LMMC: Karina Gauvin

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Born in Repentigny, Quebec to parents who were both professional opera singers, soprano Karina Gauvin has been called “the incarnation of a Cleopatra through songs with haunting modulations” (Diapason). At the age of eight she was already singing in the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus. Her repertory spans three centuries, but she is known above all for her striking interpretations of characters in 18th-century operas and oratorios by Vivaldi, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, and others. Whether performing with period instrument ensembles like the Akademie für alte Musik Berlin, Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Quebec’s Violons du Roy, or with modern orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony, Gauvin is adept at riveting an audience. Her voice “is like a clear, refreshing and inexhaustible spring that darts and sparkles around any ornamental obstacle in its way,” wrote Opera News. Her extensive discography focuses on Baroque repertory, but she is also renowned for Mahler, Debussy and Barber. In 2017 Gauvin was named an Honorary Director of the Art Song Foundation of Canada. From 2020 to 2023 she was Mécénat Musica Artiste en residence. Her artistic partner of many years, pianist Michael McMahon, is renowned as one of Canada’s premier accompanists. 5th LMMC appearance.

Robert Markow

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Programme

Due to a conflict in the artist’s schedule, this concert will be held on January 26th. Thank you for your understanding.

The programme will be available two weeks before the concert. 

Event Artists

Karina Gauvin, soprano; Michael McMahon, piano

LMMC: Karina Gauvin

Date/Time

Sunday, January 26, 2025
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location

Oscar Peterson Hall
7141 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec
Canada, H4B 1R6

Price

$25-60

Phone

514-932-6796

Website

https://www.lmmc.ca/en/karina-gauvin-1

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    Founded in 1892 by a group of women amateur musicians, the LMMC embarks on its 125th season of uninterrupted musical activity. Originally all concerts were given by active members with the occasional assistance of local professionals. In 1895 the Club brought to Montreal the Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, whose recital was such a success that the Ladies increasingly engaged international artists. Horowitz, Serkin, Rubinstein, Heifetz, Milstein, Stern, Rampal, Piatigorsky, Tortelier, Yo-Yo Ma, Lehmann, Ferrier, Souzay, the Budapest, Amadeus, Juilliard Quartets, the Beaux Arts Trio, are but a sampling of those who have performed and, in many cases, made their Montreal debuts at the Club. The long list of Canadian artists includes Saucier, Chamberland, Forrester, Alarie, Donalda, Simoneau, Gould, Turini, the Orford Quartet. The LMMC is a non-profit organization, managed by a volunteer committee. Admission is open to all on a subscription or single-ticket basis.

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