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Selling off opera tickets for two shows in February 2024
We’re selling a pair of tickets for each of the Canadian Opera Company‘a winter shows. We have a paid subscription but can’t go this time. That’s why we have to sell them: A pair to The Cunning Little Vixen by … Continue reading
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A Tale for Two Cities: the Battle of Alberta
It’s not the first time I’m jealous of Alberta. The Leafs never win The Cup, while Calgary and Edmonton have each had their moments. Joel Ivany has relocated out west, Miriam Khalil singing and teaching alongside him as they raise … Continue reading
Andrew Smith: a life in motion
The book I’m writing about would make a great gift any time of the year. Do you reread books? It may sound odd but I love to reread a favorite book. I like to re-read novels. I watch favorite films … Continue reading
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Tagged A life in motion, Andrew Smith, Rebuilding Janise, stroke
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From Sappho’s Lyre
Constantine Caravassilis is the composer of From Sappho’s Lyre, a recording from Orchid Classics of original music played by Tallinna Kammerorkester and Tenth Muse Ensemble and vocal soloists, setting poetry by Sappho, Jeffrey Duban and Sara Teasdale, that might make … Continue reading
Chamber Works by Robert Müller-Hartmann from ARC Ensemble
For the fan of chamber music seeking something beautiful but unlike their usual music, for the collector who needs something new and different, this is an ideal gift. About a year ago I was thrilled to attend a concert by … Continue reading
Mahler, Berg and more at the EJB Library
Thursday Nov 23rd felt like a Thanksgiving celebration. I found a free parking spot on Bernard for one hour. The first 15 minutes were spent walking down Bedford Rd & then Philosopher’s Walk to the Edward Johnson Building for my … Continue reading
Mahler’s Fifth and Berg’s early songs
The Toronto Symphony’s program for this week is a surprisingly powerful combination. We open with 17 minutes of passionate singing by mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, seven songs composed by Alban Berg (1885-1935) between 1905 and 1908. After intermission we settle in … Continue reading
Feline friendly aesthetic
I thought at first I’d call this “life in a cat house”, until I realized it might have some unsavory associations. Last week Erika and I went to visit our friend Eryna Huzan, one of the most hospitable people I’ve … Continue reading
The masquerade continues
I’m already wearing a mask every time I go to a store or a show. I’ve had my shots. For the next little while on this blog I have to be extra careful. I will be changing the focus, seeing … Continue reading
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