Category Archives: Press Releases and Announcements

Everlastingness: Micah Schroeder and Stéphane Mayer in concert October 22nd– POSTPONED

Posted on October 15, 2024 by barczablog

UPDATE from Micah Schroeder (via Facebook)  “It is with a heavy heart that due to unforeseen personal circumstances of one of our performers, we are no longer able to present our recital Everlastingness on Tuesday October 22. I was so … Continue reading →

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Edwin Huizinga: Songs and Serenades at Sweetwater Music Festival

Posted on August 14, 2024 by barczablog

Edwin Huizinga is one of those people doing many things in different places. I first encountered him as part of Tafelmusik. I heard Edwin’s original composition in Opera Atelier’s The Angel Speaks in 2019, when he played his baroque violin. … Continue reading →

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Recovering Romantic by Briane Nasimok

Posted on August 5, 2024 by barczablog

The concept of Recovering Romantic is simple. Whether or not we’re drinkers, we have all seen Alcoholics Anonymous in films and tv, that organization that gives addicts a place to find support on their journey back from rock bottom. AA … Continue reading →

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Nightwood Theatre presents the15th Annual Lawyer’s Show June 13-15: The Sound of Music

Posted on May 3, 2024 by barczablog

Nightwood Theatre presents the 15th annual Lawyer Show The Sound of MusicMusic by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Howard Lindsay & Russel CrouseSuggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trappat the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence … Continue reading →

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Study Acting with Cynthia Ashperger

Posted on January 17, 2024 by barczablog

This is both a trip down memory lane and an attempt to promote some acting classes. When I saw that Cynthia Ashperger is offering acting classes my first impulse was to check my schedule. I’ve worked with her before as … Continue reading →

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Baroque Music from the Greatest Movies of All Time: Polina Osetinskaya, Virtuoso Pianist

Posted on May 26, 2023 by barczablog

VIRTUOSO PIANIST POLINA OSETINSKAYA LAUNCHES HER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH A SOLO RECITAL DEBUT AT KOERNER HALL, SATURDAY JUNE 3 Baroque Music from the Greatest Movies of All Time“Clear and flawless articulation at every level, and an earnest demeanour.” – … Continue reading →

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Excited by Canadian Opera Company 2023-24 season announcement

Posted on February 26, 2023 by barczablog

When I saw the email on Thursday from the Canadian Opera Company announcing their 2023-2024 season it moved me to say this on Facebook: That’s more like it! COC’s 2023-24 season: Fidelio, La Boheme, Cunning Little Vixen, Don Pasquale, Don … Continue reading →

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Questions for Norman E Brown — OperOttawa’s Alcina

Posted on February 20, 2023 by barczablog

I wanted to shine a spotlight on OperOttawa, a relatively new company, by talking to their founder and Artistic Director, Canadian baritone Norman E. Brown. OperOttawa present Handel’s Alcina on March 5th in Ottawa, so I wanted to ask Norman … Continue reading →

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Questions for Colin Eatock at 65

Posted on February 6, 2023 by barczablog

The invitation from Colin Eatock caught my eye: “I’m organizing a concert in Toronto on February 20 (my 65th birthday).The programme will include a new piece by me.Admission is by donation — I hope you can make it!” We’ve seen … Continue reading →

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ARC Ensemble: music of Robert Müller-Hartmann

Posted on November 4, 2022 by barczablog

The ARC Ensemble will be playing on November 13th at Mazzoleni Hall at the Royal Conservatory, in a program featuring the music of Robert Müller-Hartmann, Sunday 13 November 2022 at 2:00 pm. This text is from the RCM website for … Continue reading →

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