Ottawa Chamberfest: From Grieg to Gaga
The Ottawa Chamberfest will celebrate its 30th birthday this summer with more than 60 concerts and events over two weeks, featuring some of Canada’s brightest…
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David Potvin: Honouring Canadian Repertoire
Pianist David Potvin struggled to settle on a name for his debut album, which comes out on April 19 under Leaf Music.
La Chapelle de Québec Reigns Glorious: Vivaldi’s Gloria
La Chapelle de Québec is one of the crown jewels of Canada’s classical music scene.
Verdi Goes to Church: A Requiem with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
At the time of its première in 1874, Verdi’s Messa da Requiem was described by sharp-tongued conductor Hans von Bülow as “an opera in ecclesiastical robes.”
The Festival de la Voix: Cultural Exchange Through Song in its Eleventh Year
This year’s Festival de la Voix will be a celebration of vocal music, and a hub of cross-cultural exchange.
A Celebration of Canadian Musical Excellence: TSO presents NACO, OSQ
NACO and OSQ join forces at Roy Thomson Hall for a celebration of Canadian musical excellence, highlighting the homegrown talent of performers and composers alike.
Les Violons du Roy: Finding Peace in Fauré’s Requiem
Les Violons du Roy and La Chapelle de Québec join forces to present two cornerstones of the choral repertoire: the requiems of Fauré and Duruflé.
Ema Nikolovska: A Triumphant Homecoming
When Ema Nikolovska moved across the Atlantic eight years ago, she was known in Toronto as a violinist. This year, she returns to Canada for a series of major performances as an opera performer.
Remembering Marlena Malas: The Legacy of One of Opera’s Greatest Teachers
Voice teacher Marlena Malas’s home was one of warmth, hard work, and beautiful singing. Singers came from far and wide, seeking both vocal, and personal, guidance.
KWS Artist Profiles: Kendra Grittani, cellist
When she heard Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony had canceled their 2023-2024 season just 48 hours before it was set to begin, cellist Kendra Grittani felt a deluge of emotions.
