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James Ehnes reveals what he has in common with TV’s Dexter

Strathmore gets strung up with James Ehnes and the Philadelphia Orchestra
Violinist James Ehnes coaxes the heartstrings of history

by Topher Forhecz, STAFF WRITER tforhecz@gazette.net

Articulate, friendly and lacking any obvious hint of bloodlust or affection for large, plastic sheets, violinist James Ehnes seems…

All set for Carnegie Hall! Denise Djkoic “captivating” with the Edmonton Symphony

“Djokic’s tone and intonation were captivating, reinforcing the beauty of Estacio’s most lyrical ideas, and his orchestration gave the cellist plenty of space to be heard.” (Globe and Mail, 7 May 2012)

Read the full review in the Globe and Mail

Shannon Mercer a “stand-out” in Utah Symphony’s Mozart Requiem

“soprano Shannon Mercer stood out with the lyric beauty and surprising power of her voice.” (Salt Lake Tribune, 27 April 2012)

Read the full review on the Salt Lake Tribune’s site

Recently formed Ehnes Quartet “SENSATIONAL” in Miami

Miami music critic Lawrence Budmen reviewed the Ehnes Quartet’s first performance in Florida:

“Ehnes’ patrician artistry and superb musicianship set the standard for the quartet. The tonal refinement, tight ensemble and deeply perceptive performances are remarkable for a recently formed group. Moretti’s silky tone,…

James Ehnes triumphs at Carnegie Hall in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Charles Dutoit

“The violinist James Ehnes was the guest soloist in a lithe, shapely account of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. The piece opened in a relatively matter-of-fact mode, but took on bountiful sweetness in the Andante and buoyant lilt in the dashing finale. Recalled…

Richard Margison on the Highlands Opera Studio

Richard and his wife Val Kuinka talk to Times Colonist journalist Amy Smart about their Highlands Opera Studio program.

Richard on the Highlands Opera Studio – Times Colonist – Feb’12

Read the interview on the Times Colonist website

Russell Braun triumphs as Jaufré Rudel in the COC’s Love From Afar

“Come to have your eyes dazzled; stay to have your heart moved…Russell Braun is the lovelorn troubadour and no one, truly, can capture the essence of manly pain as well as he does. Add to this the burnished redwood of his voice, capable of…

Adrianne Pieczonka brings her renowned Tosca to Toronto’s COC!

Check out some of the interviews that Adrianne did as she prepared to reprise her acclaimed role of Tosca with the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto.

And the first reviews are in…

“Adrianne Pieczonka’s Tosca the best thing in COC’s production of Puccini…

James Ehnes talks about his new Tchaikovsky CD

James Ehnes spoke to Julie Amacher at Minnesota Public Radio about his latest recording featuring Violin Concerto, Serenade Melancolique, Valse Scherzo, and Souvenir d’un lieu cher with the Sydney Symphony and Vladimir Ashkenazy (Onyx).

Read or Listen to the Interview on Minnesota Public Radio’s…

Russell Braun – Toronto Star

Russell teams up with Susan Graham in the Canadian Opera Company’s “unforgettable production” of Iphigenia in Tauris!

COC Iphigenia – Toronto Star – Sept’11

Read the review on the Toronto Star website

Moritzburg Festival – Huffington Post

Music and Magic in Moritzburg. Laurence Vittes explores the Moritzburg Festival and discovers “a place for music lovers to refresh their souls…”

View PDF: 08.14.2011 – Moritzburg – Huffington Post – Music and Magic

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurence-vittes/moritzburg-2011-music_b_926351.html

Allyson McHardy – Opera News

John Yohalem reviews Allyson McHardy’s Atma CD La Conversione di Clodoveo: “Allyson McHardy’s Clodoveo smoothly relays clarion vigor and dignified repentance.”

View PDF: 08.05.2011 – AM – Opera News – Conversione

Opera News’ La Conversione di Clodoveo Review