Nothing is less hip than a strenuous attempt to be hip. This is how polite society would describe Paul Sellars’…

The English conductor Sir Eugene Goossens was stopped in March 1956 on arrival at Sydney Airport. He was found to…

Premiered in Paris in 1797, Cherubini’s Médée was originally presented with a French libretto, based on Euripides’ play from Greek antiquity. It’s…

Nothing is less hip than a strenuous attempt to be hip. This is how polite society would describe Paul Sellars’…

Premiered in Paris in 1797, Cherubini’s Médée was originally presented with a French libretto, based on Euripides’ play from Greek antiquity. It’s…

On Feb. 8, Vancouver Opera presented the local premiere of Jonathan Dove’s 1998 opera, Flight. This opera—inspired by the true…

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

What links French Impressionist composer Maurice Ravel with the Venice Biennale and American minimalist composer Steve Reich? Their association might…

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…

The English conductor Sir Eugene Goossens was stopped in March 1956 on arrival at Sydney Airport. He was found to…

There are days when only Elgar will do. When the skies are low and the politics grim, a wash of…

The Egyptian soprano, based in London and Berlin, had a mix of western and Arabic classical songs on her debut…

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…

Legendary Japanese conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama has passed away at the age of 84. A cornerstone of Vancouver’s classical music scene,…

La Scena is sad to learn of the passing of tenor Alain Nonat on Dec. 31, 2024 at the age…

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

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.…

30 CONCERTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON Signature Fundraising Event Superstar soprano Renée Fleming presents Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene…

Montreal, Feb. 11 – The pleasurable urge to move to music — to groove — appears to be a physiological response…