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We are excited to welcome the uniquely versatile Greek violinist, composer, and mathematician to the Schulich School of Music for a week-long Catherine Thornhill Visiting Artist Residency!

Published on: 21 Jan 2019

Despite being one of Canada’s most prolific composers in the twentieth century, Eldon Rathburn (LMus 1937) still remains somewhat unknown. Over the course of his 75-year musical career, Rathburn churned out hundreds of remarkable film scores that provided the soundtrack for a wide variety of productions, in addition to many orchestral and chamber pieces. With such an extensive catalogue of noteworthy works, Rathburn certainly deserves a prominent place in the Canadian musical canon.

Published on: 15 Jan 2019

At the end of December, Governor General Julie Payette , one of the country's highest honours. Among these is Prof.

Published on: 3 Jan 2019

Presented annually, the are awarded by the , the world's leading society of music professionals. As music's only peer-recognized distinction, the Grammy awards honour and celebrate artistic excellence across the entire music industry, and are considered one of the most prestigious achievements in the arts.

Published on: 11 Dec 2018

Huge congratulations are in order for cellist Elie Boissinot, who won the 2018-2019 Golden Violin Competition on Sunday afternoon with an exemplary 30-minute performance before a four-person jury and enthusiastic audience. Accompanied by collaborative pianist Wei-Tang Tuang, Elie’s winning program included Variations concertantes, Op.

Published on: 29 Oct 2018

In a recent interview with , pianist (also known as Jason Beck offstage) explained how his time at Schulich in the 1990s influenced his current style of music.

Published on: 25 Oct 2018

Known for her engaging and lively performances, Israeli-born flutist has played first flute in the  and the , and has performed under the baton of numerous world-renowned conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Kiril Petrenko, Gustavo Dudamel, Valery Gergiev, and more.

Published on: 18 Oct 2018

While the Schulich School of Music houses over 70 grand pianos, a unique, 130-year-old Steinway is tucked away in neighbouring Royal Victoria College, a 鶹AV residence hall. Hailed in 1887 by The Decorator and Furnisher magazine as “the most beautiful concert grand ever designed,” this one-of-a-kind instrument was commissioned from Steinway by Sir Donald Smith (also known as Lord Strathcona), who wanted the finest piano around to complete his parlour’s décor.

Published on: 12 Oct 2018

We would like to congratulate violinist Teresa Wang (BMus ’17), who was recently awarded the 2018 Peter Mendell Award. This award includes a $2500 scholarship and a private recital opportunity. Peter Mendell, a prominent lawyer at Davies Ward Philips & Vineberg as well as an avid cellist, created the award in 2005 to recognize and foster the development of musical talent amongst full-time string students pursuing studies in classical music programs at Quebec universities and conservatories.

Published on: 5 Oct 2018

The 29th edition of the were held at on Tuesday night (Oct. 2), and several Schulich alumni stood out among the winners, including:

Jean-Olivier Bégin (BMus 2003), Screen Composer of the Year;Chet Doxas (BMus 2004, MMus 2008), Hagood Hardy Award;James O'Callaghan (MMus 2014), Jan V. Matejcek Award; and Marc Ouellette (BMus 1993), Film Music Award.

Published on: 4 Oct 2018

A true innovator, ’s artistic output encompasses so many categories that the as a “new kind of improviser-composer-ethnomusicologist hybrid.” While creating music that features her multilingual vocals and performances on a variety of instruments, Shyu taps into her extensive study of the traditional songs of East Timor, Taiwan, Indonesia and more.

Published on: 1 Oct 2018

(B.Mus 2019) was recently recognized by the Hnatyshyn Foundation as , valued at $10,000. Open to applications from nominated post-secondary students across Canada in the penultimate or final year of their program, the grants were established to "foster excellence in new talent."

Published on: 27 Sep 2018

Every year,  puts on an awards gala to highlight musicians and music industry professionals in Québec. Included in this year's nominations for Jazz Album of the Year, Classical - Large Ensemble Album of the Year and Classical - Small Ensemble Album of the Year are many Schulich faculty, alumni and students, which we've highlighted in our list below. 

Published on: 18 Sep 2018

David Jager is a composer, producer and broadcaster based in Toronto. He was recently named a Member of the Order of Canada "for being at the forefront of Canadian music creation, performance and promotion, notably through his broadcasts, and for having fostered a generation of musicians."

In a WholeNote article published at the end of August, he reflects on the role of the CBC in fostering young compositional talent in Canada and the importance of the nation's ongoing investment in young composers.

Published on: 18 Sep 2018

Well-known for his focus on the works of George Enescu (recordings of which the American Record Guide proclaimed to be some of the ), as well as for his versatility and expertise on period instruments, pianist Prof. Ilya Poletaev is equally at home interpreting the music of other master composers.

Published on: 14 Sep 2018

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