Classical-crossover soprano, Sarah Brightman, not only soars several octaves with ease, offering a kindling and non-conformist take on opera and classical music, but she also offers her theatrical and pop-affinity to modern as well as classical music. While her musical style has brought in adorers from other genres — some who never thought they would […]
I have a date with Mozart in a few days. He’ll be taking me to a Kaffeehaus — a cafe — where we’ll talk about classical music and opera over a couple of Mokka gespritzts (coffee with brandy, yum). He’ll then play his latest symphony in the town square and then take me to hear […]
I love books. When I start reading my next book, I savour in the moment. I take it out of my shelf or bag, look at the cover, read over the back, read the author’s bio, skim the pages with my thumb and pensively turn each page, until I get to the first chapter. I love dedications and quotes […]
So, as you know, the Toronto International Film Festival kicks off this week — with all the stars and films to land on the city. Although I am not one to star-gaze, I would like to see what the film buzz is, since it sets the stage for the Golden Globe and Oscar awards season.
One of the […]
Hugh’s Room in Toronto has always been a hub for this city’s musicians; a place to try out new material, play stuff from their current album, share stories and song, play music to an appreciative and cozy audience, and to just play music, without worrying about industry hype.
The mood at Hugh’s is always warm and […]
I’ve recently become hooked to the show So You Think You Can Dance. I don’t really like reality-type shows all that much, with the exception of Bathroom Divas on Bravo. I was quite put off with dance after watching Dancing With the Stars — no offence to those who like that show — but believe […]
I love watching black-and-white films - I’m in awe of how these films stack up, given that the technology available to make today’s films was not available then. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of current films as well - but there’s majesty and intrigue in the black and white. Some of these films […]
Apparently, I don’t “seem” the type that listens to classic rock - Led Zep, Queen, Joplin, The Who, Hendrix, etc. But, looks can be deceiving - especially when it comes to music. Just ask the Wilson sisters from Heart, one of my all-time favourite bands blast-from-the-past bands. When they first started out as musicians, and […]
Sadly, I didn’t get to do anything “luminato” this weekend as I had planned - too many errands and chores got in the way of my having fun! I hope you were able to though. There’s still a week left, in case you didn’t get around to it this weekend.
On another note, I got a […]
Luminato - the city’s festival of arts and creativity - is back! From June 6-15, the city will be illuminated with visual arts, theatre performances, music and dance. The city is literally transformed into beams of light, both in his appearance and vibrant event offerings. It all starts with a party at Yonge-Dundas Square on June […]
