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L-R: Élisabeth Pion, Julien Proulx. Photo: Orchestre de la Francophonie

Orchestre de la francophonie: Empowering the Next Generation in Montreal

By Heather Weinreb on 23 July 2026 Classical Music, Montreal, Orchestral

Summer 2026 marks Julien Proulx’s first tenure as Artistic Director of Orchestre de la francophonie (OF). Founded in 2001 by Jean-Philippe Tremblay, OF brings pre-professional musicians from across the French-speaking world to Montreal for an intensive six-week orchestral training program. In addition to being the conductor for Orchestre symphonique de Drummondville, Proulx has spent previous summers coaching budding conductors at OF’S sister organization, Institut canadien d’art vocal (ICAV), an opera training program. “I love working with young musicians,” says Proulx. OF members, he notes, “play exceptionally well,” with many pursuing advanced degrees on their instrument. The conductor, then, has the…

Oliver Jones. Photo: Alain Lefort

Oliver Jones (1934-2026)

By Wah Keung Chan on 23 July 2026 Arts Industry, Jazz, Obituaries, Piano

La Scena Musicale is sad to learn of the death of jazz pianist Oliver Jones on July 22, 2026 at the age of 91. He leaves behind a decades-long musical legacy, having appeared on stages around the world. His passing is deeply felt among Canada’s music community. In celebration of his life, we include below the cover interview conducted by Paul Serralheiro from the June 2004 issue of La Scena Musicale and The Music Scene. We offer our condolences to his family. Download the PDF of the issue Oliver Jones – Giving Something Back by Paul Serralheiro / June 5,…

Elise Naccarato (left), the newly appointed Managing Director of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir in performance (right).

Newswire | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Names Elise Naccarato Managing Director

By Newswire on 22 July 2026 Choral, Classical Music, Newswire, Toronto

TORONTO, ON — July 17, 2026 The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Naccarato as its new Managing Director, effective July 13, 2026. Naccarato will work in close partnership with Jean-Sébastien Vallée, TMChoir’s Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, as the organization enters an exciting new chapter. Jean- Sébastien’s contract was recently renewed for an additional five years through the 2030-31 season. Naccarato brings a distinctive blend of artistic and executive leadership to the role, with a career dedicated to building ambitious, sustainable choral organizations, advancing artistic excellence, and strengthening choral communities. She is the…

Photo: Don Erhardt

Newswire | Chan Centre & Musqueam Host Indigenous Arts Festival

By Newswire on 21 July 2026 Canadian Music, Classical Music, Newswire, Vancouver, West

VANCOUVER, BC – Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam present the 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival, a soul-stirring celebration of Indigenous cultures, creativity, and community, from September 18-20, 2026 at the Chan Centre and venues across the UBC campus, on unceded Musqueam territory. Named BC Live’s 2025 Festival of the Year, this year’s ʔəm̓i ce:p xwiwəl – Come Toward the Fire reaches a new milestone with its most expansive edition yet — growing to three days for the first time and adding a dedicated Day of Knowledge Sharing to a weekend program of live music, dance, film, storytelling,…

Newswire | Orchestre de la francophonie Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with a First Season Led by Julien Proulx

By Newswire on 21 July 2026 Classical, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal, June 19, 2026 — As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, l’Orchestre de la francophonie (OF) season shines a spotlight on emerging artistic talent from Canada and abroad. From July 4 to August 2, 2026, over 50 young musicians again will take part in the Orchestra’s summer academy and will perform in a series of concerts at some of Montreal’s most iconic venues. Under the artistic direction of the award-winning Julien Proulx, who begins his first term at the helm of the OF, and under the leadership of John Wiens, general director, this anniversary season will celebrate mentorship, artistic development,…

Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley at Toronto Summer Music. Photo: Lucky Tang

Review | Erin Morley & Lawrence Brownlee Bring Vocal Gold to Toronto Summer Music

By Joseph So on 20 July 2026 Concert Reviews, Opera, Toronto, Vocal

Thanks to Toronto Summer Music, many great singers have given recitals in Toronto to the delight of voice fans. 2026 has turned out to be another banner year for great singing. The Festival’s Art of the Song kicked off with the dulcet tones of Sasha Cooke, and on July 16, we had the dynamic duo of soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee. This engagement also marked the Canadian debut of Morley. The program they brought was mostly drawn from their widely praised CD, Golden Age, that came out on the Pentatone label last year. It’s a scintillating selection of…

Emily Rocha. Photo Sam Gaetz; Nikan Ingabire Kanate. Photo: Michael Cooper; Gabrielle Turgeon. Photo: Leah Minium

Discover Emerging Classical Stars in CBC’s 30 Under 30

By Kaitlyn Chan on 20 July 2026 Classical Music, Music Competition, Piano, Strings, Vocal, Winds

July 20, 2026 — Today, CBC Music released their annual “30 under 30” list, which recognizes emerging Canadian classical musicians and their achievements. The news source has published a list every year since 2013 to celebrate young Canadian talent. La Scena Musicale has recently spotted some of this young talent in our own coverage including sopranos Emily Rocha, Nikan Ingabire Kanate and Gabrielle Turgeon, and pianist Grégoire Abadie. Read CBC’s “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30” for 2026 here.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra's new brand identity.

Newswire | TSO Unveils a New Brand Identity

By Newswire on 16 July 2026 Classical Music, Newswire, Orchestral, Toronto

TORONTO, ON—The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) today unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects its evolution as one of Canada’s leading cultural institutions and its enduring role in the cultural life of Toronto. Watch the Brand Launch Short Film Coinciding with the public on-sale of tickets for the 2026/27 season on July 15, the new identity reflects an orchestra shaped by Toronto—its diversity, creativity, energy, and constant evolution. It honours the history of a 300-year-old art form while expressing the 21st-century orchestra the TSO has become. The brand refresh builds on a decade of organizational growth. Over the past several…

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Music Director Gustavo Gimeno.

Newswire | TSO Adds Four Special Performances for 2026/27

By Newswire on 16 July 2026 Classical Music, Newswire, Orchestral, Toronto

Toronto, July 13, 2026—The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), expanding an already diverse array of evocative musical experiences curated by Music Director Gustavo Gimeno, is thrilled to announce the addition of four new Special Performances to its previously revealed 2026/27 season lineup. These standout programs span genres—from classical and jazz to film and K-pop—and rank among next season’s most anticipated events: Globally revered cellist and long-time TSO collaborator Yo-Yo Ma joins the orchestra for one unforgettable evening of music, as does six-time GRAMMY® Award–winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy. In partnership with World Wildlife Fund Canada, the acclaimed 2025 nature documentary Ocean…

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Newswire | Odesa Classics Makes Historic North American Debut at Ottawa Chamberfest 2026

By Newswire on 16 July 2026 Classical Music, Newswire, Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON — This July, Ottawa will host a cultural event of profound international significance as Odesa Classics, Ukraine’s celebrated international music festival, makes its North American debut as part of Ottawa Chamberfest 2026. Odesa Classics was founded in 2015 by acclaimed pianist Alexey Botvinov and quickly became one of Europe’s leading classical music festivals. Each summer, it welcomed globally renowned artists and orchestras to Odesa, the historic Ukrainian city regarded as the “Pearl of the Black Sea.” Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the festival, like roughly one third of Ukraine’s population, was forced from its home—but…

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