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Angela Hewitt at Ottawa Chamberfest. Photo: Curtis Perry

Newswire | Ottawa Chamberfest Announces Its 30th Annual Summer Festival

By Newswire on 17 April 2024 Chamber Music, Newswire, Ottawa

OTTAWA, April 17, 2024 — Ottawa’s own internationally-acclaimed chamber music festival celebrates 30 years of changing lives through music this summer! Ottawa Chamberfest will celebrate its past and look towards the future with electrifying performances from legendary artists and treasured friends, as well as the emerging artists they champion. From July 25 – August 8, 2024, ChamberfestTM will bring Ottawa’s piano superstar, Angela Hewitt, the Art of Time Ensemble, and their take on The Beatles—as well as violinist Blake Pouliot, Canadian Brass, Cris Derksen, Danish String Quartet, Gryphon Trio, Ironwood Quartet, Marc-André Hamelin, Allison Au, Kleztory, Moneka Arabic Jazz, and…

Amadeus Choir practicing for Sir Andrew Davis Koerner Hall concert (Photo by Dahlia Katz)

La Scena Musicale Announces the Launch of the 2024 Choir Guide: Celebrating Choral Music

By La Scena Musicale Team on 17 April 2024 Arts Industry, Choral, Guides, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Vocal

Montreal, Quebec – April 17, 2024. La Scena Musicale, the renowned music magazine committed to serving the Canadian music community, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 Choir Guide. This year marks the 14th edition of this highly anticipated annual event, shining a spotlight on vocal art across Canada. La Scena Musicale’s Choir Guide is an invaluable resource for choirs seeking talented members. It’s also a valuable tool for singers looking for a choir for musical and social enjoyment. By offering exceptional visibility in our June national edition, the Guide is strategically released on May 31st, providing choirs…

Long & McQuade: A ‘Second Roaring ’20s’

By Zenith Wolfe on 29 March 2024 Arts Industry, Montreal, Ottawa, Technology

With only a book about business and the help of drummer Jack McQuade, Jack Long opened his first music store at the edge of York Village, on the second floor of a Carlton Street home.

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Highlights | UMG and Warner Music Layoffs, Canadians Win International Opera Competitions

By Zenith Wolfe on 1 March 2024 Classical, Contemporary, Highlights, Montreal, Orchestral, Ottawa

Off the back of numerous music industry layoffs in 2023, Universal Music Group and Atlantic Music Group have announced their own rounds of job cutting.

Highlights | Valentine’s Day Music Specials, Hindi Music Gains Popularity

By Zenith Wolfe on 26 January 2024 Classical Music, Highlights, Montreal, Opera, Orchestral, Ottawa

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the OCM, NAC, and other musicians are readying their hearts for a series of romantic shows.

CEO of the Royal Conservatory of Music and 2023 Order of Ontario appointee, Peter Simon (Photo provided)

Newswire | RCM’s CEO, Dr. Peter Simon, Honoured with Order of Ontario

By Newswire on 8 January 2024 Arts Industry, Chamber Music, Newswire, Ottawa, Toronto

The Honourable Edith Dumont has announced 25 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2023 including Dr. Peter Simon, President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory.

1466 – Gordon Bintner as the Count and Andrea Carroll as Susanna in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of The Marriage of Figaro, 2023. Conductor Harry Bicket, original director Claus Guth, revival director Marcelo Buscaino, set and costume designer Christian Schmidt, lighting designer Olaf Winter, video designer Andi A. Müller, and choreographer Ramses Sigl. Photo: Michael Cooper

Year in Review: Best Concerts of 2023

By Eva Stone-Barney on 26 December 2023 Concert Reviews, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto

It’s been another vibrant year of classical music in Canada, complete with exciting debut performances, innovative programming, and plenty of fan favorites.

Ottawa Bach Choir (Photo from Ottawa Bach Choir website)

Concert Review | Enchanting Ottawa Bach Choir Concert Held Back by Acoustics

By Zenith Wolfe on 6 December 2023 Choral, Concert Reviews, Ottawa

Ottawa Bach Choir’s various renditions of Magnificat were enchanting for sure, but a venue with more generous acoustics would have suited them better.

St. John-Mercer-Park Trio (Photo by Curtis Perry)

Concert Review | Dazzling Premiere of New Kevin Lau Album

By Zenith Wolfe on 1 December 2023 Concert Reviews, Contemporary, Ottawa, Piano, Strings

On Nov. 28, the St. John-Mercer-Park Trio dazzled the audience at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre with the premiere of composer Kevin Lau’s new album, Under a Veil of Stars.

Winter Festivals (2023-2024)

By La Scena Musicale Team on 10 November 2023 Film, Guides, Montreal, Orchestral, Ottawa, Scena Arts, Toronto

Here is a list of Winter Music and Arts festivals in Canada in 2023 and 2024. New Brunswick Fredericton Frostival Festival Fredericton, January 18 to February 4 www.frederictoncapitalregion.ca/see-do/festivals-events/calendar-events/frostival Montréal Salon des métiers d’art du Québec Montréal, December 7 to 17 514-861-2787 | www.metiersdart.ca Igloofest Montréal, January 18 to February 10 www.igloofest.ca Festival classique hivernal Laval, January 26 to 28 www.osl.ca/festival-classique-hivernal The Orchestre symphonique de Laval presents its 3rd annual Festival classique hivernal (Winter Classical Festival). A festival with a varied repertoire, suitable for all generations, featuring music from the films Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, the great classics…

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