Ensemble Caprice debuts new season with Beethoven’s 1st Symphony The Montrealer September 16, 2013 5495 For the first time in Montreal, Beethoven’s 1st Symphony will be performed on period instruments – the same as those available to the composer when he introduced his 1st Symphony to the world in 1800 Matthia...
Mark O’Connor and the McGill Chamber Orchestra to perform American Classics The Montrealer September 16, 2013 4484 America from different angles On September 28, the McGill Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Boris Brott, kicks off its 74th season by delving into the different angles of contemporary America with th...
L’Opéra de Montréal launches their season with the ever-popular Lakmé The Montrealer September 16, 2013 5364 Having played to capacity crowds the last time it was presented at the company, Lakmé returns to kick off the Opéra de Montréal’s 34th season. This work of the French repertoire; a divine yet fatal tale - is on...
Les Violons du Roy to perform Handel’s Theodora The Montrealer April 11, 2013 4058 Quebec City: Les Violons du Roy finishes the season with a bang on May 23, 24, and 25 s Bernard Labadie conducts the Quebec premiere of one of Handel’s greatest oratorios—Theodora. La Chapelle de Québec and Les...
Montreal Chamber Music Festival – the first festival of the season The Montrealer April 11, 2013 5290 Special to The Montrealer Founded by renowned cellist Denis Brott, the Montreal Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 18th Anniversary from May 9 to June 1; as some of the world’s greatest classical musi...
Orchestre Métropolitain’s 2013 – 2014 Season The Montrealer April 11, 2013 4094 Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin recently presented the line-up for the Orchestre Métropolitain’s 2013 – 2014 Season. It was quite an event – with musicians, orchestra sponsors and...
Veteran Radio Canada executive Christiane Leblanc takes the helm at the Montreal International Music Competition The Montrealer December 12, 2012 7336 Christiane Leblanc has recently been appointed as Executive Director at the Montreal International Music Competition; bringing a wealth of classical music experience, both as a performer and executive. Aft...
Bach’s Lutheran Masses to be performed February 10 by les Violons du Roy The Montrealer December 12, 2012 4902 On February 10, Bernard Labadie, La Chapelle de Québec, and Les Violons du Roy will perform J.S. Bach's sublime Missae breves. For the occasion, an outstanding quartet of soloists - soprano Shannon Mercer, coun...
Montreal International Music Competition & Maxim Vengerov The Montrealer December 12, 2012 6025 The Montreal International Music Competition has evolved to become an important competition in the world of classical music, rotating between voice, piano and violin every three years. In addition to offering s...
Domaine Forget is home to a prestigious International Music Festival The Montrealer June 1, 2012 8176 The picturesque Charlevoix countryside is a lovely summer backdrop for fans of classical music and smooth jazz The Domaine Forget International Music Festival is set in the village of Saint Irénée in the Charl...
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