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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…

Newswire | Julian Lage, Veronica Swift and SUMAC with Moor Mother to Perform at the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival

By Newswire on 19 March 2024 Jazz, Newswire, Vancouver

(Vancouver, BC) – Coastal Jazz is pleased to announce performances by guitarist Julian Lage, vocal jazz singer Veronica Swift, and post-metal supergroup SUMAC with an opening set by poet and musician Moor Mother during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June 21 to 30, 2024. Tickets for all shows are available for purchase by the general public at www.coastaljazz.ca on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 am PDT. The 39th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival will offer a balance of free and ticketed performances, including the return of Downtown Jazz, a free concert series outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on…

Newswire | Vancouver Opera announces celebratory 65th Anniversary Season

By Newswire on 9 February 2024 Classical Music, Newswire, Opera, Vancouver, Vocal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024, VANCOUVER, B.C. / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Vancouver Opera celebrates 65 years of extraordinary opera with the announcement of its 2024–2025 season. In October, Strauss’ eternally-charming Die Fledermaus opens the season, followed by Jonathan Dove’s compassionate contemporary classic Flight in February 2025. Puccini’s sublime masterpiece Madama Butterfly closes the season in blockbuster style with an extended run in April/May 2025. “Through dynamic mainstage productions and grassroots outreach, Vancouver Opera is celebrating all-time operatic triumphs for our 65th anniversary,” said Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director. “Since our inaugural 1960…

Hilary Hahn (left) and Nicolas Ellis (right)

Highlights | François Dompierre Honoured in Concert, Apple Music Classical in Asia

By Zenith Wolfe on 19 January 2024 Classical Music, Highlights, Montreal, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vancouver

Conservatoire de musique de Montréal will honour François Dompierre at its 80th century concert, TomoeArts is shutting down after 15 years of performances, and Apple Music Classical is now available in Asia.

Left to right: Franz Welser-Möst, Lorraine Pintal, Marin Alsop

Highlights | New Albums and Concerts to Welcome the New Year

By Zenith Wolfe on 12 January 2024 Classical Music, Highlights, Montreal, Opera, Vancouver

We’re starting off the new year with appointments to the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario, a host of new releases, and several concerts featuring notable Quebecois classical performers.

Rafael Payare (left), Bohdan Luts (right)

Highlights | Canadian Ensembles Get in the Holiday Spirit

By Zenith Wolfe on 1 December 2023 Highlights, Montreal, Music Competition, Orchestral, Toronto, Vancouver

Classical musicians and ensembles are getting in the holiday spirit with free performances at children’s hospitals, upcoming holiday themed concerts, and the release of winter or Christmas inspired albums.

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

Highlights | Koerner Hall Concert Review Blitz, Carnegie Hall Announces Streaming Service

By Zenith Wolfe on 17 November 2023 Classical, Highlights, Music Competition, Orchestral, Toronto, Vancouver, Vocal

We’ve been keeping up with Koerner Hall and TSO performances through a series of concert reviews written by our talented reporters.

Photo : Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Jag Gundu

Highlights | Historic TSO Legacy Donation, Decca Records Signs Yunchan Lim

By Zenith Wolfe on 20 October 2023 Classical Music, Highlights, Montreal, Scena Jazz, Toronto, Vancouver

Canadian ensembles like Toronto Symphony Orchestra are feeling a wave of generosity this week after an influx of legacy donations, and Decca Records signs Yunchan Lim.

Newswire | Maestro Jacques Lacombe Appointed Music Director at Vancouver Opera

By Newswire on 11 October 2023 Arts Industry, Newswire, Opera, Vancouver

Vancouver, BC (October 10, 2023) – Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Vancouver Opera is thrilled to announce the appointment of Maestro Jacques Lacombe as its new Music Director, marking an exciting new chapter in the company’s storied history. “I am deeply honored to join the Vancouver Opera family,” said Maestro Jacques Lacombe. “Vancouver Opera has a rich tradition of artistic excellence and their work continues to push the envelope of opera each season. I am excited to collaborate with this outstanding team to create unforgettable experiences for our audiences and to continue…

Autumn scenery. Beautiful gold fall in park.

Fall Festival Guide

By Andréanne Venne on 1 September 2023 Guides, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver

Canada Culture Days Across Canada / Partout le Canada, September 22 to October 15 www.culturedays.ca Les Journées de la culture Across Quebec / Partout le Québec, September 29 to October 1 www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca Newfoundland Festival 500 Growing The Voices St. John’s, October 1 to 6 www.growingthevoicesfestival500.com Festival of New Dance St. John’s, October 2 to 7 www.festivalofnewdance.ca Nova Scotia Celtic Colours International Festival Cape Breton, October 6 to 14 www.celtic-colours.com New Brunswick Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival Fredericton, September 12 to 17 www.harvestmusicfest.ca Silver Wave Film Festival Fredericton, November 2 to 9 www.swfilmfest.com Montréal Festival Quartiers Danses Montréal, September 6 to…

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