Montreal articles, news, reviews
On Jan. 16, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra delivered a sumptuous performance of Szymanowsky’s Violin Concerto n.1 op.35 and Mahler’s Symphony n7 in E minor.
We’re starting off the new year with appointments to the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario, a host of new releases, and several concerts featuring notable Quebecois classical performers.
Pro Musica presents a recital by virtuoso pianist Fazil Say as the headliner of its first concert in the Cartes Blanches series, January 21 at Salle Pierre-Mercure.
It’s been another vibrant year of classical music in Canada, complete with exciting debut performances, innovative programming, and plenty of fan favorites.
This week we’ve seen several big appointments at various festivals, orchestras, and opera companies. More holiday concerts are on their way, and several publications have released their top albums of the year.
McGill University is launching a $3,000 Canada Award to offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines.
The National Congress of Italian-Canadians says farewell to general director Josie Verrillo, who will be succeeded by Francesca Sacerdoti.
Bradley Cooper has released Maestro and critics are conflicted on how well it portrays the life of conductor, composer, and educator Leonard Bernstein.
Le Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 presents results of the Jeunes Ambassadeurs et Ambassadrices Lyriques 2023.
A much-deserved credit to the LMMC’s choice in this season’s guest artists, Montreal should hope to hear Hermitage Piano Trio back in our enchanting wintry city in the years to come.
