Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) presents Rafael Payare Gives Us A Hero’s Life The noble, serene Rückert-Lieder by Mahler will showcase the exceptional voice of Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva, in a concert also featuring the majestic, largely autobiographical symphonic poem A Hero’s Life by Richard Strauss. In addition, a work to be discovered: Johanna Müller-Hermann’s Heroische Ouvertüre, performed for the first […] The post Rafael Payare Gives Us A Hero’s Life – March 28+30, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

On Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 pm, Bourgie Hall will welcome the Camerata RCO, which includes members of the celebrated Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, one of the most acclaimed orchestras worldwide. This prestigious chamber music ensemble is hailed internationally for its captivating and technically superior interpretations and was praised by the New York Times for its […] The post Musicians of The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at Bourgie Hall appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Ian Maksin – Les chansons du violoncelle vagabond Amazing musical voyage across time and space with world cellist, composer and vocalist Ian Maksin. From Bach to Blues and from West African grooves to rhythms of Mongolian shamans, Maksin magically connects some of the most diverse elements of world music into a unique fusion, using his […] The post Cellist Ian Maksin – March 26, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

What’s on in Montréal courtesy of Tourisme Montréal Theatre: Adapted from the animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including One Thousand and One Nights, the hit Broadway musical Aladdin headlines Salle Wilfred-Pelletier for eight performances from March 28 to April 2. The Segal Centre for Performing Arts presents (March 19 to April 2) award-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi’s intricate play […] The post What’s on in Montreal – Here are some choice live arts and entertainment events for March, April and early May appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Francis Choinière, choral conductor and Artistic Director of Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes, Orchestre FILMharmonique & Ensemble Classico Moderne is the winner of the $125,000 Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer 2023-2024 for Collaborative Emerging Artist. Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer is the biggest prize of its kind in Canada and one of the largest in the […] The post Canadian Conductor Francis Choinière wins $125,000 Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer 2023-2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Bourgie Hall presents Célimène Daudet – Haïti mon amour This Franco-Haitian pianist presents a culturally rich program that combines works by early 20th-century Haitian composers with pieces from the European classical repertoire. Pianist Célimène Daudet comes from two cultures, French and Haitian. She is a soloist whose playing and artistic commitment are recognized by the […] The post Pianist Célimène Daudet – March 22, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Bourgie Hall presents Justin Taylor, harpsichord – Bach in Italy To mark both the birthday of J. S. Bach and Early Music Day, this young Franco-American harpsichordist presents an all-Bach program that illuminates the influence of works by Italian masters on the great German composer’s oeuvre. Justin Taylor’s dazzling concert and recording career began in […] The post Harpsichordist Justin Taylor – March 21, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

St. Lawrence Choir presents Psalmae The St. Lawrence Choir invites you to a wonderful concert: Psalmae. The three works to be performed include texts inspiring the listener with personal comfort and hope.  Psalm 121 by Canadian composer Imant Raminsh sets to music a well-known religious text: from beginning to end, the One who watches over us never […] The post Psalmae – March 11, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Bourgie Hall presents The Brillance of the Enlightenment with Nicolas Ellis and Cameron Crozman Les Violons du Roy are pleased to share the stage with Cameron Crozman, “Canada’s next big cello star,” (CBC Music) for the very first time. Nicolas Ellis, among the most accomplished conductors of his generation, offers a program combining the Classical […] The post Cellist Cameron Crozman – March 10, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Bourgie Hall presents Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner A recital by one of the most promising young pianists of his generation, demonstrating his refined musicality and flawless technique. “A gifted virtuoso” (San Francisco Chronicle) with “mesmerizing artistry and extraordinary ability to communicate” (The Post-Standard), “poetic, electrifying” (Michigan Live) with “masterful technique and a veritable deluge of sonorities” (La […] The post Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner – March 9, 2023 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more