The William Littler Prize for Music Criticism, given by the Music Critics Association of North America, recognizes excellence in writing by younger critics.

Ludwig Van Toronto

22.11.2024

SCRUTINY | You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry At Crow’s Theatre’s Engaging Big Stuff

At Crow's Theatre's Big Stuff, you’ll laugh, and you’ll cry as you undergo an engaging theatre experience created by masters.

Ludwig Van Toronto

22.11.2024

PREVIEW | A Renaissance Christmas: Apocryphonia Presents The Diapente Book Of Carols 2

The Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet makes a return to the stage for its second annual concert featuring the Diapente Book of Carols on November 29.

Ludwig Van Toronto

21.11.2024

PREVIEW | A Dive Into Esprit Orchestra’s 2024/25 Season & Season Opener With Alex Pauk And Michael Bridge

We spoke to Artistic Director Alex Pauk and accordion virtuoso Michael Bridge about Esprit Orchestra's 2024/25 season and more.

Ludwig Van Toronto

21.11.2024

INTERVIEW | Artistic Director Mark Vuorinen Answers A Few Questions About The Elora Singers’ Latest Album: In Beauty May I Walk

The Elora Singers, with Artistic Director Mark Vuorinen, have released a new album titled In Beauty May I Walk, with the theme of revelation and timeless truths.

Ludwig Van Toronto

20.11.2024

THE SCOOP | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra And Toronto Public Library Announce Return Of Symphony Storytime

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and the Toronto Public Library (TPL) have announced the return of Symphony Storytime in an expanded version for 2024/25.

Ludwig Van Toronto

20.11.2024

INTERVIEW | Vocalist, Composer & Pianist Laila Biali Talks About Coming Back To Classical Music For Wintersongs

Multi-award-winning vocalist, pianist and composer Laila Biali release her latest album Wintersongs on November 1, with a Toronto performance on November 30.

Ludwig Van Toronto

19.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Saul Rubinek Makes A Triumphant Return To Toronto With Canadian Stage’s Playing Shylock

Distinguished film and television actor/director/writer Saul Rubinek makes a triumphant return to the Toronto stage in Mark Leiren-Young’s Playing Shylock.

Ludwig Van Toronto

19.11.2024

PREVIEW | Cirque Musica Brings Holiday Cheer With An Acrobatic Flair

Cirque Musica combines circus acrobatics with seasonal staging for a holiday show that includes live musicians and singers.

Ludwig Van Toronto

19.11.2024

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: November 18 – 24

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of November 18 to 24, 2024.

Ludwig Van Toronto

19.11.2024

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of November 18 To 24

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for this week, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.

Ludwig Van Toronto

16.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Rhapsody in Blue: A Glorious Gershwin Celebration in Markham

Vocal and piano fireworks were ablaze inside the Flato Markham Theatre, packed to capacity for an intimate concert that played tribute to George Gershwin.

Ludwig Van Toronto

16.11.2024

INTERVIEW | Artistic Director Alexander Cann Talks About The Bach Elgar Choir And Alexander’s Feast

The Bach Elgar Choir, led by Alexander Cann, will be opening the season with Handel’s Alexander’s Feast, a rarely performed work, on November 23.

Ludwig Van Toronto

16.11.2024

PREVIEW | Canadian Soprano Barbara Hannigan Tour With Pianist Bertrand Chamayou Hits Toronto November 28

Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan and French pianist Bertrand Chamayou have partnered for a recital tour that will see them perform in Toronto on November 28.

Ludwig Van Toronto

16.11.2024

LEBRECHT LISTENS | Ethel Smyth’s Sonata Is A Revealed Gem On Hanni Liang’s Voices For Solo Piano

There’s not a dull phrase on Hanni Liang’s Voices for Solo Piano, with a special mention to Ethel Smyth’s revelatory sonata.

Ludwig Van Toronto

15.11.2024

PREVIEW | The Eybler Quartet Celebrate 20th Anniversary Season With Release Of Newly Rediscovered Franz Weiss

The Eybler Quartet bring neglected music to light with their eighth studio album, Franz Weiss Two String Quartets, op. 8 “Razumovsky”.

Ludwig Van Toronto

15.11.2024

PREVIEW | Canadian Soprano Barbara Hannigan Tour With Pianist Bertrand Chamayou Hits Toronto November 28

Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan and French pianist Bertrand Chamayou have partnered for a recital tour that will see them perform in Toronto on November 28.

Ludwig Van Toronto

15.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Adults And Children Alike Will Delight In Patti Picker

Patti Picker is an absolute darling of a play, and adults young people alike will delight in its sophisticated storytelling and brilliant direction.

Ludwig Van Toronto

14.11.2024

PREVIEW | Tafelmusik And The Ottawa Bach Choir Offer Bach’s Christmas Oratorio In Toronto And Ottawa

Tafelmusik and the Ottawa Bach Choir will both be presenting Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, originally written in 1734, for the holiday season.

Ludwig Van Toronto

14.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Coal Mine Theatre’s A Case For The Existence Of God Is Poignant, Moving

Under artistic director Ted Dykstra, Coal Mine Theatre has mounted a poignant production of Hunter's A Case for the Existence of God that touches the soul.

Ludwig Van Toronto

13.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Mirvish’s Impressive The Lion King Should Settle In For A Long Run

The Canadian sit-down production of The Lion King has arrived at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre where it will probably stay for years.

Ludwig Van Toronto

13.11.2024

INTERVIEW | Toronto Pianist And Composer Rea Beaumont Talks About Her New Release Enjoy The Journey

Toronto-based pianist, composer, educator, and author Dr. Rea Beaumont is set to release her latest album, Enjoy The Journey.

Ludwig Van Toronto

13.11.2024

PREVIEW | Innovation And Healing Light Up Toronto’s Duende Flamenco Festival: Vida Al Andalus from November 14 to 17

The Aga Khan Museum, in partnership with TO Live, are presenting the 10th annual Duende Flamenco Festival: Vida Al Andalus from November 14 to 17.

Ludwig Van Toronto

12.11.2024

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: November 11 – 17

This is a list of concerts we are attending, wishing we could attend, or thinking about attending between November 11 and 17, 2024. For more of what’s happening around Toronto, visit our calendar here. Trinity Bach Project: Bach & Roses Wednesday, November 13, 8 p.m. Grace Church on-the-hill; Sunday, November 17, 3 p.m. Metropolitan United […]

Ludwig Van Toronto

12.11.2024

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of November 11 To 17

Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for this week, based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.

Ludwig Van Toronto

12.11.2024

INTERVIEW | A Return To The Stage: Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka — I Got Rhythm

Beloved Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka makes a return to the stage for three concerts of Gershwin showtunes in November.

Ludwig Van Toronto

12.11.2024

THE SCOOP | NAC Orchestra Releases Two Orchestras, One Symphony Spotlighting Québec Composer Jacques Hétu’s Legacy

On November 15, the National Arts Centre Orchestra will release Two Orchestras, One Symphony, featuring Québec composer Jacques Hétu’s Symphony No. 5.

Ludwig Van Toronto

12.11.2024

SCRUTINY | National Ballet Of Canada Shines In Hit Season Opener

In the National Ballet of Canada's 2024/25 season debut, the company is looking spectacular, with depth all through the ranks.

Ludwig Van Toronto

09.11.2024

THE SCOOP | Toronto’s Unique Fleck Dance Theatre To Close On March 31 2025 After 41 Years

In a blow to Toronto’s dance community, Harbourfront Centre has announced that the lease will not be renewed for Fleck Dance Theatre, effective March 31, 2025.

Ludwig Van Toronto

09.11.2024

LEBRECHT LISTENS | Roman Simovic And The London Symphony Orchestra Create Magic With Rózsa’s Violin Concerto

Between violinist Roman Simovic and the London Symphony Orchestra, half an hour of top-drawer Miklos Rozsa is something you won’t forget.

Ludwig Van Toronto

09.11.2024

INTERVIEW | Up Close And Personal With Hope Muir, Artistic Director Of The National Ballet Of Canada

National Ballet of Canada Artistic Director Hope Muir talks about her career in dance, the upcoming season, and her vision for the company.

Ludwig Van Toronto

08.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Still Unstoppable: John Adams At 77 With The Toronto Symphony Orchestra

The audience in the surprisingly sparsely-filled Roy Thomson Hall were treated to all three faces of John Adams: the conductor, the orchestrator, and the composer.

Ludwig Van Toronto

08.11.2024

PREVIEW | The National Ballet Of Canada Opens The Season With The Canadian Premiere Of Silent Screen

The 2024/25 season for the National Ballet of Canada launches this weekend with the Canadian premieres of Silent Screen and Rhapsody, and A Body of Work.

Ludwig Van Toronto

08.11.2024

PREVIEW | Toronto’s West End Micro Music Festival Offers Two Programs Of Adventurous Music

REVELATIONS is the fourth iteration of the West End Micro Music Festival (WEMMF), which brings adventurous music to Toronto over two weekends in November.

Ludwig Van Toronto

07.11.2024

INTERVIEW | Exploring Ideas In Music: Composer Ana Sokolović Talks About Composition And Her Concerto For Orchestra

We spoke to composer Ana Sokolović, whose Concerto for Orchestra will be on the program with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on November 16 and 17.

Ludwig Van Toronto

07.11.2024

THE SCOOP | Toronto Alliance For The Performing Arts (TAPA) Appoints Annemieke Wade As New Executive Director

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the appointment of Annemieke Wade as the organization’s new Executive Director.

Ludwig Van Toronto

07.11.2024

PREVIEW | Skyky Foundation Youth Charity Concert To Benefit SickKids Hospital

Skyky Foundation, a non-profit charity, will present their fifth annual youth charity concert to benefit SickKids Hospital on November 10 with a roster of Toronto talent.

Ludwig Van Toronto

07.11.2024

PREVIEW | Mezzo-Soprano Rebecca Cuddy Joins Guest Conductor Andrei Feher And The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra

Canadian-Romanian conductor Andrei Feher will lead the Hamilton Philharmonic, with guest soloist mezzo-soprano Rebecca Cuddy on November 9.

Ludwig Van Toronto

05.11.2024

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: November 4 – November 10

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of November 4 – 10, 2024.

Ludwig Van Toronto

05.11.2024

SCRUTINY | Heidi Schreck’s What The Constitution Means To Me Is A Wake Up Call — And Coup For Four Toronto Theatre Companies

Sometimes you need a good polemic to remind yourself of the state of the nation you live in, or to be more precise, what’s at stake in the nation you live in.

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INTERVIEW | Former Music Critic William Littler Talks About A Unique Career & The Prize In His Name

SCRUTINY | You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry At Crow’s Theatre’s Engaging Big Stuff

PREVIEW | A Renaissance Christmas: Apocryphonia Presents The Diapente Book Of Carols 2

PREVIEW | A Dive Into Esprit Orchestra’s 2024/25 Season & Season Opener With Alex Pauk And Michael Bridge

INTERVIEW | Artistic Director Mark Vuorinen Answers A Few Questions About The Elora Singers’ Latest Album: In Beauty May I Walk

THE SCOOP | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra And Toronto Public Library Announce Return Of Symphony Storytime

INTERVIEW | Vocalist, Composer & Pianist Laila Biali Talks About Coming Back To Classical Music For Wintersongs

SCRUTINY | Saul Rubinek Makes A Triumphant Return To Toronto With Canadian Stage’s Playing Shylock

PREVIEW | Cirque Musica Brings Holiday Cheer With An Acrobatic Flair

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: November 18 – 24

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of November 18 To 24

SCRUTINY | Rhapsody in Blue: A Glorious Gershwin Celebration in Markham

INTERVIEW | Artistic Director Alexander Cann Talks About The Bach Elgar Choir And Alexander’s Feast

PREVIEW | Canadian Soprano Barbara Hannigan Tour With Pianist Bertrand Chamayou Hits Toronto November 28

LEBRECHT LISTENS | Ethel Smyth’s Sonata Is A Revealed Gem On Hanni Liang’s Voices For Solo Piano

PREVIEW | The Eybler Quartet Celebrate 20th Anniversary Season With Release Of Newly Rediscovered Franz Weiss

PREVIEW | Canadian Soprano Barbara Hannigan Tour With Pianist Bertrand Chamayou Hits Toronto November 28

SCRUTINY | Adults And Children Alike Will Delight In Patti Picker

PREVIEW | Tafelmusik And The Ottawa Bach Choir Offer Bach’s Christmas Oratorio In Toronto And Ottawa

SCRUTINY | Coal Mine Theatre’s A Case For The Existence Of God Is Poignant, Moving

SCRUTINY | Mirvish’s Impressive The Lion King Should Settle In For A Long Run

INTERVIEW | Toronto Pianist And Composer Rea Beaumont Talks About Her New Release Enjoy The Journey

PREVIEW | Innovation And Healing Light Up Toronto’s Duende Flamenco Festival: Vida Al Andalus from November 14 to 17

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: November 11 – 17

CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of November 11 To 17

INTERVIEW | A Return To The Stage: Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka — I Got Rhythm

THE SCOOP | NAC Orchestra Releases Two Orchestras, One Symphony Spotlighting Québec Composer Jacques Hétu’s Legacy

SCRUTINY | National Ballet Of Canada Shines In Hit Season Opener

THE SCOOP | Toronto’s Unique Fleck Dance Theatre To Close On March 31 2025 After 41 Years

LEBRECHT LISTENS | Roman Simovic And The London Symphony Orchestra Create Magic With Rózsa’s Violin Concerto

INTERVIEW | Up Close And Personal With Hope Muir, Artistic Director Of The National Ballet Of Canada

SCRUTINY | Still Unstoppable: John Adams At 77 With The Toronto Symphony Orchestra

PREVIEW | The National Ballet Of Canada Opens The Season With The Canadian Premiere Of Silent Screen

PREVIEW | Toronto’s West End Micro Music Festival Offers Two Programs Of Adventurous Music

INTERVIEW | Exploring Ideas In Music: Composer Ana Sokolović Talks About Composition And Her Concerto For Orchestra

THE SCOOP | Toronto Alliance For The Performing Arts (TAPA) Appoints Annemieke Wade As New Executive Director

PREVIEW | Skyky Foundation Youth Charity Concert To Benefit SickKids Hospital

PREVIEW | Mezzo-Soprano Rebecca Cuddy Joins Guest Conductor Andrei Feher And The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: November 4 – November 10

SCRUTINY | Heidi Schreck’s What The Constitution Means To Me Is A Wake Up Call — And Coup For Four Toronto Theatre Companies

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