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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...

Ndiphilela Ukucula: I Live to Sing – Film documents the lives of three South African opera singers

I Live to Sing - Excerpts from BetterThanFiction Productions on Vimeo. There is no clear-cut path to becoming a successful artist. Success is subjective, often defined by the artist, and the struggles and sacrifices one has...

Così fan tutte at La Scala, cancelled due to strike

Anyone fortunate enough to have tickets to see Mozart's Così fan tutte or Rossini's Le Comte Ory at La Scala di Milano this week just got struck by some bad luck. This evening's production of Così fan...

Mismanagement of The Metropolitan Opera

There has been a lot of discussion about the financial situation at The Metropolitan Opera in recent months. The media has been bombarded with remarks from Metropolitan Opera General Manager, Peter Gelb, citing the demise...

Tony Awards 2014: Highlights and Performances

Host Hugh Jackman (C) onstage during the 2014 Tony Awards. Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe 68th Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held this past weekend at Radio City Music Hall in New York, and in Broadway...

A deserving recognition for Adrianne Pieczonka

Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka has been honoured with the Paul de Hueck and Norman Walford Career Achievement Award, a $20,000 prize granted by the Ontario Arts Foundation biannually in areas of keyboard artistry, art photography and singing....

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Ten things to see in Toronto this weekend – November 10 to 13, 2011

1. LANG LANG BEETHOVEN SERIES Lang Lang is in Toronto for a 10-day engagement. He takes on all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos, plus works...

THE SAVVY MUSICIAN WORKSHOP

This looks like a really interesting workshop for any performers interested in the business side of being an artistic entrepreneur. I've included info from...

Ten things to do in Toronto – Nov 3 to 6, 2011

1. OPERA AMERICA: IN CONVERSATION WITH STEPHANIE BLYTHE Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe is one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed opera artists of our time....

Bubbles, Balloons and Burlesque at Nuit Blanche

Last weekend was Nuit Blanche, and I wanted to share some of the amazing, interesting and provocative art that I saw. I pretty much...

A Muse Ball – Operanation 8 – with behind the scenes photos

Operanation 8: A Muse Ball is happening Friday, October 21, 2011. This year the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio fundraiser has chosen "the Muse"...