As the holidays approach, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah begins to line concert programs around the world—and so, Orchestre classique de…

It’s 30 years since I heard Gyorgy Ligeti explain why he was allowing his first string quartet to be performed…

The return of esteemed conductor Kent Nagano marked the first of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s festive December celebrations. Under the…

As the holidays approach, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah begins to line concert programs around the world—and so, Orchestre classique de…

The return of esteemed conductor Kent Nagano marked the first of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s festive December celebrations. Under the…

Performances of Handel’s Messiah at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica had been an annual tradition of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra up until…

While the major exhibition Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: Three Hundred Years of Flemish Masterworks continues its run until October 20 – and, already, it’s been seen by over 50,000 people – the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is preparing a host of offerings for this fall, including an opportunity to see more than 100 works that have recently entered the Museum’s collection.

The Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) announces the departure of its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Maestro Jacques Lacombe.

On Feb. 5, after two years and as many virtual occasions, the Prix Opus gala returned to the Salle…

Pianist David Potvin struggled to settle on a name for his debut album, which comes out on April 19 under Leaf Music.

This section is an advertising supplement. To announce here, contact [email protected]. SONIX AND OTHER TONIX Jan Järvlepp, composer Trio Casals;…

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In this week’s news highlights: there’s a shuffle going on with women conductors in Canada; Canadians in Oper Frankfurt’s 24-25 season; Beethoven #9 at 200

Canadian stars at Royal Ballet and Opera in 24-25; Dudamel opens up about leaving Paris Opera; Rosemary Thomson returns to conduct after being ousted.

Our weekly Highlights: Ian Bostridge stops shows after CBSO allow iPhones; allegations of sexism and racism at New York and Calgary orchestras

Established in 2022, La Route des concerts continues to expand. It now welcomes an increasing number of partners into its…

Dear readers, This Week’s News First Nations: The Encounter Ordre national du Québec (French) Orchestre de la Francophonie’s New Season (French) Job Offer – La…

This Week’s News Finalists Announced for the 2023 Cliburn Junior La Scena Musicale is Looking for Interns (Fall & Winter 2023-24) Soprano…

It’s 30 years since I heard Gyorgy Ligeti explain why he was allowing his first string quartet to be performed…

Where has my week gone? Much of it was spent plundering a coffin of one of the most captivating violinists…

The sound of Berlin in the Weimar years is defined by Kurt Weill. More than any other composer, his music…

La Scena Musicale is celebrating the Art Song with the worldwide survey, What is your favourite art song? Submit your vote at www.nextgreatartsong.com. Conductor Sergio…

Sir Andrew Davis, former conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, died of Leukemia on Saturday, at the age of 80.…

Obituaries Renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa died in Tokyo on Feb. 6, at the age of 88. Ozawa was the first…

Here is the list of music and musicians performing at the March 23, 2024 funeral ceremony of the late Brian…

Here are your daily headlines in classical music and the arts! After the illumination of Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Montreal-based firm…

A hundred years ago this week, on November 7, 1916, soprano Rayén Quitral was born in the small village of…

Romantic composer Robert Schuman died of pneumonia on this day in music in 1856. The young Schumann wasn’t the most…

On Tuesday, September 12, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) launches its 90th season with two musical masterpieces of the…

On September 24, 2023, the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) will present the fourth concert in their Hommage…

Émilie Monnet presents Okinum, her signature show. Credit: Clark FergusonBecause her healing process still resonates within her, Émilie Monnet presents…

Joy and excitement ! The Harbourfront Centre welcomes the incomparable United Kingdom-based Hofesh Shechter Company and its highly anticipated Double Murder for…

Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963)Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites, the third of three productions of the Canadian Opera Company’s…

Canadian soprano Edith Wiens gives masterclass at University of TorontoNow that both the Canadian Opera Company and Opera Atelier have…

On Saturday, the reputable Boston Symphony Orchestra played at the Maison Symphonique. The last time the orchestra visited Montreal was…

Opera Lafayette is getting many positive reviews for their production of Léonare, ou l’Amour Conjugal, which has an all Canadian…

In today’s Video of the Day, maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin gives us a crash course in orchestral conducting, describing his process.…

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 88 new appointments to the Order…

Calgary, AB, December 17, 2024 — Fifty-one pianists representing 19 countries (country of origin and residence) have been chosen to compete…