Category Archives: Press Releases and Announcements

Enough tenors for now: COC 2015 Ensemble Studio Finalists

Posted on October 17, 2015 by barczablog

It should be no surprise that the eight finalists just announced for the the COC’s 2015 Ensemble Studio competition don’t contain any tenors in the group. No wonder, when last year the top three places in the competition went to tenors, … Continue reading →

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Opera Lyra in Ottawa/Gatineau to cease operations

Posted on October 14, 2015 by barczablog

Ottawa, October 14, 2015. The Board of Directors of Opera Lyra issued the following statement today. It is with deep regret that we have decided to cease operations, effective today. There will be an immediate shutdown of the current performance … Continue reading →

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Eve Egoyan CD launch Oct 16-18

Posted on October 13, 2015 by barczablog

“Less is more.” Eve Egoyan performs intimate contemporary piano music in an intimate space at Toronto’s Small World Music Centre, October 16 – 18. This distinctive recital programme features music by Toronto composers John Mark Sherlock, Nick Storring and Linda … Continue reading →

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Richard Margison as Abraham: David Warrack’s new oratorio

Posted on October 10, 2015 by barczablog

Abraham, an oratorio by David Warrack about the patriarch of three major faiths, will bring together leading Toronto artists in a special fundraising performance for Syrian refugees, Wednesday, October 28, 8 p.m. at Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, … Continue reading →

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“Whose Opera Is It Anyway?” : Improv Fund-raiser from Loose TEA

Posted on July 18, 2015 by barczablog

IMMEDIATE release Information contact: Alaina Viau: 647-539-4020, alaina@looseteamusictheatre.com Loose Tea’s Artistic Director Alaina Viau today announced that Loose Tea will host “Whose Opera Is It Anyway?” on July 22, 2015 from 7pm-9pm at the Office Pub at 117 John Street. … Continue reading →

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Opera by Request presents “A chair in love”

Posted on July 3, 2015 by barczablog

Opera by Request will be presenting a semi-staged version of a comic opera called “A chair in love” by Welsh-Canadian composer John Metcalf with libretto by Governor General award nominee Larry Tremblay. The plot revolves around an “urban angst” filmmaker … Continue reading →

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How it Storms: an Opera by Allen Cole on June 17 & 18

Posted on June 17, 2015 by barczablog

How it Storms The Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3 416.532.3019 http://www.arraymusic.com advance tickets can be purchased at: http://www.arraymusic.com/how-it-storms/ TOMORROW (Wednesday) and Thursday June 17 and 18 @ 8PM; $15 It is better to blaze up, … Continue reading →

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TSO Delivers Thank You Note(s) to the City of Toronto with FREE Concert

Posted on June 16, 2015 by barczablog

The TSO Delivers Thank You Note(s) to the City of Toronto with FREE Concert Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 12:30pm at Roy Thomson Hall  June 16, 2015: “If a symphony orchestra plays in a city and no one is around … Continue reading →

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Festival of Early Drama June 5-7

Posted on May 22, 2015 by barczablog

An anniversary nearly 400 (and 50!) years in the making!Toronto’s Medieval and Renaissance players celebrate their 50th anniversary with the Festival of Early Drama June 5 – 7, 2015Poculi Ludique Societas (PLS) continues its year-long celebration of 50 years of … Continue reading →

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Eitan Cornfield passes Music Mondays torch to Ian Grundy

Posted on May 6, 2015 by barczablog

Dear Friends of Music Mondays, Our series has served as a launching pad for the best of Toronto’s emerging talent since its inception in 1992. We continue the tradition this year with an exciting lineup of performers  both familiar and … Continue reading →

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