Emmanuel Laforest (piano) – Canadian Music Competition Grand Prize Winner
This year, pianist Emmanuel Laforest took home the grand prize in the 19-to-30-years-old category at the Canadian Music Competition. A native of Saint-Sulpice, Que., the…
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Seokyoung Hong (piano) – Cliburn Junior Competition Winner
Korean pianist Seokyoung Hong is a natural performer. His success at the Cliburn Junior Competition is a testament to this, as is his clear love…
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (piano) – Paloma O’Shea Santander Competition Winner
Pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko has made monumental strides in his musical career this past year. Alongside winning the Paloma O’Shea Santander Competition, he recently completed his…
Starting Strong: Esprit Orchestra Launches 2023-24 Season
Esprit Orchestra has a big season ahead of it—in every sense of the word. Conducted by Maestro Alex Pauk, the orchestra will perform five concerts…
Sinfonia Toronto: Ushering in the Next 25
Nurhan Arman came to Toronto at just the right time. The Chamber Players of Toronto had just ceased operations, and the city was in want…
CD Review | Néo-Romance (Secret City Records, 2023)
Néo-Romance Secret City Records, 2023 Alexandra Stréliski, piano and organ; Natalia Kotarba, violin; Fayçal Cheboub, viola; Julia Kotarba, cello; Pierre-Olivier Rioux, double-bass Although Néo-Romance plays…
CD Review | Montréal Musica (Centrediscs, 2023)
Montréal Musica Marc Bourdeau, piano Centrediscs, 2023 Marc Bourdeau’s new project features piano music by Montreal composers. The innovative project, conceived during the pandemic, includes…
CD Review | Bruce Liu/Bach: French Suite No. 5 (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023)
Bruce Liu/Bach: French Suite No. 5, BWV 816 Bruce Liu, piano Deutsche Grammophon, 2023 The new album by Bruce Liu, winner of the last Chopin…
CD Review | Things Lived and Dreamt (Analekta, 2023)
Things Lived and Dreamt Francine Kay, piano Analekta, 2023 The new CD by Francine Kay, professor of piano at Princeton University, features music by composers…
CD Review: Mistress Moon: Canadian Edition (Leaf music, 2022)
Mistress Moon: Canadian Edition Jennifer King, piano Leaf music, 2022 Jennifer King loves to introduce us to Canadian gems. For her latest project, she has…
