CORONEWS 3
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4y ago
Planning in this Time of Uncertainty   With no end in sight to the crushing effects of the pandemic on the seasons of performing arts presenters, on the livelihoods of artists, or on the spirits of audiences, the WMCT is still optimistic. Supported by the engagement of our members, the generosity of our donors, and the backing of the WMCT Foundation, the volunteer Board firmly intends to deliver an exceptional chamber music experience for the 123rd time. MORE…. 2020 07 07 The post CORONEWS 3 appeared first on Women's Musical Club of Toronto ..read more
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In Memoriam: Victor Feldbrill
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Conductor Victor Feldbrill died on June 17, 2020, aged 96. He was a great friend of the WMCT, an honorary advisor, and several times a juror for the Career Development Award. Canadian Obituaries In May 2013 he was guest speaker at a Club Lunch: Annette Sanger summarized his remarks for News & Notes. His illustrious career has been remembered on these websites: LudwigVan-Toronto Canadian Encyclopedia CBC Music Winnipeg Symphony Toronto Symphony 2020-06-19 The post In Memoriam: Victor Feldbrill appeared first on Women's Musical Club of Toronto ..read more
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CORONEWS 2
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by Women's Musical Club of Toronto
4y ago
Covid-19 has affected every feature of life in Toronto.  All levels of our governments have mobilized resources to meet the threats of the pandemic.  Remarkably, most citizens have found within themselves the strength required to live within unprecedented restrictions.  Many in the arts community have offered virtual gifts of music, dance, and theatre. Toronto Arts Foundation list CBC Arts coverage Martha Graham dancers and the TSO A song a day since March 19 from Russell Braun, a 1989 scholarship winner Current WMCT scholarship holder Hannah Corbett, with the NYOC The Wome ..read more
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CORONEWSLETTER: Missing the music and each other
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by Women's Musical Club of Toronto
4y ago
With desktop publishing software locked up in our locked-down office on Adelaide Street, this is an alternative to our usual spring newsletter.  The Women’s Musical Club of Toronto is an organization that thrives on our sociable gatherings around and in support of chamber music performance.  With concert production suspended by the pan(dem)ic, the Club will still aim for social cohesion, despite physical distancing. We are all missing the music and each other.  Look after yourselves and reach out to others. We’ll be in touch. From the President For the spring newsletter, my planned topic ..read more
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COVID-19 CONCERT CANCELLATIONS
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4y ago
As part of the effort to slow the spread of the pandemic, but with great regret, the WMCT has cancelled both our April 2 concert, Beverley Johnston & Friends, and Blake Pouliot‘s violin recital on May 6.  If possible we will present these wonderful events some time in the future. We will miss the music, the cookies, and the companionship. Thanks to our members and friends for your understanding.  We wish you all a safe and healthy next several weeks. 2020 03 16 The post COVID-19 CONCERT CANCELLATIONS appeared first on Women's Musical Club of Toronto ..read more
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2020-2021 Music in the Afternoon concerts: NEXT SEASON, our 123rd!
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4y ago
Our 123rd Season Five Extraordinary Chamber Music concerts Virtuosity, Variety, Vitality Subscribe before May 31 for a chance to win your subscription SUBSCRIBE ONLINE October 8, 2020 | 1.30 pm RAMÓN ORTEGA QUERO, oboe; Annika Treutler, piano The season opens with a rarity – a recital appearance by an oboist, indeed by one of the foremost oboists in the world. Offering a program of Ravel, both Schumanns (Clara and Robert), Snr. Ortega Quero’s countryman De Falla, and Borne’s Carmen Fantasy the music will range widely providing everything from fireworks to depth. As part of his visit Snr. O ..read more
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Watch this space! 2020-21season announcement soon.
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In Memoriam: Emmy Homburger
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4y ago
The Women’s Musical Club of Toronto and its Foundation mourn the death on December 11, 2019 of one of its Great Women. President from the 108th to 110th seasons, member and supporter for many years, Emmy made major contributions of time and talent to the festivities of the centennial celebrations of 1997-98, which included the first Career Development Award, and the gala concert whose financial success resulted in the establishment of the Foundation. Our condolences go to the family, already grieving the loss of Emmy’s husband Walter earlier this year. A Memorial Reception ..read more
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Congratulations to Stéphane Tétreault
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4y ago
The Canada Council’s 2019 Virginia Parker Prize has been awarded to cellist prodigy, Stéphane Tétreault. Among his numerous awards and honours was the second prize at the 10th anniversary WMCT Career Development Award competition. The Parker Prize is given to “a musician…under the age of 32 who demonstrates outstanding… artistic excellence and who makes a valuable contribution to artistic life in Canada and internationally.” In 2018 the Parker Prize went to violinist Blake Pouliot, our current CDA winner! The post Congratulations to Stéphane Tétreault appeared first on Women's Musi ..read more
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A New Update of WMCT’s Concert History
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by Women's Musical Club of Toronto
4y ago
Want to know how many sopranos have performed at Music in the Afternoon? Or how many times they have sung songs by Roger Quilter? Famous players from Wanda Landowska to Murray Perahia who have made their Canadian Debuts? All the venues the WMCT has used since 1899? Download the Feuerriegels’ updated Concert History, with information through the last concert of 2019. The post A New Update of WMCT’s Concert History appeared first on Women's Musical Club of Toronto ..read more
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