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Sir Andrew Davis conducts, Photo by Todd Rosenberg

Conductor Sir Andrew Davis, 80, Dies

By Eva Stone-Barney on 22 April 2024 Obituaries, Orchestral

Sir Andrew Davis, former conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, died of Leukemia on Saturday, at the age of 80. Davis led the TSO for thirteen years, from 1975-1988, making his tenure the third-longest in the orchestra’s history. In 2018, he returned to the orchestra for two years, acting as interim director between Peter Oundjian and Gustavo Gimeno. In 2012, Davis earned a Juno Award for his recording of Massenet’s Thais with the TSO. His final performance with the orchestra was in November of 2023, when he conducted them alongside the Amadeus Choir in a performance of Fauré’s Requiem and…

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Nézet-Séguin at Koerner Hall, courtesy of The Philadelphia Orchestra/Lisa Sakulensky

Concert Review | Philadelphia Orchestra Thrills with Definitive Rachmaninov in Toronto

By Paul E. Robinson on 20 April 2024 Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Toronto

The Philadelphia Orchestra tours all over the world, but this past Wednesday marked their first performance in Toronto under musical director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Photo: Karen E Reeves

Review | Mark Fewer Shines in Esprit Orchestra’s Richter and Ligeti Evening

By Joseph So on 1 April 2024 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral

To lovers of new music, Esprit Orchestra needs no introduction. Founded in 1983 by conductor Alex Pauk, the orchestra has been at the forefront of presenting existing contemporary classical music repertoire, as well as the commissioning of new works by Canadian composers, since its inception. Thanks to this 65-member professional orchestra, Toronto music lovers get to discover and experience works rarely presented by other orchestras. Their most recent concert, Violinissimo II, was aptly named as a follow up to the original Violinissimo, a well received, violin-centric evening presented by EO in the fall of 2022. On the program were Max…

Kent Nagano (Photo provided)

The Homecoming of Kent Nagano

By Justin Bernard on 29 March 2024 Montreal, Orchestral

Kent Nagano has a soft spot in his heart for the province of Quebec. In conversation with La Scena Musicale, he talks about a place he views as a cultural hot spot.

Spring Festival Guide 2024

By La Scena Musicale Team on 29 March 2024 Guides, Montreal, Orchestral, Quebec City, Scena Arts

Newfoundland Gros Morne Theatre Festival Cow Head, June 1 to September 22 www.theatrenewfoundland.com Nova Scotia Scotia Festival of Music Halifax, May 27 to June 9 www.scotiafestival.com Montréal Festival de la Voix Dorval, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Salle Pauline Julien, Pierrefonds, March 16 to April 19, www.festivaldelavoix.com Festival de la Voix 11th edition celebrates the beauty, versatility and power of the human voice with CONCERTS & WORKSHOPS for everyone with artists Martine St-Clair, Simon Leclerc, Karen Young, Quartom, Musaïque, Ensemble ArtChoral, Frédéricka Petit-Homme, Nigra Sum, Ensemble Caprice, Steel Rail, Rob Lutes, Dre. Françoise Chagnon, Myriam Leblanc, Ellen Torrie, Lavanya Narasiah et le Projet…

Magdalene Bilhete: Proud Mother of the Choinière Twins

By Hassan Laghcha on 29 March 2024 Orchestral

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we pay tribute to the mother behind the artistic and entrepreneurial journeys of musical prodigy Francis Choinière, and his twin brother and accomplice, Nicolas.

Orchestre de Paris (Photo provided)

Concert Review | Mäkelä, Lim and The Orchestre de Paris in Montreal

By Amanda Wong on 21 March 2024 Concert Reviews, Montreal, Orchestral, Piano

The Maison Symphonique of Montréal was graced with prominent international talent: pianist Yunchan Lim and the Orchestre de Paris, led by Finnish guest conductor Klaus Mäkelä.

St. Lawrence Choir (Photo provided)

St. Lawrence Choir: Stepping Into Légendes

By Marie-Claire Fafard-Blais on 20 March 2024 Choral, Montreal, Orchestral

Légendes, which the St. Lawrence Choir will perform on April 20, is an intriguing journey into the world of myths and fables.

Isabella d'Éloize Perron in concert (Photo by TamPhotography)

Newswire | GFN Productions Presents Four Seasons Tour With Isabella d’Éloize Perron

By Newswire on 18 March 2024 Montreal, Newswire, Orchestral

GFN Productions and the FILMharmonic Orchestra present a Canada-US tour spanning 11 cities featuring a thrilling take on Vivaldi and Piazzola’s Four Seasons.

Newswire | Azrieli Music Prizes at 10: a New York Celebration

By Newswire on 14 March 2024 Classical Music, Newswire, Orchestral

New York, March 14, 2024 – Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) is returning to NYC with three remarkable new works for soloists and orchestra. Come journey across eras, cultures and landscapes through the musical imaginations of our 2022 AMP Laureates: Iman Habibi, Aharon Harlap and Rita Ueda. To celebrate 10 years of excellence in music creation, the world-class Orchestra of St. Luke’s performs these three U.S. premieres, led by guest conductor Steven Mercurio, alongside internationally renowned soloists Sharon Azrieli, Sepideh Raissadat, Naomi Sato and Zhongxi Wu. There are only two weeks left to get your tickets! Reserve yours today. MEET THE…