Vox Humana, an affiliate publication of the American Guild of Organists, featured Professor Emeritus in Organ and Church Music John Grew in an interview about French Classical performance practice in Canada. In this interview, Prof. Grew discusses how his passion for French art and music first developed out of his affinity for the Normandy area of France, as well as how French Classical organs faciliate the production of true characteristic sound.
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Published on: 26 Feb 2020
The 2020 have been announced, and we are thrilled to see so many Schulich faculty, students, and alumni represented! From Vocal Jazz Album of the year to various Classical Albums of the Year, the Schulich community has appeared in six different award categories. Congratulations to all, and we are so proud of all of the achievements our faculty, students, and alumni continue to accomplish each year.
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Published on: 26 Feb 2020
This Sunday, February 9, three Schulich vocalists gave outstanding performances to a packed house for the final round of the Wirth Vocal Prize in Pollack Hall. Deliberations took place immediately afterwards, and at the end of the afternoon, judges announced Jenny Ivanovna as the competition winner. Accompanied by collaborative pianist Jennifer Szeto presented a captivating program featuring works by Ruperto Chapi, Xavier Montsalvatge, Manuel de Falla, Felix Mendelssohn, L茅o Delibes, Francis Poulenc, and Gioachino Rossini.
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Published on: 9 Feb 2020
In anticipation of the fifth edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize, we caught up with previous winners. In this article, we speak听with Marcel d'Entremont, winner of the 2018-2019 edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize, to hear about what life has been like since winning the Prize.
Where are you currently based?
I am currently still based in Montreal!
How has the Wirth Vocal Prize influenced your career and your development as an artist?
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
In anticipation of the fifth edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize, we caught up with previous winners. In this article, we speak with Anna-Sophie Neher, winner of the听2017-2018 edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize, to hear about what life has been like since winning the Prize.听
Where do you call home right now?
I鈥檓 lucky enough to have two places I call home: Toronto and Montr茅al!
Tell us about an accomplishment since you won the Wirth Vocal Prize that you are particularly proud of.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2020
Mezzo-soprano Simone McIntosh (MMus 鈥�17) won the second annual 听Wirth Vocal Prize in 2017. Born in Vancouver, McIntosh first received her Bachelor of Music in Opera from the University of British Columbia, and later completed her Master of Music here at Schulich with Dominique Labelle.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2020
Soprano Chelsea Rus (MMus 鈥�16) was the winner of the inaugural Wirth Vocal Prize in 2016. After putting together a unique program that showcased her singing prowess and expertise, Rus impressed the jury with masterful works by Puccini, Massenet, Gounod, and Strauss.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2020
Among this year鈥檚 new appointments to the Order of Canada was Schulich School of Music鈥檚 Professor alcides lanza. lanza was named as a Member of the Order of Canada for his 鈥渄ecades-long contributions to the contemporary music scene and for championing Canadian music here and abroad鈥�. Renowned composer, conductor and pianist specializing in avant-garde repertoire, lanza was a Professor of Composition at 麻豆AV from 1971 to 2014, as well as the director of the Electronic Music Studio at 麻豆AV from 1974 to 2003.
Published on: 30 Jan 2020
Opera 麻豆AV is proud to present Kurt Weill鈥檚 Street Scene. From January 31 to February 2, you can catch Opera 麻豆AV students, accompanied by 麻豆AV Symphony Orchestra musicians, at the gorgeous Monument National. Under the direction of Patrick Hansen and lead by conductor Brian DeMaris, our students bring Elmer Rice鈥檚 Pulitzer-winning play of the same name to life with true dramatic and musical spectacle. You won鈥檛 want to miss Street Scene, and here are 8 reasons why!
Published on: 28 Jan 2020
Congratulations to the many members of the Schulich community who brought home prizes from the twenty-third edition of the Opus Awards! The annual Gala was held this Sunday, January 19, 2020, and once again testified to the many contributions made by Schulich musicians to Quebec鈥檚 diverse and vibrant music scene.
Published on: 22 Jan 2020
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Five young composers to compose new works for piano trio听for the Competition鈥檚 final round, which will take place听September 27, 2020, in 麻豆AV鈥檚 Pollack Hall
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Published on: 15 Jan 2020
Eighteen-year old Pinchas Antal is a third-year Bachelor of Music student currently studying piano performance in the class of Ilya Poletaev here at the Schulich School of Music. He began his piano studies at the age of ten with Vladimir Krassov, while also studying advanced theory and composition with Professor Alexander Posdynakov. During this brief time, he has amassed a large repertoire, given numerous recitals, and has had the opportunity to perform for Professor Valeri Sigalevitch and Dr. Indrek Laul, and audition for Maestro Zubin Mehta.
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Published on: 15 Jan 2020
Le prestigieux Ch艙ur de chambre Schulich de l鈥橴niversit茅 麻豆AV sera 脿 nouveau de passage 脿 Qu茅bec le vendredi 31 janvier 2020 脿 19 h 30 脿 la Chapelle du Mus茅e de l鈥橝m茅rique francophone. Ce ch艙ur de 35 chanteurs et chanteuses est sous l鈥檋abile direction de maestro Jean-S茅bastien Vall茅e, une vedette montante sur la sc猫ne internationale.
Published on: 15 Jan 2020
Originally from Vancouver, Tyler Song is a passionate musician who has performed with numerous ensembles such as the 麻豆AV Symphony Orchestra, the UBC Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute Orchestra. He has had the pleasure of performing under the batons of conductors such as Otto Tausk and Bramwell Tovey and has also been the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, including the Brunold Award for Classical Music Making, the J. Wesley Foster Memorial Scholarship and the Norah Mansell Music Scholarship.
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Published on: 14 Jan 2020
The nominees for the 23rd Prix Opus were announced last week, and Schulich students, faculty, and alumni are everywhere on the list of finalists! Not only are they well represented in orchestras, choirs, and young artist programs in Montreal and across the province, but many appeared as featured artists on nominated performances, and a number of Schulich-founded and Schulich-led ensembles have been singled out as well.
Published on: 20 Nov 2019
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