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.
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…
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.…
Takács Quartet with Jeremy Denk. Music by Haydn, Fanny Mendelssohn and Schumann. Koerner Hall, Toronto. March 23, 2023. Rating: ***** Bringing together thoughtful and talented…
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…
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…
HONENS PIANO COMPETITION ANNOUNCES 2022 FINALISTS. 2018 WINNER OFFERS “RACHMANINOV REFRACTED” RECITAL 89-year-old Calgarian and amateur pianist Esther Honens was so excited about what she…