Summer Reading Suggestion | Every Good Boy Does Fine (Random House, 2022)
Every Good Boy Does Fine by Jeremy Denk Random House, 2022 ISBN 978-0812995985 Last year, in Calgary, I heard a remarkable recital by American pianist…
Paul E. Robinson
Paul E. Robinson
Former conductor and broadcaster, Paul E. Robinson, is the author of four books on conductors, Digital Editor for Classical Voice America, and a regular contributor to La Scena Musicale.
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CD Review | Sibelius 3 & 4 (ATMA Classique, 2023)
Sibelius 3 & 4 Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal; Yannick…
CD Review | Clara & Robert Schumann Piano Concertos (Warner Classics, 2023)
Clara & Robert Schumann Piano Concertos Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54; Clara Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7. Beatrice…
Review | Mandolin Magic: The Artistry of Avi Avital
The mandolin is not widely recognized as a regular component of classical music concerts, but in a recent concert in Toronto the Israeli mandolin virtuoso…
Review | Met Live in HD: Verdi Falstaff Staging a Travesty
Verdi’s opera Falstaff is an amazing achievement for a man nearly 80 years old. It is also remarkable for being Verdi’s first comic opera, and…
Review | TSO’s Visions of Spain: A Spanish Influenced Program
It was not the first time that Spanish-born TSO music director Gustavo Gimeno conducted Spanish music in Toronto, and more is scheduled for next season.…
Review | Takács Quartet Performance with Insight and Passion
Takács Quartet with Jeremy Denk. Music by Haydn, Fanny Mendelssohn and Schumann. Koerner Hall, Toronto. March 23, 2023. Rating: ***** Bringing together thoughtful and talented…
CD Review | SIBELIUS: Symphonies 1-7/Tapiola/Orchestral Fragments (Decca Classics, 28948528509)
SIBELIUS: Symphonies 1-7/Tapiola/Orchestral FragmentsOslo Philharmonic Orchestra/Klaus MäkeläDecca Classics, 2022 Finland is a small country but it has long been known for producing way more than…
Review | Honens Piano Competition 2022 Report No. 4: Ukrainian Illia Ovcharenko Wins
UKRAINIAN PIANIST ILLIA OVCHARENKO WINS THE 2022 HONENS PIANO COMPETITION IN CALGARY On the basis of what I heard in the Finals I concert 2…
Review | Honens Piano Competition 2022 Report No. 3: Finals Begin
MOZART AND SCHUBERT LEAD OFF THE HONENS FINALS IN CALGARY: ILLIA OVCHARENKO PLAYS SUPERBLY There were ten semi-finalists and then three finalists at the Honens…
