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La Scena Online is the digital magazine of La Scene Musicale.Contents: News, Concert reviews, CD reviews, Interviews, Obituaries, etcEditor: Wah Keung ChanAssistant Editor: Andreanne VenneISSN: 1206-9973

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Review | Mark Fewer Shines in Esprit Orchestra’s Richter and Ligeti Evening

By Joseph So on 1 April 2024 Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Orchestral

To lovers of new music, Esprit Orchestra needs no introduction. Founded in 1983 by conductor Alex Pauk, the orchestra has been at the forefront of presenting existing contemporary classical music repertoire, as well as the commissioning of new works by Canadian composers, since its inception. Thanks to this 65-member professional orchestra, Toronto music lovers get to discover and experience works rarely presented by other orchestras. Their most recent concert, Violinissimo II, was aptly named as a follow up to the original Violinissimo, a well received, violin-centric evening presented by EO in the fall of 2022. On the program were Max…

David Potvin (Photo provided)

David Potvin: Honouring Canadian Repertoire

By Bridget Esler on 29 March 2024 Canadian Music, Discovery CDs, Piano

Pianist David Potvin struggled to settle on a name for his debut album, which comes out on April 19 under Leaf Music.

New Releases (April-May 2024)

By Wah Keung Chan on 29 March 2024 Discovery CDs, Piano, Strings

This section is an advertising supplement. To announce here, contact [email protected]. SONIX AND OTHER TONIX Jan Järvlepp, composer Trio Casals; Benda Quartet; Nishikawa Ensemble; Chelsea Meynig, flute; Antonello DiMatteo, clarinet; Lumír Kavík, double bass Navona Records NV6603 Release: March 15, 2024 SONIX AND OTHER TONIX is a collection of innovative chamber works from composer Jan Järvlepp. It combines elements from his most popular chamber and orchestral works, Pierrot Solaire and Garbage Concerto, respectively. Spanning a diverse range of topics and influences, SONIX AND OTHER TONIX exemplifies the iconoclastic creativity for which Järvlepp is known. Black Sea, Orange Tree Leah Plave,…

Left to right: Daniela Nardi, Joyce DiDonata, Seiji Ozawa (Photos provided)

Industry News (April/May 2024)

By Eva Stone-Barney on 29 March 2024 Arts Industry, Obituaries

Obituaries Renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa died in Tokyo on Feb. 6, at the age of 88. Ozawa was the first Japanese conductor to receive international recognition, having served as music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, and was the longest-serving music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which he conducted from 1973-2002. Canadian opera director Michael Cavanagh has died. He was 62. Cavanagh was appointed Artistic Director of the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, having directed upward of 150 productions at 32 companies in Canada, the United States, and across Europe. Cavanagh died of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis,…

Newswire | Maison Musicale de Warwick: Yannick Rieu & Generation quartet

By Newswire on 28 March 2024 Jazz, La Scena Online, Newswire

Warwick, March 28, 2024 – For his new project “Generation Quartet”, Yannick Rieu will be surrounded by 3 musicians among the most talented of their generation. This group will be made up of pianist Jonathan Cayer, double bassist Guy Boisvert and drummer André White. As its name suggests, the “Generation Quartet” project makes possible a dialogue between two generations of musicians who, over the years and shared experiences, have developed a particular chemistry, a sound of their own. One foot in the jazz tradition, the other in innovation, this group is characterized by the great cohesion of its members, who…

Brian Mulroney Funeral Music

By Wah Keung Chan on 23 March 2024 Obituaries, Vocal

Here is the list of music and musicians performing at the March 23, 2024 funeral ceremony of the late Brian Mulroney (1939 – 2024), 18th Prime Minister of Canada at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. Musique des funérailles de Brian Mulroney Voici la liste des musiques de la cérémonie funéraire du 23 mars 2024 de feu Brian Mulroney (1939 – 2024), 18e Premier ministre du Canada, à la Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal. Preludes Pierre Grandmaison, Titular organist “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana,” La Wally by Alfredo Catalani Marie-Josée Lord, Soprano Jean-Willy Kunz, Organist-in-Residence of l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Kyrie from W.…

Lebrecht Weekly | Taneyev, Schumann: Piano quintets (Signum)

By Norman Lebrecht on 22 March 2024 Chamber Music, Lebrecht Weekly, Piano

Over forty years and in an impressive number of recordings, Peter Donohoe has never failed to challenge and surprise the listening public.

Highlights | Canadian Albums and Festivals Blossom with the Spring

By Zenith Wolfe on 22 March 2024 Classical, Contemporary, Highlights, Montreal, Toronto

We’re setting our eyes (and ears) on albums and festivals that will blossom this spring.

Orchestre de Paris (Photo provided)

Concert Review | Mäkelä, Lim and The Orchestre de Paris in Montreal

By Amanda Wong on 21 March 2024 Concert Reviews, Montreal, Orchestral, Piano

The Maison Symphonique of Montréal was graced with prominent international talent: pianist Yunchan Lim and the Orchestre de Paris, led by Finnish guest conductor Klaus Mäkelä.

Marielle Roberts, Anna Webber (Photo: Evan Shay)

Something Old, Something New – Two Recent Montreal Performances

By Marc Chénard on 19 March 2024 City, Concert Reviews, Jazz, La Scena Online, Montreal

It might not be too well-known for those outside of North-America that February coincides with Black History Month, a tradition set in 1976, exactly a half century after its initial instalment on a smaller scale, originally designated as Negro History Week. While the bulk of activities take place in the United States, Canada also has its hand in the pie, so to speak. FIRST ACT: Charles Tolliver—Africa Brass (and more) / Febr. 28, McGill University In Montreal for instance, the month came to a close with a performance befitting of the occasion. The fact that it took place on the eve…

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