CD Review | Galamba, André Galamba
Galamba André Galamba, electric guitar, classical guitar, electric bass, arrangements and production; David Ryshpan, keyboards and synthesizers; Lara Klaus, percussion; Sacha Daoud, percussion; Tomaz Alves…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Review | The Artist in His Studio: Leif Ove Andsnes at Bourgie Hall
About two decades ago, I had the privilege of attending a recital of the world-renowned violinist Ida Haendal at Place des Arts. Despite her world–renowned,…
CD Review | Vivaldi, The Four Nations (Reconstructed), Ensemble Caprice
Vivaldi: The Four Nations (Reconstructed) Ensemble Caprice; Matthias Maute, director, recorder and traverso; Sophie Larivière, recorder and traverso ATMA Classique, 2025 The Four Nations (Reconstructed)…
Review | Intimacy and Mischief: Oundjian & TSO Reunite in Elgar’s Enigma Variations
What is the ideal duration for a concert opener? For TSO’s Conductor Emeritus Peter Oundjian, the answer would seem to be 12 minutes, give or…
CD Review | Alice Ho Dark Tales, Duo Concertante
Ho: Dark Tales Duo Concertante Navona Records, 2025 Alice Ho’s Dark Tales is a set of five pieces for violin and piano, each based on…
CD Review | Amy Beach Children’s Carnival, Jeremy VanSlyke
Beach: Children’s Carnival, Op. 25 Jeremy VanSlyke, piano Leaf Music, 2025 Amy Beach’s Children’s Carnival is a series of six short piano pieces for children,…
Rising Stars | Tessa Fackelmann – Opéra de Montréal’s Gala Talent
After failing chemistry in high school, Tessa Fackelmann’s career path took an unexpected turn from nursing to music. Now, 10 years later, she is a…
Rising Stars | Samuel Lauzon-Schnittka – Prix d’Europe
Pianist Samuel Lauzon-Schnittka suggests that music fosters deep human connection. Whether between collaborative partners, the performer and their audience, or the composer and the interpreter,…
Stella Musica Festival: Forging Female Bonds
The Stella Musica Festival, whose mission is to celebrate the work, talent, and diversity of women in music, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.…
L’Orchestre symphonique de Laval: Forty years of music
The 2025–26 season marks a major turning point for Orchestre symphonique de Laval. Not only is the ensemble celebrating its 40th anniversary, but it is…
