Toronto - my/maSCENA

Browsing: Toronto

Toronto articles, news, reviews

Midori Marsh. Photo: Daniel Welch

Midori Marsh: The Fast-Rising Soprano Explores Sisterhood & Animal Rights

By Denise Lai on 31 March 2025 Classical Music, Interviews, Opera, Toronto, Vocal

Ever since American-Canadian soprano Midori Marsh won First Prize and the Audience Choice Award at the 2019 Canadian Opera Company Centre Stage competition, her career has been on a remarkable upward trajectory. After graduating from the COC Ensemble Studio in 2023, she has twice made her way to the semifinals of the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. This year, she was one of two Canadians who competed in the semifinals of that prestigious Met competition. Marsh is drawn to a wide range of repertoire, and her two upcoming performances in Toronto represent her diverse artistic styles and interests.…

Industry News April 2025: Surprise Exits, Entrances & Honours

By Gianmarco Segato on 31 March 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Quebec City, Region, Toronto

Appointments Vancouver Chopin Society has announced several new appointments. Pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin will be their new artistic director, with pianists Daria Fedorova and Ilya Takser as director of artistic and education programs and chief content executive, respectively. All three musicians have been friends and colleagues since their days studying at Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal. Fedorova and Takser form the Fedorova & Takser Piano Duo whose newest recording, featuring a newly published piece for two pianos by the Soviet composer Nikolai Kapustin, was released in early March. Clemens Schuldt, music director of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, has been…

Toronto Summer Music Announces William Fedkenheuer as Next Artistic Director

By Newswire on 28 March 2025 Canadian Music, Chamber Music, Newswire, Strings, Toronto, Violin

Violinist William Fedkenheuer to become TSM’s next Artistic Director TORONTO (March 28, 2025) – Toronto Summer Music announces today the appointment of new Artistic Director: Canadian violinist and international chamber music player, William (Will) Fedkenheuer. He will take on this role in September following TSM’s 2025 Festival, which runs July 10 – August 2. Raised in Calgary, Will has built an international career as a violinist, member of the Miró Quartet, and professor at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas. He brings a wealth of artistry, experience, and enthusiasm to TSM. Will’s early career was shaped by his…

Opera 5 Named Canadian Opera Company’s Newest Company-In-Residence

By Newswire on 27 March 2025 Newswire, Opera, Toronto, Vocal

Toronto – Opera 5 is pleased to announce that we will be the next Company-in-Residence at the Canadian Opera Company. The two-year artistic residency will commence on July 1, 2025, with one of the major collaborations of the partnership being the creation of an operatic work slated for presentation at the Canadian Opera Company. The COC’s Company-in-Residence program has been in place since 2016; through it, the COC is able to offer support and industry guidance to local opera companies, helping to ensure a flourishing environment for the art form to evolve. “The Opera 5 team is over the moon…

Gustavo Gimeno conducts the TSO. Photo: Jae Yang/Courtesy of the TSO

Review | TSO Offers a Sunny Mahler 4th and Vocal Drama from Anna Prohaska

By John Gilks on 21 March 2025 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Toronto, Vocal

It seems like there is always a surprise at Roy Thomson Hall these days. On March 20, the concert was preceded by the investiture of Music Director Gustavo Gimeno as a Commander of the Order of Civil Merit of Spain by the ambassador of that nation who used the occasion to make a speech including a very obvious reference to Canada as an independent country. It was followed by the playing of the national anthems of both countries in case anyone missed the point. And so to the published program … Rufus Wainwright’s A Woman’s Face (Sonnet 20) starts with…

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Bring Canadian Music to Europe in 2025/26 Season

By Newswire on 20 March 2025 Canadian Music, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral, Toronto

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Bring Canadian Music & Music-Making to Europe in Its 2025/26 Season Gustavo Gimeno’s first overseas tour with the TSO runs from January 27 to February 9, 2026, and marks the orchestra’s début in Spain and Luxembourg, and return to the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Austria. In the midst of an extraordinary 2025/26 season defined by international artistic explorations, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will proudly bring Canadian music, music-making, and spirit to Western Europe as part of a 14-day tour spanning eight cities in six countries. Running from January 27 to February 9, 2026, and continuing a rich…

Sir Elton John named 15th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate

By Newswire on 20 March 2025 Arts Industry, Music Competition, Newswire, Popular Music, Toronto

TORONTO, CANADA/LONDON UK (March 20, 2025) – Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, has been named the Laureate of the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, The Glenn Gould Foundation announced today. After public nominations, the distinction of The Glenn Gould Prize Laureate is awarded by a diverse, international jury of distinguished artists and cultural leaders from music, literature, politics, law, literature, media, visual arts, film, dance and human rights to an individual whose body of work has enriched the human condition through the arts. They take into account such factors as transcendent excellence, innovation, humanitarian and social…

VSO and Otto Tausk at Roy Thomson Hall. Photos: Jae Yang

Review | The Twain Shall Meet: Vancouver Symphony Delights in its Return to Toronto

By Michelle Assay on 18 March 2025 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Toronto

Years ago, after a Paris performance of Shostakovich’s Fifth symphony, I heard the composer’s widow, comparing the work to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. “Because it’s always fresh?” I asked enthusiastically, trying to impress the great lady. “No, because it’s performed all the time,” came the dry response. There’s definitely something in that off-the-cuff remark, but I like to think there’s also some truth in mine. I confess to being on my guard when attending a live performance of this emotional roller-coaster, fearing either staleness or mannerism. But it turns out that with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, I needn’t have worried. This…

NTS unveils the 2025 Gascon-Thomas Award recipients

By Newswire on 18 March 2025 Arts Industry, Dance, Film, Montreal, Multimedia, Music Competition, Musical Theatre, Newswire, Theatre, Toronto

ahdri zhina mandiela and Brigitte Poupart: Recipients of the 2025 Gascon-Thomas Awards from the National Theatre School of Canada Montreal, March 18, 2025 – The National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 32nd edition of the Gascon-Thomas Awards. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding artists who have made a lasting impact on the performing arts landscape in Canada and beyond. This year, NTS is celebrating two major figures in theatre and multidisciplinary arts: ahdri zhina mandiela and Brigitte Poupart. ahdri zhina mandiela, a pivotal figure in Canada’s artistic landscape, is the recipient of the…

Daniela Nardi

Executive Director Daniela Nardi leaves Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

By Newswire on 3 March 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Newswire, Orchestral, Toronto

Toronto, March 3, 2025 — The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) announces that Executive Director Daniela Nardi will be departing her role in March 2025 to pursue other opportunities. “We are deeply grateful for Daniela’s dedication and the significant contributions she has made to TMChoir’s mission during her time with us,” says David Raju, Board Chair. “Her leadership has guided the Choir through many important milestones, including our 130th anniversary season. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.” Following Daniela Nardi’s departure, TMChoir plans to take time to assess its organizational design. It has been on a transformational…

Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 28 Next

Current Issue

PDF HTML

Next Issue : October

Ad Deadline : Sept. 26, 2025

Past Issues, Subscriptions, Advertising