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Cityscapes | Montreal, Que.

By Kaitlyn Chan on 1 June 2026 Art of Living, Interviews, Montreal

Welcome to Cityscapes From coast to coast, Canada offers magnificent natural landscapes and culturally diverse cities. In this issue, we highlight Montreal’s inspiring locations, music and arts scene, and unique neighbourhoods. We invited four local artists to tell us what they love most about this creative hotspot. Sharon Azrieli Soprano Sharon Azrieli was awarded the National Order of Quebec (Chevalière du Québec) in 2019 for her achievements as a performer. She is devoted to arts education and philanthropy, creating the Azrieli Music Prizes and sitting on several arts foundations’ boards. Tim Brady Tim Brady is a composer, electric guitarist,…

A Concert for Kids with Cancer

Newswire | Concert for Kids with Cancer 2026

By Newswire on 23 May 2026 Art of Living, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal – On May 30, A Concert for Kids with Cancer returns for its fifth edition at Valois United Church in Pointe-Claire to raise funds for pediatric oncology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital through the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. This concert was founded by 17-year-old violinist and brain cancer survivor Léandre Gaucher. In December 2018, at the age of 10, Léandre was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour and began treatment at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. He underwent surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. During this difficult period, playing the violin provided comfort and strength and became an important part of his…

La Scena Word Search (Theme: Opera Singers) Solution

By Lorili on 10 April 2026 Opera, Puzzles, Vocal, Word Search

SOLUTION for La Scena Word Search (April 2026) THEME: Opera Singers Information on Joan Sutherland (Wikipedia) Watch: Joan Sutherland, Sempre Libera (Verdi: La Traviata) Joan Sutherland Destroys the World in 3 Notes Joan Sutherland – “Ah Non Giunge” [9 High Eb Staccato] (N.Y., 1979) Joan Sutherland sings “Quando Rapita in Estasi” Live in 1979 (NYO) Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti Joan Sutherland’s Final Appearance in Opera

La Scena Word Search (Theme: Opera Singers)

By Lorili on 9 April 2026 Opera, Puzzles, Vocal, Word Search

How to Play Circle the letters of each of the words in the list and cross out the words as you find them. Words can be found horizontally, vertically, diagonally and backward. Letters can be used more than once. Once completed, write down the uncircled letters, and arrange them to spell out the solution (HINT: 10 letters) that is related to the theme. Download: printable puzzle in PDF format SOLUTION: See this page or see the next print issue. Solution to Word Search February/March 2026: NÉZET-SÉGUIN. See this page for complete details.

La Scena a tavola | Ravioli alla Toscana with Davide Bazzali

By Adrian Rodriguez on 3 April 2026 Art of Living, Interviews, Montreal, Opera, Recipes, Vocal

In this latest instalment of La Scena a tavola, we invite you to meet Montreal chef and opera enthusiast Davide Bazzali. As the owner of Restaurant Il Bazzali, in the heart of Little Italy, Bazzali embodies the Italian way of life, blending fine dining with a love of song. Born in northern Tuscany, he moved to Parma, the city of Giuseppe Verdi, at a very young age. Ironically, he didn’t discover opera in Italy, the home of opera, but in Montreal. For a while, Bazzali dreamed of joining Opéra de Montréal’s Atelier lyrique. Reality had other plans: having arrived in…

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La Scena a tavola | Kaiserschmarrn with Étienne Lemieux-Després

By Adrian Rodriguez on 2 February 2026 Art of Living, Interviews, Recipes

Originally from Otterburn Park in south Montreal and living in Germany for about 10 years now, the young Québécois conductor Étienne Lemieux-Després is a rising star on the international scene. He has collaborated with major companies and ensembles in Canada and in Europe, working alongside leading figures like Kent Nagano as a conductor, assistant conductor, coach and pianist. Between two rehearsals and travel, Lemieux-Després lured us into a world of imperial sweet treats with the emblematic alpine dessert: Kaiserschmarrn (Kaiser for “emperor” and schmarrn for “mess”). This classic is one of the most popular delicacies in south Bavaria and the…

La Scena Word Search (Theme: Conductors)

By Lorili on 2 February 2026 Orchestral, Puzzles, Word Search

How to Play Circle the letters of each of the words in the list and cross out the words as you find them. Words can be found horizontally, vertically, diagonally and backward. Letters can be used more than once. Once completed, write down the uncircled letters, and arrange them to spell out the solution (HINT: 11 letters) that is related to the theme. Download: printable puzzle in PDF format SOLUTION: See this page or see the next print issue. Solution to Word Search November 2025: MONTEVERDI. See this page for complete details.

View of the Old Quebec City, with its many levels and stairs. Photo: Hugo Laporte

Cityscapes | Quebec City, Que.

By Justin Bernard on 2 February 2026 Art of Living, Interviews, Quebec City

Welcome to Cityscapes From coast to coast, Canada offers magnificent natural landscapes and culturally diverse cities. In this issue, we highlight Quebec City’s inspiring locations, music and arts scene, and unique neighbourhoods. We invited two local artists to tell us what they love most about the provincial capital. Hugo Laporte A native of Quebec City, baritone Hugo Laporte is also co-founding vice-president of the Réunion des opéras du Québec, whose mission is to contribute to the development and sustainability of opera in Quebec by promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the field. In 2023, he made his debut at Milan’s Teatro…

La Scena Word Search (Theme: Conductors) Solution

By Lorili on 2 February 2026 Orchestral, Piano, Puzzles, Word Search

SOLUTION for La Scena Word Search (February 2026) THEME: Conductors Information on Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Wikipedia | First Interview) Watch: The 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert with Yannick Nézet-Séguin Watch: Yannick Nézet-Séguin about the New Year’s Concert 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EM0yn_fGHg Watch: Rolex presents: Yannick Nézet-Séguin – The Modern Maestro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3y8ZlxLNz4 Watch: Canada Files Season 6 Ep. 13: Yannick Nézet-Séguin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMbICjZKw5c Watch: How Yannick Nézet-Séguin taught Bradley Cooper to conduct like Bernstein | Classic FM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08hfy_exq2I Watch: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Performs the third of Rachmaninoff’s Six moments musicaux, Op. 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNfG2EMH_-o

La Scena Word Search (Theme: Baroque Composers) Solution

By Lorili on 10 November 2025 Baroque and Early, Puzzles, Word Search

SOLUTION for La Scena Word Search (November 2025) THEME: Baroque Composers Information on Claudio Monteverdi (baptized May 15, 1567 – November 29, 1643) (Wikipedia) Watch: Unveiling the Musical Genius: The Life and Legacy of Claudio Monteverdi Watch: Monteverdi’s Anthology – The Best Works of Claudio Monteverdi Watch: Claudio Monteverdi – Magnificat (complete) Watch: Monteverdi’s pur ti miro

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