Ute Lemper at Massey Hall

This one has been on the bucket list for ages.  I have loved Ute Lemper’s work since I discovered it back in the 1980s but had never had a chance to see her live.  Last night she played Massey Hall which was. a big enough deal for me to miss an opening at the COC of one of my favourite operas.  (Fear not, I’m going to Cunning Little Vixen tomorrow).

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January 2024

jan2024Here’s a look at the start of 2024 in Toronto.

On the 7th and the 9th OPUS chamber music, who feature some of Canada’s best young chamber musicians, have a pair of concerts.  The first is at Trinity St. Paul’s and features music by Rebecca Clarke, Leo Weiner, Anton Webern and Robert Schumann.  The second is at the Arts and Letters Club and includes music by Tcherepini, Klein, Wegener and Beethoven.

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