Concert Previews
The Orchestre Métropolitain and María Dueñas In November, the illustrious Yannick Nézet-Séguin will interpret Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 with his Orchestre Métropolitain. Known as the…
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Upcoming Messiah Performances and Other Christmas Concerts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Canadians can look forward to top-quality Messiah performances and holiday concerts across the country. Here are some…
Higher Education News
Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal Celebrates 80th anniversary This year marks the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal 80th anniversary. The school first welcomed students into…
Bernstein: The Educator
Beyond his prolific work as a composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein made an impression on the world of classical music as a formidable educator. According…
Adam Zinatelli: Expanding Trumpet Repertoire
Adam Zinatelli started playing the trumpet when he was in Grade 7. Some years later, when he was in Grade 12, he heard Mahler’s…
Joel Ivany & Miriam Khalil: Just Getting Started
Against the Grain Theatre (AtG) is a pillar of the Canadian opera scene. The award-winning company has been pushing boundaries and challenging audiences to experience…
Industry News (November/December 2023 – January 2024)
Obituaries Longtime arts supporter Michael O’Brian died on Oct. 6. Born in Penticton, B.C., in 1941, O’Brian served as a volunteer director of numerous arts…
Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto: Plenty to Celebrate
Conductor Kathleen Allan joined the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto as their Artistic Director in July of 2019. Her first exciting season with the group…
Maria Callas Remembered Through the Eyes of Joseph Rescigno
Rescigno brought Maria Callas to America for her 1954 debut and became one of Maria Callas’s favourite conductors, alongside Tullio Serafin and Georges Prêtre.
Emmanuel Laforest (piano) – Canadian Music Competition Grand Prize Winner
This year, pianist Emmanuel Laforest took home the grand prize in the 19-to-30-years-old category at the Canadian Music Competition. A native of Saint-Sulpice, Que., the…
