Arts & Culture

For more than half a century, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s name has been synonymous with blockbuster musicals.

Force of Nature: Colin Carr Plays Beethoven’s Five Cello Sonatas on Classic 107

An unforgettable night with Holly Cole as she closes her Western Canadian run

Saturday Morning on Classic 107: A Musical Salute to Houses, Homes and Dream Spaces 

Jonathan Crow joins Glenn Gould School as director of orchestral program

The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School (GGS) in Toronto has announced the appointment of violinist Jonathan Crow as director of its newly created Temerty Orchestral Program. He will also join the violin faculty beginning in September 2026.

Five classical works that memorialize September 11

Twenty-four years have passed since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day, the world pauses to remember lives lost, the families forever changed, and the enduring impact of that morning. Across all art forms, musicians have grappled with the task of memorializing the day—seeking not only to express grief, but also to offer solace, resilience, and hope. Classical music, with its depth and timelessness, has provided some of the most powerful tributes.

The 226 Main Street Gallery is presenting a space of imagined terrains where astronauts in bright green suits ride bright pink bison. That imagined terrain is called Gravity of Dreams, a collection of paintings that use needle techniques to heighten the details of that alternate reality.  

Reservoir Media acquires Miles Davis’ publishing rights ahead of centennial celebrations

Reservoir Media has struck a landmark deal with the estate of jazz icon Miles Davis, acquiring a majority share of his publishing rights and other associated interests just ahead of the trumpet legend’s 100th birthday in 2026.

Mahan Esfahani on Bach, Gould, and Winnipeg debut with the MCO

Vancouver’s dance community is about to step into a new era. While the city has long been recognized for its thriving contemporary scene, a fresh arrival is set to bring classical ballet back into the spotlight.