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Mécénat Musica | Concerts Garage

By La Scena Musicale on 19 December 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal

Immigrants who are professional musicians Mécénat Musica Concerts Garage is principally offered to immigrants who are professional musicians. The aim is to help outstanding artists introduce their culture of origin, and work with local artists in a spirit of diversity and inclusion. 23% of the Canadian population are immigrants. Immigrant musicians were often artistic leaders in their countries of origin before their new lives in Montreal, in Quebec and in Canada. Mécénat Musica Concerts Garage focuses on the Plateau-Mont-Royal, “the most densely populated district in Canada,” recognized internationally as a major artistic center with a large concentration of artists, musicians…

Mécénat Musica | Poterie Opéra

By La Scena Musicale on 19 December 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Opera, Vocal

Mothers and fathers living in precarious situations Mécénat Musica Poterie Opéra is a gift for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, for mothers and fathers living in precarious situations: an item of handmade pottery is delivered to their homes by an opera singer. Mécénat Musica Poterie Opéra is a way to bring music and art into the community and to support artists in Quebec. Mécénat Musica Poterie Opéra is aimed at parents living in precarious situations in the Outaouais region, whose “disposable income per inhabitant is lower than the rest of Quebec.” Mécénat Musica Poterie Opéra is an initiative of Opéra…

Mécénat Musica | Mini-Concerts Santé & Mini-Opéras Santé

By La Scena Musicale on 19 December 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Opera, Vocal

Music delivered for social and mental health, and education Duos of singers and instrumentalists perform “door-to-door” on the sidewalks, backstreets and parks of underserved neighbourhoods, on prearranged itineraries, offering surprise Mini-Opéras Santé & Mini-Concerts Santé (10 minutes). Testimonials & Prix Opus Musical Event of the Year 2020 1,400 stories from recipients “This beautiful music is so educational for our young ones. Pure wonder!” “My mother has Alzheimer’s disease; your music does her so much good.” “I’m super stressed! I hope it’s going to go well [for me], your concert did me good!” “It’s amazing seeing two musicians of diverse origins…

Sarah Dufresne & Andriana Chuchman

News | Canadian Opera Company Rigoletto Cast Change: Sarah Dufresne & Andriana Chuchman

By Gianmarco Segato on 18 December 2025 Newswire, Opera, Toronto, Vocal

Today, the Canadian Opera Company announced a cast change for their upcoming winter run of Verdi’s Rigoletto. American soprano Andrea Carroll has withdrawn from singing the role of Gilda. In her place, two Canadian sopranos have been cast. Sarah Dufresne will appear in four performances (Jan. 24, 28, Feb. 6 and 8) and Andriana Chuchman, in the final three (Feb. 10, 12 and 14). Dufresne recently sang her first Gilda at Pacific Opera Victoria in April 2025 and then reprised the role at Vancouver Opera to open their 2025-26 season. The soprano’s star has been on the rise since she…

Taurey Butler & Ranee Lee

Review | A Charlie Brown Christmas at Salle Bourgie

By Amanda Wong on 18 December 2025 Concert Reviews, Jazz, Montreal, Vocal

We know “Christmas Time is Here” in Montreal when the Taurey Butler Trio comes back to play their annual Charlie Brown Christmas concert at Salle Bourgie. For the 11th time, Taurey Butler on piano, Morgan Moore on double bass, and Wali Muhammad on drums performed the classic score from A Charlie Brown Christmas, composed by Vince Guaraldi. Member of the Order of Canada and Juno winner Ranee Lee also joined the trio to serenade us with three songs. Vince Guaraldi was an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote much of the popular music associated with the Peanuts TV specials.…

Gerald Finley and the TSO. Photo: Allan Cabral/Courtesy of the TSO

Review | Gerald Finley and Anthony León Shine in TSO Messiah

By Gianmarco Segato on 17 December 2025 Baroque and Early, Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Toronto

There are as many versions of Handel’s oratorio, Messiah, as there are performances, which in Canada, are almost too many to count over the holiday season. Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s annual performances have a long history. The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has been singing the Messiah choruses with the TSO for 90 years since the 1935-36 season. At this year’s opening performance on Dec. 16, audiences were treated to some unusual variations and two stellar performances from Canadian bass-baritone Gerald Finley and American tenor, Anthony León. British conductor Michael Francis is the longtime leader of several notable ensembles including the Florida Orchestra,…

Mécénat Musica | Educators-in-Residence

By La Scena Musicale Team on 16 December 2025 Choral, Classical Music, Montreal, Orchestral

Frédéricka Petit-Homme Frédéricka Petit-Homme, Mécénat Musica Educator-in-Residence, embodies artistic citizenship, actively fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a soprano, choral conductor, composer, and the visionary behind Ensemble Nigra Sum, she champions Afrocentric music, enriching Canada’s cultural landscape. Her PhD research in Music Education delves into resilience, cultural production, and leadership within community gospel music. Additionally, Frédéricka amplifies the beauty of choral music through her CBC Music radio program, “Choral Concert,” showcasing choral works coast to coast every Sunday morning. Adam Johnson In his role as Mécénat Musica Educator-in-Residence, Adam Johnson created pedagogical materials for music educators and provided workshops and…

Mécénat Musica | Choir-in-Residence

By La Scena Musicale Team on 16 December 2025 Choral, Montreal, Vocal

Quebec is known for its great tradition of a capella choral singing. Art Choral is a unique project that follows the history of choral singing performed by professional singers since 2020. It includes works by 50 composers from the 1500s to today, including Québec, Canadian and Jewish composers. Art Choral includes choral workshops, training and live concerts “Coast to Coast to Coast” in the 10 provinces and 3 territories, in partnerships with singers from 50 professional, academic and amateur choral organizations. Art Choral also includes a 15-album anthology with 15 streaming concerts and a free online resource library of 150…

Mécénat Musica | Mini-Galas

By La Scena Musicale Team on 16 December 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Philanthropy

Mécénat Musica Mini-Galas are provided to Mécénat Musica donors and their families, as a thank you for their donation to the cultural organization that is important to them. Singers and instrumentalists have delivered 200 surprise Mini-Galas (20 minutes) at the home of each donor and presented the donor with a Mécénat Musica tote bag containing a Mécénat Musica booklet, a music album and a Mécénat Musica statuette in recognition of their donation www.mecenatmusica.com

Pacific Baroque Orchestra & Vancouver Chamber Choir. Photo: Elicea Andrews

Review | Early Music Vancouver’s Messiah: A Satisfying First Encounter

By Kaitlyn Chan on 16 December 2025 Baroque and Early, Choral, Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Vancouver, Vocal, West

At this time of the year, it’s expected that at least one choir and orchestra will perform Handel’s Messiah in most Canadian cities. The oratorio composed in 1741 has become so synonymous with the season that, for some, it is a yearly tradition to attend a performance. On Dec. 13, I sat among many such enthusiasts to witness my first live Messiah, presented by Early Music Vancouver. The crowd was buzzing with excitement as we took our seats. A French double-manual harpsichord stood centre stage surrounded by a semicircle of chairs for the players. After a brief introduction, land acknowledgement…

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