Bernstein: The Educator
Beyond his prolific work as a composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein made an impression on the world of classical music as a formidable educator. According…
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Adam Zinatelli: Expanding Trumpet Repertoire
Adam Zinatelli started playing the trumpet when he was in Grade 7. Some years later, when he was in Grade 12, he heard Mahler’s…
Joel Ivany & Miriam Khalil: Just Getting Started
Against the Grain Theatre (AtG) is a pillar of the Canadian opera scene. The award-winning company has been pushing boundaries and challenging audiences to experience…
Industry News (November/December 2023 – January 2024)
Obituaries Longtime arts supporter Michael O’Brian died on Oct. 6. Born in Penticton, B.C., in 1941, O’Brian served as a volunteer director of numerous arts…
Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto: Plenty to Celebrate
Conductor Kathleen Allan joined the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto as their Artistic Director in July of 2019. Her first exciting season with the group…
Maria Callas Remembered Through the Eyes of Joseph Rescigno
Rescigno brought Maria Callas to America for her 1954 debut and became one of Maria Callas’s favourite conductors, alongside Tullio Serafin and Georges Prêtre.
Emmanuel Laforest (piano) – Canadian Music Competition Grand Prize Winner
This year, pianist Emmanuel Laforest took home the grand prize in the 19-to-30-years-old category at the Canadian Music Competition. A native of Saint-Sulpice, Que., the…
Industry News (October 2023)
Obituaries American heldentenor Stephen Gould has died of cancer at the age of 61. Gould’s international career spanned performances of works by Wagner, Britten,…
Starting Strong: Esprit Orchestra Launches 2023-24 Season
Esprit Orchestra has a big season ahead of it—in every sense of the word. Conducted by Maestro Alex Pauk, the orchestra will perform five concerts…
On his Own Terms: Davóne Tines at Bourgie Hall
Although Davóne Tines may have “tumbled his way into the opera world” somewhat accidentally, his artistic output has been deliberate ever since. As a young…
