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Stella Musica Highlights Women’s Musical Achievements

By Kristine Berey on 16 May 2023 Montreal

Not so long ago, if it was suggested that a woman could never create a masterpiece or play Beethoven’s Hammerklavier sonata, no eyebrows would be raised. Clara Schumann (1819-1896) stopped composing at 36, having succumbed to such claims. She said: “I once believed that I possessed creative talent, but I have given up this idea. A woman must not desire to compose—there has never yet been one able to do it. Should I expect to be the one?” Things are changing, as evidenced by recent concerts featuring Clara Schumann as well as the performance of works by Florence Price (1887-1953),…

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Newswire | Salle Bourgie: A 13th season more surprising and captivating than ever

By Newswire on 10 May 2023 City, Classical Music, Montreal

Montreal, Tuesday May 9, 2023 – It is with great enthusiasm that Bourgie Hall unveils its 13th season, the very first crafted by its new directors, Artistic Director Olivier Godin and Executive Director Caroline Louis. In keeping with previous seasons that have contributed to the reputation of this concert hall popular among music lovers, but also with a strong desire to blaze new trails, the programming for 2023-2024 is intended to be unifying and aligned with today’s musical world. It stands out thanks to its wide range of concerts and events pertaining to various musical traditions. Featuring exciting projects as…

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Newswire | OCM Presents Its 84th Season: A “New Beginning” With Jacques Lacombe

By Newswire on 10 May 2023 City, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, Orchestral

Montréal, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – The Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM) is pleased and proud to present its 84th season, under the theme of A New Beginning, as it welcomes its new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Jacques Lacombe, CM, CQ. “Taking up the baton as a new Artistic Director always generates a considerable amount of excitement and anticipation,” says Maestro Lacombe. “For me, these feelings are now accompanied by a profound appreciation for the major cultural and artistic legacy I have been charged with, and it is therefore with gratitude and humility that I begin this new mandate. I…

Newswire | The Tango Trilogy: concert for cello, bandoneon, and percussion with guest Marcelo Nisinman

By Newswire on 8 May 2023 Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, Strings

The Tango Trilogy: concert for cello, bandoneon, and percussion with guest artist, Marcelo Nisinman The versatile cellist Juan Sebastián Delgado will share the stage with the famous bandoneonist and composer Marcelo Nisinman in a concert dedicated to contemporary tango and improvisation. They will present the world premiere of the piece The Tango Trilogy, written for bandoneon, cello, and percussion with Krystina Marcoux (Stick&Bow). Nisinman’s music is hauntingly beautiful, raw, and personal and its deeply rooted in the tango’s vocabulary while pushing the genre into new sonic dimensions. Nisinman has collaborated with Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, Gary Burton, and Piazzolla’s quintet…

Newswire | Ukrainian Dmytro Udovychenko Wins CMIM Violin 2023

By Newswire on 5 May 2023 Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire, Violin

Montreal, May 5, 2023 – Violinist Dmytro Udovychenko from Ukraine has been awarded the Grand Prize of the Violin 2023 edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). Demonstrating a remarkable mastery of technique and brilliant musicality, violinist Dmytro Udovychenko distinguished himself in the Final, and throughout the 2023 Violin Edition. The Grand Prize winner of Violin 2023 was also recognized by special prizes. The Final took place on the evenings of May 3 and 4 at the Maison symphonique, as six finalists performed a concerto of their choice with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), the official orchestra…

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Newswire | Beautiful Miracles With Ensemble Scholastica & Lamia Yared!

By Newswire on 2 May 2023 Baroque and Early, Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire

Montréal, April 26, 2023 – Ensemble Scholastica is pleased to announce its upcoming concert interweaving musical cultures, Miragres fremosos, featuring virtuoso singer and oud player Lamia Yared. The concert will be held on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Notre Dame de Bon Secours Chapel. The program showcases songs and poetry from medieval Andalusia, where arts, architecture and many other fields were deeply influenced by Muslim culture in the early Middle Ages when these lands came under Muslim rule. Christian and Sephardic influences also continued to develop under Alphonse X “the Wise,” who reigned over the kingdoms of…

Newswire | Stella Musica Festival: Cultural Crossroads, from Spain to The Balkans

By Newswire on 1 May 2023 Classical Music, Montreal, Newswire, World Music

Montreal, Monday May 1, 2023. For an 8th edition, the Stella Musica Festival, under the artistic leadership of its founder Katarzyna Musiał, is back in order to promote women in music. The three events scheduled as part of the festival will take place from Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 2. Its unique formula includes an intimate concert, a round table and a Grand Concert. The festival presents artists of exceptional talent, offering an innovative programming highlighting various cultural traditions, from Spain to the Balkans as well as the music of Indigenous peoples. During this 8th edition, the public will…

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Newswire | The Concours musical international de Montréal Announces its Six Finalists

By Newswire on 1 May 2023 Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire, Violin

Montreal, April 30, 2023 – Following a closely contested Semifinal, the names of the six finalists of the Violin edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) were announced this evening in Bourgie Hall. Emotions were palpable as the jury, chaired by Richard Rodzinski, revealed the results. The 12 semifinalists of Violin 2023 gave us an extremely high-level competition featuring a succession of memorable performances. Since April 25, 24 violin virtuosos from 11 different countries have been vying to rise through the ranks of this prestigious Montreal competition. Chaired by Richard Rodzinski, the international jury is comprised of: Koichiro…

Newswire| CMIM: Violin 2023 Semifinalists

By Newswire on 28 April 2023 Classical Music, Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire, Violin

Twenty-four young violinists dazzled us with their talent, their virtuosity, and their musical artistry, over the course of the First Round of the 2023 Violin Edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM), which took place on April 25, 26, and 27. Following the conclusion of this first stage of the competition, the jury has selected twelve Semifinalists. Here are the 12 violinists selected for the Semifinal, in order of appearance: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2 pm 1. Dmytro UDOVYCHENKO (Ukraine) | pianist: Francis Perron 2. Nathan MELTZER (United States) | pianist: Umi Garrett 3. Michael SHAHAM (Israel) | pianist: Jinhee Park Saturday, April 29, 2023,…

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