February 6, 2004 - Lenny Solomon, classical and jazz violinist and the driving force behind the Bowfire, Trio Norté and Galaxy Trio ensembles, has been nominated "Favourite Violinist" at the Canadian Independent Music Awards. The awards — known as "The Indies" — are Canadian Music Week's Opening Night party, kicking off the festivities for the CMW Music Festival, running from March 3 - 6.

Lenny Solomon (Right) with Sasha Luminsky and Bill Bridges - Trio Norté

February 3, 2004 - Youkali Hotel, the one-hour television programme starring Patricia O'Callaghan has been nominated as Best Music Programme in the prestigious international Rose d'Or (Golden Rose) competition. Winners will be announced in Lucerne, Switzerland in mid-April. The show was produced by Rhombus International Inc.

Patricia O'Callaghan in "Youkali Hotel"
(Photo courtesy Youkali Hotel Productions)

January 27, 2004 - La Fondation de l?Opéra de Québec participait pour une quinzième année à la remise des Prix d'excellence des arts et de la culture, hier soir. À cette occasion, la Fondation a remis le Prix de la Fondation de l'Opéra de Québec à Mme Agathe Martel, « pour sa prestation
magnifique, remarquée et grandement applaudie en Gilda dans la production de Rigoletto de l?Opéra de Québec, présentée en mai 2003. »

Le Prix de la Fondation de l'Opéra de Québec récompense une chanteuse, un chanteur ou un ensemble qui s'est distingué(e) par la qualité exceptionnelle de son interprétation lors d'une production lyrique présentée dans la région de Québec, au cours de la dernière saison artistique; ou est attribué à une personne qui, par son dévouement exemplaire ou l'excellence de son travail, a
contribué de façon tangible au rayonnement de l?art lyrique dans la région de Québec.

September 15, 2003 - Patricia O'Callaghan continues to work on her new CD - editing and mixing have begun. She has been working hard with colleagues Michael Phillip Wojewoda and Steve Page of the Barenaked Ladies. More photos from the studio.

L to R: Steve Page, Patricia O'Callaghan and Michael Phillip Wojewoda

September 13, 2003 - Preparations continue for Alfie Zappacosta's new CD, coming soon on Marquis. Today it was time for a photo shoot in downtown Toronto with noted photographer Ivan Otis.

September 8, 2003 - Flautist Susan Hoeppner is working on a new CD for Marquis. She invited talented colleagues to join her on the recording: harpist Judy Loman; violist Steven Dann; cellist Amanda Forsyth; violinist Annalee Patipatanakoon; violinist Erika Raum; and clarinetist Joaquin Valdepenas. To be released in the spring, the repertoire includes music by Jolivet, Roussel, Ravel, and Debussy. More photos from the recording session.

Susan Hoeppner (right) with Judy Loman
at the recording session

August 5, 2003 - Patricia O'Callaghan is back in the studio recording more songs for her next CD, scheduled for release in the spring of 2004. Steve Page of the Barenaked Ladies was in the studio to produce three songs and sing two duets with Patricia. More photos from the recording session.

Steve Page and Patricia O'Callaghan

July 31, 2003 - Marquis artist Alfie Zappacosta is in a Toronto studio recording a new CD for release this fall. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more!

1. Alfie Zappacosta (R) with producer Glenn Morley
2. Alfie lays down his guitar tracks

July 31, 2003 - Congratulations to Molly Johnson. Her CD Another Day won the Best Jazz Album award at the 2003 Canadian Urban Music Awards, held in Toronto.

July 24, 2003 - Photographer Ivan Otis and singer/songwriter Jillian Horton shoot the cover of her upcoming Marquis CD in an abandonned railyard in Toronto. Read more about Jillian Horton.

July 22, 2003 - Patricia O'Callaghan was in a Toronto studio today to begin recording a new CD for Marquis. This new recording follows the very successful Real Emotional Girl. More news about this CD soon. Photos from the recording session.

July 11, 2003 - The Nathaniel Dett Chorale began recording their second CD for Marquis - "An Indigo Christmas". Recording took place at St George the Martyr Church in Toronto. The sessions were also recorded for release as a DVD with the same title. Here are some photos from that day. Photos from the recording session.

Artistic Director Brainerd Blyden-Taylor speaks to the choir

June 22, 2003 - Singer-songwriter Jillian Horton is in the studio working on her debut recording for Marquis. The CD is scheduled for release this fall. More news about Jill, her amazing songs, and her new recording soon. Photos from the recording session. Read more about Jillian Horton.

Jill Horton with producer Eitan Cornfield

June 20, 2003 - Tomorrow is the launch of the summer concert season at the Westben Arts Festival Theatre, a non-profit organization created to bring world-class artists to the Campbellford area of Southern Ontario to perform on stage with a backdrop that only Northumberland County can provide. Founded and run by Donna Bennett and Brian Finley, the first concert features the popular Lehar Opera The Merry Widow, performed by the Opera School of the University of British Columbia. Concerts continue until the end of September. Guest artists include the Hannaford Street Silver Band, pianist Robert Silverman, and the Cantabile Women's Choir.

The Westben Theatre, in its beautiful countryside setting

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