Chen…
Review | A Magic Flute For the People at Opera Atelier
Opera Atelier opened its season on Oct. 15 with a revival of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, an opera which has played a key role in…
Lebrecht Weekly | Mikis Theodorakis: 1st symphony (TYXart.de)
The great Greek composer is known for unforgettable film scores – Zorba, for instance – and overwhelming song cycles – Ballad of Mauthausen – each…
Newswire | Free music lessons with two Montreal Symphony Orchestra cellists
Montreal Symphony Orchestra cellists Genevieve Guimond and Gary Russell are excited to announce they are accepting new students this January! The Montreal Cello Ensemble offers…
Newswire | Ballet Edmonton Opens 14th Season with Bold New Performance
Edmonton, AB – Ballet Edmonton, the city’s acclaimed contemporary ballet company under the artistic direction of Kirsten Wicklund, launches its 14th season with a dynamic…
Newswire | Experience the world-premiere of Oscar and other free community events
Register now to experience Oscar—a joy-filled, soul-stirring performance celebrating the legacy and extraordinary talent of Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson! This world premiere of Oscar expands on…
Newswire | Opera’s Greatest Moments: Edmonton Opera & ESO Together for Bravi!
Edmonton, AB – [September 29, 2025] – Edmonton Opera is thrilled to launch its 2025/26 season with Bravi! Opera’s Greatest Hits, a celebration of the…
Review | Karoline Podolak: coloratura fireworks, and Polish song for WMCT
Soprano Karoline Podolak and pianist Rachael Kerr gave a recital on Oct. 9th at University of Toronto’s Walter Hall for the Women’s Musical Club of…
