84% of Canadian orchestras went digital according to new survey
Most Canadian orchestras have tried at least one digital initiative since March 2020, with the main goal of staying connected to their audiences and providing…
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Opéra de Montréal cancels Le Nozze di Figaro
Montreal, March 4, 2021 – Health and safety restrictions imposed by the federal and provincial governments have obliged the Opéra de Montréal to cancel its…
Honens postpones 2021 competition
CALGARY March 3—Owing to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Honens has postponed its 2021 International Piano Competition to 2022. This year’s event was to have taken place from…
MNM festival: Free webcast extended
Montreal, March 3, 2021 – The 10th edition of the MNM festival has just ended on a high note, with concerts both live and recorded,…
Ontario announces $25 million in new arts funding
TORONTO ― The Ontario government is supporting the arts sector with a one-time investment of $25 million to help artists and arts organizations survive the…
Canada Council for the Arts announces additional funding
The Council is now ready to invest $116.5 million in Supporting Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19, which was announced in the…
CMIM adds two new members to its jury
The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is proud to announce the addition of two new members of the jury for its 19th edition. Pianists…
Stratford Festival planning for summer season in two outdoor venues
March 1, 2021 – With an eye to summer performances, the Stratford Festival is planning a new Stratford experience, to be held in the open air,…
The RCM and Tirgan celebrate Mohammad Reza Shajarian with Kayhan Kalhor
The Royal Conservatory of Music and Tirgan together present a one-of-a-kind online concert honouring the legacy of one of Iran’s greatest vocalists, Mohammad Reza Shajarian…
Kent Nagano named MSO Conductor Emeritus
Montreal, February 25, 2021 – The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) is pleased and proud to announce that today, Kent Nagano receives the honorary title…
