Author Archives: barczablog

Ken Gass’s Inaugural CANADIAN REP THEATRE season

Posted on July 9, 2013 by barczablog

“Press releases and announcements” are presented verbatim without comment. Venues, Dates & Cast announced for Ken Gass’s Inaugural CANADIAN REP THEATRE season   TORONTO (JULY 9, 2013)   Artistic Director Ken Gass today announced venues, casting and dates for three Canadian … Continue reading →

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Stop Kiss

Posted on July 9, 2013 by barczablog

Let your friends suggest what to go see.  You’ll end up in places you might never have found otherwise. Led by my friend, tonight I went to see Stop Kiss, Diana Son’s play at the 2013 Toronto Fringe Festival, directed … Continue reading →

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Toronto Consort 13-14 Season

Posted on July 8, 2013 by barczablog

“Press releases and announcements” are presented verbatim without comment. 2013-14 season unveiled Highlights include Swedish Folk Baroque, Ensemble Lucidarium from Italy, and Cavalli’s opera Giasone “As led by its Artistic Director, David Fallis, the Toronto Consort lavishes luminous clarity, lightness … Continue reading →

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TSM: INSIDER EVENTS

Posted on July 8, 2013 by barczablog

“Press releases and announcements” are presented verbatim without comment.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   July 8, 2013 Toronto Summer Music announces INSIDER EVENTS at 2013 Festival TORONTO…New at this year’s Toronto Summer Music Festival are behind-the-scenes Festival Insider Events, including film screenings, … Continue reading →

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10 Questions for Douglas McNabney

Posted on July 6, 2013 by barczablog

Born and raised in Toronto, violist  Douglas McNabney is one of Canada’s most distinguished chamber musicians.  He has enjoyed an international performing career with appearances in Holland, Belgium, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Great Britain, Switzerland, … Continue reading →

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Love is a Poverty You Can Sell 2

Posted on July 5, 2013 by barczablog

Think the title’s long? that’s not even the full title.  It’s Love is a Poverty You Can Sell 2: Kisses for a Pfennig, the latest production from Soup Can Theatre.  When I saw it I figured yes this is a … Continue reading →

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Harnass The Worm

Posted on June 28, 2013 by barczablog

I remember taking Psych 100 long ago as an undergrad.  Many of our lessons required us to read articles from publications such as Scientific  American.   I recall one such article concerning eidetic memory, a phenomenon popularly known as “photographic memory”.  … Continue reading →

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Reinhardt’s first and last film

Posted on June 26, 2013 by barczablog

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Director Max Reinhardt The 1935 Warner Brothers A Midsummernight’s Dream (AMSD) directed by Max Reinhardt, is one of my favourite films.  This week I will once again get the pleasure of including it in my film…

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The Birth of an Opera

Posted on June 22, 2013 by barczablog

I’m enjoying The Birth of an Opera, a fascinating book by Michael Rose. My jaw dropped at the simplicity of the concept of the work, and now I’m thoroughly hooked by the smoothness of Rose’s execution. Rose combines two very … Continue reading →

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Bridal grooming

Posted on June 21, 2013 by barczablog

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to play keyboard (organ + piano) at a wedding.  I said yes enthusiastically, even though I haven’t done this in quite awhile.  While I play the organ at my church from time … Continue reading →

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