Arion 2007/8 season

August 2007
Arion Baroque Orchestra announces its new season – full of passion and descoveries.

With more than 20 musicians and a wonderful selection of renowned Guest Conductors and Soloists, ARION offers you the most beautiful and lively interpretations of baroque works. BACH, MOZART, HANDEL and others will be performed for you. Join us !

Subscribe for the 5 concerts and take advantage of a whole range of benefits.

Tickets on sale from C$ 15. For more information contact us on (514) 355-1825 or arion@early-music.com



Arion's next concerts

21 March 2007
Arion Baroque Orchestra continues its Montreal Series with a production of J.S. Bach's St. John Passion. The concerts will be performed at the Claude-Champagne Hall. For the occasion, Arion will play host to six talented soloists, the Chapelle de Québec choir and guest conductor Bernard Labadie.

Later on this Spring, Arion will present Hidden Treasures by Telemann. This concert will be held on May 4, 5 and 6 at Redpath hall of McGill University.
The program, under guest conductor Jaap ter Linden, will feature works by Telemann that have recently been rediscovered, several of which will be North American Premieres.
This concert will present orchestral suites as well as concertos for various combinations of instruments.

Tickets on sale starting at $15, for more information, contact us at (514) 355-1825 or arion@early-music.com



Vivaldi Chiaroscuro in concert

November 3, 2006
early-music.com proudly introduces a new recording devoted to Venitian composer Antonio Vivaldi.

Flautist Claire Guimond and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier will join the Arion Baroque Orchestra to perform this Vivaldi Chiaroscuro program in Montreal as part of Arion's Montreal Series. The concerts will be held Saturday November 25, at 8 PM at the Claude-Champagne concert hall (200, Vincent-d’Indy Avenue) and Sunday, November 26, at 2 PM at the Paul Desmarais Theatre of the Canadian Centre for Architecture (this performance is sold-out).

Tickets on sale starting at 15$.
Information and box-office: (514) 355-1825 or arion@early-music.com



early-music.com

19 Sept. 2006
We are thrilled to welcome on the early-music.com website two outstanding artists : bassoonist Mathieu Lussier and lutenist Matthew Wadsworth who have joined our members’ list.

Arion & Tafelmusik
A Musical Encounter

Arion baroque orchestra starts off its 26th season with an ambitious program, featuring the extraordinary encounter of the country’s top baroque orchestras : Tafelmusik and Arion. For this occasion, this double orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Jaap ter Linden and Tafelmusik’s own musical director Jeanne Lamon, celebrating this year her 25th anniversary as head oh Tafelmusik baroque orchestra.
Both conductors will take turns directing a program featuring works by Handel, Johann Christian Bach, Vivaldi and an instrumental Suite from Jean-Philippe Rameau’s opera Les Boréades. Reuniting some 40 musicians coming from Canada, the United States and Europe, this concert will open Arion’s season with great panache and will certainly live up to this year’s Passion theme.

Both orchestras will be on stage for 5 performances in Toronto (September 27, 28, 29, 30 and October 1) and in Montreal on October 5, 6, 7 and 8 at McGill university’s Redpath Hall.

For more information, contact Arion at (514) 355-1825 or arion@early-music.com



Three new releases on early-mu

April 12, 2005
early-music.com launches today 3 new releases, just in time for Spring !
Interestingly enough and by complete coincidence, all three recordings feature works for flute, either recorder or traverso.

1) Telemann Tutti flauti !
Concertos by G.P. Telemann
Arion
under the direction of guest conductor Jaap ter Linden
Soloists :
Matthias Maute & Sophie Larivière, recorders
Claire Guimond & Mika Putterman, baroque flutes
Chantal Rémillard, baroque violin
Mathieu Lussier, bassoon
click here to hear an excerpt

2) de Bach à Mozart
Following the path of the Trio Sonata
Claire Guimond, baroque flute
Gary Cooper, harpsichord
Jaap ter Linden, baroque cello
click here to hear an excerpt

3) She's sweetest when she's naked
Flute Music from 18th-century Scotland
Alison Melville, baroque flute and recorder
click here to hear an excerpt

These three discs are on sale in all record shops across Canada and directly through our secured boutique here
on early-music.com.


Maria madre di Dio nominated f

December 13, 2004
The Conseil québécois de la musique recently published the list of nominees for its 8th Edition to be held January 30, 2005.
We are pleased to announce that Arion's latest recording : Maria, madre di Dio with soprano Agnès Mellon, countertenor Matthew White and Arion under the direction of Monica Huggett has received a nomination in the "Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque category".
Listen to an excerpt here
Good luck to these fine performers and Merry Christmas to all early-music.com's friends.


Maria madre di Dio nominated f

December 13, 2004
The Conseil québécois de la musique recently published the list of nominees for its 8th Edition to be held January 30, 2005.


We are pleased to announce that Arion's latest recording : Maria, madre di Dio with soprano Agnès Mellon, countertenor Matthew White and Arion under the direction of Monica Huggett has received a nomination in the "Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque category".

Listen to excerpt
Good luck to these fine performers and Merry Christmas to all early-music.com's friends.


Telemann Tutti Flauti !

November 2, 2004
Telemann Tutti Flauti !

Always a favourite, Telemann’s infectious good humour, spontaneity and liveliness are at their best in his concertos. For this concert, Arion has invited several of the Ensemble’s own members and distinguished guests to share their own enthusiasm by performing a selection of these concertos for one, two and three instruments for flutes, recorders, bassoon and viola da gamba in various combinations. Contributing his habitual buoyancy and energy, Dutch conductor and viola da gambist Jaap ter Lindenreturns to lead this program.

Come and enjoy the zest, spontaneity and joie de vivre which are sure to be part of these concerts!
Guest soloists : Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière, recorders, Claire Guimond and Mika Putterman, baroque flutes, Mathieu Lussier, bassoon and Jaap ter Linden, viola da gamba.
Guest conductor : Jaap ter Linden, baroque cello

It is not too late to subscribe to Arion's outstanding concert series in Montreal !
To inquire about the concerts, simply ring (514)355-1825 or email at arion@early-music.com
For more information, you may also click here

See more about Telemann.



Divertissements

25 August 2004
Arion will inaugurate it's 24th Season at Redpath Hall with a series of three concerts devoted to Rameau and Francoeur.
This wil be an occasion for the orchestra to welcome for the first time conductor and violinist Daniel Cuiller (Ensemble Stradivaria of France). Arion will also be playing host to French soprano Anna Maria Panzarella's Canadian debut.
A delightful musical encounter not to be missed next September 24, 25 and 26 !

Time to indulge!
It's not too late to subscribe to Arion's Montreal Series. You may enquire either by telephone at(514) 355-1825, by email arion@early-music.com or by clicking here
A season full of surprises and discoveries await you! Arion's series features Jaap ter Linden, Manfredo Kraemer, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Gérard Lesne and Il Seminario Musicale, Claire Guimond, Matthias Maute, Sophie Larivière, Matthieu Lussier, Phoebe Carrai and many more.

Books on early-music.com !!
French baroque music lovers, this will please you. If you are curious about Rameau and his era, we have made available to you two reference books, which may be securely purchased via amazon.
Click here for a biography of the composer and to see the books


Maria madre di Dio : Early mui

March 19, 2004
Arion’s latest CD « Maria Madre di Dio » on the early-music.com label has been named « Best Early Music Recording : Canadian » by Opus Magazine. The Toronto based publication awarded the “Opus Magazine Record Awards 2003” in its Spring 2004 issue.

Released in the autumn of 2003, « Maria Madre di Dio » is the 18th recording of Arion: the Montreal based early music orchestra on period instruments. For this disc of cantatas devoted to the Virgin Mary Arion is directed by Monica Huggett and joined by French soprano Agnès Mellon and Canadian alto Matthew White.

Listen to an excerpt here



ANOTHER DISTINCTION FOR LOVE D


ANOTHER DISTINCTION FOR LOVE DUETS!
After having been declared "Record of the Year 2003" by the ADISQ Organization and having received a second place at the Handel International Recording Prize, the LOVE DUETS CD, featuring soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Daniel Taylor, accompanied by Arion under the direction of lutenist Stephen Stubbs (Atma label), the recording has received yet another honour last Sunday January 25, in Montreal, when it received the "Record of the Year" Opus Prize in the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque category.
This new distinction was awarded by the Conseil québécois de la musique, which held its 7th Annual Gala Awards.
Congratulations to all who have made a wonderful success out of this recording!
Listen to an excerpt here


Two more nominations !

15 december 2003
The Conseil québécois de la musique recently published the list of nominees for its 7th Edition to be held January 25, 2004.

We are pleased to announce that the CD "Telemann : Six concertos" with flautist Claire Guimond and harpsichordist Luc Beauséjour has received a nomination in the "Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque category".
Listen to excerpt
In the same category, "Love Duets" featuring soprano Suzie LeBlanc, and countertenor Daniel Taylor, accompanied by Arion under the direction of lutenist Stephen Stubbs.
Listen to excerpt
Good luck to these fine performers !


An Award for Love Duets !

31 October 2003
An Award for Love Duets !

We are pleased to announce that the "Love Duets" recording, featuring soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Daniel Taylor, accompanied by Arion under the direction of Stephen Stubbs has won in the "soloists/ small ensembles" category at the last Adisq Awards on October 26.



Congratulations to all !

Listen to an excerpt


ADISQ Awards

October 28, 2003
We are pleased to announce that the "Love Duets" recording, featuring soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Daniel Taylor, accompanied by Arion under the direction of Stephen Stubbs has won in the "soloists/ small ensembles" category at the last Adisq Awards on October 26

Congratulations to all !
Listen to an excerpt here!


Love Duets : Another nominatio

October 16, 2003
We are pleased to announce that the "Love Duets" recording, featuring soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Daniel Taylor, accompanied by Arion under the direction of Stephen Stubbs has won in the "soloists/ small ensembles" category at the last Adisq Awards on October 26
Congratulations to all !





Listen to an excerpt


The International Handel Recor

September 5, 2003
The International Handel Recording Prize


We are pleased to let you know that Arion’s Handel recording “Love Duets” has won second place in The International Handel Recording Prize.


The Judges said:


“We wish to commend this year's runner-up. We could not ignore the fabulous quality of 'Love Duets' by Suzie LeBlanc, Daniel Taylor, Arion, and Stephen Stubbs. It is highly unusual for a recital disc to gain so many votes from our specialist panel, not least because 'Love Duets' features so many popular arias that have been so frequently recorded. Yet, in light of the exquisite musicianship featured on this refreshing disc, we congratulate the performers and ATMA Classique, and earnestly hope that they will turn their attention to some substantial Handel recording projects."


Congratulations to all performers involved!
Listen to an excerpt


Success at Lamèque.

28th. July 2003
The 28th. Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival, held during the last week-end of July, was a great success with five world class events.


Artistic Director, Claire Guimond says "I am delighted with the excellent quality of the concerts as well as the enthusiastic reception by the public".


The orchestral and choir concert with Andrew Parrott as guest conductor, will be broadcast on 15th. August by Radio Canada.


Mozart Magic at Wigmore Hall

June 12, 2003
London’s internationally-renowned Wigmore Hall is playing host to some of the finest Baroque musicians of the moment.

Claire Guimond, one of the world’s leading Baroque flautists, and British ensemble Trio Sonnerie, will perform the Mozart Flute Quartets at the Wigmore Hall on Tuesday 8 July from 7.30pm.

Tickets £10 - £20
Box Office: +44 (0)20 7935 2141
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London


Mozart in nomination for an Op

November 4, 2002
The Conseil québécois de la musique revealed on November 4, the list of nominees for it's 6th annual awards ceremony. Among the nominations in the "Record of the year" category is the Mozart Flute quartets recording, released earlier this year by flautist Claire Guimond and Sonnerie under the early-music.com label. The awards ceremony will be held next Sunday November 24, at Montréal's Place des Arts.


Handel

September 24, 2002
After receiving a nomination for the latest Juno Awards competition, the "Handel : Sacred arias" recording has also been nominated for the 2001-2002 Felix Award (Adisq), in the « Album of the year – Classical / Orchestras and big ensembles ». Featuring countertenor Daniel Taylor and Arion under the direction of violinist Monica Huggett, this CD has received an overwhelming welcome from both the public and the press. You will find this product in our fully-secure Record Shop.


L'Ensemble Arion

July 2002
Arion is preparing its 22nd Montreal series, which will be filled with rich musical discoveries. You may subsbribe as soon as today, and will find all the concert details, by following the artist's link, and selecting the "Upcoming Events" under Arion. Meanwhile, we hope you have a great Summer!



New Artistic Director for Lamè

September 2000
20 years after creating this festival Mathieu Duguay is retiring and Claire Guimond has been appointed Artistic Director from August 2000.


Luc Beauséjour

July 2000
Luc Beausejour has recently joined early-music.com and his recordings are available from the Record Shop on this site. Luc is a well loved professional and has played and recorded with Claire Guimond on many occassions. We are delighted to welcome Luc to our site - see his pages.


Claire Guimond's latest releas

February 2000
Claire has recently recorded the Flute Sonatas of French composer, Michel Blavet with acclaimed British artists : harpsichordist, John Toll and Jonathan Manson on Viola da Gamba. Their brand new CD was released worldwide (on ATMA) in February 2000. Distribution is by Harmonia Mundi and in Canada by SRI. Also available HERE by mail order!!!