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CD Review | François Dompierre — Requiem

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By on CD and Book Reviews, Choral, Vocal
September 2024

François Dompierre — Requiem Myriam Leblanc, soprano; Andrew Haji, tenor; Geoffroy Salvas, baritone Orchestre FILMharmonique and Ensemble ArtChoral; Francis Choinière, conductor Let Artists Be, 2024 François Dompierre’s Requiem is nothing short of cinematic in nature. Its 12 liturgical texts are set in a manner that takes the listener on a journey through a plethora of sonic environments that are unexpected but seamlessly blend with the character of the Requiem genre. The French horn carries the opening Kyrie with its moving response gestures to the choir. This, of course, comes after the magnificent string opening—two broken dissonant chords are closed by…

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Luminous
Luminous Voices with Artistic Director Timothy Shantz. Photo: Claire Bourgeois

Luminous Voices: Thriving with new creations & great masterworks

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By on Choral, Interviews, Vocal
September 2024

When Artistic Director Timothy Shantz founded Calgary’s professional choir, Luminous Voices, in 2012, it was to fulfill a “longstanding dream.” After completing his master’s in choral conducting in Edmonton, Shantz became chorus master at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and founded a community choir, Spiritus Chamber Choir, in the same city. There was a gap, however: it was “one of those moments where you just say, we do it now, or you just don’t do it.” And so, Luminous Voices became Calgary’s first professional choir. Thanks to Shantz’s CPO connection, he was able to program the new choir’s first concert…

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François Dompierre: A Québec Requiem

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By on Choral, Film, Interviews
September 2024

Given the heavy legacy of Mozart, Verdi and Fauré, it’s understandable that some people would get writer’s block when they tackle a requiem. François Dompierre is not one of them. “I was already singing in choirs two or three times a week by the time I was 22 or 23,” he says. “I was already thinking about writing a requiem at that time, but especially later when I visited cathedrals like the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona recently. While admiring this project of architectural excess, of opening up to heaven, I remembered this foundational liturgical text. I thought it would be…

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Ensembles Babεl; PODIUM
Ensembles Babεl

PODIUM 2024: Choral Singing in the Spotlight

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By on Choral, Vocal, World Music
June / July 2024

Co-hosted by Canada Choral and l’Alliance chorale du Québec, the Podium 2024 Choral Conference and Festival took place in Montreal from May 16 to 19. This year’s theme was “Open voices, open minds.” Bringing together dozens of choirs from across Canada and beyond, the festival featured seven major indoor concerts and a series of free concerts, which took place across downtown Montreal. The festival opened with the Cultural Landscapes concert, featuring Toronto-based ensembles Babεl and Concreamus, as well as Coroncoro Vocal Ensamble from Bogotá, Colombia. The high-calibre performances delighted the audience. Coroncoro should be singled out, having delivered a flawless…

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The Mountainside United Church
The Mountainside United Church

Singing in Choirs

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By on Choral, Vocal
June / July 2024

Have you ever sung in a choir, or thought about singing in one? Those who already sing in choirs will know about all the little secrets that I am about to share with you; those who haven’t yet joined a choir, please read on. In an article published on Dec. 19, 2023, the British Northamptonshire Council stated the following: “We all know that singing is fun—when our favourite song starts playing, many of us would agree that it’s impossible not to sing along, dance or at least tap our feet. Now, research has revealed that singing with others by joining…

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Amadeus Choir practicing for Sir Andrew Davis Koerner Hall concert
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

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By on 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…

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Newswire | Amadeus Choir Celebrates 50 Years and Honours Lydia Adams as Conductor Emerita

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By on Choral, Newswire, Vocal

Toronto, ON – April 12, 2023 – In a landmark moment during their golden jubilee celebrations, the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto proudly designates Lydia Adams as Conductor Emerita, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the choir’s legacy. Adams, who assumed leadership in 1984, played an instrumental role in transforming the choir into an internationally acclaimed ensemble over her remarkable 35-year tenure. Mary Gray, Board Chair of the Amadeus Choir, expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to announce Lydia Adams as Conductor Emerita of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. Lydia’s enduring impact has shaped our choir into…

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