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Allyson McHardy and James Ehnes up for JUNOs!

Congratulations to Allyson McHardy and James Ehnes for their JUNO nominations. Unveiled today at a press conference in Toronto, Allyson’s recording of Caldara’s La Conversione di Clodoveo with Le Nouvel Opéra (ATMA) is up for Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral Performance and…

The 16th Annual Viennese Opera Ball – Join Elizabeth Manley, A Host of VIP Guests and 30 Debutantes & Cavaliers in a Glittering Evening at the National Gallery of Canada

January 20.2012…On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Viennese Opera Ball will once again take over the National Gallery of Canada to dazzle its guests with incredible music, a menu that stays true to Viennese cuisine, with a Canadian twist, and a night filled with…

Ottawa’s Viennese Opera Ball Welcomes Back Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra

November 28, 2011– Jim Hall, Chair of the Viennese Opera Ball Organizing Committee and President of Frequentis Canada, today announced details of the 16th Annual Viennese Opera Ball.

“As always, this glittering evening includes the traditional introduction of Debutantes and Cavaliers in a wonderful…

ADISQ Nominations for Allyson McHardy and Shannon Mercer

The ADISQ nominations are out and two MJC artists are nominated. Congratulations to Allyson McHardy whose critically acclaimed recording of Caldara’s La Conversione di Clodoveo is nominated in the category of CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: VOCAL and to Shannon Mercer whose Salsa Baroque…

“Heart of Europe”: The Dresden Music Festival from May 15 to June 3, 2012

09.01.2011 – “Heart of Europe”: The Dresden Music Festival from May 15 to June 3, 2012

“Heart of Europe”
The Dresden Music Festival from May 15 to June 3, 2012

At a press conference announcing the next edition of the Dresden Music…

Moritzburg Festival Releases Latest SONY Recording

“well-cooked and perfectly filleted” (www.ndr.de)

July 2011….The Moritzburg Festival has released its latest SONY recording: Schubert’s famous Piano Quintet in A Major (Trout Quintet) as well as four different variations of the very popular “The Trout”.…

Allyson McHardy Joins MJC Client List

“Allyson McHardy’s fiery Phaedra, trim mezzo muscle, steady line and mastery of French declamation is a revelation that rivals Jessye Norman and Lorraine Hunt Lieberson in the same role.” (Financial Times)

Moira Johnson Consulting is…

Phillip’s critically acclaimed Pelléas from Paris will be broadcast Live on Mezzo TV

Phillip’s critically acclaimed Pelléas from Paris will be broadcast Live on Mezzo TV, with rebroadcasts scheduled for July 2 and July 14 2011

Thirty-Eight Young Musicians from Thirteen Countries Invited to Attend 2011 Moritzburg Festival Academy

06.23.2011 – 38 Young Musicians from 13 Countries Invited to Attend 2011 Moritzburg Festival Academy

June 23, 2011…The Moritzburg Festival has announced that thirty-eight young musicians from thirteen different countries have been invited to participate in the 2011 Moritzburg Festival Academy beginning on August…

Around the World with Jan Vogler 2011-2012 Concert Season

06.20.2011 – Around the World with Jan Vogler 2011-2012 Concert Season

Third Annual Benvenuto Franci Opera Competition Announced

06.13.2011 – Third Annual Benvenuto Franci Opera Competition Announced

June 13, 2011…The Mayor of Pienza and Artistic Director Monica Faralli announce the creation of Opera Pienza, an organization to develop and promote young vocal talent in the region. The first event under the banner…

A spectacular finale to the 2011 Dresden Music Festival!

06.08.2011 – A spectacular finale to the 2011 Dresden Music Festival!

Dresden , June 8, 2011 – The 34^th Dresden Music Festival concluded with a spectacular weekend of concerts featuring the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Sir Simon Rattle in Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 at…

Russell Braun in Nixon in China on PBS

Catch Russell’s “stand-out” performance of Chou En-lai in Nixon in China Wednesday, June 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings)

Adrianne Pieczonka – In Recital

Adrianne Pieczonka – In Recital at Koerner Hall & Starring in the COC’s Ariadne Auf Naxos

05.04.2011 – Adrianne Pieczonka – In Recital at Koerner Hall and Starring in the COCs Ariadne Auf Naxos

Sold-Out Concerts for Moritzburg Festival

Sold-Out Concerts and Enthusiastic Applause for Moritzburg Festival Artists in South Korea!

Shannon Mercer in movie Mulroney: The Opera

From the creative team who brought us Burnt Toast comes the joyously irreverent film Mulroney: The Opera, opening in movie theatres across Canada Saturday, April 16th! A political satire with an original operatic score by Alexina Louie, the opera is written by Dan Redican,…

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