Category Archives: Press Releases and Announcements

Who do you love?

Posted on December 1, 2018 by barczablog

When the phrase popped into my head (spoken), I was thinking of Tchaikovsky. But immediately I heard Ronnie Hawkins’ song in my head. When I heard this near the start of The Last Waltz, and come to think of it, closer … Continue reading →

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No stranger

Posted on November 29, 2018 by barczablog

Two photographs by Bruce Zinger from the “Opera Atelier Takes Canada to the World” campaign show Artists of Atelier Ballet and OA dancer Tyler Gledhill as their “Canadian Icon in Red”. Between the glimpses of Chicago or Versailles which is the … Continue reading →

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Attila Keszei in 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by barczablog

I’ve written about Attila Keszei a few times including an interview back in 2015. I met him at the University of Toronto, a kindred spirit because We’re both Hungarian We both worked for Facilities & Services at the University of … Continue reading →

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Sixth Annual Elizabeth Krehm Memorial Concert November 10th

Posted on November 2, 2018 by barczablog
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Winterreise at Lula Lounge

Posted on August 21, 2018 by barczablog

On Wednesday, September 5, Tongue In Cheek Productions enters Toronto’s already-vibrant classical music scene with what promises to be an unforgettable inaugural concert. Twenty-four basses and baritones will join forces at Lula Lounge for a performance of Winterreise, Schubert’s iconic … Continue reading →

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Circle of Sound – Charm of Finches

Posted on June 6, 2018 by barczablog

    Charm of Finches, Canada’s Premiere Flute Quintet. Charm of Finches’ musicians are mavericks in the classical genre – all young, vibrant and electrifying musicians – and the force behind brilliant new arrangements and compositions with a reputation for … Continue reading →

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Inglorious Women: Toronto

Posted on May 30, 2018 by barczablog

Toronto based performers come together as Inglorious Women: Toronto to raise funds for underrepresented women in need of legal assistance and counselling. May 16, 2018. Toronto, Ontario: Inglorious B Productions will be donating all proceeds from its inaugural event: Inglorious … Continue reading →

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Hockey Noir: A bilingual Chamber Opera in 3 Periods

Posted on April 18, 2018 by barczablog

May 10–11, 2018, 8 pm Jane Mallet Theatre St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts 27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, CA,M5E 1B4 MAP BUY TICKETS Continuum is thrilled to present our first full-scale multimedia opera in this special collaboration. Set in the 1950s, … Continue reading →

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From the Diary of Virginia Woolf: Muse 9

Posted on April 4, 2018 by barczablog

Muse 9 Productions is a Multi-disciplinary Music Theatre production company based in Toronto, Canada. Founded by Operatic Stage Director Anna Theodosakis (COC, UofT Opera, MYOpera) and Collaborative Pianist Hyejin Kwon (COC, UofT Opera, Lyric Opera Baltimore), Muse 9 strives to … Continue reading →

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Canadian Premieres of Jake Heggie Holocaust Operas

Posted on January 5, 2018 by barczablog

New Company Stages Canadian Premieres of Jake Heggie Holocaust Operas in Partnership with North America’s Largest Conservative Jewish Congregation Another Sunrise​ and ​Farewell, Auschwitz​ to be staged by the Electric Bond Opera Ensemble at Beth Tzedec TORONTO – The Electric Bond … Continue reading →

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