Centrediscs 2024 Releases
In 2024, Centrediscs has released eleven albums of new Canadian music to widespread acclaim.
Suzie LeBlanc Awarded Knight Of Arts & Letters By France in Vancouver
On November 27, 2024, renowned Canadian soprano Suzie LeBlanc has been awarded France’s prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalière de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) by the Ambassador of France to Canada, Michel Miraillet, during a private ceremony in Vancouver.
NAC Orchestra Releases Two Orchestras, One Symphony Spotlighting Québec Composer Jacques Hétu’s Legacy
On November 15, the National Arts Centre Orchestra will release Two Orchestras, One Symphony, a recording that was made in collaboration with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Jean-Sébastien Vallée Artistic Director.
Rob McKenzie 1953-2024
Rob will be remembered by his two children Cortland and Ria, his brother Rod, his sister Beth, his best friend Ron and the hundreds of musicians he met throughout his career as a musician and educator.
Éric Champagne wins inaugural $5000 Lori Davis Composition Award
Congratulations Éric!
Exploring Ideas In Music: Composer Ana Sokolović Talks About Composition And Her Concerto For Orchestra
On November 16 and 17, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will be performing Ana Sokolović’s Concerto for Orchestra. It’s the first time she’ll be working with the TSO and conductor Gustavo Gimeno. We spoke to the composer about her start in music, and the work that Maestro Gimeno and the TSO will be performing.
Norma Beecroft (1934-2024)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Marian Beecroft in her 91st year, peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Composers Rashaan Allwood and Kalaisan Kalaichelvan are awarded the Kathleen McMorrow Music Award
The award recognizes the composition and presentation of contemporary classical music by Ontario composers. Beginning in 2024, two awards will be made annually to an applicant from each of the Ontario Arts Council Music Creation Projects program application deadlines.
Interview: Composer Jordan Nobles, Winner of 2024 Azrieli Commission for Canadian Music
"I write songs. Not for a living, but because my brain works that way. Sometimes the germ of a new song comes to me when I’m out in the wide world – especially when I’m hiking."
Congratulations to the 2024 WCMA award winners!
Congratulations to all the nominees, winners, and performers who helped celebrate Western Canadian music and musicians this past weekend at the 2024 BreakOut West festival, conference, and Western Canadian Music Awards in Saskatoon, SK!
