Review | Beethoven’s 8th and 9th with the Orchestre de la Francophonie
Most orchestras play just a few consecutive shows, performing the same material over the course of two or three nights.
Amanda Wong
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Review | Les Misérables in Montréal
Les Misérables is one of the world’s most popular musicals (and among my favorites). It follows the life of ex-convict Jean Valjean (Nick Cartell), who, after spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, breaks parole and reinvents himself.
Review | The OSM and Yoav Levanon at the Festival Lanaudière: A Night of Russian Composers
The charm of music en plein air filled the atmosphere in the city of Joliette where the Festival Lanaudière hosted the esteemed Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal.
Review | Brunch, Lavande, Tango !!!: An Open-Air Concert
Picture this: a cool summer breeze carrying the soothing scent of lavender through the air, warm sunlight sinking into your skin, and the captivating sounds of Argentinian tango performed by a cello and guitar duo.
Concert Review | An Operatic Night at Starmania
An impressive tribute concert to the hit musical Starmania transported the audience — if only in our minds — from a majestic cathedral to a futuristic city of robots and revolutions.
Concert Review | A Tribute to John Williams with the Orchestre FILMharmonique
Film lovers united for an entertaining night celebrating one of the most beloved film composers of all time: John Williams.
Concert Review | Under the Marcano Sun: A Warm Welcome for Glass Marcano
In the field of music, brilliance can strike anyone of even the most humble origins. Glass Marcano, a 27-year-old Venezuelan conductor, used to sell fruit.
Concert Review | Alexandre Da Costa and El Mariachi Figueroa for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, a concert celebrating the holiday of the same name, engulfed Montreal audiences in a whirlwind of traditional rhythms and mariachi melodies.
Concert Review | A Romantic Evening with Maria João Pires and the OSM
It was such a privilege to watch Pires step back into the Montréal limelight for this special concert – accompanied by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.
Concert Review | OSMose: Great Fun for Kids!
This year’s OSMose at the Maison Symphonique featured a program of excerpts from 13 well-known pieces, most notably Edvard Grieg’s ‘Morning Mood’ from Peer Gynt, “Hedwig’s Theme” from John Williams’ iconic Harry Potter score, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ode to Joy.
