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THE MORNING AFTER | William Tell Brings a Riveting Spectacle to Roy Thomson Hall (Review)

We were at the William Tell concert at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday night. This is what we thought.

COFFEE BREAK | Cool Video of Organist Vincent Boucher Playing the Beckerath Organ

This video was incredibly mesmerizing, and so beautifully shot we just had to share it.

WHO’S WHO | The Hannaford Street Silver Band

We are happy to announce the Hannaford Street Silver Band has joined Musical Toronto’s growing family of WHO”S WHO this week.

Q&A | 30 Questions for James Ehnes

Thanks to James Ehnes, we now have a new favourite TV show to catch-up on.

THE SCOOP | Toronto Integral House Founder James Stewart Dies at Age 73

James Stewart was an incredible person, and an important part of Toronto Classical music community. Sadly, we lost him this week.

THE CLASSICAL TRAVELER | Great Music (and Poutine) Deep in the Heart of Texas

Musical Toronto gets around!

CRITIC’S PICKS | 11 Things You Absolutely Must Do This Week

In a city as large as ours, the massive concert selection can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Only the best are listed.

THE VOICE | Gianandrea Noseda Tells All

Neil Crory sat down with the great conductor, Gianandrea Noseda and talk about the upcoming William tell production at Roy Thomson Hall. It was an incredible conversation.

COFFEE BREAK | Chopin Boogie Woogie

Chopin + Matt Herskowitz + Boogie Woogie = Priceless.

TORONTO STAR | Itzhak Perlman makes Roy Thomson Hall feel intimate (Review)

Early this week Itzhak Perlman was in Toronto. Was it everything we had hoped it would be?

COFFEE BREAK | How Often is Each Piano Key Pressed in Chopin’s Op. 25 Etudes?

This week we found a fascinating visual representation of the concentration of piano keys for Chopin’s Op. 25 Etudes. Worth a look.

LINES OF ENQUIRY | Indie-Classical, For All its Boundary-Shifting, Is Another Boys Club

Curtis Perry asks a difficult question – and looks at the rich indie-classical music scene happening in Toronto.

COFFEE BREAK | When Should you Clap – A Helpful Guide

It is just us, or has there been a lot of inopportune clapping at concerts lately? Here is a guide.

SCHMOPERA | Can Opera Make Money?

Jenna Douglas, looks into the business of opera and comes up with some surprising answers.

CD REVIEW | Jurowski Conducts Shostakovich

Paul Robinson asks if the new CD by the great Jurowski and the LPO, (who were both in Toronto last month) is a keeper. Find out

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Michael Vincent is the Editor-in-chief Ludwig Van and CEO of Museland Media. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 15 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.