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The Emerson String Quartet embarks on a final coda — and leaves behind… A final cadence. The chord lingers. A brief silence. Then, a shout. “Well done!” one… Read More...
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How Josh Groban wrote his own playbook It’s easy to poke fun at what is sometimes called adult contemporary music, or to… Read More...
Opinion | The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has never abandoned its… VANCOUVER I was in Grade 5 when my teacher took our class to hear our first live… Read More...
Boris Brott’s legacy will be his drive to make great music accessible… It’s a testament to the way Boris Brott touched peoples’ lives that his April 5… Read More...
Opinion | Tafelmusik concerts pay tribute to former music director… Strange as it may seem, one of my favourite memories of Jeanne Lamon involves seeing… Read More...