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Alexa’s Oasis Giveaway : Week of May 21st

Alexa’s Oasis Giveaway: Week of May 21st 416-870-9636 Call in to WIN: A $75.00 gift card for lunch or dinner at Toronto’s sophisticated and cosmopolitan destination, Brassaii Restaurant and Lounge at 461 King Street West just west of Spadina. Brassai … read more

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Cosmic Corner: Two Competing Aries

ARIES (March 20 – April 19) A study in contrasts: F.J. Haydn (March 31, 1732) and J.S. Bach (March 21, 1865) I can’t tell you how often I have heard people try to debunk Astrology by arguing something along the … read more

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12 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quotables

January 27th marks Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 257th birthday, offering a perfect excuse for us to pull out some of our favourite quotes from Wolfie himself and a few well-deserved words from his multitude of admirers.   “Melody is the essence … read more

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Interview with Maestro Kristian Alexander

The Kindred Spirits Orchestra will open their 2012/2013 season with a stunning gala event.  The evening will involve a gala dinner, silent auction and concert. The program will include works by Wagner and Mendelssohn as well as Brahms’ last symphony, The … read more

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Arabian Adventures

Join Cruise Holidays of Clarkson on an Arabian Adventure. November 14, 2012 from Luxor, Egypt to Mumbai, India Arabian Adventures by Regent Seven Seas. Includes a FREE 3-Night Pre-Cruise Luxor Land Program and a FREE 3-Night Post-Cruise Taj Mahal Land … read more

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The Toronto Consort Plays the Music of the Animals

  The Toronto Consort’s upcoming program A Musical Bestiary will encompass many pieces that show the influence of animals in early music. It will celebrate creatures of the earth, sea and sky and even some mythical beasts. Curator of the … read more

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Olga Kern and Vladimir Spivakov

Olga Kern and Vladimir Spivakov were live in our Concert Lobby this afternoon. The duo joined host Bill Anderson for an intimate performance and discussion. Listen to their lovely performance  

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New Orford String Quartet

The New Orford String Quartet joined us live in our Concert Lobby on February 6, 2012. thenewclassical on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free The New Orford String Quartet consists of former and current principal players of the Montreal and Toronto Symphony … read more

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Michael Ciufo live in our Concert Lobby

Michael Ciufo joined us live in our Concert Lobby on February 1st, 2012. It was a wonderful way to start a month of live performances here at the New Classical 96.3fm. Visit our events page to learn about upcoming performances. thenewclassical … read more

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Philip Glass turns 75

Philip Glass will celebrate his 75th birthday today in a style truly fit for a composer. Tonight, his Ninth Symphony will premiere in America at Carnegie Hall. The American Composers Orchestra – the group who 25 years ago premiered his … read more

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