Soprano Marie-Josée Lord to Headline Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Black History Month Concert

The Orchestre classique de Montréal will present a Black History Month concert on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Salle Pierre-Mercure. The performance will be headlined by Canadian-Haitian soprano Marie-Josée Lord and Panamanian American conductor Kalena Bovell. The program highlights works by composers of African descent, including William Grant Still and Florence Price. The second half of the {…}

Marie-Josée Lord, Élisabeth St-Gelais, Jacqueline Woodley, & Adam Luther Star in Orchestre classique de Montréal’s 2025-26 Season

The Orchestre classique de Montréal announces its 2025-26 season. This article only features vocal performances. Opening the 86th season is “Indigenous Mosaic,” featuring Innu soprano Élisabeth St-Gelais, Mohawk violinist Tara-Louise Montour, and Cree cellist Cris Derksen. The program includes works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous composers alike. Andrei Feher conducts the Orchestre classique de Montréal. Performance Date: October 5, 2025 Soprano {…}

Layla Claire, Rame Lahaj, Marie-Josée Lord, Philippe Sly, John Brancy Headline Opéra de Montréal’s 2021-22 Season

The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2021-22 season which will feature three opera productions plus an “Opera à la carte” series. First up, the company will present a double bill of “Riders” at Sea” and “Le Flambeau de la Nuit,” which will star Allyson McHardy, Andrea Núñez, Lucie St-Martin, Geoffrey Schellenberg, Sarah Dufresne, Mishael Jedidah Eusebio, and Matthew Li. {…}

Rame Lahaj, Layla Claire & Daniel Okulitch Highlight Opéra de Montréal’s 2020-21 Season

The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2020-21 season with five productions highlighting the season. The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring Marie-Josée Lord in the title role, Rame Lahaj as Alfredo, and Jean-François Lapointe as Germont. Jordan De Souza conducts Alain Gauthier’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2020 Marianne Fiset sings the title role in Janáček’s “Jenůfa” with Samuel {…}