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While the major exhibition Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: Three Hundred Years of Flemish Masterworks continues its run until October 20 – and, already, it’s been seen by over 50,000 people – the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is preparing a host of offerings for this fall, including an opportunity to see more than 100 works that have recently entered the Museum’s collection.
In May of this year, I found myself among leading musicologists and composers attending the Ninth International Conference on Music and Minimalism in my hometown of Belgrade, Serbia.
Most orchestras play just a few consecutive shows, performing the same material over the course of two or three nights.
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.
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.
The Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) announces the departure of its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Maestro Jacques Lacombe.
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.
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and Music Director Rafael Payare are thrilled to unveil the OSM’s 2024 summer programming, featuring among other events the Orchestra’s 11th Virée classique.
LSM: How did you become interested in opera? VT: Music and opera are at the heart of my life. With my Italian origins, opera is a family affair! It was my father who introduced me to it. I learned piano, dance and singing, but today the voice remains the instrument that fascinates me most. My two babies naturally became the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal and the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute. The development of young operatic careers is at the heart of my mission as a patron of the arts. I am fortunate to be, with Bernard Stotland, co-chair…
Renowned international musicians and rising young talents will come together to share their musicality and passion at the Montreal Chamber Music Festival.
