He may be under-represented in today’s local recital programs, but during his life George Enescu was well known and welcomed to Toronto.
George Enescu and Toronto
Text/image web log in English.
Enescu Festival 2019 branches in Toronto and Montreal with four top-class events
Classical music lovers rejoice: the famous “George Enescu” festival extends to Canada this September with three world-class events in Toronto and one in Montreal.
Dirty Shirt, masters of Letchology
Many stylish attempts were made to depict Dirty Shirt’s music, but when asked to represent it themselves, they go for a good ol’ tasty Letcho.
Guest playlist: Michael Vuscan
I always ask people what do they listen to, and what’s the book on their nightstand. Michael Vuscan’s playlist was so good that I forgot to ask about the book.
Three 100-year old books about Romania that any Canadian would enjoy
One by Queen Marie, one by Hamilton, Ontario born Ethel Greening Pantazzi and a third one by Mrs. Will. Gordon with the help of Queen Marie.
Alegria: a classical music concert in Toronto to celebrate Romania’s national day (1 December 2018)
Teo Milea – The art of the piano (concert notes)
My playlists on Apple Music
From uplifting morning sounds to pillow talk endearments, from spicy party tunefulness to ska reggae.
Victory! 100 years since 11/11, the end of War World I
Here is how the two newspapers in Toronto marked the end of the war 100 years ago, and how Romania was mentioned that day in the Canadian press.
Romania 100: Rumania again to join allied ranks (Toronto Daily Star, Nov 1, 1918)
The Star and The Globe mention Romania in the context of Bulgaria’s and Turkey capitulation 100 years ago.
