German violinist Isabelle Faust, Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov and French cellist Jean-Guuihen Queyras gave an outstanding concert at the Palais Montcalm on Feb. 11 as part of the Club musical concert series. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) REVIEW: International musicians perform at Club Musical concert Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Classical music enthusiasts filled the Palais Montcalm concert hall on Feb. 11 for the Club musical de Québec concert…
The musicians of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (barely visible behind the musicians) prepared by artistic director Jean-Sébastien Vallée (left) and directed by Alexander Shelley (right), take a bow at the end of their outstanding performance at the Grand Théâtre. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: Two orchestras and a choir perform an outstanding symphony Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com It was practically standing room only onstage at the Grand Théâtre on Feb. 28 as the Orchestre…
American pianist Michelle Cann receives rousing applause from the audience at the Palais Montcalm after her performance of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto. OSQ music director Clemens Schuldt stands behind the orchestra on the far left. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: OSQ presents Beethoven’s 7th at the Palais Montcalm Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, led by music director Clemens Schuldt, presented a dazzling rendition of Ludvig van…
OPINION: An old killer returns — measles Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com Anyone planning to travel over March Break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized….
LETTER: Public participation process for urban planning is rushed and hollow Dear Editor, In your Feb. 14 edition, there is an article that talks about the public consultation by the…
BOOK REVIEW: Breakaway Bob McBryde pens book inspired by radio tales Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com My Time With You Has Been Short But Very Funny is the…
Mélodie Blouin competes in the AT1 preliminary derby. At just 13 years old, she was the youngest participant. Her horse, 25-year-old Scott, was the oldest horse to race. Her mother and navigator Josée Landry helps to steer the back of the sled around the course by shifting her weight. (Photo by Lise Lafond) ‘Dashing through the snow’ takes on new meaning this winter Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com The Association de Derby d’attelage du Québec (LADAQ) was gearing up for its grand finale of the…
The stage is set for U Sports Final 8 basketball at the PEPS Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Amphithéâtre Desjardins at the PEPS of Université Laval will be the scene for…
Chase for a playoff spot is on for the Remparts Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com It’s unlikely that the Quebec Remparts will repeat as champions of the Memorial Cup this season. In…
The Quebec High School Blazers bantam girls (Division 4 Level 1) are currently undefeated this season with eight wins with two games remaining in the regular season. (Photo courtesy of Quebec High School) High school basketball nearing playoff season Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com Playing in the Québec– Chaudière-Appalaches conference of the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), the basketball teams at St. Patrick’s,…