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Newswire | Capella Regalis Announces Landmark Tour

By Newswire on 14 May 2026 Choral, Montreal, Newswire, Ottawa, Toronto, Vocal

“It’s a bold adventure for us and we love carrying the Nova Scotia spirit to new audiences,” says choir director Nick Halley. “We are honoured by the invitations we’ve received in Quebec and Ontario, and it’s a total community effort to get us there, including donations from many supporters – all very emotional.” Capella Regalis was founded and is directed by world renowned percussionist and choral director Nick Halley. In addition to being an outstanding choir enjoyed by Nova Scotia audiences, it trains young people to sing through mentorship and professional performance experiences, and part of this is they have…

Orchestre classique de Montréal Mentorship program

Newswire | OCM Launches 2026 Mentorship Program

By Newswire on 13 May 2026 Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montréal – This fifth edition is made possible thanks to the generous support of Ms. Élizabeth Wirth and Mr. Mario Lafond, co-presenters, and the Foundation Père Lindsay for Musical Composition. This edition is organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Music at the Université de Montréal and the Schulich School of Music at McGill University. The program is open to musicians who have graduated or are in their final year of an undergraduate music degree, or at an equivalent level, aged 30 or younger (non-students are eligible). It offers a unique learning opportunity to develop the craft of a professional orchestral…

Arturo Chacón-Cruz, & Rihab Chaieb. Opéra de Montréal, Carmen. Crédit photo: Vivien Gaumand et l’Opéra de Montréal

Review | Opéra de Montréal’s Carmen Features Strong Singing

By Wah Keung Chan on 9 May 2026 Concert Reviews, Montreal, Opera, This Week in Montreal

With high anticipation, Montrealers have been waiting for years to hear Montreal native, mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb portray Carmen in a full production of Bizet’s best known opera. Opéra de Montréal’s current run of Carmen showcases Chaieb and features a strong cast of Mexican tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz, Indigenous Mexican-American baritone Ethan Vincent and Canadian soprano Magali Simard-Galdès. What you missed As La Scena Musicale previously reported in 2019 and in our November 2020 cover story, Tunisian-Canadian Rihab Chaieb has the vocal fire, intelligence and bewitching charm to encapsulate the role. The Carmen we saw on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Salle…

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITION

Newswire | CIOC Announces Jury for 2027 Competition

By Newswire on 6 May 2026 Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal, May 6 2026 – The Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC) is thrilled to announce the international jury for the 7th edition of its triennial competition, taking place the 14 to 23 October of 2027! Eight internationally renowned organists, representing six countries, have been selected to bring their exceptional expertise as jury members for the competition. “We are extremely pleased with the quality of our jury for the 2027 competition. Some of the world’s greatest organists will meet in Montréal next year, including not only our prestigious jury but the incredibly talented candidates who will participate in the semi-final and…

SooBeen Lee in the final round of CMIM Violin 2023. Photo: Tam Photography

Concours musical international de Montréal 2026: All Shades of the Violin

By Heather Weinreb on 4 May 2026 Classical Music, Interviews, Montreal, Music Competition, Strings, Violin

Out of 250 violinists who auditioned from all over the world, the preliminary jury selected 24, including three Canadians (Justin Saulnier, Paloma So and Belle Ting), to compete at this year’s edition of Concours musical international de Montréal. “We could have easily selected twice that amount,” says Artistic Director Shira Gilbert. “The level [of the competitors] is really exceptional.” Founded in 2001 by legendary Canadian bass Joseph Rouleau, together with politician and philanthropist André Bourbeau, the Concours is North America’s only international multidisciplinary classical music competition. Rotating annually between violin, voice, and piano, it is based on the model of…

Rihab Chaieb. Photo: Gaetz Photography; Arturo Chacón-Cruz. Photo: Lena Kern

Video | Behind the Scenes at Opéra de Montréal’s Carmen

By La Scena Musicale Team on 30 April 2026 Interviews, Montreal, Opera, This Week in Montreal, Video of the day

La Scena Musicale’s Adrian Rodriguez and Justin Bernard dropped in on a rehearsal for Opéra de Montréal’s production of Carmen. Opening this Saturday, May 2, 2026, watch the following video for insights from Rihab Chaieb (Carmen) and Arturo Chacón-Cruz (Don José). https://youtu.be/ZCS7KwIyx9Q Opéra de Montréal presents Georges Bizet’s Carmen from May 2-12.

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Newswire | Bourgie Hall unveils its festive 2026-2027 season

By Newswire on 30 April 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal, April 29, 2026 – The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ Bourgie Hall unveils its 2026–2027 season, a major program featuring 94 concerts and 3 masterclasses, firmly establishing its place among the world’s leading recital halls. True to its identity, it offers a deliberate balance between local and international artists, featuring an equal mix of international artists alongside Quebec and Canadian artists. Artists from the international and local scenes Bourgie Hall offers an ambitious programme that brings together some of the most prominent artists on the international scene, while also showcasing the richness of local talent. Among the highlights, the concert on…

OCM performing Haendel's Messiah, 2025. Photo: Tam Photography

Newswire | Orchestre Classique de Montréal Announces Its 87th Season

By Newswire on 28 April 2026 Chamber Music, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, Orchestral

Montreal, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) is pleased to unveil the programming of its 87th season presented by BMO Bank of Montreal. Several renowned artists will be featured in the upcoming season, including Janina Fialkowska, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Aline Kutan, Cameron Crozman, Tessa Fackelmann, Sharon Azrieli and Marc Djokic. The OCM’s 2026–2027 season promises to be rich, bold, and resolutely open to the world. From Beethoven to Piazzolla, from Baroque to contemporary creations, it offers a vibrant musical journey where major repertoire works, world premieres, and remarkable collaborations come together. The summer season will open in style with the return of a family-friendly initiative: the second…

Bruce Liu with Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. Photo: Antoine Saito

Review | OSM’s Rite of Spring & Bruce Liu’s Tchaikovsky

By Amanda Wong on 24 April 2026 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Montreal, Orchestral, Piano, Romantic

As the weather in Montreal starts to warm again, Rafael Payare and Orchestre symphonique de Montréal hailed the return of spring with some fitting Stravinsky (The Rite of Spring) and welcomed an exciting guest soloist: pianist Bruce Liu. Twenty-eight-year-old Liu, back home in Montreal, returned to play Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, while the OSM unveiled Denis Gougeon’s newest work within a program of great Canadian talent (seen Apr. 22). Gougeon was in the hall to witness the world premiere of his composition La Traversée, an OSM commission dedicated to Payare himself. This 12-minute piece celebrates a passing, journey, or…

Photo: Antoine Saito

Newswire | Orchestre symphonique de Montréal to Renew Rafael Payare’s Tenure

By Newswire on 23 April 2026 Classical Music, Employment, Montreal, Newswire

MONTREAL, April 22, 2026 — The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is honoured to announce the renewal of Rafael Payare’s tenure for a five-year term. Maestro Payare, whose initial term will conclude in the spring of 2027, will carry his cherished relationship with the OSM—now as Music and Artistic Director—through the 2031–2032 season, dedicating 14 to 16 weeks each regular season. The change in title reflects his desire to shape the future of the OSM beyond programming and his presence on the podium. Since being appointed in 2021, Rafael Payare has consolidated the OSM’s place at the forefront of major North…

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