Montreal soprano Suzie LeBlanc appointed Artistic and Executive Director of Early Music Vancouver The Montrealer January 10, 2021 149 LeBlanc becomes first female Artistic and Executive Director in EMV’s 50-year History In December, Early Music Vancouver (EMV), announced the appointment of Suzie LeBlanc C.M. as Artistic and Executive Directo...
Duke Eatmon is “Mr. Entertainment” on CBC radio and television, and a whole lot more Peter Kerr September 16, 2020 1670 Duke Eatmon - Montreal broadcaster, teacher, musician and promoter combines a charismatic personality with a wealth of musical knowledge for his popular contributions to CBC radio and television Duke Eatmo...
600+ events at McGill’s Schulich School of Music Peter Kerr December 30, 2018 1219 Throughout the academic year, the Schulich School of Music hosts concerts by the McGill Symphony Orchestra, Opera McGill, the McGill Baroque Orchestra, McGill Contemporary Music Ensemble, McGill Choral Ensemble...
McGill’s Schulich School of Music – training students to be world-class musicians Peter Kerr December 29, 2018 1491 McGill’s Schulich School of Music – training students to be world-class musicians of the next generation A mix of free and moderately priced weekly performances are open to the public Performances by The M...
Irwin Cotler – a tireless champion for Human Rights Peter Blaikie November 13, 2018 2660 Irwin Cotler’s life has been a relentless and tireless fight for justice for others. His has been a life of public service, not only in the usual sense of political service, but also in the broader sense, perh...
Top Montreal Lawyer and Philanthropist named Chair of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation Kate Shingler November 1, 2018 3387 By his own account, Norman Steinberg has always been a disciplined person. He is tanned and lean, and at ease in the spotlight. His casual nickname, “Norm,” belies his accolade filled resume and reputation as o...
Aldo Mazza & Jolán Kovács, founders of KoSA Music Peter Kerr October 3, 2018 2079 Aldo Mazza lives for music in general and percussion in particular. It’s his passion in life and his enthusiasm is infectious. Just a few minutes into our conversation, I found myself smiling and nodding in app...
Jonathan and Susan Wener – sharing their success and challenges; a story of courage, faith and love Peter Kerr September 24, 2018 5509 The life journey of Jonathan and Susan Wener has brought them a wonderful family and financial success; but also two harrowing experiences with cancer and other severe health challenges. Theirs is a real-life s...
Claudio Bussandri – transforming hearing-impaired people by bringing sound into their lives Peter Kerr August 22, 2017 4192 Diagnosed at age six as being profoundly deaf; Claudio Bussandri overcame his handicap with the help of some very special people. Moving on from his position as Chairman of the MUHC Board, he is devoting his at...
Die Fledermaus – January 26-28, Monument National LiveEvents January 17, 2017 1359 Opera McGill presents Die Fledermaus Patrick Hansen, Director of Opera McGill & Opera Studies, conductor and stage director Stephen Hargreaves, Principal Coach DIE FLEDERMAUS by Johann Stauss II with...
