These prizes are awarded by the CQM – Conseil québécois de la musique and will be presented at the 24th online gala on Sunday, February 7th. Here are the nominees Album of the year – Musiques médiévale, Renaissance, baroque 14 Histoires de guitares, David Jacques Badinages, Mélisande Corriveau and Eric Milnes Telemann Concertos & Ouverture […]
Year: 2020
Pianist PHILIP CHIU under exclusive contract with ATMA Classique
ATMA Classique is delighted to announce that Canadian pianist Philip Chiu has entered into an exclusive recording contract with the label. “Philip Chiu’s artistic vision is in line with ATMA Classique’s objectives; the originality and diversity of Mr. Chiu’s piano programs will be a rich addition to the repertoire in our catalog,” said Guillaume Lombart, […]
Spotlights on Hélène Brunet
The celebrated Canadian soprano Hélène Brunet makes her ATMA Classique solo album debut with Solfeggio, a program of hand-picked baroque and classical arias for which she feels a deep affinity. Hélène Brunet is hailed as “a singer of tremendous quality” with “a voice of perfect beauty and sincere expression.” Recognized for her interpretations of Bach, […]
Spotlight on Marie Nadeau-Tremblay
MUSIC FOR A WHILE : Marie Nadeau Nadeau-Tremblay, violin ATMA chats with musicians about their lives in the time of coronavirus. Part of our ongoing series of interviews with musicians during the pandemic: a conversation with violinist and artistic director of Les Barocudas, Marie Nadeau-Tremblay. Recipient of numerous awards and scholarships from McGill University, and […]
Spotlight on Marina Thibeault
MUSIC FOR A WHILE : Marina Thibeault, viola ATMA chats with musicians about their lives in the time of coronavirus. Part of our ongoing series of interviews with musicians during the pandemic: a conversation with violist Marina Thibeault. Celebrated for her “deep rich sound, exceptional virtuosity, and enthusiasm,” she travels the world as a sought-after […]
Spotlight on David Jacques
Music For A While with David Jacques: ATMA chats with musicians about their lives in the time of coronavirus. Part of our ongoing series of interviews with musicians during the pandemic: a conversation with guitarist and lutenist David Jacques. 14 Histoires de guitares (14 Guitars), his latest recording for ATMA Classique, was released in January […]
Spotlight on Lisette Canton
Music For A While with Lisette Canton: ATMA chats with musicians about their lives in the time of coronavirus. Part of our ongoing series of interviews with musicians during the pandemic: a conversation with choral conductor and artistic director of the Ottawa Bach Choir, Lisette Canton. The choir’s most recent ATMA recording Handel, Bach et […]
Spotlight on Mathieu Lussier
Music in lockdown: musicians talk about life during the COVID-19 pandemic Mathieu Lussier 1. What was your last live public performance before the lockdown began? On March 12, my wonderful friends and colleagues in Pentaèdre and I gave a concert with Les Violons du Roy at the Palais Montcalm in Quebec City. We were the […]
Music for a while – Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Music For A While with Yannick Nézet-Séguin ATMA Classique chats with musicians about their lives in the time of coronavirus. “We must keep hope in our hearts. This is a pause. Some things will change, but music cannot be silenced. It’s going to take courage, and it’s going to take initiative and creativity, but as […]
Music for a while, Karina Gauvin
Music For A While: musicians talk about their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work. Musicians are particularly affected while concert halls remain shuttered and live audiences are replaced with virtual ones. In light of this evolving reality, we are launching a new series of short […]
