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Alan Menken. Photo: Jag Gundu/Roy Thomson Hall

Review | Alan Menken: Stories from the King of Disney Music

By Amanda Wong on 21 April 2026 Concert Reviews, Movie soundtrack music, Piano, Toronto, Vocal

For those like me who grew up obsessing over Disney movies and music, A Whole New World of Alan Menken—the show written and performed by the composer himself—was the perfect homage to an illustrious legacy that is still constantly growing with new additions to his repertoire. Throughout the impressive two-and-a-half-hour-long (and decade-old) show, Menken took us on a magic carpet ride through a mostly chronological retelling of his career, chock full of personal anecdotes and fun behind-the-scenes facts from his works (seen at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall on Apr. 17). The show, with additional materials by Jennifer Lucy Cook and…

Philippe Sly (Arkel) with artists of Atelier Ballet in Opera Atelier's Pelléas et Mélisande. Photo: Bruce Zinger

Review | Drama Shines Through Baroque Intrusions in Opera Atelier’s Pelléas et Mélisande

By Gianmarco Segato on 20 April 2026 Concert Reviews, Opera, Toronto, Vocal

It’s no secret that Opera Atelier has wanted to present Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande for many decades, and finally, the results were unveiled last week at Toronto’s Koerner Hall to close the company’s spring season (seen Apr. 18). A “period” Pelléas is an intriguing prospect and in many ways, this was one of the group’s more memorable productions in recent seasons. Extremely strong casting and high musical values proved that Opera Atelier really should be producing operas outside their usual baroque/classical wheelhouse on a more regular basis. The inclusion of some of the company’s more typical “period” elements, however, threatened…

Aemilia Moser

Newswire | Aemilia Moser Wins 49th E-Gré National Music Competition in Voice

By Newswire on 20 April 2026 Canadian Music, Contemporary, Music Competition, Newswire, Vocal, West

Brandon, MB – The 49th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition (E-Gré) for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is pleased to announce its 2026 prize winners: 1st Prize: Aemilia Moser 2nd Prize: Kendra Dyck 3rd Prize: Camille Labonté City of Brandon Prize for the Best Performance of the Commissioned Work: Aemilia Moser Finalist Prizes (in alphabetical order): James Coole-Stevenson, Diana Rockwell, Hillary Tufford On April 18, 2026, six of Canada’s best emerging vocalists performed recitals for the 49th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition (E-Gré) in Voice. The E-Gré Competition began in 1976 and is the most important annual Canadian and contemporary…

Stephanie Lake Company performs Manifesto. Photo: Roy VanDerVegt

Review | Stephanie Lake’s Happiness Manifesto for Dance and Drum

By Kaija Pepper on 20 April 2026 Concert Reviews, Contemporary, Dance, Vancouver, West

The concept is straightforward. Bring together nine dancers and nine drummers, and put them all on stage to do what they clearly love: making dance and making music. And it’s enough: Manifesto, by Australia’s Stephanie Lake Company, is a friendly hour-long showcase for 18 performers that made a lively finale to the DanceHouse season at the Vancouver Playhouse April 16-18. The warm, engaging space in which choreographer Stephanie Lake and composer Robin Fox set their music and dance is key. Bosco Shaw’s lighting is for the most part bright and optimistic, letting us really see the individual performers. Not just…

Photo: Jag Gundu

Anoushka Shankar: The Next Chapter

By Kaitlyn Chan on 15 April 2026 Interviews, Orchestral, Strings, Toronto

“The sitar was an important part of my life before I even played it because it was so key in my family,” says sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar. Shankar’s father, sitar virtuoso and composer Pandit Ravi Shankar, played a pivotal role in bringing the world’s attention to Hindustani classical music. He was also A. Shankar’s first sitar teacher. Growing up, Shankar was surrounded by a variety of artistic influences. Her parents, who were from different areas of India, both passed down a love for the music and dance styles from their regions. “I listened to a mix of Hindustani, Carnatic…

Anne-Marie Talbot, Photo: Louis-Charles Dumais

Newswire | Anne-Marie Talbot – New Director at Analekta

By Newswire on 15 April 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Founded almost forty years ago by François Mario Labbé, Analekta, a flagship of the Canadian classical recording industry, is entering a new phase in its history. Outhere Music, the international group of labels specializing in classical music that acquired Analekta in 2022, intends to continue the label’s activities in Canada and will now entrust its management to Anne-Marie Talbot, who has been part of the team since 2021. This new entity, Analekta Musique, will be operated by Anne-Marie Talbot’s company. 17 Aylwin Inc., which has specialized in artist management for over 10 years. HERE…

Newswire | Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Announces Tours in Europe and California

By Newswire on 15 April 2026 Chamber Music, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, Orchestral

Montreal, April 14, 2026—On April 22, 1962, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal gave its first concert abroad, conducted by Zubin Mehta. A little over 64 years later, the OSM stands out more prominently than ever as a major cultural ambassador for Montreal on the world’s most prestigious stages. From August 15 to 29, the Orchestra will undertake its 60th international tour; less than two months later, the OSM will land in California to commence its 61st. After South Korea, Europe, and the United States, these will be the OSM’s fifth and sixth tours under the baton of Rafael Payare. “To lead the…

Photo courtesy of the Canadian International Organ Competition

Newswire | CIOC Appoints Executive Director Andrew Forrest

By Newswire on 14 April 2026 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Montreal, Newswire

Montreal, April 14 2026 – The Board of Directors of the Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Forrest as Executive Director of the organization. As Executive Director, Andrew will be responsible for the strategic and administrative leadership of the CIOC. He will oversee the implementation of the organization’s artistic and institutional mandate and will actively contribute to its national and international outreach, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, Artistic Director Jean-Willy Kunz, partners, and artistic communities. An experienced executive leader, Andrew brings more than twenty years of management and leadership experience within the organ sector and cultural organizations. “We are delighted to welcome…

Newswire | Vancouver Folk Music Festival Announces 2026 Artists

By Newswire on 9 April 2026 Folk, Musique populaire, Newswire, Vancouver, West

APRIL 9, 2026, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – The 49th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival returns to ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park on July 17 to 19. The 2026 Festival welcomes 35 incredible artists and groups from across Canada, North America, and around the world. “This year’s artists are an incredible collection of unique acts of diverse cultures, styles and genres that promise many interesting mashups on our collaborative stages,” says Vancouver Folk Music Festival Artistic Director Fiona Black. “Get ready for Vancouver’s most passionately curated festival that is all about spreading love and positive musical vibes.” Adds Black,…

L-R: Christian Sanders; Andriana Chuchman. Photo: Chia Messina; Suzanna Rigden. Photo: Brent Calis Photography

Newswire | Pacific Opera Victoria Presents Orpheus & Eurydice

By Newswire on 8 April 2026 Dance, Newswire, Opera, Vocal, West

Victoria, BC – Opening on April 22 at Victoria’s Royal Theatre, Pacific Opera Victoria, in partnership with Ballet Victoria, presents Christoph Willibald Gluck’s Orpheus & Eurydice, a timeless retelling of one of mythology’s most haunting romances for four performances April 22, 24, and 28, at 7:30 pm, and April 26 at 2:30 pm. Based on the famous Greek myth of the musician Orpheus who conquers the spirits of hell using the power of music to bring his love back from the underworld, this production will take Victoria opera lovers into the world of French baroque music and dance. With music that is both ethereal and…

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