Infusion Baroque: Exploring the Wonders and Mysteries of the Baroque
Alexa Raine-Wright, Sallynee Amawat, Andrea Stewart and Rona Nadler are rising stars of baroque music. In 2013, the ensemble founded Infusion Baroque because of their…
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20th Anniversary of the FACE Symphony Orchestra: More Strings to its Bow
In 1998, Theodora Stathopoulos founded the Symphony Orchestra of Montreal’s FACE School (Fine Arts Core Education). The purpose was to train young musicians via newly-minted…
Saint Joseph’s Oratory: 100th Anniversary of its Crypt and Organ
On November 21, in conjunction with the Montreal Bach Festival, Saint Joseph’s Oratory will present a concert of Arvo Pärt’s Passion for Saint John to…
Les Idées heureuses at 30: Geneviève Soly & Graupner
To mark the 30th anniversary of the ensemble Les Idées heureuses, which she founded in 1987, Geneviève Soly is tackling her favourite project once more:…
Quebec’s Opéra Bouffe
Prepares to blow its 40th candle! They are all of different ages and professional backgrounds, but they all share the same passion: Operetta. Everyone has…
Gregory Charles – Citizen involvement
“We have the responsibility that no Mozart be murdered.” The good is achieved through beauty.” This is how Gregory Charles sums up Piano and Voice,…
New season: World Music
A look at the 2017-2018 season shows how Montreal’s musical diversity is evolving. There’s now a wide range of shows and discussions focussing on world…
Interview with Simon Brault of the Canada Council for the Arts
“We’re able to take many more risks.” To foster artistic experimentation, begin recognizing Indigenous culture, support emerging talent, treat artists less prescriptively – these are…
Canada 150/Montreal 375: Highlights
La Scena Musicale will present key moments from celebrations that take place as part of Canada’s 150th and Montreal’s 375th anniversaries. It will illustrate the…
La Scena Musicale Turns 20! Rising Stars Gala 2016: Highlights
La Scena Musicale has reached a major milestone: its 20th birthday. The gala-concert celebration on November 24 at the Salle Pierre-Mercure of the Centre Pierre-Péladeau…
