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Review | A rare tenor Idamante in Hungarian State Opera’s striking Idomeneo - my/maSCENA
Hungarian State Opera is presenting the first revival of its 2023 production of Mozart’s Idomeneo in András Almási-Tóth’s pandemic-inspired conception. Having seen the premiere two years ago, the execution now feels even stronger, including some significant cast changes. In 2023, the company opted for the more ‘usual’ mezzo-soprano as Idamante, but this time we were Hungarian State Opera's revival of its 2023 production of Mozart's Idomeneo in the rare tenor version for Idamante
Edmonton Opera: Fiscally-responsible innovation - my/maSCENA
Now that opera companies across Canada have announced their 2025-26 seasons, a clear pattern emerges. Programming is mostly centred around Top 10 titles like Barber of Seville, La bohème, Rigoletto and Carmen. The outlier in this regard is Edmonton Opera (EO). The 62-year-old organization flaunts tradition with an innovative season centred around a new, Indigenous-themed Edmonton Opera is heading into a new season that reflects the realities for opera companies today with a mix of new works and innovative productions.
Review: Prime donne shine in unfocused Maria Stuarda at Hungarian State Opera - my/maSCENA
Hungarian State Opera’s new production of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda marks the opera’s first staging in this country (seen May 31). As conductor Martin Rajna mentions in the program book, Maria Stuarda isn’t staged all that often even in other countries. Of Donizetti's three ‘Tudor queen’ operas, Anna Bolena is more popular. What prompted the company This new production of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda is the first staging of the work in the company's history.
Report | CMIM Art Song Final: Laureano Quant, Pure Talent - my/maSCENA
When Laureano Quant's victory was announced last night, Saturday, May 31, at around 10:15 p.m., a great cheer echoed through Bourgie Hall, packed for this grand finale of Art Song. The Colombian baritone's fans came out in force to support him, proudly displaying their country's flag, just as they would during a World Cup victory
Michael Bridge : Accordion Virtuoso - my/maSCENA
One must have several talents to be an accomplished artist: technical skills that make you rare and sought-after, perseverance, vision, a sense of showmanship to give the audience an exceptional experience—and, in addition, the ability to adapt to life’s circumstances. In a nutshell, this is the philosophy and work ethic of Michael Bridge, who though
Music and Beyond: Building bridges Between the Arts - my/maSCENA
Phaeton Piano Trio Ottawa’s Music and Beyond festival is gearing up for its 15th edition, which will take place between July 4 and 16. Julian Armour—the festival’s artistic director and general manager for the last 15 years—is always on the lookout for ways to combine classical music with other art forms. He aims to promote
Busking: A Montreal Soliloquy - my/maSCENA
by Dino Spaziani and Adrian Rodriguez Montreal’s streets come alive in spring. From classical guitar to jazz violin, the sounds of buskers return to the city’s plazas, métro entrances, and church steps. This isn’t just casual entertainment, it’s part of the rhythm of public life. The figure of the street musician is not unique to Montreal.
Editorial (June 2025) - my/maSCENA
Welcome to the 2025 Summer national issue of La Scena Musicale, our final national issue of the year, in this our 29th season (2024-25) of publishing CURRENT ISSUE La Scena Musicale’s 29th annual Summer Festival Guide is again presented in glossy, all-colour and three-column format. The guide features 89 festivals with a more comprehensive list
Report | CMIM Day 3: Excitement before the Semifinals - my/maSCENA
The last session of the CMIM Aria category before the semifinals sees a final push from the remaining competitors! On the evening of May 27, four candidates closed the first round, including singers we had counted among the competition's favorites. Chinese mezzo Jingjing Xu received warm applause as she entered the Bourgie Hall stage. In
Report | CMIM Day 2: Are the Evening Session More Favourable to the Candidates? - my/maSCENA
The sessions at the CMIM that follow one another are all different. So far, the one constant is that we hear the most remarkable voices in the evening. Could this be a coincidence, or does the timing of the performance have something to do with it? Aria I – Afternoon This second day started rather
Report | CMIM Day 1: The Competition Begins - my/maSCENA
The Montreal International Musical Competition (CMIM) is officially launched! May 25 marked the beginning of the first rounds in the Voice – Aria category. Ten candidates entered the competition out of the 24 selected. They included Hedvig Haugerud, Ruby Dibble, Karoline Podolak, and Ihor Mostovoi, whom we had already identified in our predictions. Afternoon Session