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34th Season of the OSDL: A “Symphonic Turn” Alexandre Da Costa

By Hassan Laghcha on 5 September 2019 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Uncategorized, Violin

The Orchestre symphonique de Longueuil (OSDL) is preparing to enter a new era under the baton of Alexandre Da Costa, the unconvnetional 39-year-old artist taking over from Marc David, who conducted this musical institution con brio for 25 years. Da Costa promises a “symphonic turn” with the 2019-20 program, which comprises musical experiences that attempt fusions of classical music and expressions that are clearly in tune with the times. “It’s a great responsibility, but it’s also a great opportunity for me to open up the OSDL’s program to something that reflects me the most,” said Alexandre Da Costa, perfectly aware…

Critiques CD Reviews

By La Scena Musicale Team on 4 September 2019 Uncategorized

Les Sons et les Parfums Music by Tailleferre, Fauré, Poulenc, Chabrier, Debussy and Ravel. Janina Fialkowska, piano ATMA Classique ACD2 2766 Total Time: 56:11 ***** (5 stars) Montreal-born and internationally celebrated pianist Janina Fialkowska has recorded 13 CDs for ATMA Classique but none better than this one. This carefully selected survey of French piano music ranges from Fauré’s Nocturne Op. 36 No. 4 in E flat major to Ravel’s Jeux d’eau and Sonatine. Fialkowska plays everything with a sure sense of style. The first four pieces, by Tailleferre, Fauré, Poulenc and Chabrier, are beautifully crafted salon miniatures. Each demonstrates how…

En souvenir de Joseph Rouleau Remembered

By Newswire on 4 September 2019 Uncategorized

Il doit être une heure, on vient de faire un spectacle à Dunham chez l’ami André et après, on fait de la musique dans le salon et ça, c’est le visage du bonheur, de la douceur, de la bonté… Cœur flamboyant qui s’est éteint, cœur aimant qu’on aimait bien. Pensées pour Renée, les enfants, les petits-enfants… Et pour tout ceux qui sont en deuil aujourd’hui. Salut, Jos ! – Étienne Dupuis It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of a great singer, visionary and philanthropist. Joseph was an inspiration to me, as he was to so…

Our 2019-20 Arts Resource Guide Is Here !

By Newswire on 30 August 2019 Arts Industry, Classical Music, La Scena Online, Newswire, Scena Arts, Uncategorized

La Scena Musicale is pleased to announce that its annual Arts Resource Guide is finally here for the 11th year in a row. The resource guide, which is the only one of its kind in Quebec, is an excellent source of information for the province’s music lovers, and for arts students and their parents. This year, the guide will continue its user friendly digest format. A total of 25,000 copies will be distributed in the Montreal Area. Readers will find essential information on music, dance, theatre, film and visual arts in this bilingual directory, which will include both regional and…

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The National Youth Orchestra of Canada to premiere composer Jared Miller’s Under Sea, Above Sky on its 2019 TD Odyssey Tour

By Newswire on 4 July 2019 Uncategorized

July 4, 2019, Toronto, ON …The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) is proud to announce that composer Jared Miller’s new work, Under Sea, Above Sky, an ode to planet Earth, will be premiered by the orchestra on its upcoming 2019 TD Odyssey Tour. The summer tour, featuring 100 musicians, includes concerts in Ottawa, Montreal, Parry Sound, Stratford and Toronto, as well as the orchestra’s first tour to Spain. NYO Canada performs at Maison symphonique de Montréal on Monday, July 22ndat 7:30 pm Described as a “rising star” by MusicWorks magazine, Canadian-American composer Jared Miller (b.1988) has written new…

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BIG on Bloor Festival

By Gregory Finney on 4 June 2019 Uncategorized

This summer the BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts and Culture will once again be taking over Bloor Street West. This festival brings together artists, musicians and vendors to present their skills and offer their wares. For the entire day, a long and car-free section of one of Toronto’s busiest thoroughfares will be a hive of creative activity. Having drawn up to 100,000 guests in past festivals, this year marks a continued focus on local artists and artisans. “The music community of Toronto is just endless,” says festival music director Kvesche Bijons-Ebacher. His past association with Darren Leu, the festival’s…

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Ontario Festivals Preview

By Gregory Finney on 3 June 2019 Uncategorized

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TD Sunfest This year the TD Sunfest returns to Victoria Park in London, Ontario from July 4 to 7. This celebration of music, dance, cuisine, crafts and visual art from around the world is attended annually by more than 200,000 visitors. With performers from Canada, Scotland, Brazil, Palestine, Norway and Cameroon (to name just a few) this festival, with free admission, is a perfect day for the whole family. Try food from one of the international vendors as you catch performances by some of the most popular and intriguing names in world music. www.sunfest.on.ca Brott Music Festival Brott Music Festival…

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Îles du Bic Festival – A tradition of innovation

By Hassan Laghcha on 3 June 2019 Uncategorized

When Élise Lavoie and James Darling started the Îles du Bic Festival in 2002, they wanted to marry their interests as chamber musicians with a shared love of nature and history. In the ensuing years, this event still reflects the mindset of its founders. For Darling, it’s a matter of maintaining relevance and being willing to think things over. This year’s edition, the 18th , runs from Aug. 3 to 11. The program is varied, its headliners being the Forestare Guitar Ensemble, Helios Voices, pianist Maxim Bernard, the Baroque Ensemble la Fresque with Jean-François Bélanger, the Choeur 18e, the Salicone Duo…

Cette semaine à Montréal (du 7 au 14 mai)

By LSM Calendar on 7 May 2019 Uncategorized

Opéra de Montréal: Carmen de Bizet clôt la saison Du 4 au 13 mai, le célèbre opéra français sera présenté à l’occasion de cinq représentations. Carmen sera incarnée par la mezzo canadienne Krista de Silva, tandis qu’Antoine Bélanger interprétera le rôle de Don José. Parmi les autres membres de la distribution figurent France Bellemare (Michaëlla), Christopher Dunham (Escamillo), Pascale Spinney (Mercédès) et Magali Simard-Galdès (Frasquita). Les chanteurs seront accompagnés par l’Orchestre Métropolitain et le Chœur de l’Opéra de Montréal, sous la direction d’Alain Trudel. À noter que la mise en scène a été confiée au cinéaste Charles Binamé. Les 7,…

Announcing the Recipients of the Creative Export Canada Program

By Newswire on 16 April 2019 Uncategorized

The first projects selected for the new export funding program are being announced MONTRÉAL, April 15, 2019 /CNW/ – Outstanding creativity and innovation were in the spotlight today as the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced the first projects to receive funding from the new Creative Export Canada program. The 20 projects chosen will share a total of nearly $7.8 million in funding. Exporting is vitally important to Canada’s creative industries. It gives creators an opportunity to shine on the world stage and generates significant economic benefits at home by creating jobs and fostering social prosperity. Minister Rodriguez…

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