Russian police say they have arrested three men in the acid attack that nearly blinded Sergei Filin – the artistic director of the Bolshoi ballet. The arrests include a star dancer suspected of masterminding the plot. An Interior Ministry spokesman says Bolshoi … read more
The renowned American classical pianist Van Cliburn has died. He was 78. His publicist and longtime friend Mary Lou Falcone told The Associated Press that Cliburn died today after suffering from bone cancer. She’d announced in late August that Cliburn … read more
Composed in 1863, the Petite Messe Solennelle was one of the last works written by Gioachino Rossini. Rossini, best known for his comic operas written earlier in his life, described the work as “The last mortal sin of my old … read more
On February 6th the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio will take to the main stage to perform La Clemenza di Tito. Founded in 1980 the COC’s Ensemble Studio is Canada’s premier training program for young opera professionals. Mike Duncan spoke … read more
He’s humourous, opinionated, confrontational, and very controversial. Former media baron Conrad Black has signed on to do a new talk show for Zoomer Media. It will be called “The Zoomer – Television for Boomers With Zip!” and it will be … read more
Described as “modern music theatre you mustn’t miss” (Chicago Tribune), La Clemenza Di Tito is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last opera. Directed by Christopher Alden and featuring the international renowned Canadian tenor Michael Schade, the Canadian Opera Company describes the work … read more
“Count the music that counts” with the Zoomer’s Choice Classical Chart. And be sure to tune in every Saturday from 3-5pm for John van Driel’s reveal of this week’s chart. Click here to see this week’s chart.
Director Morris Panych brings his trademark wit to his adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s Anatol. This contemporary revisiting of Schnitzler’s 1893 work is the latest in a long list of Panych’s black comedies that have been staged at the Tarragon Theatre. … read more
It’s a sweeping set of recommendations designed to transform the quality of healthcare for zoomers across the province. The Ontario government has released its new Seniors’ Strategy at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital. The report called “Living Longer Living Better” focuses … read more
Marilyn Lightstone’s ‘The Light Shines All Over The World’ honours the many festivals and celebrations that take place during this season. This year, enjoy and share this message of love and light with those close to you. You can view … read more
