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Azrieli Music Prizes Gala 2024

By La Scena Musicale Team on 2 April 2025 Choral, Montreal, Music Competition, Orchestral

The Azrieli Music Prizes 2024 AMP Gala held on October 28, 2024 was an evening of musical brilliance and excellence in music composition. In-person attendees and a global virtual audience enjoyed the premieres of prize-winning work by 2024 AMP Laureates Jordan Nobles, Juan Trigos, Yair Klartag and Josef Bardanashvili. The event also celebrated the 10th year of the Azrieli Music Prizes and growth of the Prizes overall. Musicians from The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Chorus led by Chorusmaster Andrew Megill performed the premieres of the works. Dr. Sharon Azrieli CQ, singer and creator of…

Opera & Vocal Guide

By La Scena Musicale Team on 1 April 2025 Arts Industry, Education, Guides, Music Competition, Vocal

AGENTS Domoney Artists Management www.domoneyartists.com Domoney Artists Management was created by Director Kathy Domoney in 2008, bringing her wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position after more than 25 years as a lyric soprano. This boutique company is a dynamic, flexible and respected agency, nurturing emerging and established artists in their careers. Domoney Artists Management is proud to represent our distinguished roster of Emerging and Established Classical/Opera Singers, Stage Director François Racine and conductor Janna Sailor. Artistic Directors of Opera Companies, Symphony Orchestras, Chamber Ensembles, Choirs and Contemporary music ensembles recognize the excellence of our artists, with outstanding performances…

Shira Gilbert. Photo: Tam Photography

CMIM: Big Changes for 2025 Vocal Edition

By Gianmarco Segato on 31 March 2025 Art Song, Interviews, Montreal, Music Competition, Opera, Vocal

The 24th edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) will once again be dedicated to voice. For its 2025 iteration, 348 singers—including 74 Canadians—applied from 43 countries. A preliminary jury has already winnowed the number down to 24 competitors, ages 25 to 32, who will gather in Montreal from May 25-June 6 to compete for prizes valued at $160,000. In terms of its place within the firmament of international voice competitions, Artistic Director Shira Gilbert points to CMIM’s position near the top “both in terms of prize money which includes our career development grant, which is significant, the…

CMIM 2025: Our Predictions

By La Scena Musicale Team on 31 March 2025 Art Song, Classical Music, Montreal, Music Competition, Opera, Vocal

Each year, La Scena Musicale assembles an informal jury that listens, grades and evaluates the 24 participants of the Concours musical international de Montreal (CMIM). For this year’s Voice edition, a team consisting of La Scena’s voice specialists Adrian Rodriguez, Justin Bernard, Wah Keung Chan and Gianmarco Segato have drawn their top predictions for the competition winners. Jingjing Xu, mezzo-soprano, China Aria 1st: Adrian, Gianmarco Song 1st: Adrian, Gianmarco, Justin, Wah Keung AR: Jingjing Xu possesses what can only be described as flawless bel canto technique—her voice is consistently focused, her coloratura is impeccable, she can sing forte and (AR…

The 2025 Juno Awards: Classical and Jazz Categories

By Madeline Boldt on 30 March 2025 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Classical, Classical Music, Jazz, Music Competition, Vancouver

The 2025 Juno Awards, hosted on March 29th 2025, featured a number of prestigious awards in both classical music and jazz. Below are the recipients of each category. Classical Awards: Classical Album of the Year (Solo Artist) / Album Classique de l’Année (Solo) Freezing – Emily D’Angelo Deutsche Grammophon*Universal Classical Album of the Year (Small Ensemble) / Album Classique de l’Année (Petit Ensemble) Rituæls – collectif9 Analekta*Naxos/The Orchard Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) / Album Classique de l’Année (Grand Ensemble) Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie – Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gustavo Gimeno featuring Marc-André Hamelin and Nathalie Forget Harmonia Mundi…

Ana Sokolović & Kris Defoort Compose imposed works of the 2025 Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition

By Newswire on 20 March 2025 Canadian Music, Classical, Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire, Piano, Quebec Music, Scena Jazz

Announcement of the composers of the unpublished imposed works for the 2025 Piano Competition Semi-final Ana Sokolović – Two Studies for Piano www.anasokolovic.com A key figure in contemporary music, composer Ana Sokolović was born in Belgrade, Serbia, and has been based in Montreal since 1992. With a background in the rhythmic universe of Balkan folklore, her music is coloured with playful images and inspired by diverse artistic disciplines. Her vast repertoire is regularly performed both in Canada and internationally. According to Operabase, Sokolović is the fourth most performed female opera composer in the world in the last decade according to Operabase. Her opera, Svadba, which ‘seems to…

Sir Elton John named 15th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate

By Newswire on 20 March 2025 Arts Industry, Music Competition, Newswire, Popular Music, Toronto

TORONTO, CANADA/LONDON UK (March 20, 2025) – Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, has been named the Laureate of the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, The Glenn Gould Foundation announced today. After public nominations, the distinction of The Glenn Gould Prize Laureate is awarded by a diverse, international jury of distinguished artists and cultural leaders from music, literature, politics, law, literature, media, visual arts, film, dance and human rights to an individual whose body of work has enriched the human condition through the arts. They take into account such factors as transcendent excellence, innovation, humanitarian and social…

Queen, Herbie Hancock, and Barbara Hannigan named Polar Music Prize laureates

By Newswire on 18 March 2025 Arts Industry, Classical, Classical Music, Contemporary, Music Competition, Newswire, Orchestral, Piano

QUEEN, HERBIE HANCOCK AND BARBARA HANNIGAN ANNOUNCED AS 2025 POLAR MUSIC PRIZE LAUREATES Award ceremony will take place on Tuesday 27 May in Stockholm #polarmusicprize Stockholm, Tuesday 18 March: Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are today announced as recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize. The trio will join the roll call of trailblazing artists all bestowed with the prestigious honour, which celebrates excellence in music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony takes place on Tuesday 27 May in Stockholm at the Grand Hôtel and is broadcast live in Sweden on TV4 at 8pm (CET). For three decades, the Polar…

NTS unveils the 2025 Gascon-Thomas Award recipients

By Newswire on 18 March 2025 Arts Industry, Dance, Film, Montreal, Multimedia, Music Competition, Musical Theatre, Newswire, Theatre, Toronto

ahdri zhina mandiela and Brigitte Poupart: Recipients of the 2025 Gascon-Thomas Awards from the National Theatre School of Canada Montreal, March 18, 2025 – The National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 32nd edition of the Gascon-Thomas Awards. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding artists who have made a lasting impact on the performing arts landscape in Canada and beyond. This year, NTS is celebrating two major figures in theatre and multidisciplinary arts: ahdri zhina mandiela and Brigitte Poupart. ahdri zhina mandiela, a pivotal figure in Canada’s artistic landscape, is the recipient of the…

2025 GGPAA laureates.

2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Laureates Announced

By Newswire on 3 March 2025 Arts Industry, Music Competition, Newswire, Ottawa

OTTAWA, February 20, 2025 – The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts. The laureates of the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, which recognize artists who have made an indelible contribution to cultural life in Canada and around the world, are: Bob Ezrin, O.C. – Music and entertainment producer, music education advocate and serial activist In a legendary career as a music and entertainment producer and entrepreneur, Bob Ezrin has worked around the world on recordings, TV, film, and live…

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