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Tabla artist Ritesh Das performs during International Week

Tabla artist Ritesh Das performs during International Week

As part of International Week events on campus, students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music are offering special performances to end celebrations on a high note this Friday. Tabla performer, Toronto Tabla Ensemble founder and artistic director Ritesh Da …

Music Issue: Teaching, singing complete this artist

Throughout his operatic career, baritone Todd Wieczorek has had his fair share of wardrobe malfunctions. But his most embarrassing experience was during a high school summer theatre production when he split his pants while doing what he calls a “spread eagle.”

Music Issue: Realizing her dream in face of reality

The setting sun on the villa was her stage, seating was in the backyard, and there were rugged mountains in the background of the Tuscan landscape. Kelsey Vicary was ready to step out on the stage in the role of Countess Almaviva last year in Le Nozze di Figaro.

Music Issue: Playing, studying the world around her

Playing with other musicians and instruments in her spare time inspires Music Education professor Kari Veblen’s academic life. Every Wednesday, Veblen and a group of friends get together to share their love of music.

Six pianos, six players, one stage

Don’t miss the chance to hear the one and only performance of the Six Pianos Ensemble at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 in the Paul Davenport Theatre. Admission is free.

UWOpera brings Mozart close to home

Over the years, Mozart’s ‘Cosi fan tutte’ has been interpreted in many ways, but this is clearly UWOpera’s own Western version of one of the master’s most famous operas.

Campus Digest: UWOpera brings Mozart to stage

Campus Digest: UWOpera brings Mozart to stage

Over the years, Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte has been interpreted in many ways, but this is UWOpera’s own Western version of one of the master’s most famous operas. “The story is completely contemporary in setting,” said Theodore Baerg, director. “Relationships haven’t...

Music Issue: Teaching, singing complete this artist

Throughout his operatic career, baritone Todd Wieczorek has had his fair share of wardrobe malfunctions. But his most embarrassing experience was during a high school summer theatre production when he split his pants while doing what he calls a “spread eagle.”

Music Issue: Realizing her dream in face of reality

The setting sun on the villa was her stage, seating was in the backyard, and there were rugged mountains in the background of the Tuscan landscape. Kelsey Vicary was ready to step out on the stage in the role of Countess Almaviva last year in Le Nozze di Figaro.

Music Issue: Playing, studying the world around her

Playing with other musicians and instruments in her spare time inspires Music Education professor Kari Veblen’s academic life. Every Wednesday, Veblen and a group of friends get together to share their love of music.

Six pianos, six players, one stage

Don’t miss the chance to hear the one and only performance of the Six Pianos Ensemble at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 in the Paul Davenport Theatre. Admission is free.

UWOpera brings Mozart close to home

Over the years, Mozart’s ‘Cosi fan tutte’ has been interpreted in many ways, but this is clearly UWOpera’s own Western version of one of the master’s most famous operas.

Campus Digest: UWOpera brings Mozart to stage

Campus Digest: UWOpera brings Mozart to stage

Over the years, Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte has been interpreted in many ways, but this is UWOpera’s own Western version of one of the master’s most famous operas. “The story is completely contemporary in setting,” said Theodore Baerg, director. “Relationships haven’t...