COVID-19: Concerts and Operas on the Web
May 31 Met Live Streams: Strauss’s Salome Starring Karita Mattila, Ildikó Komlósi, Kim Begley, Joseph Kaiser, and Juha Uusitalo, conducted by Patrick Summers. Transmitted on October 11,…
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Gustavo Gimeno to conduct distanced Concertgebouw Orchestra
AMSTERDAM, May 28 2020 – Under the baton of Gustavo Gimeno, the Concertgebouworkest has been working towards a configuration on the ground floor of the…
Jeunesses Musicales Foundation overhauls Do-Mi-Si-La-Do-Ré contest after public outcry
The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation has reorganized its Home Sweet Home (Do-Mi-Si-La-Do-Ré) Contest in response to criticism of a public voting system that apportioned voting…
Prince Charles concerned about the survival of arts institutions
The Prince of Wales has expressed his concern about the survival of arts institutions during and after the coronavirus crisis. Prince Charles, who is a…
COVID-19: Quebec reopens museums, libraries and recording studios
On May 22nd, The Government of Quebec announced its relaunch plan for cultural activities. Starting May 29, museums will be permitted to reopen across the province…
B.C. plan forces season cancellations in Victoria
A British Columbia government “restart plan” that makes the resumption of live arts events conditional on widespread vaccination or herd immunity has led the Victoria…
COVID-19: This Week’s Cancellations – May 18-24
The coronavirus crisis has led many institutions to cancel their performances or postpone them over the next months. This list will be updated as new announcements…
COVID-19: The Canada Emergency Business Account program is now available to a greater number of businesses
May 20th Update: The Canada Emergency Business Account program is now available to a greater number of businesses. The CEBA will now be available to businesses with…
The 2020 Rossini Opera Festival will go ahead
While many European festivals have been forced to cancel their entire summer season, Daniele Vimini, the president of the outdoor Rossini Opera Festival (ROF), has…
Canada Council Details on Emergency Aid
We continue to think of you during these difficult times and we hope that you are well. We are writing with important information about your…
