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Cole Foundation : 25 companies – 28 vital grants awarded – $375,000 injected into local multicultural theatre

By Olivier Gentil on 17 March 2017 Arts Industry, Classical, Musical Theatre, Newswire, Theatre

Intercultural Conversations – Conversations interculturelles Encouraging theatrical dialogue between the various cultures in Montreal MONTREAL, March 2017 – The Cole Foundation is pleased to announce the latest grant winners for the Intercultural Conversations-Conversations Interculturelles (IC-CI) programme, initiated to encourage greater understanding of Montreal’s cultural mosaic by having audiences enjoy professional plays that present stories and issues of cultural minorities on stage. Focusing on intercultural and multicultural conversation for their community initiatives, over the past eight years the Cole Foundation has cultivated and strengthened a canon of theatrical work incorporating these themes. A number of companies, both established and independent, have…

Robert Charlebois spokesperson of the CMIM

By Newswire on 16 March 2017 Arts Industry, Classical, Classical Music, Newswire, Piano

I am delighted to announce that Montreal-born Robert Charlebois, a major Quebec star across all francophone cultures, is the CMIM 2017 spokesperson. With a career spanning over 50 years showcasing Montreal on stages worldwide, Robert Charlebois is the perfect ambassador for our competition as this year marks both our 15th anniversary and Montreal’s 375th anniversary. – Christiane LeBlanc, Executive and Artistic Director – “I am thrilled to be joining forces with the CMIM. Hats off to these young virtuoso pianists who have to present two recital rounds before performing the final round with none other than our national treasure the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. I…

Metropolitan Opera Star Hibla Gerzmava makes Canadian Debut, with Moscow Virtuosi – A Show One Presentation

By Newswire on 16 March 2017 Classical, Classical Music, Newswire, Opera, Strings

A Show One Productions Presentation – June 8 at Roy Thomson Hall SOPRANO STAR HIBLA GERZMAVA MAKES CANADIAN DEBUT WITH THE MOSCOW VIRTUOSI & VLADIMIR SPIVAKOV WITH ISRAELI CELLO PRODIGY DANIELLE AKTA “Outstanding portrayals…a crystal-clear coloratura voice…. Singing beautifully…with secure technique and ethereal high notes, she seemed not merely to play, but to become Violetta.” – Raymond Stults, Moscow Times, reviewing soprano Hibla Gerzmava in La Traviata “Perfectly balanced, dynamically expressive, with a warm swell in the phrasing, and a finish that’s as smooth as silk.” – Colin Eatock, reviewing The Moscow Virtuosi in Toronto Metropolitan Opera star…

Monday Headlines: Review of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Maison Symphonique

By Olivier Gentil on 6 March 2017 Arts Industry, Baroque and Early, Canadian Music, Classical, Classical Music, Contemporary, Daily News Roundup, Opera, Quebec Music, Strings, Video of the day, Violin, Visual Arts

On Saturday, the reputable Boston Symphony Orchestra played at the Maison Symphonique. The last time the orchestra visited Montreal was in 1984, more than 30 years ago. Boston Symphony Orchestra: Interview with the conductor, the young 38-year-old Andris Nelsons. [La Presse] Boston Symphony Orchestra: Concert review by [La Presse] Some tough criticism of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Maison Symphonique. [Le Devoir] CANADA : The OSM has unveiled a new video on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSMconcerts/status/838396186407145472 Review of the all-Schubert concert by pianist András Schiff on Friday at the Maison Symphonique. [Le Devoir] The exposition Carnets naturalistes by Denise Blackburn runs until April…

Experience Soul-Stirring Music with the NAC Orchestra’s Spectacular 2017-18 Season

By Newswire on 6 March 2017 Classical, Newswire, Strings

Experience Soul-Stirring Music with the NAC Orchestra’s Spectacular 2017-18 Season March 6, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Today, Music Director, Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra announced the 2017-18 Season, heralding remarkable guest artists including Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, Lang Lang, Branford Marsalis, Angela Hewitt, Karen Gomyo, and Joshua Bell amongst the dozens of talented performers who will grace the stage of the NAC. Season 2017-18 has over 50 concerts featuring some of the world’s greatest classical artists, pop and Broadway stars, and collaborations with visiting orchestras. The NAC Orchestra will offer classical music’s most loved composers like…

Thursday Headlines: Classical music concerts more popular than football in Germany

By Olivier Gentil on 6 March 2017 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Chamber Music, Classical, Contemporary, Daily News Roundup, Orchestral, Quebec Music, Strings, Violin

Here are your daily headlines in classical music and the arts ! Hard to believe, but it’s true: “Classical music concerts in Germany are officially more popular than football matches,” even though they have one of the best football teams in the world. [The Strad] [ClassicFM] CANADA OSM POP: Review of Arianne Moffatt’s concert with the OSM at the Maison Symphonique. [La Presse] [Le Devoir] Twittosphère : Yesterday at the McCord museum, guest speaker Monique Savoir said that Montreal should be more adventurous in its architectural projects. The former artistic director of the Orchestre symphonique du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and former director of the Conservatoire…

Wednesday Healdlines: Notre-Dame Basilica at the heart of Montreal 375 festivities in new luminous project

By Olivier Gentil on 1 March 2017 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Classical, Contemporary, Orchestral, Quebec Music, Strings, This Day in Music, Violin

Here are your daily headlines in classical music and the arts! After the illumination of Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Montreal-based firm Moment Factory had received has been called to illuminate the Notre-Dame Basilica. Both events are part of the 375th anniversary festivities in Montreal. [Radio-Canada] [Canoë] [TVA] [CNW-Newswire] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh5a3Hd7lrY CANADA Interview with violinist from Trois-Rivières Antoine Bareil, for the Quartango band. [La Presse] Death of Quebecois artist Claire Guérette. She was well-known for his textile works. [La Presse] INTERNATIONAL Estonia is working on the project named “An instrument for each kid,” who, as the title said, try to democratise music for all. The project takes place in…

Tuesday Headlines: Positive reviews for Opera Lafayette’s ‘Léonare, ou l’Amour Conjugal’ in New York

By Olivier Gentil on 28 February 2017 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Classical, Daily News Roundup, Opera, Piano, Quebec Music, Strings, Video of the day, Violin, Vocal

Opera Lafayette is getting many positive reviews for their production of Léonare, ou l’Amour Conjugal, which has an all Canadian cast. The New York Times confirms that Opera Lafayette is absolutely right on the mark: “the strengths of Bouilly’s libretto and its resonance in times of political oppression are immediately apparent.”[New York Times] If you haven’t already, check out our interview with founder and conductor Ryan Brown. [My Scena] CANADA Sunrise Records, an Ontario-based music retail chain, is moving into 30% (70 branches) of HMV locations. [La Presse] [OttawaCitizen] [Le Devoir] The travelling exhibition of the MAC La question de l’abstraction is offered until…

Top Concerts in Montreal this Week, February 27 to March 5: MNM, Montréal en lumières, Livre d’orgue de Montréal

By Olivier Gentil on 27 February 2017 Arts Industry, Classical, Opera, Orchestral, Strings, This Week in Montreal, Violin

Monday, February 27 7:00PM. Maison de la culture Frontenac (Montréal), 2550 Ontario Est, Montreal. $0-2. Henry Purcell, Charles Avison, Georg Philipp Telemann, William Boyce, etc. 514-872-7882. 7:30PM. Music Faculty of University of Montreal, Jean-Papineau-Couture Concert-Hall (B-421), Montréal Québec, 200, avenue Vincent-d’Indy, Montreal. Piano Recital – Jean Saulnier’s Class. 8:00PM. Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place d’Arts, 175, Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal. $35-$65. Quatuor Hagen, cordes / strings: La réputation de l’ensemble n’est plus à faire. 514-845-0532. 8:00PM. Music Faculty of University of Montreal – Serge-Garant Concert Hall (B-484), 200, avenue Vincent-d’Indy, Montréal. Horn Recital – Louis-Philippe Marsolais’ Class: Mozart, Strauss, Dukas, Popper, Bozza et…

Monday Headlines: First Montreal visit of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Montreal since 1984

By Olivier Gentil on 27 February 2017 Arts Industry, Canadian Music, Classical, Classical Music, Daily News Roundup, Opera, Orchestral, Quebec Music, Violin

Here are your daily headlines in classical music and the arts! The Boston Symphony Orchestra will play at the Maison Symphonique on. Their last visit was in 1984. The young director Andris Nelsons will perform the Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 with soloist Emmanuel Ax. [Le Devoir] [OSM] CANADA Return of the Symphonie du Millénaire, which was initiated by Walter Boudreau and Denys Bouliane in 2000 and involved more than 40,000 people. [Le Devoir] [La Presse] INTERNATIONAL Jordi Savall, in a project financed by the European Commission, has organised a series of concerts to financially assist refugee musicians to let them…

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