Review | Marc-André Hamelin & OSM Swing in The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties was an age of dramatic social and economic change, fabulous fashion, and of course, great music. A century onwards, Orchestre symphonique de…
Browsing: Rafael Payare
Industry News February 2025: Resignations, cancellations & happy winners announced
Appointments The Metropolitan Opera announced the appointment of Daniele Rustioni to the position of principal guest conductor for a three-year term, becoming only the third…
Launching of the Programme El Sistema OSM
Montreal, January 17, 2025 – The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, its Music Director Rafael Payare, and La musique aux enfants are thrilled and immensely proud to announce the launch in…
CD Review | Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande & Verklärte Nacht — Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande & Verklärte Nacht Orchestre symphonique de Montréal; Rafael Payare, conductor Pentatone, 2024 Arnold Schoenberg was born Sept. 13, 1874. Musicians all…
Bells Will Ring at Maison Symphonique for the Grand Premiere of OSM
Montreal, September 17, 2024 – Tomorrow evening, two carillon bells in G and C especially cast for the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), will officially join…
CD Review | Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Mahler: Rückert Lieder
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Mahler: Rückert Lieder Sonya Yoncheva, soprano; Orchestre symphonique de Montréal; Rafael Payare, conductor Pentatone, 2024 Following their successful release last year on…
Newswire | Programming of the 47th edition of Festival de Lanaudière
Joliette—March 19, 2024 – From July 6 through August 4, dive into a world of extraordinary musical experiences and concerts that defy expectations. Once again…
Newswire | OSM Announces 59th International Tour
Next November, the OSM is set to embark on its 59th international tour. This eight-concert tour will also be the OSM’s fourth one under Music Director Rafael Payare
Concert Review | Rafael Payare Conducts MSO in Vigorous Mahler Seventh Symphony
On Jan. 16, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra delivered a sumptuous performance of Szymanowsky’s Violin Concerto n.1 op.35 and Mahler’s Symphony n7 in E minor.
Highlights | Canadian Ensembles Get in the Holiday Spirit
Classical musicians and ensembles are getting in the holiday spirit with free performances at children’s hospitals, upcoming holiday themed concerts, and the release of winter or Christmas inspired albums.
