Review | OCM Unable to Swing for Stellar Jazz Soloists
On Feb. 25, Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) presented Jazz & Jeans in Montreal’s Pierre Mercure Hall. A program of great symphonic jazz repertoire—from Gershwin…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Lebrecht Weekly | Franz Schubert: Orchestral Songs, 9th Symphony (Chandos)
Many composers have tried to improve on Schubert. Mahler made a string-orchestra version of the Death and the Maiden string quartet, Joseph Joachim orchestrated a…
Opéra de Montréal Launches 2025-26 Season
February 26, 2025 – Opéra de Montréal presents with great enthusiasm a bold and thought-provoking 2025-2026 season, exploring the profound impact of choices and their…
Review | Alexei Volodin’s Astonishing Rachmaninoff with the VSO
Astonished. That is the word that comes to mind when watching pianist Alexei Volodin work his magic. I could go on and on about the…
Alliance Chorale du Québec: Round-Table Discussion on Choir Conducting
On February 19, Alliance Chorale du Québec hosted a round-table discussion on choir conducting. Marc-Antoine d’Aragon moderated the discussion between choir conductors Roseline Blain, François…
Review | Marc-André Hamelin & OSM Swing in The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties was an age of dramatic social and economic change, fabulous fashion, and of course, great music. A century onwards, Orchestre symphonique de…
Review | La Scala’s Ring Continues with Triumphant David McVicar Die Walkure
This past fall, La Scala embarked upon a new Ring cycle with high expectations. Its previous one took place a decade ago, under the baton…
Lebrecht Weekly | The King’s Singers’ Latest Album: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on (Signum)
In a world of mounting uncertainty, it’s a relief to find the King’s Singers are still around. The novelty of their act might have worn…
Review | Pacific Opera Victoria Renews Childlike Wonder with The Little Prince
The reach of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella The Little Prince is undeniable. First published in 1943, The Little Prince has seen numerous adaptations from films…
TSO Invites Listeners to Discover a World of Sound in Globe-Spanning 2025/26 Season
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is excited to announce its 2025/26 concert season—an array of extraordinary musical experiences featuring works and artists from across the globe. For…
