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Mooredale Concerts Present the New Orford String Quartet: review by Stanley Fefferman

October 28, 2012. Walter Hall, Toronto. The New Orford String Quartet goes boldly. They chose a program of three works that open by disturbing the peace. Haydn’s Quartet in D Major, Op. 20. No. 4 (1772) with Andrew Wan in … Continue reading

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Opera Atelier Hits the Mark with C.M von Weber’s Der Freischütz: a Review by Stanley Fefferman

  October 27, 2012. Elgin Theatre, Toronto Twenty some years ago, Opera Atelier broke new ground by staging a period performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Last night they broke out again by staging their first period performance of a … Continue reading

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Philharmonia Quartett Berlin Brings Balance to Music Toronto: Review by Stanley Fefferman

October 11, 2012. Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto. The qualities of this stellar ensemble from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra emerge in succession like evening stars. First is the balance of  individual voices, each clear, all controlled. Then comes the plummy, warm … Continue reading

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