2018 Year-End Roundup: Martin and Lesley Choose Their Final Four
From Martin: Following up from my list earlier this week of my favorite 20 album releases in 2018, with so many fantastic albums to…
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Top Albums of 2018 by Province – Lesley Carter
With the quantity of excellent music that comes out of Canada each year, it’s always a challenge to select a few favorites. As regular…
Interview: Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà, “Ovation”
Last Friday saw the release of “Ovation,” recorded at the Palais Montcalm (Québec City) performance during La Pietà’s 2017 “One Last Time” tour. After…
Beethoven, Violin Sonatas No. 6, 7, and 8: An Interview With Andrew Wan
With this sparkling new disc of Beethoven’s Op. 30 violin sonatas, Andrew Wan and Charles Richard-Hamelin are embarking on a multi-disc journey through Beethoven’s…
2018-2019 Canadian Orchestra Preview Part 2: Ontario and Québec
In the previous installment of our 2018-2019 orchestra preview, we focused on western provinces. This week, we look at orchestras in Ontario and Québec –…
2018-2019 Canadian Orchestra Preview, Part I
As the back-to-school sales begin clogging our inboxes, another sure sign that the seasons will be turning soon is the arrival of orchestra program…
“Confidences”: Interview With Caroline Gélinas
With her debut album, “Confidences,” mezzo-soprano Caroline Gélinas, one of Ici Musique’s 2017-2018 Révélations artists, launched her recording career with a profoundly gorgeous collection…
Le Festival de Lanaudière: Interview With Artistic Director Gregory Charles
We’ve been fortunate here at Great Dark Wonder to preview some terrific folk/roots festivals happening in Canada this summer; now, it’s classical music’s turn…
Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) Closes Season With “Manuscrit trouvé à Saragosse”
To close its 52nd concert season, dedicated to the composer José Evangelista, the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) is giving the public…
Nadia Labrie: A “Flute Passion” for Schubert
Franz Schubert’s passionate, romantic music seems a perfect place for a fresh start – which is exactly what flutist Nadia Labrie is launching with…