Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Music Director

Jean-Marie Zeitouni has been appointed Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. In a statement, Zeitouni said, “This appointment is a tremendous honour and the fulfillment of a long-held dream. This orchestra welcomed me early in my career, and over the years, it has become a true artistic home. I have the greatest respect for the musicians as well as {…}

Q & A: Vannina Santoni On Performing The Title Role In Bru-Zane’s New Recording Of Massenet’s Grisélidis

(Photo: courtesy of Vannina Santoni) Jules Massenet completed more than 30 operas over the course of his career, scoring numerous successes. Within a few years of his death, however, his reputation had faded. Today, apart from “Werther,” “Manon” and to a lesser extent “Thaïs,” most opera-goers would struggle to name more than one or two other titles. Opera companies reinforce {…}