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Tag: Opera
A Tale of Artistic Passion and Emotion: Puccini’s La Bohème Enchants Montreal’s Music Scene this Sunday !
This Sunday, July 30th at 1:30 PM, Montreal’s downtown will be set ablaze with artistic fervor as the much-awaited Festival d’art vocal de Montréal debuts its grand presentation of Giacomo Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, La Bohème to be held at Pierre-Mercure Hall, broadcasted by the Montreal Vocal Art Festival in partnership with La Boussole des Arts…
OPERA takes the spotlight in Saint-Eustache this July !
. A Remarkable 14th Edition: FestivalOpéra de Saint-Eustache Sets the Stage Ablaze this July 6th to the 9th 2023 ! . SAINT-EUSTACHE, – The highly anticipated 14th edition of the FestivalOpéra de Saint-Eustache is finally here, and it promises to be an exceptional experience for all attendees. Under the visionary leadership of Leila-Marie Chalfoun, the…
Black History Month kicks off with panache with the World Premiere of the Opera ” LA FLAMBEAU”
. Throughout February, Black History Month is celebrated as an annual event that honors African American contributions and achievements in the US and Canada. The purpose of Black History Month is to recognize the struggles and successes of African Americans, promote diversity, understanding, and equality as well as hold events to commemorate contributions and accomplishments…
EDEN : A musical homage to nature performed by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and the Italian ensemble Il Pomo D’Oro !
Everywhere she plays, American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is praised for her virtuosity as well as her engaging demeanour, upbeat outlook, and fluid communication. The Times (London, UK) described the mezzo-soprano as having a voice that is “nothing less than 24 karat gold,” making her not just one of the opera world’s best singers, but also…
HALLELUJAH, REJOICE: Next Dec 4th , enjoy two beautiful Christmas concerts by Canadian Trio Lyrico and l’Ensemble Caprice !
, Lyrico – A Very Operatic Christmas ! The Canadian operatic pop trio LYRICO are very proud to present next December 4th – A Very Operatic Christmas at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier of La Place des Arts ! This festive Christmas concert will be the perfect way to ring in the season with loved ones ! . Marco Bocchicchio, Sam Champagne, and Ian Sabourin, will enthrall their audience with their melodious renditions of two of the most well known and beloved Christmas carols: O Holy Night and The First Noel. Your heart will certainly be swept away by the grandeur…
The Orchestre Classique de Montreal proudly presents BACH: VIOLIN & VOICE
. November 15th 2022, the Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s most technically challenging pieces for violin and voice for their second concert of their 83rd season. The members of the OCM invited young, Canadian violin virtuoso Kerson Leong to perform concertos no. 1 ( in A minor) and 2 ( in…
Dido and Aeneas…Two legendary lovers see their deadly destiny fulfilled…
Around 1683, Henry Purcell, one of the great geniuses of the English Baroque era, created a masterpiece with his opera Dido & Aeneas. This three-act opera was based on a libretto by Nahum Tate and was also Purcell’s only true opera, as well as his only all-sung dramatic work. At the heart of this tragic love…
Opera in the spotlight in Montreal this month.
Whether you’re completely new to the world of opera or if you are a veteran bel canto lover or even singer , Gen’s Delights has put together a brief overview of several opera happenings in Montreal this month that range from performances, galas, CD launches and even an audition for a new opera ! Read on :…
“Les 9 de Montréal” – presents “Consonance” at La Maison Symphonique this Sept 8th.
The “12 cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic” and the “Cello Octet Amsterdam”, have entertained Europeans and tourists alike over the past decade… Now it is in Montreal that artistic director Vincent Bélanger decided to create “Les 9″ , a group of 8 young Canadian cellists and a double bassist, assembled as a unique combination of…
Two amazing cultural festivals to discover away from the city !
Do you wish to get away from Montreal, but still wish to enjoy festivals that promote arts, culture, parties and more? Check out the SHAZAMFEST and FOSE Opera Festival below to get your cultural fix for the summer: QUEBEC’S PREMIER OUTDOOR CARNIVAL IS BACK TO ELECTRIFY THE SUMMER! ShazamFest 2022 Features an Eclectic Mix of…