Beethoven film does justice to its multifaceted subject
Few lives have been pored over more thoroughly than Beethoven’s. Still, ambiguities remain. Should we censure Louis van Beethoven, released to coincide with the composer’s 250th birthday,…
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Stéphane Laforest: “This is not the time to ask artists to reinvent themselves”
Recent announcements from Minister of Culture Nathalie Roy have received mixed reviews from professionals in the field, in particular those working in the performing arts.…
Quebec announces $400 million for cultural relaunch plan
Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy announced today a cultural relaunch plan with a budget of $400 million. Nearly $290 million will be invested…
That Higher Level
The National Film Board of Canada, in association with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, proudly presents That Higher Level Directed by John Bolton (2018…
The Song of Names Brings Music to Life
Inevitably a conveyor of meaning in cinema at some level, music sometimes moves to the foreground of a film while retaining its wonted role as…
François Girard: From Film to Opera
I’m there to serve an idea, serve the music, not so much to transmit my own views or personal concerns […] You have to ask…
Pavarotti: Genius Is Forever: Entertaining, even for experts
Pavarotti: Genius Is Forever, a documentary directed by Ron Howard, opens on June 6. La Scena Musicale got exclusive access to the two-hour film before…
Royal Conservatory Alumna Domee Shi Wins Academy Award
February 24, 2019—The Royal Conservatory of Music congratulates filmmaker and alumna Domee Shi, who won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony…
Au bout des doigts – Classical Music As Salvation
On Feb. 22, TVA Films will release a feature film paying tribute to classical music: Au bout des doigts (At finger tips). Directed by Ludovic…
Seventh Montreal Greek Film Festival
The Montreal Greek Film Festival (MGFF) was founded as a platform for film directors, producers, screenwriters and actors of Greek descent to showcase their work…
