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Countdown to Tafelmusik’s Sing-Along Messiah

On Sunday, December 17 at 2 PM,  Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir presents its wildly popular Sing-Along Messiah, Toronto’s largest sing-along classical Christmas concert. “Christmas just would not be the same without being part of this beautiful and cathartic event.” — CBC News,...

Holiday Gift Guide 2017

I know you are running out of ideas for that person who is not only super creative, but already has everything. Here are a few holiday gift ideas that may spark some excitement and ease...

Following the Footprints of trace, an Interview with Jeff Ho

Interview by Diana Di Mauro Last month I was invited to trace at Factory Theatre in downtown Toronto. It's a brand-new, one-man-two-piano-play written, composed and performed by Jeff Ho, described as, “A painfully personal story of family and...

Conductor James Levine, accused of molestation, is suspended from The Met

The Metropolitan Opera suspended legendary conductor James Levine on Sunday after The Post exclusively reported that the classical music maestro had allegedly molested a teen boy in the 1980s. Officials revealed the move in a statement,...

Christian Dior Vintage Couture at the ROM

In celebration of the House of Dior’s 70th anniversary, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to present Christian Dior, an original ROM exhibition focusing on the early years of Christian Dior haute couture, 1947 to...

653 Swedish singers hit out at ‘culture of sexual harassment’

Photo of the Royal Swedish Opera by Holger.Ellgaard for Wikimedia ____ via IQ Live Music Intelligence Story by By Jon Chapple on 15 Nov 2017 Sweden's classical music world has been hit with allegations of widespread sexual misconduct, after...

Speaking Truth in an Upside Down World

What happens when the world you work in feels upside down? It leads me to wonder the best ways to speak your truth without having to give up your career. Recently, I've been struggling with how...

Creatives in Toronto: October Events

Here is my round-up of events, opportunities, workshops and performances that may be of interest to the Creatives in Toronto community. Interested in finding out more? You can become a member by joining our Facebook...

Opera For All Voices (Call for proposals)

One of the biggest issues opera companies face today is how to connect to today’s audiences. Opera has a very long and elaborate history and a reputation that often proceeds itself, contributing to stereo-typical notions...

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Interview with Bass-Baritone Mark S. Doss, Pt 3 of 3

In the third part of my interview with Mark S. Doss, I tried to have some fun with him, asking a series of short...

Hadrian: An Ancient Rulebreaker

The Canadian Opera Company premieres An Opera For Our Time The Canadian Opera Company took a exciting risk by commissioning an opera from Rufus Wainwright...

The Amici Ensemble let the critics program their next performance. Are they crazy or brilliant?

Critics and artists are often dependent on each other for their careers, and can blame failure on one another as well. The critic’s job...

MAC + Hello Kitty

This beautiful promo ad for MAC Cosmetics Hello Kitty! collection was released almost a year ago, but is worth looking at again. Director Floria...

Rachel McAdams Pens Her Own Notebook for Vogue

Probably one of the most down to earth celebrities in Hollywood, local actress Rachel McAdams talks to Sally Singer in the January issue of...