Magali Simard-Galdès & Florence Bourget Lead Concert at Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours

Photo credit: Brent Calis Soprano Magali Simard-Galdès and mezzo-soprano Florence Bourget headline the upcoming concert at the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. The soloists are joined by the Ensemble Clavecin en concert as well as Luc Beauséjour on the organ. Beauséjour will also conduct. The program includes Dietrich Buxtehude‘s “Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab” (BuxWV 38) and “Chorale Prelude Jesus Christus, unser {…}

Apr 17, 2023

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Janai Brugger & Spencer Britten Lead Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal’s 2023-24 Season

The Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal has announced its 2023-24 season. here is a look at the vocal performances. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Händel’s “Messiah“ with soloists Magali Simard-Galdès, Rose Naggar-Tremblay, Spencer Britten, and Philippe Sly. Performance Dates: Dec. 19 & 20, 2023 Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a concert of music by Poulenc, Boulanger, and Amy Beach. Janai Brugger and Karen Cargill are the soloists. Performance Date: Feb. 3, {…}

Feb 17, 2023

Orchestre classique de Montréal presents ‘Illuminations’ with Magali Simard-Galdès

Photo: Brent Calis Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM) has announced its upcoming concert, “Illuminations,” which will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2023, as part of the Montréal/Nouvelles Musiques Festival. The concert will be held at the Pierre-Mercure Hall in the Pierre-Péladeau Centre. Incorporating the theme “Music and Spirituality,” the concert program will showcase a repertoire that explores the transformation {…}

Aug 21, 2020

Karina Gauvin, Magali Simard-Galdès, Marie-Nicole Lemieux & Julie Boulianne Lead Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal 2020 Fall Season

(Credits: Art Song Foundation of Canada official website / Brent Calis / Denis Rouvre / Julien Faugère) The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal has announced its 2020 fall season. Per an official statement on the company’s website, the number of spectators who can be admitted into the concert hall will strictly obey the health rules of the Public Health of Quebec. {…}

May 12, 2019

Marianne Fiset & Gregory Dahl Highlight L’Opéra de Québec 2019-20 season.

A couple of hours before the premiere of Michael Cavanagh’s stunning new production of Verdi’s “Nabucco,” L’Opéra de Québec revealed its plans for the company’s 36th season. The season will open with Verdi’s “La Traviata”, staged by Oriol Thomas. The title role will be sung by French Canadian soprano Marianne Fiset, opposing young tenor Rocco Rupolo as Alfredo and baritone {…}

Feb 26, 2019

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Etienne Dupuis & Nicole Car Among Stars Of Opéra de Montréal’s 2019-20 Season

The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2019-20 season featuring five staged operas and an opera in concert version. The season will open with Tchaïkovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” with real-life couple Etienne Dupuis and Nicole Car as Onegin and Tatiana. They will be accompanied by tenor Owen McCausland, mezzo Carolyn Sproule, bass Denis Sedov, mezzo Christiane Bélanger, with a guest appearance {…}