Opera + Classical Music Lovers, This One’s for You

Timothée Chalamet recently called opera and ballet “dying” art forms — our readers know better. Here are a few special perks for those keeping the music alive.

Notes from the Recording No. 1: Winterreise

Notes from the Recording No. 1: Winterreise invites readers into the intimate world of classical listening through the lens of vinyl collecting, using Winterreise — Franz Schubert’s 1827 song cycle — as a launching pad. Blending personal reflection, historical context, and musical analysis, we explore the emotional landscape of the wanderer’s journey while highlighting the artistry behind a particular recording and its performers. This series celebrates the quiet rituals that surround music—crate-digging, listening, and living with a recording over time. For readers who share this passion, Cannopy’s limited illustrated Schubert poster featuring “Der Lindenbaum” offers a beautiful way to bring the music off the turntable and onto your walls.

Introducing Against the Grain Theatre’s Circle of Friends!

Community over everything! That’s the mantra behind Against the Grain Theatre’s Circle of Friends. The Circle of Friends is many things: a club for opera lovers; behind-the-curtain access to AtG’s programming; exclusive perks that transform your audience experience into active participation — and that’s just to start! Members receive benefits such as early ticket booking windows, priority seats, exclusive offers, and invitations to special events, helping audiences secure popular productions before they sell out. Join today and claim your spot at the next Opera Pub in Toronto!