From the Abyss to the Stars

From the Abyss to the Stars – February 3, 2024

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...nce as Mère Marie in Barrie Kosky’s new production of Poulenc’s Les Dialogues des Carmelites in 2023, she returns to the Glyndebourne Festival for Tristan und Isolde (Brangäne) conducted by Robin Ticciati. She is Patron of the National Girls’ Choir of Scotland and in 2018 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She sang in the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III following his Cor...

Looking back at cover story highlights

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...nation. Aislin – November 2005 Terry Mosher is better known to Montrealers under his nom de plume ‘Aislin’. Most Montrealers begin their day by turning to The Gazette’s editorial page to see who Aislin is skewering in his daily political cartoon. I knew Terry a little bit, and he graciously agreed to be a cover feature. I had a great time visiting with Terry, who is also a great lover of music. Just as you might think, Terry’s view of the world is...

Bernard St-Laurent, broadcaster and journalist extraordinaire

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...rous. Not good news for someone who makes their living by talking…” Bernie underwent surgery to remove a small portion of his tongue. “Dr. Richard Payne did a remarkable job he saved my career. I have to speak a little more slowly, and it shows a little if I’m tired.” We’re nearing the end of our interview, the newsroom is quiet and the surrounding studios are empty. While most people have long since left, Bernie has a few items he wants to check...
Schubert - Alexandre Tharaud

Spotlight on Schubert – January 20, Bourgie Hall

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...bert Alexandre Tharaud, guest musician SCHUBERT Sonata “Arpeggione” D. 821 Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock) for soprano, clarinet and piano, D. 965 String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, D. 804 “Rosamunde” Alexandre Tharaud, piano Stéphane Tétreault, cello Douglas McNabney, viola Axel Strauss, violin Elizabeth Skinner, violin Antonin Cuerrier, clarinet Anja Strauss, soprano Megan Milatz, piano Alexandre Tharaud will also be performing...
Terry Mosher - Aislin

Terry Mosher – aka Aislin

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...the back-up cartoonist, life was pretty good.” However, Terry was feeling restless. “I had never been to Europe, and I really wanted to go. I applied for a Canada Council grant, and got $4,000 to go to Europe to study cartooning. I also made arrangements to do some freelance work, and got commissions from those jobs. So off we went, the whole family – my wife and children. We spent a year travelling around Europe.” Terry and his pal Sparky walking...
Alexander Fiterstein

Alexander Fiterstein – June 11, Bourgie Hall

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...Trio II Allegretto con variazioni INTERMISSION Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (Le Pâtre sur le rocher), D. 965 (1828) Musique klezmer Works will be announced from the stage Artists Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet Aline Kutan, soprano André Laplante, piano Festival String Quartet: Giora Schmidt, Andrew Wan, violins Barry Shiffman, viola Denis Brott, cello For tickets and information: www.mbam.qc.ca/en/concerts 514-285-2000 Spons...
Canadian Film Day

National Canadian Film Day – April 22, 2020 Online

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...ges will be connecting with their friends, neighbours, classmates, colleagues, communities and fellow citizens through online Watch Parties and on the livestream. “While there is a huge selection of pop-up home entertainments happening, we believe that Canadians are hungry for an opportunity to be part of something larger, and especially something Canadian. It’s a chance to come together and give each other a big virtual hug,” said Jack Blum, Exec...
Alexander Shelley - Symphonic Love Stories

Symphonic Love Stories – February 9, 2021

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...awarded first prize at the 2005 Leeds Conductors’ Competition, with the press describing him as “the most exciting and gifted young conductor to have taken this highly prestigious award. His conducting technique is immaculate, everything crystal clear and a tool to his inborn musicality”. In August 2017 Alexander concluded his tenure as Chief Conductor of the Nürnberger Symphoniker, a position he held since September 2009. The partnership was hai...
Daniil Trifonov

Daniil Trifonov plays Rachmaninoff – May 15-17, Maison Symphonqiue

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...rformances are a perpetual source of awe. “He has everything and more … tenderness and also the demonic element. I never heard anything like that,” marveled pianist Martha Argerich. Trifonov recently added a first Grammy Award to his already considerable string of honors, winning Best Instrumental Solo Album of 2018 with Transcendental, a double album of Liszt’s works that marks his third title as an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist. As The Ti...