Mahler: Eighth Symphony (DG)
The largest symphony ever written, designed for the outdoors and knocked off in six summer weeks without revision, Mahler never expected to see the 8th…
Browsing: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
OM choral night is fit for a queen
There was no vice-regal musical salute Friday from the Orchestre Métropolitain, nor an “all rise” ceremony in the Maison symphonique. But Yannick Nézet-Séguin did draw…
The Royal Conservatory of Music names Yannick Nézet-Séguin, James & Louise Temerty, and Chilly Gonzales new Honorary Fellows
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, James & Louise Temerty, and Chilly Gonzales named Honorary Fellows of The Royal Conservatory of Music January 14, 2020 – Internationally acclaimed conductor…
Mariss Jansons, 1943-2019
Mariss Jansons, chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and former chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, died at his home in St.…
Orchestre Métropolitain Makes a Brilliant Debut in a Special Place
NEW YORK – It is possible to lose a sense of perspective after a good night of Bruckner. The critic in me urges caution. Best…
Fidelio: All the Opera you could ask for
It might seem odd to nominate a concert in the Maison symphonique as the operatic event of the year so far, but such was the…
Rachmaninov: Piano concertos 1 and 3 (DG)
Recordings of these concertos begin with the composer himself and continue with Vladimir Horowitz, whom Rachmaninov acknowledged as the superior interpreter. The benchmark in modern…
Industry News
Yannick in Montreal for keeps Yannick Nézet-Séguin has been named artistic director and chief conductor for life of the Orchestre Métropolitain. “Montreal is my hometown,…
Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Puccini opera at the Met: Turandot
Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Puccini opera at the Met: Turandot, starring Christine Goerke, which opens October 3 Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production…
The Orchestre Métropolitain announces the renewal for life of Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s contract
MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – The Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal is pleased to announce the renewal for life of the contract of its Artistic…
