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Lightning Round Q&As

Artist Spotlight

In every interview we conduct with various Soundstreams performers, conductors and composers, we always end with a “lightning round” of questions. Find out what Toronto concert hall is a favourite… Read More

What’s With Walt Whitman?

Behind the Scenes

I guess I like working with Walt Whitman. My new work Open Road is our fifth collaboration. Soundstreams has commissioned Six Songs (2001) and When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard… Read More

Program Notes: The Music of Arvo Pärt

Program Notes

Soundstreams first brought the music of Arvo Pärt (b. 1935) to audiences in 1993. That earlier concert of music by the world famous Estonian composer included the Canadian premiere of… Read More

Soundstreams Annual Fundraising Gala

Support

Last Tuesday, I had the privilege of participating in Soundstreams’ 30th Anniversary gala, which was held on the glamorous 68th floor of First Canadian Place at King & Bay St…. Read More

The Poetry and Music of The Three Faces of Jerusalem

Behind the Scenes Program Notes

We have had a lot of great feedback about the concert last Sunday, and a lot of curiosity about the poetry and music presented, so we wanted to share some… Read More

The Beauty of Bridges

Behind the Scenes

Five and a Half Bridges, James Rolfe’s new composition, will premiere at The Three Faces of Jerusalem concert on Sunday January 27 at Koerner Hall. James worked with poet André… Read More

Q & A with Composer James Rolfe

Composer Spotlight

James Rolfe’s long history with Soundstreams has included performances of 8 new works. This January, he premieres his latest as part of The Three Faces of Jerusalem concert. He recently… Read More