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Dresden Musikfestspiele named one of “Europe’s best classical music festivals” by the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph’s Michael White included the Dresden Musikfestspiele as one of Europe’s best classical music festivals in the Travel section:

Dresden May 15-June 3

Once the cultural showcase of the old GDR, the Dresden Musikfest has a new spirit of adventure under the…

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Celebrated cellist Denise Djokic joins the MJC roster!

MJC is delighted to welcome superb Canadian cellist Denise Djokic to our family! Denise consistently earns world-wide acclaim for her sincere, powerful interpretations and her bold command of the instrument.  Instantly recognized by her “arrestingly beautiful tone colour” (The Strad), she moves audiences with…

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Richard Margison gets a new website!

Check out richardmargison.com‘s new look thanks to Bōwman Designs and new photos by Toronto photographer Katie Cross!

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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…

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Dolora | Dolores!

In September 2012, Dolora will take on one of the literary world’s most famous characters, Dolores Claiborne, when the San Francisco Opera presents the world premiere of Tobias Picker and J.D. McClatchy’s opera based on the award-winning Stephen King’s best-selling novel. Presented by arrangement…

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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…

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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…

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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

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“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…

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Moritzburg Festival Releases Latest SONY Recording

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”.…

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Allyson McHardy Joins MJC Client List

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…

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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

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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…

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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 34th 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…

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