Samuel Mariño: From Prejudice To Pride
Maricón! Parchita!! Mamita!!! (an alluvium of homophobic and demeaning insults)—these were the sort of taunts Samuel Mariño endured daily in school while growing up in…
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Tafelmusik’s Baroque Brew: Triple Espresso With Alfredo Bernardini
When baroque oboist Alfredo Bernardini first performed with Tafelmusik in 1982, the baroque oboe was a much rarer specimen than it is today. “At the…
Orchestras Guide for Quebec and Ontario
QUEBEC Arion Orchestre Baroque arionbaroque.com At the heart of Montreal’s musical life for over forty years, Arion Orchestre Baroque is a pioneer in Quebec and…
Tafelmusik: A rare presentation of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
With the Christmas season fast approaching, that holiday staple, Handel’s Messiah, is being performed everywhere. Tafelmusik is no exception, and its singalong version is a…
Tafelmusik: Bringing Baroque to South Korea
Tafelmusik, Canada’s premier Baroque orchestra, has a long touring history to destinations as far-flung as Athens, Germany, Japan, Australia—and even under the shadow of Vesuvius…
Upcoming Concerts: Montreal & Quebec City
Québec musiques parallèles 2024 For its fourth edition, Québec musiques parallèles presents 17 events in 7 cities and towns along the St. Lawrence River and…
Tafelmusik’s Rachel Podger: Communication is Key
Adjusting to life in a new position in a new country comes with a unique set of challenges. Rachel Podger has approached the task with…
Upcoming Concerts: September 2024
The Orchestre classique de Montréal is celebrating its 85th season this year. Their first performance of the season honours their history of orchestral excellence, while also championing the future of Canadian opera.
2024 Canadian Orchestra Roundup
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal will begin their season with Rafael Payare conducting Schoenberg’s Guerre-Lieder. This musical saga with narratives of jealousy, damnation, and salvation opens OSM’s 90th season with a post-Romantic staple.
Tafelmusik: Forging Connections with Chamber Music
Why are Toronto-based Tafelmusik’s performances and recordings of early music so electrifying?
