The Toronto Consort has unveiled its 2024-25 season. The company will open the season with “A Muses Garden” which features works from the Elizabethan period as curated and hosted by soprano Dame Emma Kirkby. “It speaks of anguish, delight and ineffable beauty, allowing the singer freedom to embody thoughts and emotions which listeners have recognized and shared ever since! Is {…}
(Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic) The Toronto Consort has named Daniel Taylor to the position of General and Artistic Director. Taylor is a countertenor and renowned conductor who has led The Trinity Choir and the Theatre of Early Music. He became the first Canadian in history to sing and lead the orchestra and choir in a State Funeral. He is also {…}
(Photo credit: Dahlia Katz) Following a months-long international search, Volcano is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Adridge as the company’s first Managing Director. Aldridge took on the new position of Managing Director on June 3, following outgoing General Manager, Ray Bramble. The new role was expanded to match the ambitious vision of the company over the coming years. {…}
The Canadian Opera Company’s free concert series at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre runs September through May. This article only includes classical vocal works. First up is “Meet the Ensemble Studio.” The company’s artistic development program is comprised of emerging professional Canadian opera artists. Performance Date: September 20, 2023 “Mostly Mozart” is performed by UofT Opera. Performance Date: September 27, 2023 {…}