Author Archives: barczablog

Talisker Players: Songs of Travel

Posted on October 29, 2014 by barczablog

My own song of travel is not a purposeful one, but a bit of a spontaneous adventure. I hope I can be forgiven for meandering around this theme of wanderings. As of 6:00 p.m. I thought I was going to … Continue reading →

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10 Questions for Rachel Andrist

Posted on October 28, 2014 by barczablog

Canadian pianist Rachel Andrist studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Ann Epperson and Warren Jones. In 1997, she moved to Europe and joined the music staff of the Theatre Royale de la Monnaie in Brussels, Belgium. Since then … Continue reading →

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Stewart Goodyear: Diabelli Variations

Posted on October 27, 2014 by barczablog

While Stewart Goodyear might be the greatest pianist in the world today, as a Canadian he lives under the radar as Canadians so often do. Not only does each country have their favourite son or daughter, but Canadians are a … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween, Frankenstein’s Boy!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by barczablog

The song during the pre-show was a tip-off I suppose. While the title says the show is about a boy, this song says otherwise. And there it is, right on the poster. Eldritch Theatre’s newest is Frankenstein’s Boy, a classic … Continue reading →

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Opera Atelier Alcina

Posted on October 26, 2014 by barczablog

I’ve seen the new Opera Atelier Alcina. It’s been a month of opera-going in Toronto that already stands head and shoulders above any previous month. While occasional productions can be great, we can add this remarkable production of Handel’s opera … Continue reading →

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Continuum Souvenir

Posted on October 20, 2014 by barczablog

Continuum Contemporary Music are celebrating 30 years this season. I’m an admirer of ambitious projects, and they don’t get much bigger than this.  Jennifer Waring’s note in the program explains Souvenir, Continuum Contemporary Music’s collaboration with film-maker Gary Popovich presented … Continue reading →

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Esprit’s brassy Polaris

Posted on October 17, 2014 by barczablog

Tonight was the opening concert in Esprit’s Orchestra’s 32nd season. Esprit & their Music Director Alex Pauk are champions of new Canadian music, presented alongside excellent compositions from around the world. Tonight’s program is a perfect illustration. The first half … Continue reading →

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Circle Jerk press release

Posted on October 16, 2014 by barczablog

Soup Can Theatre Press Release Media Contact: Sarah Thorpe – media@soupcantheatre.com Soup Can Theatre, safeword, and Aim for the Tangent Theatre proudly presentCIRCLE JERK Sex. Death. Bananas. Concept by Justin Haigh.  Written by Justin Haigh, Scott Dermody, Brandon Crone, and … Continue reading →

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Michaelangelo, Rodin and genius

Posted on October 16, 2014 by barczablog

My first look yesterday at the new Art Gallery of Ontario show, “Michaelangelo: Quest for Genius”, was an ecstatic experience. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so strongly that a curatorial team understand me & my concerns coming to this … Continue reading →

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Alcina preview at RBA

Posted on October 14, 2014 by barczablog

The season of Thanksgiving continues, as I feel extraordinarily blessed for the wonderful day I am having. Not only did I have my three best nights in the theatre since the beginning of October (two performances of Falstaff and one … Continue reading →

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