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William Christie and Les Arts Florissants provide a stylish opening to Toronto Summer Music

By John Gilks, 09 July 2026

Excellent use of movement and dance enhances stylish music-making in Toronto Summer Music’s opening night Charpentier double bill.

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Toronto

09 Jul 2026

Les Arts Florissants provide a stylish opening to Toronto Summer Music

By John Gilks

Boston

Boston Early Music Festival strikes again with a knockout Octavia

By Kevin Wells, 08 June 2025

Once again, the BEMF brings a Baroque opera back to life. Reinhard Keiser’s 1705 Octavia is exceptionally well sung, adroitly staged, designed and danced, with impeccable musicianship.

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Boston

08 Jun 2025

Boston Early Music Festival strikes again with a knockout Octavia

By Kevin Wells