Soprano Magali Simard-Galdès is distinguished by her clear, brilliant and crystalline voice. As the years go by, her vocal uniqueness is defined, expressed and appreciated. Her varied repertoire, from baroque to contemporary music, bears witness to her great musicality. As a performer, Magali stands out for the uniqueness of her stage personality and her in-person […]
Equally at ease on an eighteenth century fortepiano as on the modern concert grand, the Canadian pianist Ludwig Semerjian represents a new breed of pianist on today’s concert stage. His evocative and highly personal interpretations on modern as well as historical instruments have garnered him near unanimous critical acclaim, as well as drawing a whole […]
One of Canada’s most active horn soloists, Montréal-based Louis-Philippe Marsolais has been making a name for himself on the international scene for over 20 years. He shares his musical life between solo performance, chamber music and orchestral playing. His career took a giant leap in 2005 when he took home three prizes at the prestigious […]
With an exceptional career spanning forty years, pianist Louise Bessette stands out for the excellence of her live performances. Numerous organizations and international competitions have seen to reward her talent, and her reviews are constantly laudatory. Many composers write especially for her. Louise Bessette has performed with renowned conductors such as Leonardo García Alarcón (Les Violons du […]
Lisette Canton is a choral and orchestral conductor, vocal coach and technician, guest conductor, adjudicator, workshop leader and early music specialist. She is the founder and artistic director of the Juno Award-winning Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC), and is also associate professor and head of choral music at York University in Toronto, where she conducts the […]
the latest incarnation of renowned viol duo Les Voix humaines brings flair and brilliance to their performances! Mélisande Corriveau, viol and recorder virtuoso, and Susie Napper have performed together as members of Les Voix humaines consort for two decades and collaborated on many projects. They both play on historic viols by London luthier, Barak Norman. […]
The chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy takes its name from the renowned string orchestra of the court of the French kings. The group, which has a core membership of fifteen players, was brought together in 1984 by founding conductor Bernard Labadie, now styled founding conductor, and continues under music director Jonathan Cohen to specialize […]
Following in the tradition of the great choirs whose origins date back to the sixth century in Europe, the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal choir was founded in 1956 by Father Léandre Brault, CSC. From the beginning, its mission has been to enrich the religious services of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal through sacred singing. […]
Marie, Nathan, and Ryan formed Les Barocudas while studying at McGill University. Eager to combine wit and creativity with their highcaliber performance skills, they bring a signature freshness to the Baroque repertoire—presented in sold-out concert halls as well as online in the form of music videos. Stay tuned: this young group will continue to surprise […]
Recognized for her absolute mastery of the Baroque repertoire, Canadian soprano Karina Gauvin also performs works by Bach, Beethoven, Mahler, and Britten, as well as twentieth- and twenty-first-century contemporary pieces, with equal success. Gauvin has sung with the world’s greatest symphony orchestras, including the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, […]
