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Zoltán Fejérvári Wins the 2017 CMIM after the Second Evening of Finals

By Orphée Russell on 11 May 2017 Concert Reviews, Piano

Hungarian pianist Zoltán Fejérvári emerged victorious in this year’s Concours Musical International de Montréal. Italian pianist Giuseppe Guarrera received the second prize, and Stefano Andreatta, also of Italy, finished third. The announcement came after the second of evening of finals on Wednesday, May 10th at the Maison Symphonique de Montréal. The last three finalists took the stage to perform some of the most iconic concertos of the piano repertoire, accompanied by the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal under Claus Peter Flor. First up was Yejin Noh of South Korea. Noh seemed nervous in her performance of Tchaikovsky’s Concerto no. 1. The…

Alberto Cano Smit, Photo; Brent Calis

CMIM 2017 – the First Three Finalists Perform

By Orphée Russell on 10 May 2017 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Piano

The first evening of the 2017 Concours Musical International de Montréal finals took place Tuesday, May 9th at 7:30 pm at the Maison Symphonique de Montréal. Three promising young pianists took the stage, accompanied by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal under guest conductor Claus Peter Flor. All three showed thorough technical command and seemed undaunted by the magnitude of the event, yet each was also wholly distinct in their musical personality. Dutch/Spanish pianist Alberto Cano Smit opened the evening with a beautiful account of Brahms’s Concerto no. 1. Cano Smit’s performance had a truly storytelling quality due to the distinct…

Les Six Finalistes, Photo; Brent Calis

CMIM 2017 Piano Finalists Revealed

By Newswire on 8 May 2017 Newswire, Piano

Montréal, Monday, May 8, 2017 – The semifinals of the CMIM (Concours musical international de Montréal) came to a close last night as the jury selected six pianists from five countries to compete in the finals. Each finalist will perform one of the great concertos of the repertoire at the Maison symphonique on May 9 and 10, with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) led by guest conductor Claus Peter Flor. Here is the detailed schedule: Finals I – Tuesday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Albert Cano SMIT (Spain-Netherlands) Johannes Brahms – Concerto no. 1 in D minor, op. 15 Zoltán…

Teo Gheorghiu, Photo; Brent Calis

CMIM 2017: Twelve Pianists From Nine Countries Advance to the Semifinal Round

By Newswire on 5 May 2017 Newswire, Piano

Montréal, May 5, 2017 – The CMIM (Concours musical international de Montréal) announces the names of the 12 pianists from nine countries competing in the semifinals on May 6 and 7 at Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The only Canadian, Teo Gheorghiu, wins de facto the $5,000 Award for the best Canadian artist offered by the Bourbeau Foundation. The six finalists will be announced following the last semifinal session on Sunday, May 7. Here is the detailed schedule: SATURDAY, MAY 6 1st session 2 p.m. Jeung Beum Sohn (South Korea) David Jae-Weon Huh (South Korea) Giuseppe Guarrera (Italy) 2nd session…

All the Concerts not to be missed this Week, May 1 to 7: The CMIM 2017 begins, Yo soy la desintegración at Chants Libres

By Olivier Gentil on 1 May 2017 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Chamber Music, Classical, Orchestral, Piano, Quebec Music, This Week in Montreal, Uncategorized

This week, many concerts are taking place in Montreal. Here are our picks! CMIM 2017 begins Don’t miss the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) 2017, this year being a piano edition. For more information, read our special article [mySCENA]. Plus, this year, renowned pianist Dang Thai Son will be one of the judges of the competition. Our journalist Arthur Kaptainis met him to discuss the CMIM and how contestants can perform their best. [MySCENA] Halleluja! – Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal Under the direction of Andrew McAnerney, the chamber orchestra will revive the music of Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672), Johann Hermann…

The 2017 Shean Strings Competition Backgrounder : 6 Finalists Compete for $8,000 Top Prize

By Newswire on 26 April 2017 Arts Industry, Newswire, Piano, Strings, Violin

Edmonton, AB – On Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 2017, six string players from across Canada will take to the stage of Muttart Hall at the Alberta College Campus of MacEwan University (10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton) as they vie for the $8,000 top prize in The Shean Strings Competition and the opportunity to play with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at a later date. The competition will see the competitors perform their String Recital Programs on Friday, May 19 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:30 – 9:30 PM, and perform their String Concertos on Saturday, May 20 from…

2017 Orford Music Festival : Programming Unveiled

By Newswire on 23 April 2017 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Newswire, Orchestral, Piano, Scena Jazz, Violin

Orford, April 20, 2017. – Orford Music is proud to present the 2017 edition of its international Festival, Wonny Song’s second as artistic director. More than 70 events will take place throughout the summer, with Canadian artists figuring prominently as Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation. “This summer promises to be a spectacular season, with some 20 performances in the Great Concerts series, and something for every taste. I am firmly committed to making classical music accessible to everyone and, with this in mind, we are creating opportunities to meet and discuss with the artists, as well as question-answer sessions…

Simone Dinnerstein, Photo: Arianna Dominguez

Collaborator at the Keyboard: Piano Star Simone Dinnerstein – and Mozart – Meet the Cubans

By Charles Geyer on 22 April 2017 CD and Book Reviews, Classical, Interviews, Piano

REVIEW: of the new Simone Dinnerstein classical album Mozart in Havana; and INTERVIEWS: with pianist Simone Dinnerstein (and with pedagogue and activist Solomon Mikowsky). What happens when a nice girl from Brooklyn, a bad boy from Salzburg, and a precocious passel of Cuban children of the Revolution all get together? If the parties in question are acclaimed pianist Simone Dinnerstein, composer Wolfgang Mozart, and the members of the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, the answer is Mozart in Havana – Dinnerstein’s new album, debuting April 21 from SONY Classical, and destined to be one of the most talked-about classical recording drops of…

Le Festival de Lanaudière : 40th Anniversary ! July 1 to August 6, 2017

By Newswire on 21 April 2017 Arts Industry, Newswire, Orchestral, Piano, Strings

Joliette, April 18, 2017 – For its 40th anniversary season, which runs from July 1 to August 6, le Festival de Lanaudière invites music lovers to join in the celebration at outstanding concerts and special events held in the magical environment of the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay, at historic churches in the Lanaudière region, and at the Joliette’s Salle Rolland-Brunelle. Many of most illustrious musicians of international renown will be on hand to join in the 40th anniversary celebration. THE PARTY BEGINS: GRAND OPENING CONCERT WITH PIANIST ALAIN LEFÈVRE, THE OSM AND KENT NAGANO The Festival’s 40th anniversary season begins on Saturday,…

Lebrecht Weekly – Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze (Hyperion)

By Norman Lebrecht on 21 April 2017 CD and Book Reviews, Lebrecht Weekly, Piano, Romantic

Do not be put off by the cover, which shows two Victorians of different gender having a pre-Raphaelite snog. What they look like post-Raphael is left to the imagination, as is any thematic connection between Gilbert Baldry’s The Kiss and a set of Schumann pieces that evoke male friendships. Not long ago, record companies employed picture researchers and their covers bore some relevance to the music inside. These days, the images seem to be picked by a computer linked to the Amazon sales chart. Do not be put off either by the coupling of Schumann with a record newbie whose…

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