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by Kaitlyn Chan, Benjamin Goron, Hal Kowalewski, Viktor Lazarov, L. I. Liganor, Andréanne Venne & Emma Yee
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Caron L’Écuyer wooden musical spoon
Why not treat yourself to the pleasure of playing wooden spoons crafted by a master artisan? For decades, Louis-Georges L’Écuyer has been carving and shaping magnificent spoons in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, always with exquisite taste and using Laurentian woods he knows well. From tree to instrument, he masters every step of a craft that deserves to be encouraged! $40+. BG
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Your own unused instruments
For the beginner musician in your life, the perfect gift may be the very instrument that inspired your own passion for music. When I expressed interest in learning to play the piano, a friend gifted me her Yamaha P105 digital keyboard, a relic of 2012. This keyboard remains one of my most prized possessions and I have passed up opportunities to replace it with newer, shinier models because my love for music is fundamentally tied to this old keyboard and its slightly malfunctioning keys. $0. HK
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30-Second Opera
by Hugo Shirley
Éditions Hurtubise, 2015, 160 pp.
Introduce your friends, family, and colleagues to opera with this book that covers everything from Farinelli to Pavarotti, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, and Maria Callas. Music journalist Hugo Shirley captures the form’s musical history, context and language, composers, characters, and performers in 300-word entries. An easy read, this book is a great gift for newcomers to opera. Paperback: $21.95; PDF: $15.99. KC & VL
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Framed sheet music
There are many songs we share: wedding songs, favourite lullabies, first recital songs. This year, give your loved one a physical keepsake of this special song with a custom-framed piece of sheet music. Show them that you think of them every time the song comes on. $20+. KC & LIL
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Kitsch music box
The Kitsch à l’os boutique, located on Hochelaga Street in the lively Montreal neighbourhood of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, offers a wide range of original gift ideas. On the musical side, there is a collection of mini music boxes playing hit songs such as Beatles classics and other memorable tunes. $16. AV
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Music oracles card deck
For more spiritual pop culture enthusiasts or collectors, a tarot deck featuring music celebrities invites you to let the stars guide you. The fully functional deck includes 78 cards accompanied by a booklet with reading instructions and more details about the musicians featured. $32. AV
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Bel Canto
by Ann Patchett
HarperCollins, 2023, 336 pp.
A soprano who is a combination of Renée Fleming and Karol Bennett. An international political crisis. A hostage situation. Opera is a centre of the thriller novel Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction and PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. The novel was adapted into an opera by Jimmy López and Nilo Cruz in 2015, and a film directed by Paul Weitz and starring Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe in 2018, and offers reading that is as beautiful and dramatic as going to a show. $24. EY
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Dress or coat from byVINNIK
Luxury womenswear brand byVINNIK, created by opera singer Suzanne Vinnik and for opera singers, has been featured in Vogue, Access Hollywood, Taylor Swift music videos, and The White Lotus. The brand features capes, coats and dresses, with fun prints named for operas and their divas. Whether you are buying for someone on stage or someone who wants to make a statement when they watch a show, byVINNIK offers beautiful statement pieces. $100+. EY
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A bottle of Branca Menta
Arguably the most famous opera singer of all time, Maria Callas was said to enjoy a glass of the Italian aperitif Fernet-Branca with a few mint leaves before going on stage. In response, in the 1960s, the company Branca launched Brancamenta in her honour. Indulge like the famous diva with a bottle of her favourite spirit. $49.99. EY
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Give the gift of music this holiday season!
At Long & McQuade, explore an inspiring selection of instruments, accessories, sheet music—and even music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Whether it’s a beginner’s guitar, a keyboard for enthusiasts, or high-quality headphones, we have something to delight every music lover.
Our team is here to help you find the perfect gift, whether it’s a meaningful item or a memorable musical experience. Make this festive season unforgettable by sharing the joy of playing, learning, and living through music.
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