The winners of the 2025 Jean-Marie Beaudet Award and the Virginia Parker Prize
The Canada Council for the Arts is delighted to announce the winners of the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestra Conducting and the Virginia Parker Prize,…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Review | Marie-Nicole Lemieux shines in impromptu Paris Rossini fest
For avid Rossini fans, a logical destination is the Rossini Opera Festival held annually in Pesaro, the composer’s birthplace on Italy’s Adriatic coast. There, the…
Celebrate Canada Day with a free concert featuring Alexander Shelley and the NAC Orchestra
June 25, 2025 – OTTAWA – Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra is delighted to host a free Canada Day concert featuring an all-star line-up of…
Fall for Dance North Announces 11th Annual Festival Lineup
TORONTO, ON – Fall for Dance North (FFDN) unveils its 11th annual lineup, featuring a vibrant mix of more than 30 Canadian and international artists…
Lebrecht Weekly | Sir Thomas Beecham: Complete stereo recordings (Warner)
Some maestros take themselves too seriously. Sir Thomas never did. A fount of wit and self-mockery he made rehearsals fun and performance an inspiration. Adored…
Celebrate Summer with the National Arts Centre Orchestra
June 17, 2025 – OTTAWA – Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra is thrilled to present a vibrant line-up of summer concerts for 2025. This year’s…
Remembering Alfred Brendel (1931-2025)
The highly accomplished pianist, writer, and composer Alfred Brendel has passed away at age 94. His representatives confirmed he died peacefully in his London home…
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 John Hobday Awards
With the John Hobday Awards, the Canada Council for the Arts is proud to recognize the significant contributions of arts managers in professional arts organizations…
Choose Canada this summer with the new Canada Strong Pass
This summer, Canadians can enjoy the very best Canada has to offer with the Canada Strong Pass. From museums and railroads to national parks and…
Honens Announces 10 Semifinalists
Calgary, AB, June 16, 2025—Honens announced today the 10 outstanding pianists who have advanced to the Semifinals rounds of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition.…
