Review | Imogen Cooper’s Solo Piano Debut captivates Koerner Hall
Pianist Imogen Cooper has many rare gifts. One is to convey the thoughts and emotions of others with clarity. This is a trait that is…
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Review | TSO and Kerem Hasan, Youthful Energy
This week’s program at the TSO bursts with the musical contemplation of youth– the composers and TSO guest conductor, Kerem Hasan. Britten’s Four Sea Interludes,…
Review | TSO, Davis and Lortie Provide Wonderful Evening
The style was casual elegance at Roy Thomson Hall last night, and the mood buoyant. Back from a multi-city tour through Ottawa, Montreal, New York…
Review | The Piano Guys Begins Tour with Heart
“In a world where classical music hangs in the balance”, The Piano Guys are making their way from the deserts of Palm Springs, California to…
Review | Canadian Opera Company’s Salome a Love-Hate Production
Richard Strauss’ Salome is a story of lust, obsession and unrequited love. Salome, step-daughter of King Herod, is the object of desire of both Herod…
Review | Fiery Mussorgsky Marks Chicago Symphony’s First Toronto Visit in a Century
Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62; Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op.93; Liadov: The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (Orch. Ravel).…
Review | The Marriage of Figaro Makes a Triumphant Return to Canadian Opera Company Stage
The Marriage of Figaro features a convoluted plot filled with love and desire, disguise and deception, mischief and jealousy–all elements that make for a juicy…
Review | TSO: Tarmo Peltokoski and Jonathan Crow Memorable
It was a wintery night, and the program was particularly well suited for those who braved the storm warnings. The trek to Roy Thomson Hall…
Review | Toronto Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Mozart’s Birthday with A Superb Requiem
Jane Archibald, sop., Susan Platts, mezz., Isaiah Bell, ten., Kevin Deas, bbar., Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Michael Francis, cond., Roy Thomson Hall, Jan.…
Review | Parkdale United Church Orchestra Impresses with Movie Theme
Ottawa’s Parkdale United Church Orchestra, led by new music director and conductor John Kraus, knocked it out of the park on Nov. 19 with their…
