SummerWorks Performance Festival returns for its 26th year August 4-14, with expanded programming and new venues, to provide a platform for new and adventurous performance works, offering one of their most diverse line-up to date. READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the launch for the first of six CDs of Mozart’s complete catalogue of violin and piano sonatas, the last joint collaboration by the duo of pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico and the late violinist Jacques Israelievitch. READ MORE
Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) is proud to present Indie Fridays, the free concert series that will kickstart the weekends in the heart of the city from June 24 to September 2 starting at 8pm. READ MORE
Toronto’s Open Roof Festival (ORF), celebrating indie film and music, returns for its seventh season for 10 weeks, kicking-off on June 21 with screenings on either Tuesday or Wednesday. READ MORE
Two of Toronto’s finest musicians, violinist Conrad Chow and pianist Michael Berkovsky share their versatility and brilliant technique in an enthralling afternoon of tango and jazz with live dancers. Tango & Jazz Nuevo will takek place Sunday, May 22nd at the George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts. READ MORE
Last month, Shakespeare’s saints and sinners took centre stage to the elegant music of the English Renaissance, as The Musicians In Ordinary (MIO) presented the second of three concerts honouring the man his contemporary, Ben Jonson, called “the Swan of Avon”, on the 400th anniversary of his death. READ MORE
Toronto string band The Unseen Strangers released their newest album, Stranger Places today. In this album, the band challenged the limits of what they are capable of, setting out to explore the gamut of what can be done with strings. The result is a collection of songs that push bluegrass into new territory. READ MORE
Canadian Music Week (CMW) joins partner Hot Docs to present Music Docs at Hot Docs. Featuring twelve outstanding docs from across the festival’s programs, these films featuring compelling stories for music fans, ranging from illicit raves in Iran to the comeback of eighties electro-pop pioneer Gary Numan, and from an immersive tour of the American south, birthplace of the Blues, to Senegal where hip hop stars merge artistry and activism to mobilize a citizens movement during the country’s presidential campaign. READ MORE
The end of January is upon us… and with that my birthday week arrives, too! This week, there are many great arts and cultural events in the city. With so much to choose, my birthday week is going to be very fun. Here are a few suggestions for you, so you can join in the good times while supporting local artists. READ MORE
This weekend offers up a variety of events to partake in. As it has become my custom, herein I suggest a few personally picked events for you to sample this weekend. READ MORE
