Classical Crescendo

#ClassicalMusic Summer isn't over in Quebec: free Kleyn Kabaret (Aug 5 & 8), guitarist Daniel Bolshoy (Aug 5), OSQ outdoors (Aug 5), Dover Quartet + Vivaldi at Domaine Forget (Aug 7–10), Orford's Ukraine portrait (Aug 9), and Concerts aux Îles du Bic (Aug 6–10). #Montreal #Quebec

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Orchestre de la Francophonie appoints Julien Proulx as artistic director for the next three years after a public + jury process. Founder Jean‑Philippe Tremblay becomes artistic director emeritus, and a new scholarship in his name will support young conductors. #Orchestra #Canada

#Opera Festival de Lanaudière closed with a five‑hour Tristan und Isolde led by Yannick Nézet‑Séguin and the Orchestre Métropolitain. Tamara Wilson’s radiant Liebestod and Karen Cargill shone; Skelton’s Act III seared, with Selig and Maltman in strong form. #ClassicalMusic #Montreal

#Music Laval marked its 60th with a free OSL concert at Place Bell for 6,000. New music director Adam Johnson led an eclectic set—from Brahms/Lalo to disco Beethoven, Québec tunes and country with Guylaine Tanguay. OSL’s 2025–26 season opens Oct 29. #ClassicalMusic #Laval

#ClassicalMusic The Dudok Quartet Amsterdam launches Tchaikovsky String Quartets Vol. 1 on vintage instruments with gut strings and period bows—lean, flexible, and vivid. Includes a tender Andante cantabile and Lensky’s aria. Now streaming. #Tchaikovsky #DudokQuartet

#Baroque Itinéraire Baroque 2025 opened in Périgord with A Nocte Temporis and high tenor Reinoud Van Mechelen glowing in Clérambault’s Apollon, Le Jaloux, and Pirame et Thisbé, plus Jacquet de la Guerre’s Trio Sonata. Cavernous acoustic, but the drama still dazzled. #EarlyMusic #ClassicalMusic

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Lunchtime gem at Itinéraire Baroque (Périgord): La Risonanza lit up Église St-Théodore with Corrette’s F-major Organ Concerto, Handel’s “Tu fedel? Tu costante?” and G-minor Op.4/1, plus a heartfelt Sammartini cantata. Emilia Bertolini shone; Fabio Bonizzoni sparkled. #Baroque #Handel

#Music Chandos drops Grażyna Bacewicz: Orchestral Works Vol. 2 with the BBC Symphony, as CPO’s so-called Complete Symphonic Works ends after just three volumes. Review: https://5against4.com/2025/08/05/grazyna-bacewicz-orchestral-works-vol-2/ #ClassicalMusic #Bacewicz

#News Eddie Palmieri, towering pianist, composer, bandleader, and salsa innovator, died Wed, Aug 6, at home in NJ. He was 88. Born in East Harlem, he fused jazz, mambo, funk, and Afro-Cuban rhythms; his 1961 group La Perfecta reshaped Latin dance. #Salsa #LatinJazz

#Classical Dive into Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58—performed by pianist David-Michael Dunbar. Lyrical, bold, and intimate. Listen here: https://www.classicalconnect.com/music/14426 #Beethoven #Piano

#Opera The Nightingale of the North — a new song from soprano Tonia Evans-Cianciulli — honors Georgina Ann Stirling, Newfoundland’s first international opera star. A lyrical tribute to a trailblazer. #Music #Newfoundland

#Opera Two Sopranos—Julia LoRusso and Angela Gjurichanin—bring a one-night recital to Toronto’s Heliconian Hall on Aug 16, joined by pianist Paul Digout. A summer night of soaring voices in an intimate venue—don’t miss it. #Toronto #ClassicalMusic

#Music Toronto’s Music Around The Corner returns this August with two concerts featuring brand-new works chosen through their 2025 Call for Scores. Fresh premieres and chamber vibes—don’t miss it. #Toronto #Classical

#ClassicalMusic Martyn Brabbins, former ENO music director, named Chief Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of India from Jan 2026—another coup for the fast-rising SOI, fresh off work with Zubin Mehta, Elder and Litton. He also becomes Malmö Symphony music director this season. #India #Orchestra

#News SF’s War Memorial & Performing Arts Center is adding Evolv Express “frictionless” weapons screening: live at Davies Symphony Hall Sept 4 and the Opera House Sept 14, with phased rollout to limit disruption. First SF performing arts center to adopt it. Via SF Classical Voice. #Arts #Security

#Opera Handel’s La resurrezione in a bold new staging by Ilaria Lanzino—reframing the Passion as a contemporary family’s grief. Petrou conducts Live on OperaVision Fri 8 Aug 2025, 19:00 CET (18:00 London, 13:00 NY). Italian; EN/IT subs. #Handel #Baroque

#Opera Big news: Peter Gelb tells AP that Ryan Speedo Green will sing Wotan in the Met’s next Ring cycle (2027–28). The 39-year-old bass-baritone, fresh off his first Die Walküre in Santa Fe, continues a remarkable rise from turbulent beginnings to Wagnerian headliner. #MetOpera #Wagner

#MusicFestival The Abercorn Lyrique Festival returns to the enchanting All Saints Church on August 29-30! Enjoy renowned Québécois and Canadian vocal talents. Highlights include "Tandem amoureux" and "Triade en passion." Tickets are $40 for one night, $70 for two. 🎶 #AbercornLyrique #OperaEvent

#OperaFestival The 14th Festival d'Opéra de Québec dazzled 16,908 attendees from July 23-August 3. Highlights: Carmen's 150th anniversary & creative shows like Pierrot entre 3 lunes. Outdoor events enchanted 11,064 people! Can't wait for the 15th edition in 2026! #Quebec #PerformanceArt

#MusicRediscovery Experience the thrill of hearing Handel's lost work, "Gloria in excelsis Deo," unveiled from Royal Academy of Music's archives. Composed in 1707, this vibrant piece, debuted by soprano Giulia Bolcato, shines at the LanAntiqua Festival. #ClassicalMusic #Handel

#MusicMystery Discover why Vagn Holmboe's 20 string quartets are hidden gems. Overflowing with craftsmanship and depth, they're still on the fringes of mainstream repertoire. Start with volume 3 in the Nightingale String Quartet’s series to explore this unique treasure. 🎻 #ClassicalMusic #HiddenGems

#Art Tapestry Opera’s Box Concerts are making a grand return in Summer 2025! Get ready for a unique street-side opera experience as they bring concerts right to your neighborhood. Don't miss the melodies coming to a corner near you! #Opera #CommunityEvents

#Art Chicago's former Opera Theater director, Lidiya Yankovskaya, is relocating to London for a society that values arts and freedom. Disenchanted with US trends, she wants a culturally rich environment for her children. #Music #Culture

#MusicMagic 🎶 French composer Olivier Messiaen channels his inner chaffinch, bringing bird songs to life! 🎵✨ Explore this unique soundscape. Watch it on Instagram via @plus94_records! 🎼 #OlivierMessiaen #ClassicalMusic

#DanceNews Tragedy hits America's oldest dance festival as it halts events after the tragic loss of production manager Kat Sirico. Major shows by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Faye Driscoll at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA, are among those canceled. #Jacob'sPillow #Tragedy

#TravelWoes Argentine musician Patricio Cosentino's concert tour hit turbulence with Iberia Airlines misplacing his instrument twice. Despite assurances, the tuba vanished along the way from Europe to Brazil. Help spread the word so Iberia takes responsibility! #AirlineTrouble #MusicianInNeed

#Art The Swiss Verbier Festival is hitting Shenzhen this winter! From Jan 30–Feb 8, 2026, indulge in 25+ concerts with stars like Lang Lang and Martha Argerich. The highlight? The Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra. Mark your calendars! 🎶 #MusicFestival #ShenzhenArts

#Art 🎶 Wrapping up Toronto Summer Music with enchanting Viennese waltzes, stunning operettas, and delightful musical treats. A perfect finale for a magical season! #TorontoMusic #Classics

#MusicMagic Rising soprano Lauren Margison captivates with her stunning operatic voice, blending beautiful tone and powerful volume. Her remarkable squillo, solid technique, and enviable musicality are truly unforgettable! 🎶 #Opera #RisingStar

#Theatre Exciting news! 🎭 Director Peter Pasyk is set to helm Soulpepper Theatre's production of Harold Pinter’s "Old Times." Catch the previews from August 6, with the grand opening on August 13. Don't miss this masterpiece! #Soulpepper #HaroldPinter