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Newswire | Calgary Philharmonic Welcomes Ilan Kumaranayake Mendel as Incoming Resident Conductor

By Newswire on 14 July 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Orchestral, West

The Calgary Philharmonic is pleased to announce Canadian conductor Ilan Kumaranayake Mendel will take to the podium as the Orchestra’s next Resident Conductor, beginning in the 2026/2027 Season. Mendel was selected as Resident Conductor of the Calgary Phil following a rigorous audition and interview process with applicants from across Canada. The Resident Conductor position, an endowed chair generously supported by Mary Rozsa de Coquet, provides an opportunity for early-career conductors to further develop their conducting and leadership skills. Mendel will play a key role with the Phil’s Artistic team, leading selected Education, Community, Pops, and Specials programs. Mendel’s appointment comes…

Gordon Gerrard conducts the Regina Symphony Orchestra, May 2026. Photo: C. Graham

Newswire | Manitoba Opera Announces Appointment of Gordon Gerrard as Artistic Director

By Newswire on 18 June 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Opera, West

Manitoba Opera today announced that Gordon Gerrard, a Manitoba-born conductor, pianist, and educator, has been selected as the company’s artistic director. Gerrard brings a wealth of artistic and administrative experience to the role and is well known as a proponent of innovative and inclusionary programming that explores social change and community engagement. Gerrard begins his five-year contract with the company Tuesday, September 1. “We are so pleased to welcome Gordon Gerrard to the Manitoba Opera team as artistic director. Gordon is a highly respected conductor, artistic leader, and musician, who many in our community already know through his work across…

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Newswire | Orchestre symphonique de Montréal to Renew Rafael Payare’s Tenure

By Newswire on 23 April 2026 Classical Music, Employment, Montreal, Newswire

MONTREAL, April 22, 2026 — The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is honoured to announce the renewal of Rafael Payare’s tenure for a five-year term. Maestro Payare, whose initial term will conclude in the spring of 2027, will carry his cherished relationship with the OSM—now as Music and Artistic Director—through the 2031–2032 season, dedicating 14 to 16 weeks each regular season. The change in title reflects his desire to shape the future of the OSM beyond programming and his presence on the podium. Since being appointed in 2021, Rafael Payare has consolidated the OSM’s place at the forefront of major North…

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Newswire | CIOC Appoints Executive Director Andrew Forrest

By Newswire on 14 April 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal, April 14 2026 – The Board of Directors of the Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Forrest as Executive Director of the organization. As Executive Director, Andrew will be responsible for the strategic and administrative leadership of the CIOC. He will oversee the implementation of the organization’s artistic and institutional mandate and will actively contribute to its national and international outreach, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, Artistic Director Jean-Willy Kunz, partners, and artistic communities. An experienced executive leader, Andrew brings more than twenty years of management and leadership experience within the organ sector and cultural organizations. “We are delighted to welcome…

Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Photo: Canmen Walker

Newswire | Suzanne Scott Joins Vancouver Opera as New Director of Development

By Newswire on 31 March 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Newswire, Opera, Vancouver, Vocal, West

MARCH 24, 2026, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Vancouver Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Scott as its new Director of Development, joining the company’s leadership team to direct the organization’s fundraising strategy as it continues to expand artistic programming and deepen community engagement. In this role, Suzanne Scott will lead Vancouver Opera’s development initiatives, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, major gifts, and foundation support. Working closely with the executive team and board of directors, she will help strengthen the company’s philanthropic network and support the continued growth of opera in Vancouver and…

Newswire | The Opéra de Montréal’s Atelier lyrique Announces Its New Cohort for 2026–2027

By Newswire on 10 March 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Montreal, Opera

Montreal – February 26th 2026 – The Opéra de Montréal is proud to announce the new 2026–2027 cohort of its Atelier lyrique, following the grand finale of the National Auditions. Three singers, one director and one pianist* are joining this leading training programme, recognized as a springboard to a professional career in opera on the international stage. These national auditions generated considerable interest, with 140 applications received for singers, six for stage direction and nine for piano. The live voice auditions took place in several rounds in Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto and Calgary. Ten finalists were invited to participate in the final round in Montreal before a renowned jury.…

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Newswire | Canadian Opera Company Appoints Ian Derrer as Next General Director

By Newswire on 10 February 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Newswire, Opera, Toronto

Toronto, ON—The Canadian Opera Company (COC) announced today that Ian Derrer has been appointed the company’s next General Director, marking an exciting step forward for Canada’s largest opera producer. Derrer will assume the role on July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the COC’s 2026/2027 season. The appointment follows an extensive national and international search led by the COC Board of Directors’ Search Committee, in collaboration with executive search firm Isaacson Miller. Spanning more than a year, the comprehensive process included broad consultation with stakeholders from across the organization and the wider opera sector. Recruitment also reflected the Board’s…

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Industry News (February 2026)

By Gianmarco Segato on 2 February 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Education, Employment, Music Competition

Appointments On Jan. 6, Paris Opera announced the appointment of Semyon Bychkov as music director, effective Aug. 1, 2028, for a four-season term. Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, he will oversee the musical ensembles of Paris Opera as music director designate, monitoring the artistic quality of the company’s orchestra, chorus and vocal coaches and recruitment of musicians. Bychkov has worked with Paris Opera for close to 20 years, leading productions such as Un ballo in maschera (2007), Tristan and Isolde (2008), Elektra (2022) and their upcoming Eugene Onegin. In November, Festival de Lanaudière named Laurie-Anne Deilgat as its new executive director,…

Esther Hwang (left) and the Musicians of the VSO (right, Photo: Cristian Markos)

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Facing the Music

By Hal Kowalewski on 2 February 2026 Arts Industry, Chamber Music, Employment, Orchestral, West

From late 2025 through the start of 2026, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has been embroiled in turbulence. On Sept. 12, musicians stood outside the historic Orpheum Theatre distributing flyers calling for a new contract and competitive pay, noting that musician compensation “lags behind comparable symphonies” across Canada, despite the VSO’s $53 million endowment fund. At 5 p.m., Sept. 25, the musicians of the VSO walked out of the Orpheum, initiating the strike. That evening’s performance—as well as performances throughout the week—were cancelled. On Sept. 26, the VSO released a statement that they were “disappointed on the impact this will have…

Principal Youth Conductor and Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew- Poyser. Photo: Curtis Perry

Newswire | NACO Renews Daniel Barthlomew-Poyser as Principal Youth Conductor

By Newswire on 29 January 2026 Arts Industry, Chamber Music, Classical Music, Employment, Orchestral, Ottawa

The NAC Orchestra is delighted to announce the renewal of Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser’s appointment as Principal Youth Conductor for an additional three seasons, alongside his new role as Community Ambassador, effective immediately. “It is an honour to serve as part of the conducting team at Canada’s National Arts Centre. Over the past several seasons, we have created music and artistic resources that have inspired young audiences across Canada. I am looking forward to doing even more of the same in the seasons to come, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce even more young people to the magic of Canada’s…

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