Rising Stars | Ariana Maubach – COC’s Centre Stage Competition
For Canadian mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach, pursuing an opera career felt organic. “I’ve been fortunate to have phenomenal teachers and parents who have supported me unconditionally…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Rising Stars | Daria Schibitcaia – Sylva Gelber
Alongside a 2025 Sylva Gelber Music Foundation award, violinist Daria Schibitcaia also earned herself the Walter Prystawski Prize. The young musician doesn’t take the prize…
Newswire | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Renews Jean-Sébastien Vallée
Toronto, October 3, 2025 — The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) is thrilled to announce the upcoming renewal of Jean-Sébastien Vallée’s contract as Artistic Director and…
Review | Rooted in Story, Carried by Song: You used to call me Marie… at the Arts Club
Playwright Tai Amy Grauman wrote her first draft of You used to call me Marie… in the Arts Club’s LEAP Playwriting Intensive about eight years…
Industry News (Oct. 2025)
Appointments Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) announced on Sept. 3 that the Finnish conductor John Storgårds will become the NAC Orchestra’s eighth music director, beginning…
Woodwinds : La Scena’s Top 10 Solos
It must be recognized that composers love to showcase the flute, oboe, French horn, clarinet and bassoon front and centre in symphonic repertoire with solos,…
Nadia Labrie : When the Flute Takes Up Jazz
Thanks to Picnic Suite, a new digital album released in August by Nadia Labrie, listeners have been able to discover another work for flute, guitar…
Canadian Music Competition: A Bold Return and Revision
Founded in 1958, the Canadian Music Competition (CMC) has discovered and supported generations of high-level classical musicians. Its continued relevance has relied on the organization’s…
Honens International Piano Competition: Meet the Semifinalists
As we approach this year’s Honens International Piano Competition, beginning Oct. 16 in Calgary, 10 semifinalists remain. These young pianists boast vibrant lives outside of…
Guide des concours: Competition Guide
The Shean Piano Competition Mailing: 14004 75 AVE NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 2Y6 Venue: Competition will be virtual via YouTube links Tel: 780-982-9916 [email protected] www.sheancompetition.com…
