Cecilia Duarte, Myriam Leblanc, Ellen McAteer, James Reese, Joanne Lunn Headline Tafelmusik’s 2026-27 Season

(Photo credit: Katz) Tafelmusik’s 2026-27 concert season is announced. This article only features vocal concerts. Tafelmusik continues its collaboration with Opera Atelier in Charpentier’s “The Descent of Orpheus.” Performance Dates: October 22 – 25, 2026 Cecilia Duarte performs in “Baroque Fiesta.” Lina Tur Bonet directs the concert featuring works by Handel and Vivaldi, along with music of the Spanish Golden {…}

Aug 30, 2025

Amanda Forsythe Headlines Early Music Vancouver Announces 2025-26 Season

(Photo credit: TatianaDaubek) Early Music Vancouver (emv) announces its 2025-26 and 55th season. This article only features vocal concerts. Soprano Amanda Forsythe performances a concert of works by Handel. Alexander Weimann conducts the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Performance Date: September 27, 2025 Soprano Myriam Leblanc, alto Cecilia Duarte, tenor Jacob Perry, and bass Sumner Thompson perform with the Vancouver Chamber Choir {…}

Feb 16, 2025

Tafelmusik Unveils 2025-26 Season

Tafelmusik has announced the details of its 2025-26 season. For the purposes of the article, only vocal works are included. “Double Dixit: Lotti & Handel” features Tafelmusik Chamber Choir. Ivars Taurins directs. Performance Dates: November 28, 29, & 30, 2025 Händel’s “Messiah” is presented by soloists soprano Stephanie True, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, tenor Nicholas Scott, and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. Ivars Taurins directs. {…}

Feb 26, 2024

Samuel Mariño, Hélène Brunet, Cecilia Duarte, & Jacob Perry Featured in Tafelmusik’s 2024-25 Season

Tafelmusik has announced the details of its 2024-25 season. This article includes vocal works only. Soprano Hélène Brunet, mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte, and baritone Jesse Blumberg make their Tafelmusik debuts in Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio.” Tenor Charles Daniels joins them. Ivars Taurins directs the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and Orchestra. Performance Dates: November 22, 23, & 24, 2024 Handle’s “Messiah” stars soprano Myriam {…}

Feb 2, 2024

Wallis Giunta Headlines Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes’ ‘Carmen’

The Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes is set to perform Bizet’s “Carmen” on Feb. 24 and 25, 2024 at the Maison symphonique. The concert version will star Wallis Giunta (Carmen), Adam Luther (Don José), Hugo Laporte (Escamillo), and Myriam LeBlanc (Micaëla). They will be accompanied by an orchestra of 60 musicians and 120 choristers from the OPCM as well {…}

Sep 19, 2022

Clavecin en Concert Opens Season With Works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Clavecin en Concert will kick off its 2022-23 season with concerts titled “Between Triumph and Piety.” The concerts will include the works by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier such as “Miserere for the Jesuits” H. 219, “Motet Beatus” Vir H. 208, and “Te Deum” H. 146. French Maestro Hervé Niquet and founder/musical director of the Concert Spirituel will lead the {…}

Feb 21, 2018

Joyce El-Khoury, James Westman & Ryan McKinny To Be Featured In Opéra de Montréal’s 2018-19 Season

The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2018-19 season. The season will offer four productions, a chamber opera, and a unique recital by an opera star at the Festival du Monde Arabe. The program will include some of today’s greatest artists of today as well as many Canadians making a name for themselves on the world’s major stages. Here is {…}