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13 (Opera and Classical) Things To Do in Florence: October

There are a ton of things to do in October in Florence, as it is a huge month for classical music. Most companies and orchestras are opening their season and many festivals are producing classic, modernist...

Art Life and Stilettos News Roundup

The Met drops its Blackface Otello, Abbado Receives a Posthumous Honour, Carnegie Hall Loses Their Chairman. After 124 years, The Metropolitan Opera is breaking with tradition and producing an Otello that is not in blackface. (via New York Times) Montreal...

5 (Opera and Classical) Things To Do in Florence: September

September is a tough month for everyone. Kids go back to school, days start getting shorter and the beach becomes a distant memory. Fortunately for opera lovers it is also when many musical groups open their...

Fresh Ideas: Pay What You Like Concerts

Imagine attending an orchestral concert and instead of purchasing your ticket in advance, you reserve your spot and after the performance, pay what you like based on what you thought the concert was worth. This is another example...

10 (Opera and Classical) Things To Do in Florence: July

It may be almost impossible to get away from the July heat in Florence (I've tried), but fortunately the incredible number of musical events happening in and around the city more than make up for...

Verona: Arena, Stronghold, Backdrop for Star-Crossed Lovers

The city of Verona, with its romantic qualities and artistic history, was not always the stunning tourist destination that can be seen today. The city has a long, robust history and was an important centre both...

Countdown to the COC Ensemble Studio Competition Gala

Glitz and Glamour abound as the COC Vocal Showcase takes Centre Stage in Toronto. The Canadian Opera Company really knows how to promote young talent while raising funds that support the opera house. I know many...

Not to be missed: Free Performance Featuring Alberto Zedda, and Olga Peretyatko

A special, never seen before event featuring the music of Rossini! Music, film, live TV, with the public acting as protagonist. This looks like a lot of fun, and it is FREE. "L'evento SPECIALE, in forma...

Mezzosoprano Frederica Von Stade On Her Glorious Career

For your viewing pleasure, the lovely Frederica Von Stade talking about her life, her career, and the glamour of working at the Met Opera. Von Stade is a renowned mezzo-soprano, with an elegant, effortless voice...

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Dudamel is a “Duracell Plus”

Watching Gustavo Dudamel work with an orchestra is such a pleasure. He's young, enthusiastic, and he knows his music. He knows exactly what he...

Roberto Bolle: An Athlete in Tights

An Athlete in Tights is the culmination of a three-year collaboration between American Ballet Theatre and La Scala Theatre principal dancer Roberto Bolle and Vanity Fair photographer...

Ten (classical and opera) things to see in Toronto this weekend

1. Mariinsky Orchestra, VALERY GERGIEV, conductor 
ALEXANDER TORADZE, piano The legendary Mariinsky Orchestra of St. Petersburg, established over 200 years ago, is “the world’s first...

Spend Your Valentine’s Day Hangover With Liszt

Studio Theatre February 19, 2012 Presented by Neapolitan Connection 3:00 PM A ROMANTIC MUSIC TRYST WITH LISZT! Angela Park - Piano Eve Rachel McLeod - Soprano Rachel Mercer - CelloIntroducing young...

Can virtual Film Festivals ever compare to the real thing?

Can virtual Film Festivals ever compare to the real thing? Thanks to TIFF and ICFF, we see that it's possible, but first,...