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Pro Musica announces concert with Jaeden Izik-Dzurko

By Newswire on 15 March 2025 Canadian Music, Classical, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, Piano

March 30th at 3 p.m. first Cartes Blanches concert Salle Pierre-Mercure Jaeden Izik-Dzurko at the piano Montreal, March 14th , 2025. Pro Musica is delighted to announce that the first concert of its Cartes Blanches season will take place on March 30th at 3 p.m. in Salle Pierre-Mercure, Centre Pierre-Péladeau, with Canadian virtuoso Jaeden Izik-Dzurko at the piano. Program: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 4 in D major, BWV 828 Sergei Rachmaninov: 10 Preludes, Op. 23 Intermission Alexandre Scriabine: Fantasy in B minor, Op. 28 Frédéric Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Winner of the Leeds International…

(L to R): Roberta Mameli; Le Concert de l’Hostel Dieu.

Review | Roberta Mameli Breathes New Life Into Hamlet’s Ghosts

By Heather Weinreb on 11 March 2025 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Montreal, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal

On March 8 and 9, French Baroque orchestra Le Concert de l’Hostel Dieu and Italian soprano Roberta Mameli were invited by Arion Baroque Orchestra to present Ghosts of Hamlet at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall. In the 18th century, Italian composers Domenico Scarlatti, Francesco Gasparini (whose opera includes various arias by Handel), and Giuseppe Carcani each composed an operatic version of Ambleto (Hamlet). Their versions were not based on Shakespeare’s play, but on a libretto by Apostolo Zeno. Both Shakespeare’s play and Zeno’s libretto were based on the legend of Amleth found in the Gesta Danorum (History of the Danes). This concert…

New Release: Triptych – A compelling bridge between jazz and classical music

By Newswire on 7 March 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Jazz, Newswire, Piano, Vancouver

Duo Fedorova & Takser, piano duo The work was composed by Nikolai Kapustin in 2012 and published by Schott this year (2024). This recording is the first official release. Kapustin was a well-known insider tip as a composer of notated jazz music that sounds improvised when performed correctly. 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of Kapustin’s death, who would have turned 88. Even five years after the death of the ingenious composer Nikolai Kapustin, his music, as an artist who bridged musical worlds, is unfortunately still an insider tip. How fortunate that musicians like the renowned Vancouver based piano duo Fedorova…

2025 GGPAA laureates.

2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Laureates Announced

By Newswire on 3 March 2025 Arts Industry, Music Competition, Newswire, Ottawa

OTTAWA, February 20, 2025 – The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts. The laureates of the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, which recognize artists who have made an indelible contribution to cultural life in Canada and around the world, are: Bob Ezrin, O.C. – Music and entertainment producer, music education advocate and serial activist In a legendary career as a music and entertainment producer and entrepreneur, Bob Ezrin has worked around the world on recordings, TV, film, and live…

Daniela Nardi

Executive Director Daniela Nardi leaves Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

By Newswire on 3 March 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Newswire, Orchestral, Toronto

Toronto, March 3, 2025 — The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) announces that Executive Director Daniela Nardi will be departing her role in March 2025 to pursue other opportunities. “We are deeply grateful for Daniela’s dedication and the significant contributions she has made to TMChoir’s mission during her time with us,” says David Raju, Board Chair. “Her leadership has guided the Choir through many important milestones, including our 130th anniversary season. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.” Following Daniela Nardi’s departure, TMChoir plans to take time to assess its organizational design. It has been on a transformational…

Toronto Summer Music Announces 20th Anniversary Festival Lineup

By Newswire on 28 February 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Newswire, Orchestral, Toronto

TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC ANNOUNCES 2025 FESTIVAL DETAIL The 20th Anniversary Festival runs July 10 to August 2 TORONTO (February 27, 2025) – Toronto Summer Music announced today details of the 2025 Festival, which runs from July 10 to August 2, 2025. This year, the Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary, and Jonathan Crow’s final summer as Artistic Director. “As we mark TSM’s 20th Anniversary, we reflect on two decades of unforgettable performances, thriving community connections, and remarkable growth. It has been an incredible privilege to serve as Artistic Director for the past nine years, and as I prepare to pass the…

Soloist Paul Merkelo, conductor Adam Johnson, and the OCM. Photo: Tam Lan Truong

Review | OCM Unable to Swing for Stellar Jazz Soloists

By Heather Weinreb on 28 February 2025 Concert Reviews, Jazz, Montreal, Orchestral, Piano

On Feb. 25, Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) presented Jazz & Jeans in Montreal’s Pierre Mercure Hall. A program of great symphonic jazz repertoire—from Gershwin to Ellington to arrangements by Miles Davis—was played by an orchestra of jeaned musicians. Jeans are worn on casual days at work. For many, especially classically trained musicians, jazz is thought to be a more casual, laid-back style of music. Yet jazz has its own set of rules. Chord changes, swinging eighth notes, improvisation … the aspects that distinguish jazz from classical music demand serious study. Though they may have worn jeans, soloists Paul Merkelo…

Opéra de Montréal Launches 2025-26 Season

By Newswire on 26 February 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, Opera

February 26, 2025 – Opéra de Montréal presents with great enthusiasm a bold and thought-provoking 2025-2026 season, exploring the profound impact of choices and their consequences through four operatic masterpieces. In its 46th season, the company remains dedicated to blending timeless repertoire with contemporary works, offering audiences an unforgettable lineup featuring Don Giovanni, Jenůfa, Clown(s), and Carmen. In a landmark moment for the organization, Opéra de Montréal is also proud to announce a transformative $5 million gift dedicated to artistic creation, generously contributed by visionary young philanthropists Vickie Zhao and Alex Ionescu. This extraordinary investment will provide critical support for…

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and conductor Daniel Raiskin.

Review | Alexei Volodin’s Astonishing Rachmaninoff with the VSO

By Madeline Boldt on 25 February 2025 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Piano, Vancouver

Astonished. That is the word that comes to mind when watching pianist Alexei Volodin work his magic. I could go on and on about the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra—they never fail to leave me breathless—but Volodin added a level of majesty that elevated the performance from breathtaking to exquisite. The Russian pianist joined the VSO for a series of concerts (heard Feb. 22) that included Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Volodin is described as “acclaimed for his highly sensitive touch and technical brilliance”. His repertoire is almost as extensive as his resume, having performed with countless orchestras internationally, from the Hiroshima…

(L to R) Roseline Blain, Léa Moisan-Perrier, François Ouimet, and Josée Fortin

Alliance Chorale de Québec: Round-Table Discussion on Choir Conducting

By Heather Weinreb on 25 February 2025 Arts Industry, Choral, Employment, Montreal, Vocal

On February 19, Alliance Chorale de Québec hosted a round-table discussion on choir conducting. Marc-Antoine d’Aragon moderated the discussion between choir conductors Roseline Blain, François Ouimet, Josée Fortin and Léa Moisan-Perrier. The ins and outs of the life of a choir conductor—from negotiating proper salaries to finding work-life balance—were touched upon. Here are the key points of the discussion: A Role with Many Hats The discussion on the role of a choir conductor quickly turned into a discussion on the role of an artistic director. While a choir conductor is responsible for studying scores and communicating musical ideas in a…

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