Category Archives: Press Releases and Announcements

Sweet Swan of Avon: The Musicians In Ordinary celebrate William Shakespeare

Posted on April 14, 2016 by barczablog

Sweet Swan of Avon – Series of Words and Music Concludes THE MUSICIANS IN ORDINARY CELEBRATE SHAKESPEARE ON ACTUAL 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH, APRIL 23   ENGLISH-LANGUAGE AUTHORITY & AUTHOR SETH LERER READS IN ORIGINAL PRONUNCIATION Four centuries to … Continue reading →

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Funding WWI Centenary Tribute in Song

Posted on April 1, 2016 by barczablog

Baritone John Brancy and Pianist Peter Dugan are raising $20,000 to record an album of their WWI Memorial in Song. Donations are tax deductible for USA tax payers. John Brancy and Peter Dugan have been collaborative musical partners and friends since they met as students at … Continue reading →

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TSO Statement on Leadership Change

Posted on April 1, 2016 by barczablog

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 30, 2016) – The Board of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Jeff Melanson, President & CEO of the TSO, have mutually decided that it is in the best interests of both parties that he resign from … Continue reading →

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Essential Opera: She’s the One

Posted on March 20, 2016 by barczablog

Season 6 Spring Performance: A Collage of Contemporary Opera Join us for “She’s the One” on Friday, April 8 at 7:30 pm! It’s a concert celebrating and exploring women’s lives through Canadian and American contemporary opera. Discounted early-bird tickets are available online till … Continue reading →

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The Devil Inside

Posted on March 5, 2016 by barczablog

TAPESTRY OPERA presents THE DEVIL INSIDE A Co-commission & Co-production by Scottish Opera and Music Theatre Wales Libretto by Louise Welsh  Composed by Stuart MacRae Limited Run! March 10 – 13, 2016 Harbourfront Centre Theatre “It is one of the … Continue reading →

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April Fundraising Concert

Posted on February 27, 2016 by barczablog

From Vasilisa Atanackovic: ******* I am having a fundraising concert on Saturday, April 2 to raise money for my performance journeys in Italy through to New York. I have been given the lead roles in two musical productions in Sicily this summer with … Continue reading →

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Alexander Neef’s Pre-performance speech from February 4th

Posted on February 6, 2016 by barczablog

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am Alexander Neef, the General Director of the Canadian Opera Company. Don’t worry, all our performers are fine. But I do want to take a moment to speak to you before we start tonight’s … Continue reading →

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TSO in 2016/17

Posted on February 4, 2016 by barczablog

If each season announcement by a major Toronto company is a demonstration of core values, the Toronto Symphony were in perhaps the most challenging position, having declared their intention to be the most innovative & inclusive orchestra in the world’s … Continue reading →

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Tafelmusik: Season Launch 16/17

Posted on January 27, 2016 by barczablog

Tis the season. At a time of year when it can be so cold that one prefers to dream of next year (even if it’s been unseasonably warm to begin 2016), the major classical music organizations make their big announcements. … Continue reading →

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Opera Atelier’s 2016-2017 Season

Posted on January 26, 2016 by barczablog

Opera Atelier’s 2016-2017 Season, celebrating Canada’s Sesquicentennial, will include Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas in October and Charpentier’s Medea in April. Dido and Aeneas will star Wallis Giunta and Christopher Enns in the title roles, with Laura Pudwell (Sorceress) and Meghan … Continue reading →

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