Classical
Hélène Grimaud shines with Brahms, Beethoven, Bach Program (Koerner Hall Review)
I recently watched a youth orchestra recital by a particularly talented group of young musicians. While the players were all […]
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King Krule: An Ethereal Journey through Melodies and Emotions at History
Stepping into the world of a King Krule concert is like embarking on a surreal journey through the dark and […]
Music
First Aid Kit at History (Concert Review): Palomino
Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg have been performing as First Aid Kit since 2007 – the name, the story […]
Classical
Evgeny Kissin at Roy Thomson Hall (Concert Review)
Pianist Evgeny Kissin’s recent return to Roy Thomson Hall was a brilliant showcase for this former child prodigy turned widely-admired […]
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Mandolin Magic: The Artistry of Avi Avital (Concert Review)
The first mandolin player (mandolinist?) to ever be nominated for a Grammy Award, baroque superstar Avi Avital brought his considerable […]
Classical
TSO Performs Mahler No. 5 (Concert Review)
In last year’s Academy Award-nominated Tár, the swirling personal and professional crises of its title character, a world-renowned (fictitious) conductor, […]
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Bach’s Mass in B Minor (Concert) Review: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Shines in Religious Epic
Of all the things to pack a crowded concert hall on a Toronto evening in 2023, a two-and-a-half-hour Catholic epic […]
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Royal Conservatory of Music Spring 2023 Season Features Chamber Favourites and Belgian Pop Icons
Tucked in next door to Varsity Stadium, Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music has been welcoming classical music […]
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VELD returns for 2023
VELD returns for 2023 with its largest and most anticipated lineup yet – in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The […]
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Scarborough R&B Singer Chxrry22 at Velvet Underground
Scarborough native and rising R&B star Chxrry22 is making waves in the music industry with her soulful and emotional sound. […]