Festival Classica 2026: Programming for Modern Tastes
The 16th edition of Festival Classica, taking place from May 22 to June 14, will continue to extend its repertoire beyond the limits of classical…
Browsing: Beethoven
CD Review | The Beethoven Project: Beethoven 5/Vol. 5; Jonathan Biss
The Beethoven Project: Beethoven 5/Vol. 5 Jonathan Biss, piano; Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Malin Broman, leader Orchid Classics Jonathan Biss is clearly grappling with Beethoven.…
Orchestre symphonique de Laval: A Concert in the Spirit of Friendship
For its upcoming concert, Orchestre symphonique de Laval (OSL) promises a wonderful reunion. Newly-appointed Music Director Adam Johnson, named to the post last August, will…
Lebrecht Weekly | Vikingur Olafsson: Opus 109 (DG)
Some of us remember a time when November landed with a thump of label adverts, big wodges of glossy pages that promised nirvana in the…
Preview | Stewart Goodyear Opens Edmonton Chamber Music Society 2025-26 Season
With its 2025-26 season, the Edmonton Chamber Music Society (ECMS) presents a series of intimate performances that bring exceptional international talent to Alberta. Pianist Stewart…
Review | Isidore String Quartet Steps on Some Toes at LMMC
The Ladies’ Morning Music Club (LMMC) has a somewhat anachronistic name, betraying its founding more than 100 years ago. It grew out of a need…
Summer with the National Arts Centre Orchestra: From Murdoch Mysteries to Beethoven
National Arts Centre Orchestra’s (NACO) programming continues this summer with a mix of contemporary and classical works ranging from Murdoch Mysteries in Concert (July 10–11)…
Ottawa Chamberfest: Violinist Shunske Sato on historical practice
When Shunske Sato takes the stage, the audience steps into a whole new era. Far beyond playing music from the past, Sato is determined to…
Report | Cliburn Semi-Finals: Chance, Fate, or Merit
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Welcome to La Scena Musicale’s reviews of the semi- and final rounds of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of…
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir 2025/26 Season: A Celebration of Canadian Artistry
Toronto, April 10, 2025 — The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) proudly announces its 2025/26 season — an ambitious, blockbuster year of iconic masterworks, monumental collaborations,…
