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Video: Nathaniel Rateliff Shares His Take Of Leonard Cohen's 'Winter Lady'

Nathaniel Rateliff has shared 'Winter Lady,' a powerful interpretation of a Leonard Cohen song from his 1967 debut record.

Nathaniel Rateliff to Play Leonard Cohen With The Wordless Orchestra in April

The Canadian shows will follow Rateliff’s performances of “A Night of Leonard Cohen with the Colorado Symphony” for their Imagination Artist Series, taking place at Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall on April 5 and 6. All performances will feature support from pianist Phil Cook, the virtuosic folk musician and frequent collaborator of Rateliff’s.

January Concerts At The Royal Conservatory Of Music

The eleventh edition of the 21C Music Festival, which spans from January to May of 2024, will include 7 concerts and include 1 world and 13 Canadian premieres, 3 Canadian composers, and 8 Canadian artists and ensembles.

SEA SYMPHONY Features Soprano Karina Gauvin And Baritone Christian Wagner This May

After the successes of Verdi's Requiem and Puccini's La Bohème, the Orchestre Philharmonique et Chœur des Mélomanes (OPCM) under the direction of Francis Choinière, concludes its season of grandiose lyrical masterpieces with Sea Symphony, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maison Symphonique.

Olafur Arnalds Comes To Boulder Theater

Award-winning artist, composer and producer ?"lafur Arnalds is back on the road with brand new material. After a triumphant return to the stage in 2018, the 're:act' tour represents ?"lafur's final set of shows after nearly three years of touring.

Janice Price Will Lead Banff Centre To Its 90th Anniversary

The Board of Governors of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to announce it has extended Janice Price's contract as President and CEO until  March 31, 2023. Price will lead Canada's largest postgraduate arts and leadership training institution to a major milestone anniversary in 2023 when Banff Centre enters its 90th anniversary season. The Board of Governors is pleased that Janice will build on the stability and continuity she's set since her arrival.

Kamasi Washington Confirms Summer Tour with Herbie Hancock

Kamasi Washington is set to embark on a co-headline tour of North America this summer with legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock. Kicking off July 30 in Vienna, VA the tour will take the celebrated musicians toPhiladelphia, Toronto, Seattle and more through August—see below for complete details. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, April 12 at 10am local.

Jill Barber Releases Single BIGGER THAN YOU + New Album METAPHORA Out June 22nd

Yesterday, Jill Barber released her third single 'Bigger Than You,' off of her upcoming album Metaphora. It premiered on Grok Nation and was paired with an in-depth interview discussing the power behind the track. 

Jill Barber Premieres MERCY From Upcoming Album METAPHORA Out June 22

Today, Jill Barber released the video for 'Mercy,' the second single from her upcoming album Metaphora. It premiered at Billboard, and was shot by Juno Award-winning director Christopher Mills, whose work includes videos for Modest Mouse, Leonard Cohen, and Broken Social Scene.

Jazz Artist Hillary Kole Releases New Pop Single Tomorrow

Since launching her performing career as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage at NYC's legendary Rainbow Room, Hilary Kole has conquered the hearts of jazz fans throughout the world with her intimate piano and vocal performances, themed shows with her jazz ensemble and special concert hall symphony performances. Capping nearly a decade of popular, critically acclaimed recordings showcasing her storytelling panache via fresh interpretations of pop and jazz standards, the multi-talented performer launches the next phase off her storied career with the infectious and emotionally compelling new pop single “Without You” – set for release February 2 on iTunes, Google Music and other digital platforms. There will be a pre-release on January 24. 

Hilary Kole Launches Next Phase Of Storied Career With New Single WITHOUT YOU, Releasing 2/2

Hilary Kole Launches Next Phase Of Storied Career With New Single WITHOUT YOU, Releasing 2/2

Photo Flash: DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE Makes World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

Disney's QUEEN OF KATWE  received its world premiere at Roy Thompson Hall last night as part of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival, where the cast, filmmakers and real life stars received a standing ovation.

Lisa Yui Performs at DiMenna Center for Classical Music Tonight

Lisa Yui will be in concert tonight, October 24 at 5:00 PM, as the eleventh program of 5 @ 5 at DiMenna, a solo piano performance series curated by Mirian Conti, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, 450 West 37th Street in Manhattan.

Lisa Yui to Perform at DiMenna Center for Classical Music, 10/24

BWW Exclusive: A First Look at The Second City Live with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

The Second City and the Toronto Symphony are coming together for a comedic classical collaboration that strikes the perfect chord. But for the Second City performers taking the stage this weekend at Roy Thompson Hall, they've found working with the symphony does come with some challenges.

Composer Peter-Anthony Togni Wins the 2014 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award

Composer Peter-Anthony Togni has won the 2014 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award, as announced in Halifax last Thursday. www.nsmasterworks.ca

The Center for the Arts Opens Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Tonight

The Center for the Arts located at the corner of Church and College streets off of the square in Murfreesboro is proud to introduce HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's Young People's Concerts

BroadwayWorld has a sneak peak at rehearsals for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's Young People Concert titled 'Once Upon a Time,' where fairytales will spring to life through music and dance.

Fashion Forward at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

As the official hotel of World MasterCard Fashion Week, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto introduces a line-up of services perfect for fashion-forward guests from around the globe. To celebrate in style, the luxury downtown hotel is featuring exclusive room packages, special events, innovative cocktails and spa treatments, only steps from the runway.

BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY at the Symphony Gives New Life to Classic Movie

West Side Story at the Symphony is an incredible experience, combining the classic movie with a a score played live by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.