Go, go, go to the OPO! ~ Arpita Ghosal
November 28 will be a be a history-making day for the Ontario Pops Orchestra: their first performance. Ever. What began […]
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Theatre
SesayArts in Conversation with Leslie Dala: Julie is “a stunning 21st century setting of a landmark 19th century play”
If you want something done, give it to a busy person, right? Well, this is certainly true of sought-after conductor
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Les Zinspirés “gives youth a voice”: SesayArts in Conversation with Guy Mignault
If you’re a French-speaking Ontario teen with some Molière in your soul, then Guy Mignault wants to shine a spotlight
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Ashlie Corcoran is bringing power to the young people, operatically ~ Arpita Ghosal
Quick… what comes to mind when you think of children and opera? If you see anything in your mind’s eye,
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“Improvisation is a musical language”: SesayArts in Conversation with Roberto Rosenman ~ Arpita Ghosal
Writing an introduction to this interview with Roberto Rosenman has required a feat of focus. Every time I resume my
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“It is a wonderful and maybe a dangerous thing”: Rachel Mercer on EMIC’s new CD ~ Arpita Ghosal
“It is a wonderful and maybe a dangerous thing”: Rachel Mercer on EMIC’s just-released CD, its launch concert & their upcoming performances
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The Quotable Sayak: “If you can snag tickets…do so IMMEDIATELY!” ~ Sayak S-G
YPT double-bill inspires doubly-thoughtful reviews of Baobab and Hana’s Suitcase from impressed 11 year-old
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SesayArts in Conversation: socially-conscious Van Halst has style and substance ~ Arpita Ghosal
Kami Van Halst has integrity to spare. And, as will soon become obvious, she doesn’t lack for grit, either. When
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La Traviata brings Thomas Goerz “home” to COC ~ Arpita Ghosal
La Traviata brings acclaimed Canadian bass-baritone Thomas Goerz “home” to COC ~ Arpita Ghosal
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Allen MacInnis discusses the inspiration, intensity–and impact–of YPT as it celebrates 50 years ~ Arpita Ghosal
Artistic Director Allen MacInnis hopes that for those who visit YPT this year for the first time, the play will resonate long after the final curtain and become a habit.
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These Young Ruffians are not “strictly Shakespeare” — by Sayani S-G and Arpita Ghosal
Walk into Toronto’s Withrow Park, and you’ll see and hear the expected: spirited children engaging in summer-camp activities, happy dogs
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Chris Thornborrow and COC’s Summer Opera Camp are spreading “opera fever” — by Sayani S-G, Guest Contributor
COC’s Summer Opera Camp, led by musical director Chris Thornborrow, is now running for the first time out of the spectacular Four Seasons Centre, adding to its allure for aspiring young artists, ages 6-15 years