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On Tour Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou Photo: Luciano Romano Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou In celebration of their recent “Messaien” album release, Juno and Grammy Award-winning soprano Barbara Hannigan and pianist Bertrand Chamayou will tour Canada and the U.S. in November and December. The concert opens with Messaien’s Chants de terre et de ciel, rich with complex rhythms and vibrant, vocal colours. In addition, Hannigan and Chamayou will perform Scriabin’s Poème-nocturne, and Vers la flamme alongside John Zorn’s Jumalattaret —a sign cycle using text from Finnish epic poetry. The tour stops in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Ottawa along…

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West Early Music Vancouver Dec. 22, Vancouver Under the direction of Alexander Weimann, Early Music Vancouver will present a pairing of “Festive Cantatas” featuring Gloria in excelsis Deo cantata by J.S. Bach and Missa Nativitatis Domini by Czech composer Jan Dismas Zelenka. www.earlymusic.bc.ca Vancouver Chamber Choir Dec. 12, 13, Vancouver Peace and tranquility is the theme of the Vancouver Chamber Choir’s holiday concert entitled “Christmas by Candlelight.” Under the direction of Kari Turunen, the choir will present a large selection of holiday classics and new works, including Laura Hawley’s Mary called it an angel and the world première of Chris…

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Québec City – April 19, 2024. The return of sunny days heralds the return of Le Printemps de la musique! On May 18 and 19 across Old Quebec, the great musical event will delight curious people and music lovers with around twenty concerts and a host of new releases marking this extensive ninth edition. In addition to the family activities at the Quartier général and the Outdoor concerts, which are completely free, different revisited routes and concerts with engaging concepts make up the program. More than 130 artists from Quebec and the surrounding area will bring the event to life, particularly…

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Montreal, Quebec – April 17, 2024. La Scena Musicale, the renowned music magazine committed to serving the Canadian music community, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 Choir Guide. This year marks the 14th edition of this highly anticipated annual event, shining a spotlight on vocal art across Canada. La Scena Musicale’s Choir Guide is an invaluable resource for choirs seeking talented members. It’s also a valuable tool for singers looking for a choir for musical and social enjoyment. By offering exceptional visibility in our June national edition, the Guide is strategically released on May 31st, providing choirs…

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Newfoundland Gros Morne Theatre Festival Cow Head, June 1 to September 22 www.theatrenewfoundland.com Nova Scotia Scotia Festival of Music Halifax, May 27 to June 9 www.scotiafestival.com Montréal Festival de la Voix Dorval, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Salle Pauline Julien, Pierrefonds, March 16 to April 19, www.festivaldelavoix.com Festival de la Voix 11th edition celebrates the beauty, versatility and power of the human voice with CONCERTS & WORKSHOPS for everyone with artists Martine St-Clair, Simon Leclerc, Karen Young, Quartom, Musaïque, Ensemble ArtChoral, Frédéricka Petit-Homme, Nigra Sum, Ensemble Caprice, Steel Rail, Rob Lutes, Dre. Françoise Chagnon, Myriam Leblanc, Ellen Torrie, Lavanya Narasiah et le Projet…

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