Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present ‘María de Buenos Aires’

The Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) presents a semi-staged presentation of the tango “operita” “María de Buenos Aires” by Astor Piazzolla as part of the Vanda Treiser opera series in its 84th season. The performance, set for Nov. 23 at the Pierre-Mercure Hall, will be in Spanish with English and French surtitles, under the direction and baton of Jacques Lacombe, {…}

Julie Nesrallah Headlines Orchestre Classique de Montreal’s Concert Staging of ‘Carmen’

On March 8, 2022, the Orchestre classique de Montreal will present a concert staging of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Held at the Pierre-Mercure Hall, the production will feature Julie Nesrallah in the title role, joined by Ernesto Ramirez as Don Jose, Suzanne Taffot as Micaëla, and Hugo Laporte as Escamillo. Centaur Theatre’s artistic director Eda Holmes will direct, with Boris Brott conducting. {…}