Maria by Callas: A passionate View from Tom Volf
It happens almost everyday. Someone discovers opera for the first time through a live performance, and it becomes life changing. But it’s not everyday that…
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Mahler’s Music from Silence
Music lovers and musicologists alike are puzzled by the unorthodox opening of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1—the note A played on six octaves marked pianississimo (ppp). Not since the…
Andrea Núñez – 2017 Talent and Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques Winner
Last November was hectic for Markham, ON native Andrea Núñez. The 28-year-old soprano went from competing in the Opera de Montréal’s inaugural young artist competition,…
Emily D’Angelo – 2018 Operalia and CMIM Aria Winner
The summer of 2018 was almost perfect for Canadian mezzo Emily D’Angelo. Heading into the 2018 CMIM, La Scena predicted D’Angelo as the front runner…
Mario Bahg, 2018 CMIM Aria Winner
South Korean tenor Mario Bahg seemingly came out of nowhere to take home the 2018 CMIM Aria First Prize, besting an impressive field. However, Bahg…
Editorial From The Editor
October is La Scena Musicale’s month for youth and our sixth annual Rising Stars issue. Here we feature 15 musicians and ensembles that have distinguished…
Job Offer – La Scena Musicale Intern Fall 2018
Update (Oct. 8, 2019): the Fall internship has been filled. Thanks to all who have applied. We usually have funding for a Winter internship (beginning…
James Norcop: Champion of the Art Song
In May 2015, Toronto philanthropist James Norcop arrived in Montreal on a mission. While South Korean singers were sweeping the CMIM largely on the basis…
Canadian Emily D’Angelo Wins Big at Operalia 2018; Rihab Chaieb Third
Canadian mezzo Emily D’Angelo has won the 2018 Operalia taking home First Prize Women, First in the Zarzuela Prize, one of two Birgit Nilsson Prize…
Rihab Chaieb and Emily D’Angelo Make Finals of Operalia 2018
Canaidan mezzos Rihab Chaieb, 31, and Emily D’Angelo, 23, have been selected amongst the 12 finalists of Operalia 2018 held in Lisbon, Spain. The Final round…
