CD Review | From Afar (Deutsche Grammophon, 2022)
From AfarVíkingur ÓlafssonDeutsche Grammophon, 2022 From Afar, which chronicles the musical life story of Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, features 22 compositions played twice across two…
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Review | Parkdale United Church Orchestra Impresses with Movie Theme
Ottawa’s Parkdale United Church Orchestra, led by new music director and conductor John Kraus, knocked it out of the park on Nov. 19 with their…
Robert Conquer, Trombone, 2022 Michael Measures
In 2022, young trombonist Robert Conquer has an outstanding accomplishment to show for his decades of musical training: the Michael Measures First Prize, available annually…
David Potvin, Piano, 2022 Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition
In the contemporary Eckhardt-Gramatté competition, a competitor’s repertoire must consist of works made no sooner than the 1950s, at least half of them composed by…
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano, 2022 Santander, Hilton Head and Maria Canals Competitions
Young pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko is on a hot streak in 2022! Only months after receiving First Prize at the Hilton Head (March) and Maria Canals…
Highlights | Isabel Bader and Lise Beauchamp Deceased, Tricia Baldwin Leaves Post, Arcade Fire Singer Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Welcome back to La Scena Musicale’s Highlights, a curated, weekly list of arts-related news stories from across the world! Music Industry Whig Standard | Isabel…
Musica Camerata: Supporting Young Musicians and Reviving Lost Music
In 1970, violinist Luis Grinhauz was an assistant concertmaster for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM) when he noticed some problems in the city’s classical music…
Industry News
Awards/Competitions Santander Piano Competition First Prize: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (Canada) Second Prize: Xiaolu Zang (China) Third Prize: Marcel Tadokoro (France/Japan) Verbier Festival Academy Yves Paternot (First)…
Women’s Musical Club of Toronto: Celebrating 125 Years
After surviving the second pandemic since its founding in 1898, the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto (WMCT) is going big for its 125th anniversary. Its…
Ashkenaz Festival: The Unveiling of Bas-Sheve
The story of Bas-Sheve—the first Yiddish opera ever composed—extends far beyond what’s in the score. The work was first written by Henekh Kon and performed…
