Music Under the Steeples – Churches as Musical Centres in Montreal
Montreal, city of a hundred steeples.” Legend has it that the expression was inspired by Mark Twain, who, passing through Montreal in 1881, was stunned…
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Jean-Nicolas Orhon – Filming the Orchestre Métropolitain
When Yannick Nézet-Séguin told his orchestra about the upcoming European tour, I was there with my camera. That’s when it all began, in July 2017.”…
Merci Madame – Tribute Concert in Honour of Jacqueline Desmarais
Requiem æternam.” A garland of coloured flowers crossed the stage of the Maison symphonique on Oct. 16. Above, a large screen portrayed a flashback…
Tribute to Maurice Forget
Maurice Forget died on May 3, 2018. On Nov. 14, the Conseil des arts de Montréal paid a special tribute to him. Following are extracts…
Quebec Cultural Policy – New Government, New Expectations?
With regard to the development of arts and culture in Quebec, the new CAQ-led government intends to follow the policies tabled earlier this year by…
Idées cadeaux – Gift Ideas
Voilà la sélection d’idées cadeaux de La Scena Musicale pour les fêtes de fin d’année / Here is Gift Ideas’ selection by La Scena Musicale…
Spirio from Steinway & Sons – Bringing the Past and Present to Life
Can you imagine hearing Lang Lang playing for you in the comfort of your home? Or maybe Vladimir Horowitz, Yuja Wang, even the legendary Sergei…
Global Giving Trends in 2018
On Nov. 14 the Foundation of Greater Montreal hosted a panel discussion on current trends in philanthropy and giving. Mediated by Karen Macdonald, news director…
Julian Armour – Order of Ottawa Inductee – Announced for 2018
Ottawa, Wednesday November 21, 2018 – I am very proud to announce that among the 16 Ottawa residents who will be inducted into the Order…
Oakville’s Charlene Pauls awarded the 2018 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting
Toronto, November 21, 2018 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) today announced Charlene Pauls as the recipient of the 2018 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral…
