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1466 – Gordon Bintner as the Count and Andrea Carroll as Susanna in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of The Marriage of Figaro, 2023. Conductor Harry Bicket, original director Claus Guth, revival director Marcelo Buscaino, set and costume designer Christian Schmidt, lighting designer Olaf Winter, video designer Andi A. Müller, and choreographer Ramses Sigl. Photo: Michael Cooper

Year in Review: Best Concerts of 2023

By Eva Stone-Barney on 26 December 2023 Concert Reviews, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto

It’s been another vibrant year of classical music in Canada, complete with exciting debut performances, innovative programming, and plenty of fan favorites.

Kwame Ryan (left) and Christopher Franklin (right) (Photos from respective artist's websites)

Highlights | Various Ensemble Appointments, Top Albums of the Year

By Zenith Wolfe on 22 December 2023 Highlights, Montreal, Opera, Orchestral, Toronto

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.

McCall MacBain Arts Building (Photo provided by McGill University)

Newswire | McGill to Offset Undergraduate Tuition Increases With Canada Award

By Newswire on 20 December 2023 Arts Industry, Montreal, Newswire

McGill University is launching a $3,000 Canada Award to offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines.

TSO and TMC performing Messiah (Photo by Allan Cabral)

Concert Review | TSO’s 2023 Messiah: A Spiritually Uplifting Experience

By Joseph So on 19 December 2023 Chamber Music, Choral, Concert Reviews, Orchestral, Toronto

Sitting in the audience at the TSO Messiah this past Sunday, I kept thinking how lucky I was to witness another performance of Messiah in the familiar Roy Thomson Hall.

Newswire | ItalfestMTL General Director Josie Verrillo Steps Down

By Newswire on 18 December 2023 Montreal, Newswire, World Music

The National Congress of Italian-Canadians says farewell to general director Josie Verrillo, who will be succeeded by Francesca Sacerdoti.

Leonard Bernstein rehearsing for a television broadcast circa 1958

Highlights | Critics Respond to Maestro, Holiday Concerts Underway

By Zenith Wolfe on 15 December 2023 Highlights, Montreal, Opera, Orchestral, Piano, Winds

Bradley Cooper has released Maestro and critics are conflicted on how well it portrays the life of conductor, composer, and educator Leonard Bernstein.

Elaine Choi (Photo by Emily Ding Photography)

Newswire | Elaine Choi Receives 2023 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting

By Newswire on 7 December 2023 Choral, Newswire, Toronto

The Ontario Arts Council has announced that Dr. Elaine Choi is the recipient of the 2023 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting.

Collage of Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques winners (Photo provided by JAL)

Newswire | Winners of the 2023 Jeunes Ambassadeur(e)s Lyriques

By Newswire on 7 December 2023 Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire, Vocal

Le Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 presents results of the Jeunes Ambassadeurs et Ambassadrices Lyriques 2023.

Hermitage Piano Trio (Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco)

Concert Review | Hermitage Piano Trio: A Powerhouse Ensemble With Supple Intensity

By Viktor Lazarov on 6 December 2023 Chamber Music, Concert Reviews, Montreal, Piano, Strings

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.

Ottawa Bach Choir (Photo from Ottawa Bach Choir website)

Concert Review | Enchanting Ottawa Bach Choir Concert Held Back by Acoustics

By Zenith Wolfe on 6 December 2023 Choral, Concert Reviews, Ottawa

Ottawa Bach Choir’s various renditions of Magnificat were enchanting for sure, but a venue with more generous acoustics would have suited them better.

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