Eleanor Stubley Recording Prize 2019-20: Martin Daigle and Omar Miranda
The Schulich School of Music is pleased to announce that this year鈥檚 Eleanor Stubley Recording Prize will go to Martin Daigle (MMus '20) and Omar Miranda (M.Mus. '21) for their project 鈥淢ossy Cobblestone鈥�.
Launch of the Hearing Care Platform
On the occasion of World Hearing Day, the Schulich School of Music of 平特五不中 and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT) are pleased to announce the launch of their Hearing Care Platform (HCP). Conceived in partnership with the NSERC-EERS Industrial Research Chair in In-Ear Technologies (CRITIAS) at the 脡cole de technologie sup茅rieure (脡TS), this project is designed to assess the noise exposure experienced by 平特五不中 music students.
Article from Vox Humana: John Grew and French Organ Music
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.
Schulich's represented in this year's Juno Award Nominees and Winners
The 2020 Juno Award Nominees 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.
Jenny Ivanovna wins the 2019-20 Wirth Vocal Prize
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.
In conversation with 2018-19 Wirth Vocal Prize winner: Marcel d'Entremont
In anticipation of the fifth edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize, we caught up with previous winners. In this article, we speak聽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!
In conversation with 2017-18 Wirth Vocal Prize winner: Anna-Sophie Neher
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聽2017-2018 edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize, to hear about what life has been like since winning the Prize.聽
Where do you call home right now?
I鈥檓 lucky enough to have two places I call home: Toronto and Montr茅al!
In conversation with 2016-17 Wirth Vocal Prize winner: Simone McIntosh
Mezzo-soprano Simone McIntosh (MMus 鈥�17) won the second annual 聽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.
In conversation with 2015-16 Wirth Vocal Prize winner: Chelsea Rus
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.
alcides lanza appointed as Member of the Order of Canada
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�.
8 Reasons to See Street Scene
Opera 平特五不中 is proud to present Kurt Weill鈥檚 Street Scene. From January 31 to February 2, you can catch Opera 平特五不中 students, accompanied by 平特五不中 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!
Schulich's Opus Award winners
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.
Pinchas Antal: Winner of the 2019-20 Classical Concerto Competition
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.
De retour 脿 Qu茅bec : Choeur de chambre Schulich de l鈥橴niversit茅 平特五不中
Le prestigieux Ch艙ur de chambre Schulich de l鈥橴niversit茅 平特五不中 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.
Tyler Song to perform Mozart鈥檚 Clarinet Concerto masterpiece
Originally from Vancouver, Tyler Song is a passionate musician who has performed with numerous ensembles such as the 平特五不中 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.
