Soundstreams, a leading global contemporary music company promoting new Canadian music, has announced its 2023-24 season. The organization’s focus is innovative thematic and experiential programming, serving a broad community of music lovers. “Our post-pandemic world has made it easier to ‘stay home’ on a grand scale. Wonderful as that can sometimes be, we’re wired to have collective experiences, to have {…}
On December 1, 2022, Soundstreams will present “Encounters – Sacred Sounds: Creator, Christianity, and Finding Paths Forward.” This latest installment in the series will feature two Associate Curators from the community: Rena Roussin will curate two programs focusing on indigenous voices, while Cheldon Paterson will explore “sampling” in the communities of new music and hip-hop. There will also be a {…}
Soundstreams is a semifinalist for the Opera America’s Award for Digital Excellence in Opera. The company was hailed for its production of “Garden of Vanished Pleasures” by composers Cecilia Livingston and Donna McKevitt. The work was directed by Tim Albery and features design by Michelle Tracey, digital projections by Cam Davis, and musical direction by Rachael Kerr. The work is {…}
Toronto’s Soundstreams has announced its 40th anniversary season filled with music, dance, and film. The season will feature over 100 artists, both local and international. “Our 40th anniversary is a time of reflection – where we came from really does matter – but first and foremost, it’s an opportunity to re-imagine possibilities in a post-pandemic world,” said Founder and Artistic {…}
Soundstreams has appointed Toronto-based Artistic Leader, Producer and Managing Director Beth Brown as its new Executive Director. Brown joins Artistic Director, Founder Lawrence Cherney, while Emma Fowler, who served as Acting Executive Director, will return to her role as Director of Artistic Planning and Outreach, effective November 1. “I am impressed by the passion and commitment of the staff and {…}
(Credit: Claire Harvie) Soundstreams is set to world premiere “Love Songs” starting on Nov. 19, 2021. The showcase, which will be conducted by David Fallis and features a vocal ensemble comprised of Carla Huhtanen, Lindsay McIntyre, Vania Chan, Robin Dann, Bud Roach, Alex Samaras, and Keith Lam, will pay homage to Claude Vivier. Audiences will hear Vivier’s eponymous composition “Love {…}
On September 23, 2021, Soundstreams will open its 2021-22 season with “Garden of Vanished Pleasures.” This new work, composed by Cecilia Livingston and Donna McKevitt, comes as part of the company’s 2021 Digital Residency at Crow’s Theatre. The work draws from the writings of Derek Jarman, English artist, filmmaker, and gay rights advocate, who created works of art during the {…}
Canadian-based Soundstreams has announced its 2021-22 season, entitled “Renewal and Rebirth.” For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. First up is “Garden of Vanished Pleasures,” which stars Mireille Asselin, Lindsay McIntyre, Rebecca Cuddy, Daniel Cabena, and instrumentalists Brenna Hardy-Kavanagh and Amahl Arulandam. The video production features music by Cecilia Livingston and Donna Mckevitt and {…}
You won’t find many repertory staples in this weekend’s top five choices, save for one exception. Otherwise, our recommendations feature two rare double bills and a plethora of new operas, including the first operas in Indigeneous languages of Cree and Sámi. Everest / Aleko – Chicago Opera Theater On Saturday and Sunday, the COT will present a unique double bill {…}
Canadian production company Soundstreams will be presenting the world premiere of “Musik fur das Ende,” which follows the life of Quebecois composer Claude Vivier and draws upon his various works. The production will run from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4 as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration. “Musik fur das Ende” will be a three-part show staged in Crow’s Theatre, a locale {…}