PROVOCATIVE THOUGHTS:
The late Patric Standford may have written these short pieces deliberately to provoke our feedback. If so, his success is reflected in the rich range of readers' comments appearing at the foot of most of the pages.
Ensemble. Reflections in Words and Music - Andrea Rush, in her first review for Classical Music Daily, describes an evening with Yo-Yo Ma
Classical music news. Canadian Orchestra Mentorship Scheme - Exceptional career development opportunities are being offered to international musicians and conductors
Classical music news. Handel's Messiah - A selection of forthcoming performances
Classical music news - April 2022 Obituaries - Our summary of those the classical music world has lost this month
Classical music news. Obituary - Boris Brott (1944-2022)
Classical music news. Barlow Winners - The Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University Announces Commission Winners for 2019
CD Spotlight. Much of a Muchness - Choral music by Morten Lauridsen, heard by the late Howard Smith. '... the Elora Festival Singers perform securely in an unblemished recording.'
CD Spotlight. Scintillating Performances - Asian music for string quartet impresses Howard Smith. '... an exemplary, highly recommendable release.'
Imaginative Heights - Gordon Rumson looks forward to the Calgary Art Song Competition
CD Spotlight. Expressive Beauty - Chamber music by Marjan Mozetich, enjoyed by Howard Smith. '... "Hymn of Ascension" stood out for its power and cogency.'
Ensemble. Dangers Transcended - A concert by Trio Albonata, enjoyed by Gordon Rumson
Ensemble. On the lake - Toronto's summer musical fare, including music by Wagner, Weill and Alex Eddington, sampled by Malcolm Miller