Non Profit
Toronto-Studio-Theater
StageToneScape
Artistic Director
Valentin Bogolubov
Before moving to Canada, Valentin Bogolubov had a well-established career as a pianist and opera conductor in the former Soviet Union. He won First Prizes in the Latvian and Panbaltic piano competitions. After studying at the Moscow Conservatory he taught at the Latvian State Conservatory and conducted the orchestras of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Latvian National Opera, Latvian Musical Theater and Riga Chamber Opera, all the while pursuing his career as a concert pianist by giving recitals in and making recordings. Since arriving in Canada Valentin Bogolubov has given several piano recitals and recorded several CD's. Hi is teaching piano, vocal art and gives master classes throughout Canada. His performances, CD's and CBC concert recordings have all received critical acclaim.
"A masterful performance, leaving a deep and indelible memory."
La Presse, Montreal, February 1997.
"Piano-playing in the grand manner, orchestral in its richness of sound and extraordinary inspired."
La Presse, Montreal, August 1998.
"This disc captivates(...). I was completely enchanted by the musical intelligence displayed by the
clarity of outline, but also by the, as were, many layered richness of sound."
Radio-Canada, May 1998.
"It was a world-class musical presentation."
Kenneth G. Mills Foundation, Toronto, October 8, 2005
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The main objectives of our company are:
1. To produce high academical level performances, performing arts festivals & concerts, for the purposes of educating and advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of performing arts as well as to educate artists through participation in such events.
2. Promotion of the Art’s synthesis in any display and combination of: Opera, Music, Poetry, Painting, Drama, Pantomime, Dance, Ballet, Vocal Arts and Lighting.
3. Providing high level of training and education for the artists (students) through tutoring , master classes and performances. Preparing gifted students for a career in performing arts.
4. Providing scholarships, bursaries and prizes for achievement and for gifted students (artists) to assist in the advancement of their perspective careers.
General Director
Ludmila Gontcharova
"I think that the principal goal of the Arts is to bring the Beauty from one heart to another! My personal goal in the "StageToneScape" Studio-Theater is to give to the talented artists the opportunity to realize their gift!
I"m certain that together with such an artistic director as Valentin Bogolubov we will achieve the highest level of music making and also we will find our own audience..."
Ludmila Gontcharova - General Director