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In review: the Jette Parker Young Artists present Oreste
ReviewThe action unfolds in the graffiti-covered, industrial corners of what could be any contemporary city. During the overture, we were treated with a picture of the goings-on under Toante: a ruthless leader, his witless captain of the guard, and a near-mad Ifigenia, who through rogue mascara, bludgeons to death one unlucky visitor with a hammer. Narrative hook, indeed.
Album review: All Who Wander
Review"Sure, I didn't grow up in a gypsy camp," says Barton of Dvořák's songs, "but I do have fond memories of playing music around a bonfire with family and dancing. I treasure my memories of family members teaching me the songs of where I come from. I identify with trying to find myself, and wanting to walk/dance/boogie down to the beat of my own drum."
Talking with singers: Massimo Cavalletti
Interview"I am also happy to come from a family of farmers, from the land that has given and still gives me my cultural and historical roots as well as an attachment to the values of family, homeland and faith, which in many cases are at the foundation of opera itself."
Don't miss: Naomi's Road
Interview"One of the most beautiful things about this opera is that, despite the family being completely separated and the children being torn away from their parents, they seem to create a secure and loving family unit finding a way to stay together and remain strong against adversity."
Art is not action
EditorialIf you seek change, do more: engage, vote, donate and work for your political party, protest, write petitions, run for office, do not take money from dubious sources out of alleged necessity and do not support or enlist those artists who do. It is our duty, as artists, and as citizens, the be a part of the process.
Don't miss: Ayre
NewsWe first heard Khalil perform Ayre at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and it completely shattered any expectations we had of Golijov's music, or of Khalil's range of vocal colour. It feels ancient, reverent, and like the sound of city buskers; it feels like a catchy tune you've heard before, and something intangible.
Why we must keep on keepin' on
EditorialWhat I'm really angry about is the fact that today, the stuff I love seems laughably irrelevant. Today, who cares about opera? Who cares about the struggles of young artists? Who cares about how the audition system can be humbling, or about protesters outside of Los Angeles Opera?
The 4th annual Elizabeth Krehm Memorial Concert for St. Michael's Hospital
NewsThe program this year features Rachel Krehm herself, violinists Yosuke Kawasaki and Jessica Linnebach, and Evan Mitchell, music director of the Kingston Symphony and the Canzona Chamber Players Orchestra. They will be presenting a full program of Bach's Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, selected songs and arias by Mozart, Dvořák, and Strauss, and a performance of Beethoven's classic, Symphony no. 3 "Eroica".
Don't miss: The Art Song of Healey Willan
NewsContinuing their history of performance and research of Canadian composers, the Canadian Art Song Project has transcribed and edited several of Willan's songs, previously available only in manuscript in the national archives in Ottawa; the programme also includes songs that have been out of publication for over 10 years.
Kevin Puts: "I know who I am as a composer."
Interview"I begin with the libretto and I try not to overthink things. If there is a particularly powerful moment a few scenes down the road in the libretto, I will spend very little time looking at it in advance. I want to experience a fresh excitement when I arrive there, because this will lead to more inspired music and will translate well to what the audience might feel."