Toronto theater company Soulpepper mounts its tribute concert, "The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience," at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts — which happens to be in the titular singer-songwriter’s hometown of Montréal. The production runs through mid-January and showcases the unparalleled artistry, lyricism and introspection for which Cohen was known. Often referred to as “the Bard of Montréal,” Cohen had an uncanny ability to tap into the human experience — especially suffering — that still resonates with audiences today. Using storytelling and fresh arrangements of popular songs, the staged homage continues Cohen’s legacy of profound poetry and evocative melody with heartfelt reverence.
