Yannick Nézet-Séguin
PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (Wednesday): Last weekend, on Valentine’s Day, Robert Everett-Green wrote an article in the Globe and Mail entitled “Love at first downbeat” about one Yannick Nézet-Séguin of Montreal, the now celebrity conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic. Nézet-Séguin recently made headlines for his debut at the Met conducting Carmen. Here’s your chance to see him, his new orchestra, and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet at home in Canada on the stage of Roy Thomson Hall. The Toronto Star says it “is likely to be one of the most exciting symphony concerts of the season,” and with good reason.
CR Avery (Thursday): You recently read Corin Raymond’s take on the innovative artistry of this hip-hop, beatbox, harmonica playing, spoken word, musical artist. If that wasn’t enough to make you drop everything and check it out, witness exhibit B – the video above from CBC’s Zed TV. Exhibit C – persuasive Corin Raymond and the Sundowners are also playing the gig; you can check out his music here.
JUST ANNOUNCED
We are thrilled to pass on news of the latest show announcing this week – Levon Helm’s Ramble and John Hiatt and his Combo will perform at Massey Hall on June 29, 2010. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday March 1 at 10 AM.
AUDIO-FILE
As you know by now, we “heart” the feature over on the CBC website called “Concerts on Demand.” This time we’re here to tell you that Amanda Martinez’s autumnal concert at Koerner Hall is available for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Last week, CBC reported that Hot Docs has announced the release of their latest initiative- i.e. a huge library of documentary films available online, yours to screen for free! Last September we told you about the City Sonic series of short films about musical artists and places that are special to them; Geddy Lee, of RUSH fame, was featured at Massey Hall in one of these films which is now available through the Hot Docs library. Gravy: Cool features of the library include the ability to save and manage your own playlist.
Stefania Paterak is the Programming Coordinator for Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall.
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