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ATMA Classique, Ensemble ArtChoral & Mécénat Musica Release Art choral, vol. 6: Moderne

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By on Choral, Classical, Classical Music, Quebec City, Vocal

January 31, 2025 – ATMA Classique, Ensemble ArtChoral and Mécénat Musica are proud to present Art choral, vol.6: Moderne with Ensemble ArtChoral under the direction of Matthias Maute. Volume 6 surveys modern choral repertoire from 20th and 21st century composers, including Canadian Andrew Balfour (Præter rerum seriem), Americans Samuel Barber (Agnus Dei), Aaron Copland (Help Us, O Lord), and Morten Lauridsen (O magnum mysterium), and English composer Edward Elgar, among others. The album features outstanding works in the modern choral repertoire, some of which have become a reference point for any choir open to contemporary music. The ART CHORAL series…

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Notre-Dame reopening: our music list

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By on Classical, La Scena Online, Orchestral

Notre-Dame de Paris has long stood as the heart of France and became a powerful symbol of hope, unity, and faith following the fire in 2019. At the reopening ceremony on December 7, 2024, this spirit of renewal and togetherness was palpable, with the joyous sounds of orchestras, choirs, and the cathedral’s iconic 8,000-pipe organ filling the air. Below is a list of the music and musicians featured in the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame de Paris. Notre-Dame de Paris (Excerpts) (Arr. Pierre Bertrand-Cagnes), Richard Cocciante Garou (Guitar) Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France (Orchestra) Amazing Grace, William Walker Pretty Yende (Soprano)…

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Upcoming Concerts: Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, West of Canada

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By on Chamber Music, Classical, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver
2024 November / December / January 2025

On Tour Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou Photo: Luciano Romano Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou In celebration of their recent “Messaien” album release, Juno and Grammy Award-winning soprano Barbara Hannigan and pianist Bertrand Chamayou will tour Canada and the U.S. in November and December. The concert opens with Messaien’s Chants de terre et de ciel, rich with complex rhythms and vibrant, vocal colours. In addition, Hannigan and Chamayou will perform Scriabin’s Poème-nocturne, and Vers la flamme alongside John Zorn’s Jumalattaret —a sign cycle using text from Finnish epic poetry. The tour stops in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Ottawa along…

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Massenet Werther

CD Review | Massenet, Werther, baritone version, Bru Zane, 2024

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By on CD and Book Reviews, Classical, Classical Music, Opera, Vocal
June / July 2024

Massenet – Werther (baritone version) Tassis Christoyannis (Werther), Véronique Gens (Charlotte), Hélène Carpentier (Sophie), Thomas Dolié (Albert), Matthieu Lécroart (Le Bailli), Artavazd Sargsyan (Schmidt), Laurent Deleuil (Johann/Brühlmann); Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Children’s Choir of the Zoltán Kodály Hungarian Choir School, György Vashegyi, conductor Bru Zane, 2024 This new Werther continues Bru Zane’s estimable series of French opera recordings, complete with elaborate hardcover book filled with extensive scholarly essays. Massenet himself approved a baritone version of his famous tenor showcase at the request of the great Italian baritone Mattia Battistini, but no autograph of the alternate score exists. Since its premiere…

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Michael Measures Prize winners Arin Sarkissian and Andrew Busch
Michael Measures Prize winners Arin Sarkissian and Andrew Busch

Michael Measures Prizes: National Youth Orchestra of Canada Announces 2024 Winners

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TORONTO, ONTARIO – APRIL 24, 2024: The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Michael Measures Prizes, awarded in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts. Awarded to only two recipients, these prizes recognize and support the top talent nationwide of young classical musicians aged 16 to 24. 2024 Michael Measures Prizes Winners: First Place ($25,000): Arin Sarkissian, Flute (British Columbia) Second Place ($15,000): Andrew Busch, Percussion (Ontario) Arin Sarkissian holds the position of Principal Flute with the Victoria Symphony. The Toronto born artist has made guest appearances at…

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