Modern Composition

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  Toronto Symphony Orchestra Presents Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Live in Concert

  PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2022

  In the perfect merger of Halloween and Christmas, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will be presenting two screenings of Tim Burton's Th...

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  Hans Zimmer Honoured with BBC Documentary

  PUBLISHED Oct 5, 2022

  Prolific Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer is being celebrated in a new feature-length BBC documentary. Directed by Francis Hanly, Hans Z...

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  Robin Hatch Is Recording a New Album on Keith Emerson's Steinway Piano

  PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2022

  Last year, Robin Hatch captured the sounds of the world's largest analogue synthesizer with her album T.O.N.T.O., and a forthcoming LP from...

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  TiKA Robbed and Stranded in Jamaica, Launches GoFundMe

  PUBLISHED Sep 12, 2022

  Toronto-based multi-hyphenate TiKA has launched a GoFundMe after being robbed while on a trip home to Jamaica, where they currently remain...

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  The Smile, Sons of Kemet Drummer Tom Skinner Announces New Solo Album

  PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2022

  Tom Skinner — the drummer, producer and composer known best for his work with Sons of Kemet and Radiohead offshoot the Smile — has readied...

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  Loraine James Pays Homage to Composer Julius Eastman on New Album

  PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2022

  Loraine James will reinterpret the music of late American composer Julius Eastman on a new album. The acclaimed producer will share Buildin...

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  Alanis Morissette, Femi Kuti and Jeremy Dutcher Brought Generations Together at Ottawa Bluesfest 2022

  PUBLISHED Jul 11, 2022

  As Ottawa's largest music festival nears its 30th anniversary, RBC Bluesfest continues to downscale, going from its extravagant 12-day, six...

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  Vangelis, 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Blade Runner' Composer, Dies at 79

  PUBLISHED May 19, 2022

  Vangelis — the Greek musician and composer known best for composing the scores of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner — has died. Reuters rep...