COVID-19: Concerts and Operas on the Web
Update: March 29 TODAY: Virtual Concert with MARC DJOKIC On Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 pm Orchestre classique de Montréal’s concertmaster Marc Djokic, one of Canada’s finest…
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Canadian Opera Company Cancels Rest of 2019/2020 Season
March 27, 2020, Toronto – Following the recent state of emergency declared in Ontario and the ongoing public closures due to precautions around the spread of COVID-19,…
Anne-Sophie Mutter has the coronavirus
Anne-Sophie Mutter, 56, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The German violinist posted a video message on Facebook from her office at home, presumably in…
COVID-19: Canada to Increase Wage Subsidy to 75% and Guarantee Small Business Loans of $40,000
In his Friday address to Canadians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 75% wage subsidy for qualifying small and medium-sized businesses to help them survive…
Luminato Festival Toronto Cancels 2020 Festival
March 26, 2020 (Toronto, Canada): Today Luminato Festival Toronto has announced the immediate cancellation of the 2020 Festival due to the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The…
The OSM Cancels its Concerts up to May 24
Montreal, March 26, 2020 – In order to conform to the requirements and continued measures adopted by the government of Quebec, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal…
Canada to Provide $2000 per Month for Workers Affected by COVID-19
In his Wednesday address to Canadians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the new combined program Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will provide “$2,000 a…
$130,000 New Music Solidarity Fund offers $500 emergency grants to performers
More than 100 artists, arts leaders, and professors announce $130,000 New Music Solidarity FundFund to offer $500 emergency grants to performers of music by living composers…
Placido Domingo Tests Positive for COVID-19
Placido Domingo has tested positive for COVID-19, the tenor wrote on his Facebook page. “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you…
The National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada Provide $100,000 to Support Canadian Performers Impacted by Covid-19
March 19, 2020 The Facebook-National Arts Centre Fund for Performing Artists will provide $100,000 in artists fees to support online performances between now and March…
