TORONTO, ONTARIO – APRIL 24, 2024: The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Michael Measures Prizes, awarded in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts. Awarded to only two recipients, these prizes recognize and support the top talent nationwide of young classical musicians aged 16 to 24. 2024 Michael Measures Prizes... Source ..read more

La Scena Musicale asked some of our regular contributors to share their memories of Sir Andrew Davis, former conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gianmarco Segato, Denise Lai and Joseph So had this to say: GIANMARCO SEGATO: Sir Andrew Davis left a huge recording legacy, which is perhaps where I learned to love and appreciate his art the most. That his musical tastes dovetailed with my own... Source ..read more

Sir Andrew Davis, former conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, died of Leukemia on Saturday, at the age of 80. Davis led the TSO for thirteen years, from 1975-1988, making his tenure the third-longest in the orchestra’s history. In 2018, he returned to the orchestra for two years, acting as interim director between Peter Oundjian and Gustavo Gimeno. Sir Andrew Davis In 2012... Source ..read more

The Philadelphia Orchestra tours all over the world, but this past Wednesday marked their first performance in Toronto under musical director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The eagerly-awaited concert was sold out months in advance. Their interpretation of Rachmaninov’s second symphony was a near-definitive performance, surely leaving most attendees more than pleased with what they heard. Source ..read more

One of the most lauded conductors of his generation, Canadian Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin has received the highest designation conferred by The Royal Conservatory of Music – on April 17, 2024 he was inducted as an Honorary Fellow (FRCMT) of the organization. Mr. Nézet-Séguin accepted the Honorary Fellowship after conducting The Philadelphia Orchestra’s sold out Koerner Hall debut, as part of the... Source ..read more

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To celebrate Canadian music-making in its 101st year, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), led by Music Director Gustavo Gimeno, will appear at Montreal’s Maison symphonique and Canada’s National Arts Centre in Ottawa on May 4 and 5, 2024. In advance of the tour, on May 1 and 2, Toronto audiences will have the opportunity to experience the same program — featuring the North American première of... Source ..read more

OTTAWA, April 17, 2024 — Ottawa’s own internationally-acclaimed chamber music festival celebrates 30 years of changing lives through music this summer! Ottawa Chamberfest will celebrate its past and look towards the future with electrifying performances from legendary artists and treasured friends, as well as the emerging artists they champion. From July 25 – August 8, 2024... Source ..read more

Montreal, Quebec – April 17, 2024. La Scena Musicale, the renowned music magazine committed to serving the Canadian music community, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 Choir Guide. This year marks the 14th edition of this highly anticipated annual event, shining a spotlight on vocal art across Canada. La Scena Musicale‘s Choir Guide is an invaluable resource for choirs seeking talented... Source ..read more

The Ladies Morning Musical Club (LMMC) has announced their programming for the 2024-25 season, which includes a range of chamber music offerings. While McGill University’s Pollack Hall, the traditional home of the LMMC, is undergoing renovations, the organization will move to Concordia University’s Oscar Peterson Hall, located at the school’s Loyola Campus in Montreal’s West End. Source ..read more