No doubt, you've heard some new music in rotation lately on KXPR - music that seemingly stands a bit outside of what you are used to hearing on the classical station.  There's no question that the standard European repertory that we've come to associate with classical music is important. The music is beautiful, powerful, and well, classic. But there's a whole world of amazing and unique classical music either rarely presented or being created right now across the globe. On KXPR, we want to bring you examples of the diverse face of classical music today. Among our few examples of the broad classical music reach we're spinning, from Manhattan (New York OR Kansas) to Mumbai is....Jean Michel Blais - "Nostos" - Performed by La Pieta Jean Michel Blais draws inspiration from a lot of composers, but is probably most akin to minimalists like Philip Glass and Steve Reich. "Nostos" was improvised initially on the piano in the composer's bedroom in Montreal and recorded on a Zoom microphone, a style of collaboration all too familiar to many of us these days.  On the album "Pulsations," the work is arranged for string orchestra and the cinematic qualities of the piece are very apparent. "Nostos" is chock-full of emotional, sweeping melodies and lush textures. The title in Greek refers to an epic journey by sea like the one found in Homer's "Odyssey," and the piece sounds as though it could easily be the accompaniment to a hero's return to his loved ones from battle. SEE THE FULL CapRadio - Ear To Ear PAGE

Angele Dubeau's new album; 'Pulsations' brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. This pulsation is the arrangement opf Ludovico Einaudi's 'Le Onde.' 'Pulsations' features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dala. Produced by Max Horowitz - Crossover Media, This content, as well as the related podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for redistribution and adaptation. Listen to the podcast

This week, Rhythm Planet whips up our usual recipe – a mix of new and older releases across a range of musical styles. The playlist begins with Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau has arranged quite a few works by contemporary composers that I like a lot. We listen to her arrangement of a Ludovico Einaudi piece.  With a career spanning over four decades and an impressive discography of more than forty albums, Angèle Dubeau continues to leave her mark in today's music world. Her virtuosity brings her on the most prestigious stages and she continues to be awarded international prizes for her recordings and to receive honors for her career.  Pulsations, the violinist's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. In addition to the excellence of her playing, she has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement, one of the most relevant musical genres of our time. The public's increasing interest for some of these composers whose works are featured on Pulsations tells us that we are witnessing the emergence of a golden age for this contemporary music.  READ AND LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE KCRW: Los Angeles 'Rhythm Planet - May Melomania'

Angele Dubeau's new album; 'Pulsations' brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dala. Produced by Max Horowitz - Crossover Media, This content, as well as the related podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for redistribution and adaptation. LISTEN TO This week's 'Pulsation with Angele Dubeau' - 'Chmury' by Abel Korzeniowski

Angele Dubeau's new album; 'Pulsations' brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dala. Produced by Max Horowitz - Crossover Media, This content, as well as the related podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for redistribution and adaptation. LISTEN TO This week's 'Pulsation with Angele Dubeau' -  'Porz Goret' by Yann Tiersen

"I was looking for a title with the same spelling for French and English, so Pulsations. Pulsation marks time, infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart, just like those composers I chose, who, with their unique signature, mark time. Our time." Composers of our time - that's what Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau's 44th recording with her all-female ensemble La Pietà is all about. She titled it Pulsations. Dubeau continues; "Twenty years ago, I started to make a series of musical portraits of icons of contemporary music - I'm thinking of Philip Glass, of Arvo Part, of John Adams - and what makes this repertoire of minimalists so special and so successful. It's because this music brings great melodies, great moments of introspection and inner calm. And I think those moments we all need in our stressful lives today. In the minimalist music, the repetition captivates just like a mantra. Scientifically, it's proven that the repetition factor brings a high level of calm and concentration. If the music speaks to me and I have something personal to express, I should share it." LISTEN TO THE New Classical Tracks SEGMENT

Pulsations, Angele Dubeau's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dala. This week's 'Pulsation with Angele Dubeau is 'A Little Chaos' by Peter Gregson. Listen Produced by Max Horowitz - Crossover Media, This content, as well as the related podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for redistribution and adaptation.

Pulsations, Angele Dubeau's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dala. This week's Pulsations with Angele Dubeau is Craig Armstrong's 'Far From the Madding Crowd." LISTEN

A pulsation marks time, our time. It infuses its rhythm in it and evokes the heart. This week's pulsation is 'Margot' by Alex Baranowski.  LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Pulsations, Angele Dubeau's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dala.  

A pulsation marks time, our time. It infuses its rhythm in it and evokes the heart. This week's pulsation is 'Night' by Ludovico Einaudi   LISTEN Pulsations, Angele Dubeau's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dalal." Produced & Narrated by Max Horowitz - Crossover Media This content, as well as the related podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for redistribution and adaptation.

Classical Music has transformed. The doors have been thrown open wide, allowing for a multitude of sounds, voices, performers to be heard, and experiences to explore.  And, as Hans Christian Andersen said, "Where words fail, music speaks."  In increasingly turbulent times, music is not just a balm for the soul, but a tool for expression against oppression and a vehicle for a message.  In a time of "OK, Boomer" vs. millenial disdain, music (while exponentially expanding in scope to a point where genre is becoming meaningless, and to some, a line in the sand) still finds a way to bring people together as a common form of expression, enjoyment, and passion. In 2019, I began a series on Classiclectic called "Genre Fluid Fridays," in which I actively searched for the best in new classical releases, whether they be newer recordings of traditional classical composers and works, or music of living composers and genre-bending combinations of sounds.  Usually, a classical radio announcer simply presents the works, tells a bit of back-story, and lets the music speak. My (pesky) millenial attitude is that classical music radio should not just put the great composers on a pedestal, but also allow room for the composers of "the now."  Instead of always riding the warhorses into battle, maybe take a new composer's work for a spin and see how it fares; as Miss Frizzle says, "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!" So, to pull a cue from the traditions of the end-of-the-year playbook, I have presented for you a humble list of a dozen releases from 2019 that stuck with me. Angele Dubeau with La Pieta - Pulsations "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart." The premise for gathering the works of contemporary composers allows for discovery of works that touch the heart and allow for space to breathe.  Celebrated Canadian Violinist Angele Dubeau (along with La Pieta, her long-time all-female string ensemble) curate a selection of post-minimalist music that bubble with the excitement of discovery. SEE THE FULL PublicRadio90: Classiclectic 2019 Year's End List

Pulsations, the new record from Canadian violinist Angele Dubeau, infuses time, rhythm and heart.  The music (coming from modern composers like Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais and Craig Armstrong) was selected by Dubeau, and strives to evoke imagery and emotional intensity.  The contemporary sounds of these composers could fall into the post-minimalist movement, but putting the works into a box of genre or group could take away from the experience that the album (and the singular works) aim to instill. Classiclectic host Kurt Hauswirth had a chance to speak with Angele where they discussed the importance of modern composers, as well as the challenges and rewards of working as a classical violinist. LISTEN

In operation for more than 100 years in the performing arts industry, Musical America Worldwide unveiled earlier today its Top 30 Professionals of the Year 2019. Congratulations to François Mario Labbé, founder and President of both Analekta et Mazaam Interactive, chosen as one of the professionals on this impressive list of passionate and creative individuals dedicated to making the arts thrive. Musical America Worldwide wrote; "In recent years Labbé has reinvented the company's business model to ensure sustainability. Analekta is now a frontrunner in digital distribution and streaming services, developments that have taken the place of more traditional sources while ensuring wider distribution. "It also offers major exposure to our musicians", he says. "It's been a total change in our way of operating and a rebirth for our company"  Born in the Gaspé Peninsula, François Mario Labbé studied communications at the University of Ottawa. He began his career organizing concerts for the Montréal Olympic Games (1976) and the Commonwealth Games. In 1978, he founded his own touring company and became an associate at Specdici. He later co-founded Gestion Artistique Mondiale in 1982, one of Canada's most prominent business management and agency firms, with offices in Montréal and Toronto. In 1984, he bought the company and, for the next eight years, produced over 200 concerts worldwide annually, and no fewer than 1,000 shows (ballet, music, theatre) across Canada. In 1987, François Mario Labbé founded Analekta, today the largest classical recording company in Canada and is among the 15 largest classical labels in the world. As a visionary, he has been able to reinvent the company's business model to ensure its sustainability. Through his efforts, Analekta has earned a strong international profile, notably in the era of digital distribution and streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. It is this same innovative spirit that has fuelled the creation of a brand new digital company, Mazaam Interactive Inc., a subsidiary of Analekta Inc. He is also the producer and manager of violinist Angèle Dubeau and her orchestra La Pietà. Together, they have contributed to the growing popularity of classical music through many tours and TV shows. François Mario Labbé won the Grand Prix Classique at MIDEM in Cannes in 2002 and 2004. For many years, he sat on the board of directors of Montréal's museum of modern art, the SODEC's Commission du disque et du spectacle, ADISQ, and the music sector for Canadian Heritage. In 2017, The Canadian Government named him as a Member of the Order of Canada for his outstanding achievements in the distribution of Canadian music, as well as his involvement in promoting Canadian artists outside the country. He has been a Knight of the Ordre National du Québec since 2010 for his contribution to the development and promotion of Canadian artists. READ mySCENA ARTICLE

Listeners are well acquainted with the violinist Angèle Dubeau and her ensemble La Pieta through their many recordings. The latest entry in her discography is called Pulsations – a collection of short works by composers with their own unique musical pulse. Angèle joins Haley Taylor for a conversation about the new disc, which contains music by Ludovico Einaudi, Yann Tiersen,  Johan Johannsson, and Max Richter among many others. Listen to FM91: Toledo OH, Classical Conversations host; Brad Cresswell discuss with AD. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d}

A pulsation marks time, our time. It infuses its rhythm in it and evokes the heart. This week's pulsation is 'Nostos' by Jean-Michel Blais.  Listen to the podcast Pulsations, Angele Dubeau's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dalal." Produced & Narrated by Max Horowitz - Crossover Media p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d} This content, as well as the related podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for redistribution and adaptation.

With a career spanning over four decades and an impressive discography of more than forty albums, Angèle Dubeau continues to leave her mark in today's music world. Her virtuosity brings her on the most prestigious stages and she continues to be awarded international prizes for her recordings and to receive honors for her career.  Pulsations, the violinist's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. In addition to the excellence of her playing, she has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement, one of the most relevant musical genres of our time. The public's increasing interest for some of these composers whose works are featured on Pulsations tells us that we are witnessing the emergence of a golden age for this contemporary music.  On Today's Performance Today for November 18, 2019: Angele Dubeau explains that there are many ways to intrepret the title of their new album: Pulsations. Join us for music and conversation with Angele Dubeau, on this episode of Performance Today. Here's the full show's lineup Hour 1 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra in B flat, K 191: Rondo - Tempo di Menuetto Benjamin Kamins, bassoon; Houston Symphony; Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Mozart: Wind Concerti (Wind Concertos) IMP 77 Bedrich Smetana : From My Homeland (Z domoviny) Duo for Violin and piano Martin Chalifour, violin; Gavin Martin, piano Strings Music Festival, Strings Pavilion, Steamboat Springs, CO Erich Korngold (arr. Patrick Russ) : Suite from the Sea Hawk Houston Symphony; Fabien Gabel, conductor Houston Symphony, Jones Hall, Houston, TX Luigi Bassi : Concert Fantasia on Motives From Rigoletto Ronaldo Rolim, piano; Sam Boutris, clarinet Lake George Music Festival, Sacred Heart Church, Lake George, NY Hour 2 Dalal (arr. Angele Dubeau) : Eos La Pieta; Angele Dubeau, violin and leader Pulsations Analekta 8748 William Grant Still : Suite for Violin and Piano Randall Goosby, violin; Zhu Wang, piano Honest Brook Music Festival, Honest Brook Farm, Delhi, NY Jean Michel Blais, Bate Devon (arr. Angele Dubeau) : Nostos La Pieta; Angele Dubeau, violin and leader Pulsations Analekta 8748 Ludovico Einaudi (arr. Angele Dubeau) : Night La Pieta; Angele Dubeau, violin and leader Pulsations Analekta 8748 Johann Sebastian Bach : Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046 D Phillips, Cho-Liang Lin, D Um, C Carr, J Conyers, M Holloway, K Weiss, R Ellis, S Taylor, JA Smith, P Kolkay, J Montone, J Landsman CMSLC & UGA Performing Arts Center, Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall, University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, Athens, GA Share p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 14.0px}

Pulsations is the latest from violinist Angele Dubeau and her all-female string ensemble, La Pieta. Dubeau explains the concept of this album: "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time." Composers represented include Olafur Arnalds, Ludovico Einaudi, Craig Armstrong, and Max Richter. For the week of November 18, Angele Dubeau - Pulsations is the KUSC: Los Angeles 'Album of the Week' p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 14.0px}

Pulsations is the latest from violinist Angele Dubeau and her all-female string ensemble, La Pieta. Dubeau explains the concept of this album: "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time." Composers represented include Olafur Arnalds, Ludovico Einaudi, Craig Armstrong, and Max Richter. For the week of November 18, Angele Dubeau - Pulsations is the KDFC: San Francisco 'Album of the Week'   p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 14.0px}

Pulsations is the very latest from the Canadian group, La Pieta and their leader, violinist Angele Dubeau. ("She has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement", La Scena Musicale.) Pulsations, the violinist's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. In addition to the excellence of her playing, she has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement, one of the most relevant musical genres of our time. The public's increasing interest for some of these composers whose works are featured on Pulsations tells us that we are witnessing the emergence of a golden age for this contemporary music.  Download for free a work by the contemporary Icelandic composer Olafur Arnalds entitled, Happiness Does Not Wait.

Pulsations is the very latest from the Canadian group, La Pieta and their leader, violinist Angele Dubeau. ("She has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement", La Scena Musicale.) Pulsations, the violinist's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. In addition to the excellence of her playing, she has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement, one of the most relevant musical genres of our time. The public's increasing interest for some of these composers whose works are featured on Pulsations tells us that we are witnessing the emergence of a golden age for this contemporary music.  Download for free a work by the contemporary Icelandic composer Olafur Arnalds entitled, Happiness Does Not Wait compliments of KUSC: Los Angeles

With a career spanning over four decades and an impressive discography of more than forty albums, Angèle Dubeau continues to leave her mark in today's music world. Her virtuosity brings her on the most prestigious stages and she continues to be awarded international prizes for her recordings and to receive honors for her career.  Pulsations, the violinist's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. In addition to the excellence of her playing, she has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, thus placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement, one of the most relevant musical genres of our time. The public's increasing interest for some of these composers whose works are featured on Pulsations tells us that we are witnessing the emergence of a golden age for this contemporary music.  In conjunction with this new release, AD has nade herserlf available to speak with classical radio today and tommorrow, November 13 & 14, 2019. Wath for our tweets throughout the day.

A pulsation marks time, our time. It infuses its rhythm in it and evokes the heart. This week's pulsation is 'Happiness Does Not Wait' by Olafur Arnalds. Pulsations, Angele Dubeau's new album, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time. Features the music of; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter and Dalal." LISTEN via PRX p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d}

With a career spanning over four decades and an impressive discography of more than forty albums, Angèle Dubeau continues to leave her mark in today's music world. Pulsations, the violinist's new album with her ensemble La Pietà, brings together works that evoke strong images and possess a profound emotional intensity. Dubeau has a flair for finding and recording the works of remarkable composers, placing her at the center of the post-minimalist movement, one of the most relevant musical genres of our time. For November 7, 2019 - Angele Dubeau - 'Pulsations' is the WFMT: Chicago 'Featured New Release'  SEE THE PAGE p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d}

Angèle Dubeau will receive today the Denise-Pelletier Award, the highest honour bestowed on one person for their outstanding contribution to the performing arts in Quebec, during the ceremony for the Prix du Québec 2019 at the Parliament Building in Quebec City. This exceptional musician, one of our best soloists on the international stage, is also a citizen of great generosity. An indefatigable person, bursting with energy, Angèle Dubeau continues to have a prolific artistic output; world-renowned recordings, outstanding concerts, radio shows for the radio of Radio-Canada, movie productions, television series projects, in addition to being the artistic director of the Fête de la Musique de Tremblant and expert consultant for the Mazaam edutainment app. Her contribution to music in Canada for more than 40 years is exceptional. Pulsations, the violinist's new album, released in October 2019, has been selected as the album of the week by prestigious radio stations such as KDFC in San Francisco, Classic FM in London and is currently #1 on the classical chart of The New Classical 96.3 FM station in Toronto. The works from this album will be presented in concert at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City on November 9th and, again, at Salle Bourgie in Montreal on March 8th, 2020. Angèle Dubeau is also one of the rare classical musicians in the world to have received Gold Records. In her career, she has sold more than 600,000 albums and her recordings have been streamed 80 million times, in a total of more than 100 countries. In 2018, Angèle Dubeau also received the following honors: Named Officer of the Order of Montreal, which is the highest honor given by the city of Montreal. Named Compagne des arts et des lettres du Québec to highlight her remarkable contribution to the development and promotion of Quebec's arts and literature. Received the RIDEAU Homage Award for her invaluable contribution for the promotion of classical music in Quebec. As well, Angèle Dubeau is an Officer of the Order of Canada and Knight of the Ordre National du Québec. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 14.0px} Watch the attached file as Angèle Dubeau talks about her nomination for the Denise-Pelletier Award [in French].

Throughout the week Classic FM's presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. John Suchet plays a track from his featured Album of the Week at 10.15am every weekday. John Brunning plays a track from his featured Drive Discovery at 6.20pm every weekday. This week: 28 October 2019, it's Encores by Nelson Freire and Pulsations by Angèle Dubeau. Regarded as one of the most prominent violinists in Canada, Angèle Dubeau has played in the world's greatest concert halls. She was introduced to the violin at a very young age, and at just 15, she became the youngest student ever to receive first prize in violin at the Montréal Conservatory of Music. Her recent release features music from the contemporary composers she names as her inspiration, including Einaudi, Gregson, Richter and more. About the album, she says; "A pulsation marks time, it infuses its rhythm in it and also evokes the heart. "Just like those composers whose music calls out to me and who, with their unique signatures, mark time, our time; Olafur Arnalds, Jean-Michel Blais, Ludovico Einaudi, Alex Baranowski, Craig Armstrong, Peter Gregson, Yann Tiersen, Abel Korzeniowski, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter, Dalal..." SEE CLASSIC fM PAGE

In December 2017, with two sold-out concerts at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, the tour celebrating Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà's 20th anniversary came to an end. This tour of thirty-three concerts was, for the violinist, an opportunity to thank her Quebec fans for the support they had given her throughout her career. It was on that tour, during the concerts at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, that Ovation was recorded. This new album features a retrospective program composed of works by the likes of Einaudi, Richter, Glass, Enescu and Saint-Saens and which have been landmarks of the first 20 years of La Pietà's career. The album also showcases a violinist at the top of her form and a concert where magic and perfection are in symbiosis.  PHOTO by Luc Robitaille For the Week of March 4th, Angele Dubeau and La Pietà - Ovation is the KDFC: San Francisco 'Album Of the Week'

In December 2017, with two sold-out concerts at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, the tour celebrating Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà's 20th anniversary came to an end. This tour of thirty-three concerts was, for the violinist, an opportunity to thank her Quebec fans for the support they had given her throughout her career. It was on that tour, during the concerts at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, that Ovation was recorded. This new album features a retrospective program composed of works by the likes of Einaudi, Richter, Glass, Enescu and Saint-Saens and which have been landmarks of the first 20 years of La Pietà's career. The album also showcases a violinist at the top of her form and a concert where magic and perfection are in symbiosis.  PHOTO by Luc Robitaille For the Week of March 4th, Angele Dubeau and La Pietà - Ovation is the KUSC: Los Angeles 'Album Of the Week'

In December 2017, with two sold-out concerts at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, the tour celebrating Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà's 20th anniversary came to an end. This tour of thirty-three concerts was, for the violinist, an opportunity to thank her Quebec fans for the support they had given her throughout her career. It was on that tour, during the concerts at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, that Ovation was recorded. This new album features a retrospective program composed of works by the likes of Einaudi, Richter, Glass, Enescu and Saint-Saens and which have been landmarks of the first 20 years of La Pietà's career. The album also showcases a violinist at the top of her form and a concert where magic and perfection are in symbiosis. The KDFC: San Francisco freebie this week is music from the HBO series The Leftovers by Max Richter, part of the Angèle Dubeau, La Pietà recording: Ovation  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d}

In December 2017, with two sold-out concerts at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, the tour celebrating Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà's 20th anniversary came to an end. This tour of thirty-three concerts was, for the violinist, an opportunity to thank her Quebec fans for the support they had given her throughout her career. It was on that tour, during the concerts at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, that Ovation was recorded. This new album features a retrospective program composed of works by the likes of Einaudi, Richter, Glass, Enescu and Saint-Saens and which have been landmarks of the first 20 years of La Pietà's career. The album also showcases a violinist at the top of her form and a concert where magic and perfection are in symbiosis. The KUSC: Los Angeles freebie this week is music from the HBO series The Leftovers by Max Richter, part of the Angèle Dubeau, La Pietà recording: Ovation 

After twenty award-winning years of globe-trotting, Angèle Dubeau and her all-female string ensemble La Pietà share a collection of favorites from their 2017 tour, and it's WCRB: Boston - CD of the Week. In 1997, the Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau pulled together a women's string ensemble and named it La Pietà, after the famous girls' orphanage where Vivaldi once taught. Dubeau was born in Québec, and after her studies at Juilliard and in Romania, she couldn't possibly have imagined that she and her string ensemble would tour 25 countries and sell 300,000 albums. The special brand of energy she looks for in her players has given the group its signature exuberant sound, polished with the remarkable precision of great chamber musicians. Her open-minded curiosity about the world's many styles of music has kept the group fresh. READ THE FULL WCRB ARTICLE

Host Lisa Flynn curates the best new classical recordings to share with you each day of the week at 10:00 am. There's always wonderful music discover on New Releases, from instrumental to vocal music, new recordings of old favorites, or albums featuring cutting-edge contemporary works.

For December 30, 2018, the WFMT: Chicago 'Featured New Release' is Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà: Ovation Recorded live in concert, "Ovation" features works by Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Philip Glass, Ennio Morricone, George Enescu, Joe Hisaishi, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Srul Irving Glick. Angèle Dubeau writes of this release: "This album, recorded live at Quebec City's Palais Montcalm in November 2017, features some of the most striking works that La Pietà has performed during its 21 years of existence. I gave my first concert at the age of five, and 51 years later, I would like to say thank you, because after all these years, what fills me with joy is knowing that my music is there with you, both in your everyday life and in the special moments. Thank you for all of these experiences. Enjoy!"

Recorded live in concert, "Ovation" features works by Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Philip Glass, Ennio Morricone, George Enescu, Joe Hisaishi, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Srul Irving Glick. Angèle Dubeau  writes  "This album, recorded live at Quebec City's Palais Montcalm in November 2017, features some of the most striking works that La Pietà has performed during its 21 years of existence. I gave my first concert at the age of five, and 51 years later, I would like to say thank you, because after all these years, what fills me with joy is knowing that my music is there with you, both in your everyday life and in the special moments. Thank you for all of these experiences. Enjoy!" p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #4d4d4d} Angele Dubeau & La Pieta - Ovation is the WFMT: Chicago 'Featured New Release' for December 30 2018

Summer is still going full swing at Tremblant where the warm weather often lingers into early fall, as nature slowly takes on its glorious fall palette. Among this month's must-dos and must-attends: A free concert courtesy of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and its famous conductor Kent Nagano. The 20th edition of this ever-popular music festival begins the Thursday night, under the artistic direction of renowned violinist Angèle Dubeau, with over 30 free concerts to attend. Featuring emerging virtuosos as well as acclaimed artists, it includes performances by the Robert Charlebois and Lorraine Desmarais, The Lost Fingers, Édith Butler, Colin Hunter, King Abid, the Quartango band and Nomadic Massive. August 30 ‒ September 3 – features La Fête de la Musique de Tremblant with Angèle Dubeau. READ THE FULL Montreal Times ARTICLE p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #606060} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #606060; min-height: 14.0px}

For her Portrait album series, Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau has trained her focus on Philip Glass, John Adams, Arvo Pärt and most recently Ludovico Einaudi. Post-minimalist Max Richter moves into the frame for this latest offering. Dubeau draws together excerpts from his TV and film scores, alongside other pieces for violin and strings, including works from his intriguing 2002 album Memoryhouse. Richter's circling soundworld can appear monochrome in places, his palette often returning to the same blocks of colour. Yet at its best, the broad sweep of the lulling melodies and lush string textures is eloquent, compelling – intoxicating even. Dubeau and her all-female string ensemble La Pietà make engaging advocates and, the odd imperfection aside, Dubeau colours Richter's soaring themes with passion and flair. Her mellow, viola-like richness in She Remembers, over a chiming piano, is particularly memorable, as is the unbridled beauty of the violin's arching solo line in Departure (Lullaby). Throughout the disc, warm, well-rounded orchestral support is boosted by the pleasantly bright recorded sound. READ THE FULL Strad REVIEW p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #606060} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #606060; min-height: 14.0px}

Composer Max Richter's music has been called post-minimalist. We call it beautiful. Violinist Angele Dubeau and her all-female ensemble La Pieta pay tribute to Richter with the latest release in their Portrait series. Dubeau has selected 16 pieces which demonstrate Richter's unique creative gift, including music for film and TV. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial} Angèle Dubeau has always stood out for the quality of her playing, her adventurous musical undertakings and her irreproachable artistic journey. An artist very much her own and a musician of her time, the violinist has often found a source of inspiration and an important influence in contemporary works. The new album Max Richter: Portrait by Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà is a striking addition to the Portrait series, music of great depth and acute sensitivity. CLICK HERE FOR KDFC: San Francisco PAGE p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial}

Composer Max Richter's music has been called post-minimalist. We call it beautiful. Violinist Angele Dubeau and her all-female ensemble La Pieta pay tribute to Richter with the latest release in their Portrait series. Dubeau has selected 16 pieces which demonstrate Richter's unique creative gift, including music for film and TV. Angèle Dubeau has always stood out for the quality of her playing, her adventurous musical undertakings and her irreproachable artistic journey. An artist very much her own and a musician of her time, the violinist has often found a source of inspiration and an important influence in contemporary works. The new album Max Richter: Portrait by Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà is a striking addition to the Portrait series, music of great depth and acute sensitivity. SEE KUSC: Los Angeles PAGE

"Amongst the composers who have and will continue to have an impact on the intellectual and musical life of their times, there is Max Richter. I devote my new "Portrait" album to him and his impressive body of powerful and original works. I have selected 16 pieces with his unique signature, which I revisit here with my violin and my orchestra, La Pietà." - Angèle Dubeau After the Portrait albums of Ludovico Einaudi, Philip Glass, John Adams and Arvo Pärt, violinist Angèle Dubeau has chosen the music of post-minimalist composer Max Richter for her new album in that series. Releasing Fall 2017. Listen now to Dona Nobis Pacem 2 p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Helvetica; min-height: 12.0px}

Frequently referred to as meditative, Arvo Pärt prefers to describe his music as a light going through a prism, every listener perceiving it in a different way. Angele Dubeau's trail of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt led her to this Portrait recording. In 1977, Pärt completed three of his most important works: Fratres, Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten and Tabula Rasa. In Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, for string orchestra and tubular bell (which acts as the work's tonal centre), a descending A-minor scale, treated canonically, becomes a tangle of melodic lines which are almost impossible for the ear to decipher, exploring the ensemble's entire sonic spectrum, from triple piano to triple forte.  Interlochen Public Radio features - Angèle Dubeau/La Pieta - Arvo Pärt, Cantus in Memorium, Benjamin Britten. SEE THE FULL PAGE

Each week KDFC: San Francisco eNotes members can download a free mp3 from some of the biggest releases in the world of Classical music. Celebrate KDFC at the Movies with a special cinematic free download! This week, grab your free mp3 of Angele Dubeau & La Pieta performing selections from Harry Potter. 2017 highlights Angele Dubeau's 40 year career and the 20th anniversary of La Pietà. This is also the groups 40th album, a film music double album.The choice was great and the violinist let herself be challenged by strong, beautiful and evocative music. Some of these melodies are rather sweet and savory other, covering the whole range of emotions. 
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Tune in throughout the week for tracks from KDFC: San Francisco - Album of the Week. More to discover with KDFC and KDFC.com. Our Album of the Week features more movie music from the Canadian group, La Pieta. Silence, On Joue, #2 (Silence, We're Playing, #2) is a 2-CD set of film music arranged for and performed by the all-female ensemble, led by the immensely talented violinist, Angele Dubeau. The perfect lead-in to next week's KDFC at the Movies, the collection contains music by such familiar Hollywood names as James Horner, John Williams, Alexander Desplat, Alan Silvestri, John Barry, Maurice Jarre, and even Michael Jackson!  For the Week of February 13th, KDFC selects - Silence On Joue: Take 2 from Angele Dubeau & La Pieta p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Helvetica; min-height: 12.0px}

2017 highlights Angele Dubeau's 40 year career and the 20th anniversary of La Pietà which she founded. here new Analekta recording - Silence On Joue - Prise 2 is also the violinist's 40th recording. Dubeau regularly receives requests to make another film music album and she has fulfilled that wish for many on this new double album.The music is beautiful, evocative, and challenging covering the whole range of emotions. Having personally done the research for this, Dubeau had it in mind to revisit their original versions and bring another dimension of sound with her violin and these wonderful musicians, composers and arrangers. WQXR: New York - Score at 4 celebrates this wonderful recording. Listen to the attached on air comments by WQXR segment host Elliott Forrest

Portrait is a string of recordings presenting contemporary composers with a unique musical signature. Ludovico Einaudi is one of them. A music that captivates the listener, a sonic landscape to discover"says Angèle Dubeau. Driven by the works of this grand and prolific Italian composer, the internationally renowned violinist shares once again her passion with the excellent musicians of her string orchestra, La Pietà. For her 39th album in career, Angèle Dubeau offers a unique revisit to Ludovico Einaudi's music, "changing its texture, rethinking its character, while bringing a new sonic dimension." Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait was voted one of Itunes best Classical Albums for 2015. 

The musicians of the Montreal-based ensemble La Pietà recently gave a knock-your-socks-off performance of several pieces by contemporary composer Ludovico Einaudi and jazz legend Dave Brubeck at our studios in downtown St. Paul. (La Pieta recently released a recording featuring Einaudi's music, which was featured on New Classical Tracks). The founder of La Pietà, violinist Angèle Dubeau, sat down with Classical MPR's Julie Amacher to chat about the history of the ensemble, the importance of playing "goosebump" music and why there's no limit to how meaningful and relevant music can be to our lives. They also talked about why, no matter where they are performing, the members of La Pietà always wear red. They do that, Dubeau says, to honor their inspiration and namesake, Antonio Vivaldi. Not only was he known as The Red Priest because of his shock of flaming red hair, he also worked with the young female residents of L'Ospedale della Pieta, one of the five orphanages in Venice. That particular institution's color was red. A few tips for watching the "Life" video: everyone can view it on a laptop or phone without VR by clicking and dragging around to see the whole room, but the best result is to watch it using a VR or Google Cardboard headset on an Android phone in the YouTube app. For those using a headset, click the "Cardboard" option on the YouTube video screen when the video is paused (it looks like a little mask). This type of YouTube viewing has not been enabled for iPhones yet, but that functionality could be just around the corner.  LISTEN TO THE SEGMENT CLICK HERE FOR ClassicalMPR SEGMENT

Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà received yesterday a Félix award in the category "Album of the Year - Classical / Orchestra and Large Ensemble" for the album LUDOVICO EINAUDI: PORTRAIT. The Félix awards are Québec's equivalent of the Juno awards in Canada and the Grammy awards in the United States. This prize is Angèle Dubeau's 15th Félix award in her career and shows that, in her quest for excellence, she has always been able to renew herself and generate public interest for her music. Inspired by the works of the great and prolific Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi, the internationally renowned violinist offers, for her 39th album, a unique interpretation of his music, "changing its texture, rethinking its character, while bringing a new sonic dimension." To date, the works from the album LUDOVICO EINAUDI: PORTRAIT have been streamed more than 5 million times throughout the world and the works from Angèle Dubeau's discography have been streamed more than 15 million times. These are impressive results for a classical artist and they testify to her international success and stature. Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà will perform works from the albums BLANC and LUDOVICO EINAUDI: PORTRAIT at the Palais Montcalm in Quebec City this Thursday, October 29 and at the Maison Symphonique in Montreal on November 13, 2015. The complete list of concerts is available at: angeledubeau.com. & La Pietà received yesterday a Félix award in the category "Album of the Year - Classical / Orchestra and Large Ensemble" for the album LUDOVICO EINAUDI: PORTRAIT.

Known for their exceptional virtuosity and impeccable precision, Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà have crisscrossed the world for nearly two decades. Founded in 1997, the all-female string orchestra features some of Canada's best musicians. Ms. Dubeau's virtuosity, musicality and uncommon gifts as a music communicator has produced a dazzling career in the great concert halls of the world, and the violinist has sold over 500,000 albums worldwide. For her 39th album, Angèle Dubeau offers a unique revisit to Ludovico Einaudi's music with the La Pieta release - Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait. Working for the unique musical signature of Einaudi, "the music captivates the listener," say Dubeau. It's a sonic landscape to discover with changing texture and character. The Einaudi: Portrait has been Top 20 charting on Soundscan's Current Classical Traditional chart for much of the past 23 weeks and tracks from the album have already been streamed over 1 million times in the US. Einaudi: Portrait has been on the Canada Classical chart for 33 weeks, 8 times at #1 and the album has now sold more than 11,000 copies. Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà played The Dakota in Minneapolis last week and took the time while in town to stop by Minnesota Public Radio for a perf/chat and concert.

New Classical Tracks is a Syndicated Feature airing Nationally on Classical 24 & Statewide on Minnesota Public Radio. Listen to Julie Amacher's Feature with Angele Dubeau. READ THE TRANSCRIPT - Canadian violinist Angele Dubeau recently released her 39th recording. She's a very prolific artist perhaps because of the advice she received while studying with Dorothy Delay at the Juilliard School of Music, "First, she showed me how to develop by myself because I was of course still young, 15 or 16. And before that the teachers were giving me all the answers to my questions. But she started to open my mind and widen my horizons saying, no, you will have to make the choice later in your career. So she was giving me more freedom with what to do, the musical intention." Angele Dubeau's intention is to explore various angles of classical music, from Vivaldi to video game composers. Over the past ten years she's also developed a series of musical portraits of living composers. Her most recent celebrates the music of Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. "He's a master of the melody and for sure his works dwell in the notes for a long time," Angele explains, "You hear him once and you're hooked. And this happened to me and of course I'm sure happened to everybody who is listening to this music. He's a divine storyteller in music." After meeting Ludovico Einaudi in Montreal last fall, Angele quickly gained his approval to move forward with this project. Choosing the right pieces became a creative and personal challenge for Angele who was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2013. It was during that difficult time when she first discovered the healing music of this composer, "Well, of course when I saw the two titles, Life and Experience, I thought first that it was very evocative for that period of my life. From Life, what I know because I went through with Mr. Einaudi a little for each piece, he told me in that particular piece, he was inspired by the folkloric element in the music. So when you listen to this piece, you can see that the violin is really in the center of the music, I would say, it's just like I would be a fiddle player, just going with all those breaking chords and going very fast and many notes to play. Mr. Einaudi is a pianist and his compositions are composed for solo piano with accompaniments," Angele explains, "So here in my album I wanted the violin to be at the center of the music so that's why I revisited the structure, made some cuts, adding here and there things to give a new aspect and in a way, respecting, of course, the original writing of Mr. Einaudi. I think this new CD, this album of Portrait, is bringing the strings into the portrait, and definitely opens up the work to an entirely different sound." The piece titled, ‘Experience,' is a perfect example of how this new sonic landscape was revealed. Angele created this challenging arrangement with her friend and colleague, Francois Vallieres, "He came with a first version, I tried it, I played it with La Pieta, and then I came to him and said, this doesn't work. Mr. Einaudi used, of course, the piano but sometimes rhythm section or electric instruments. So we had to go through and find a way to open up the work to complete an entirely different sound of what he already did." The sky's the limit. That's how Angele approaches the world and classical music. Good music, is good music. And she adds, so much great music is right at your fingertips, "And it is the case with Ludovico Einaudi which I discovered two and a half years ago. I was just listening. I love to do those exercises, just to go on the internet and go and try to discover new works and new composers. And that's where the music of Einaudi just spoke to me directly and I thought, oh, it's really a composer that I am fond of and that I want to explore more of his repertoire. So now the album is done, yes."

The latest installment in La Pieta's Portrait series of recordings is this new disc devoted to the music of the Italian, self-styled minimalist, Ludovico Einaudi. KDFC listeners were introduced to Einaudi through his piece The Two Sunsets, which became a surprise hit back in the mid-2000's. For Angele Dubeau, leader of La Pieta and one of Canada's most revered musicians, Einaudi's music "dwells within us for a long time. [It is a music] which captivates the listener, a sonic landscape to discover." We'll be re-discovering it this week on KDFC!   Angele Dubeau & La Pieta - Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait is the KDFC: San Francisco 'CD Of the Week'

There was no text, but the subject line was not hard to deconstruct. Angèle Dubeau, 53, is a classically trained violinist, the marquee artist of the Analekta label, leader of the string ensemble La Pietà, and familiar to her fellow Montrealers from television commercials and posters in the métro. Ludovico Einaudi, 59, is an Italian composer, also classically trained - at least to some degree, at the Milan Conservatory under Luciano Berio - and known to Europeans through his many film scores and soft-focus piano statements (sometimes with synthesizers and/or orchestra). As for one million streams for the album Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait, this is quite a few. "It is fantastic," said François Mario Labbé, founder and president of the Analekta label, and husband to Dubeau, in his office in Montreal. "Angèle is close to 12,600,000 streams, since the beginning of streaming, in all her albums. If I compare this to the most popular Quebec singers - like Cœur de pirate - it is comparable."   READ THE FULL Montreal Gazette ARTICLE

‘Portrait' is a series of recordings presenting contemporary composers with a unique musical signature. Ludovico Einaudi is one of them. Angèle Dubeau says, "This grand and prolific Italian composer creates works that dwell within us for a long time. A music which captivates the listener, a sonic landscape to discover. Starting from the original versions, I wished to explore these works with my violin, surrounded by the wonderful musicians of my string orchestra La Pietà. This is a revisit of his music, changing its texture, rethinking its character while bringing a new sonic dimension." Divenire (7:04) from Angèle Dubeau | La Pietà: Ludovico Einaudi, Portrait is a WFMT: Chicago - New Release Of the Week. 
Released on Analekta.  

Angèle Dubeau has just released an album of music by Einaudi arranged for solo violin and string ensemble. She joined us for a web chat on Wednesday 15 April. Violinist Angèle Dubeau has sold more than 500,000 albums and has recorded music by Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt and John Adams. Her latest recording is an album of music by Einaudi – but it has been arranged for string orchestra and solo violin. In the notes for the new recording, Angèle has said: "Einaudi creates works that dwell within us for a long time. His is a music which captivates the listener, a sonic landscape to discover. "Starting from the original versions starring this composer and brilliant pianist, I wished to explore these works with my violin, surround by the wonderful musicians of my string orchestra La Pietà." The album, called Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait, is the latest in Angèle's series of musical 'portraits' of different composers, and it is John Suchet's  Album of the Week 13-17 April. READ THE FULL CLASSIC fm Wednesday webchat from April 15

Each week KDFC: San Francisco members can download a free mp3 from some of the biggest releases in the world of Classical music. Driven by the works of this grand and prolific Italian composer, the internationally renowned violinist shares once again her passion with the excellent musicians of her string orchestra, La Pietà. Angèle Dubeau offers a unique revisit to Ludovico Einaudi's music, on Portraits, "changing its texture, rethinking its character, while bringing a new sonic dimension." Download a free mp3 of Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà performing Ludovio Einaudi's Life 

One week after the launch of her latest album Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait, violinist Angèle Dubeau finds herself at the top of Soundscan's classical music sales charts in Canada and in sixth place on the general album sales chart in the province of Québec. "Portrait is a string of recordings presenting contemporary composers with a unique musical signature. Ludovico Einaudi is one of them. A music that captivates the listener, a sonic landscape to discover" says Angèle Dubeau. Driven by the works of this grand and prolific Italian composer, the internationally renowned violinist shares once again her passion with the excellent musicians of her string orchestra, La Pietà. For her 39th album in career, Angèle Dubeau offers a unique revisit of Ludovico Einaudi's music, "changing its texture, rethinking its character, while bringing a new sonic dimension." According to Soundscan, Angèle Dubeau is the classical violinist who sold the most albums in North America in 2014 and is the second best selling classical soloist behind Yo-Yo Ma. Additionally, Angèle Dubeau's albums rated in the Soundscan end of year Top 100 classical music chart in Canada represent almost 10% of all the sales on that chart.

Violinist Angèle Dubeau and her chamber orchestra La Pietà are back with a new release in their Portrait series on the Analekta label. Having already recorded albums devoted to the music of Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt and John Adams, they now turn their attention to Italian pianist/composer Ludovico Einaudi. After graduating from the Milan Conservatory, Einaudi studied composition with Luciano Berio and seemed destined for success with traditional chamber and orchestral forms. But his interest in dance and multimedia projects pushed his career in a different direction. Today, Einaudi is recognized as one of his generation's leading composers of film and TV scores and his music incorporates classical, pop, ambient and world music styles. Einaudi also performs and records his own piano music to great popular acclaim. "This grand and prolific Italian composer creates works that dwell within us for a long time," writes Dubeau in the album's liner notes. "A music that captivates the listener; a sonic landscape to discover." All tracks arranged by Dubeau and François Vallières except "Passaggio" and "Sarabande." 1. "Life" 2. "I giorni" 3. "Experience" 4. "Giorni dispari" 5. "Run" 6. "Time Lapse" 7. "Fuori dalla notte" 8. "Fuori dal mondo" 9. "Indaco" 10. "Passaggio" 11. "Sarabande" 12. "Svanire" 13. "Divenire" CLICK HERE TO STREAM THE FULL ALBUM 

St. Augustine's EMMA Concert Association will host violinist Angèle Dubeau and La Pieta this Saturday January 7 in Flagler College's Lewis Auditorium. An artist of rare versatility, considered one of the most prominent violin virtuosos in Canada, Dubeau has led a dazzling career in the great concert halls of the world for the past 35 years. When she founded La Pietà in 1997, her modest goal was to produce an outstanding CD of Antonio Vivaldi's works with an ensemble of string instruments, a piano and 13 women performers. Very quickly, the group gained a reputation for exceptional virtuosity, impeccable precision, rich musical interpretations and the contagious happiness that marked their presence on stage. Dubeau and La Pieta now travel the globe, bringing Maestro Vivaldi's Baroque treasures to rapt audiences. The ensemble's name is a reference to the Pieta hospice (Ospedale) of Venice, Italy, one of four such hospices founded in the 14th century and still operating during Vivaldi's lifetime.  READ THE FULL St. Augustine Record ARTICLE

With Angèle Dubeau's 38th album - BLANC - the violinist once again demonstrates her great musicality and virtuosity winning - iTunes-Canada 'Best Classical Album of 2014.'   Joined by La Pietà, Dubeau focuses on BLANC as musical purity and serenity, referring to it as - "Luminous music that can bring interior peace through it's strength and powerful evocation."  An Analekta release, contributing composers on the disc include - Garry Schyman, Osvaldo Golijov, Adrian Munsey, Marjan Mozetich, Joe Hisaishi, Ennio Morricone, Mark O'connor, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Dave Brubeck.

The old saying goes, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."  Angele Dubeau is living proof.  An acclaimed violinist and leader of the ensemble La Pieta, Dubeau's story is both hopeful and enlightening.   On the webpage highlighting her new Analekta Records release, Blanc, Angele says, "BLANC like purity and serenity. BLANC for luminous music that can bring interior peace through its strength and powerful evocation. Fully charged emotions that reflect the strange solitude found in illness. After months of battle against breast cancer, music has been my focal point, it has brought me comfort, tranquility and sometimes, an essential escape. This music is of Brubeck, Dompierre, Golijov, Hisaishi, Morricone, Mozetich, Munsey, O'Connor, Phillips, Sakamoto, Schyman and Stevens. A music without artifice, real and filled with hope. This album tells my story, the story of a woman like many others who had to fight against illness and, serenely, came out of it stronger." A favorite guest of Crossover, Angele returns to the show and speaks with Jill about the struggle through despair, loneliness, and eventual triumph.  We'll also hear some of the music from her new CD. Listen to the interview on Philadelphia: WRTI - Crossover with Jill Pasternak.

In January of 2013 Canadian violinist Angele Dubeau was diagnosed with breast cancer and was forced to cancel concerts for the first time in her life. When she heard from so many fans after the announcement, she knew she wanted to channel hope through music for her 38th recording. "Blanc, like purity and serenity. Blanc for luminous music that can bring interior peace through its strength and powerful evocation. Fully charged emotions that reflect the strange solitude found in illness," Dubeau writes in the liner notes of Blanc. Hear KUAF - Fayetteville AR's Katy Henricksen's interview with Ms. Dubeau all about the new release and how she found music without artifice.

In January of 2013, Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following invasive surgery, she spent five months in treatment, which meant a five-month hiatus from playing her instrument. "You should have heard the first notes I played," Angèle recalls, "I remember. I was in my room and I took my violin and you know what? No one could have put more emotion per second in a note with a musical instrument, that's for sure." The notes are now spilling out of Angèle Dubeau, who is sharing her story on her latest recording, titled Blanc. Listen to Julie Amacher's interview with Angele Dubeau on Classical MPR: New Classical Tracks.

In 2013 Canadian Violinist Angèle Dubeau took a hiatus from her busy performing and recording schedule to face a cancer diagnosis. Her latest recording, BLANC, chronicles her journey back to health. Ms. shares thoughts on her efforts with K-BACH's Jane Hilton.

WCPE - Wake Forest NC Tara Byelick recently spoke with violinist Angele Dubeau about her 38th and "most personal album" yet, Blanc. Following her diagnosis with breast cancer last year and in response to the many supportive letters she received WCPE's Preview! presents Violinist Angele Dubeau.        

Violinist Angele Dubeau recorded BLANC after months of her battle against cancer. She says: "BLANC like purity and serenity. BLANC for luminous music that can bring interior peace through its strength and powerful evocation. Fully charged emotions that reflect the strange solitude found in illness. This music is of Brubeck, Dompierre, Golijov, Hisaishi, Morricone, Mozetich, Munsey, O'Connor, Phillips, Sakamoto, Schyman and Stevens. A music without artifice, real and filled with hope. This album tells my story, the story of a woman like many others who had to fight against illness and, serenely, came out of it stronger."  Ms. Dubeau talks with WGTE - Toledo OH Brad Cresswell about her new album, Blanc (white), a project born of her recent struggle with breast cancer. For each album sold on Analekta.com, $2 will be given to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation.

Violinist Angele Dubeau recorded BLANC after months of her battle against cancer. She says: "BLANC like purity and serenity. BLANC for luminous music that can bring interior peace through its strength and powerful evocation. Fully charged emotions that reflect the strange solitude found in illness. This music is of Brubeck, Dompierre, Golijov, Hisaishi, Morricone, Mozetich, Munsey, O'Connor, Phillips, Sakamoto, Schyman and Stevens. A music without artifice, real and filled with hope. This album tells my story, the story of a woman like many others who had to fight against illness and, serenely, came out of it stronger."  Kansas Public Radio's Mark Edwards recently spoke with the Canadian violinist about her latest project, "Blanc."  Click on "listen" to enjoy the conversation!

Violinist Angele Dubeau will join Chris Felcyn on The Well-Tempered Wireless to talk about her latest recording, Blanc. The album grew out of her on experience with breast cancer.  "After months of battle against cancer," she writes, "music has been my focal point.  It has brought me comfort, tranquility and sometimes, an essential escape.  This album tells my story, the story of a woman like many others who had to fight against illness and, serenely, came out of it stronger." Tune into WRCJ: Detroit on Friday, June 6th at 3pm EDT to listen to the interview.

Each month, WCLV: Cleveland Program Director Bill O'Connell selects a series of special CDs to be featured on the air throughout the month. For May Bill has selected Blanc by La Pietà led by Angèle Dubeau on Analekta and is Featuring on Tue 5/6 Thu 5/15, Mon 5/26. Angèle Dubeau writes of this disc: "Blanc like purity and serenity. Blanc for luminous music that can bring inner peace through its strength and powerful evocation. After months of battle against cancer, music has been my focal point; it has brought me comfort, tranquility and sometimes essential escape. This music is of Brubeck, Dompierre, Golijov, Hisaishi, Morricone, Mozetich, Munsey, O'Connor, Phillips, Sakamoto, Schyman and Stevens. Musical moments without artifice, real and filled with hope. This album tells my story, the story of a woman who, like so many others, had to fight against illness, and, serenely, came out of it stronger." 

Each week KDFC - San Francisco eNotes members can download a free mp3 from some of the biggest releases in the world of Classical music. With her latest release, Blanc, violinist Angele Dubeau pays tribute to "everyone who has found strength and serenity through the trials of life." Dubeau recently survived a battle with breast cancer and credits music with helping her to stay the course. This week's Download is Dubeau and La Pieta performing Joe Hisaishi - The Rain.

This week's featured releases includes violinist Angèle Dubeau and her ensemble La Piéta performing introspective folk, pop and jazz arrangements. Roughly a year ago, the Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau was diagnosed with breast cancer. After taking some time off, she's picked up the violin again and resumed work with her all-female string ensemble La Piéta. Last month the group released "Blanc," a collection of soothing contemporary pieces that the violinist turned to as she's battled the illness. The collection features 14 pieces from 12 artists including some varied folk and jazz arrangements – of Cat Stevens, Shawn Phillips and Dave Brubeck – and three international film composers – Ryuichi Sakamoto, Enio Morricone and Joe Hisaishi. The most familiar names to WQXR listeners may be the Argentine-American composer Osvaldo Golijov and the fiddler-composer Mark O'Connor, each of whom represented with one of their quieter efforts. The mood stays introspective throughout and while some might find this to be a heavy dose of serenity, there's no doubting its heartfelt inspiration. What's more, a portion of the proceeds go towards breast cancer research.

Violinist and conductor Angèle Dubeau explains the inspiration for her new album: "After months of battle against cancer, music has been my focal point; it has brought me comfort, tranquillity and sometimes, an essential escape. This music is of Brubeck, Dompierre, Golijov, Hisaishi, Morricone, Mozetich, Munsey, O'Connor, Phillips, Sakamoto, Schyman and Stevens. A music without artifice, real and filled with hope. This album tells my story, the story of a woman like many others who had to fight against illness and, serenely, came out of it stronger." A portion of the proceeds from the album will help the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation to finance research and innovation. Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz' from Angele Dubeau's new 'Blanc' CD is featured track on WFMT - Chicago

Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà are back with another CD of short contemporary works on BLANC (Analekta AN 2 8737), a disc very similar to her Silence, on joue! CD from two years ago. That the approach seems to work so much better this time is almost certainly due to the fact that BLANC celebrates Dubeau's return after a year spent battling cancer. In the booklet notes, Dubeau says that during her battle, music brought her "comfort, tranquility and sometimes, an essential escape." The album is the story of her fight against illness, and how she "…serenely, came out of it stronger." Perhaps not surprisingly, then, there is much more of a sense of program here, plus a real feeling of emotional involvement – and, indeed, of serenity and strength. There are 14 tracks on the CD, with Osvaldo Golijov's Close Your Eyes, Adrian Munsey's The Distance Between and Marjan Mozetich's "Unfolding Sky," from his Postcards from the Sky, sounding particularly beautiful. Cat Stevens' Morning Has Broken and Mark O'Connor's Appalachian Waltz are presented in lovely arrangements; there are two pieces by Dave Brubeck and one by Ennio Morricone. Also represented are Garry Schyman, Joe Hisaishi, François Dompierre, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shawn Phillips. Recorded at McGill University's Schulich School of Music last November, the sound quality is warm and resonant. Part of the proceeds from sales of the CD will go to support the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation.

After a fight against cancer, the French-Canadian violinist Angele Dubeau has produced an album of beautiful contemporary pieces called Blanc.  Linked by their common evocation of light and peace - all these works Ms. Dubeau says, have personally helped her through her illness. The album consists of 14 pieces from 12 different composers including international movie maestros - Ennio Morricone, Joe Hisaishi and Ryuichi Sakamato - and such varied genres as jazz and folk, as exemplified by the music of Dave Brubeck and Cat Stevens. Blanc is the CLASSIC fM CD of the Week. Angèle Dubeau is a sensational violinist and the selection here is serene and heartfelt. She is ably accompanied by her all-female string ensemble La Pieta  who turn Morning Has Broken into a rolling, pastoral rhapsody. 

After a fight against cancer, the French-Canadian violinist Angele Dubeau has produced an album of beautiful contemporary pieces that are linked by their common evocation of light and peace - all works that she says have personally helped her through her illness. The album consists of 14 pieces from 12 different composers including international movie maestros - Ennio Morricone, Joe Hisaishi and Ryuichi Sakamato - and such varied genres as jazz and folk, as exemplified by the music of Dave Brubeck and Cat Stevens. Angèle Dubeau is a sensational violinist and the selection here is serene and heartfelt. She is ably accompanied by her all-female string ensemble La Pieta  who turn Morning Has Broken into a rolling, pastoral rhapsody.

With her latest release - Blanc, violinist Angele Dubeau pays tribute to "everyone who has found strength and serenity through the trials of life." Dubeau recently survived a battle with breast cancer and credits music with helping her to stay the course. The selections on this CD, representing 12 very different composers, reflect the exceptional gifts of Dubeau and her renowned ensemble, La Pieta. For each CD sold, $2 will be donated to the Quebec Breast Cancer . Tune in throughout the week for tracks from KDFC - San Francisco CD of the Week. This week's pick of March 24 is Angele Dubeau's Blanc.

At almost like period last year, Angèle Dubeau announced she was suffering from breast cancer and she temporarily withdrew from public life, the time to fight against the disease. For the first time in over 35 years, violinist had to postpone concerts, what she had never done before. A few months later, in August, is a flourishing Angèle Dubeau, cured, Quebecers have found the Music Festival Tremblant. And today, the lady launches White, his 38th album, the album that helped him through this ordeal. She clung to his passion, music, and now offers its loyal fans the fruit of his months of introspection. "This record tells a story, my story, that of a woman who, like many others, had to fight against the disease and serenely grown in spring, said Angèle Dubeau in a statement Tuesday. White is like purity, serenity. White to light music which, by their size and their evocative power, can bring inner peace. " On White, internationally renowned musician takes with his female string orchestra, La Pietà, 14 pieces of 12 composers from very different backgrounds: Garry Schyman, Osvaldo Golijov, Adrian Munsey, Marjan Mozetich, Joe Hisaishi, François Dompierre, Ennio Morricone, Mark O'Connor, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Dave Brubeck, Cat Stevens and Shawn Phillips. Some of these employees are raving at the talent of Angèle Dubeau. "Angèle Dubeau know also paint when she plays," illustrated Russell Gloyd, a partner working long, comparing the bow of the artist brush and his violin, a palette. "It gives me almost like seeing something I had lost, so his game is worthy, tender and touching", for his part, said Joe Hisaishi. Marjan Mozetich, meanwhile, spoke of the brightness of sunlight, and a sunrise gradually reaching its full morning glory, to describe the emotions that music generates Angèle Dubeau home. White was released on the Analekta label, the label owned by François Mario Labbé, spouse and manager of Angèle Dubeau. For every copy of White elapsed, $ 2 will be donated to the Foundation for breast cancer in Quebec. The album is currently on sale.

This release by Quebec violinist Angèle Dubeau is dedicated specifically to Dubeau's fellow survivors of serious illness, in her case cancer, expressing the aim of "luminous music that can bring interior peace through its strength and powerful evocation." As such it might seem to differ little from any number of other crossover releases filled with mellow tunes. But Dubeau's album has reached the Canadian top ten, indicating that plenty of healthy buyers have found it. What sets it apart from the competition is first the variety of the music that gets fit into the basic middle-of-the-road template, and second the rich string arrangements that surround Dubeau's violin and its piercing yet sweet tone. Her version of Cat Stevens' Morning Has Broken (track 6) sounds like one of the lush Japanese string orchestra Beatles arrangements from the 1960s. But even better is the mixture of tunes that Dubeau and her all-female ensemble La Pietà adapt for their purposes: the music is a good deal more heterogeneous than it may seem. Try to find another album on which Stevens coexists with Osvaldo Golijov, Ennio Morricone, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and even the iconoclastic American-South African rocker Shawn Phillips. Ultimate reactions to this album will depend on how listeners feel about an entire program of uniformly moderate-tempo and tonally plain melodies, but anyone may find Dubeau's release more effective than expected. Studio sound from a multimedia center at McGill University in Montreal is a major plus.

Silent night! Holy night! Hearing just a few notes of this eternal carol is enough to envelop us in a sweet tranquility and inner peace that goes well beyond the meaning of the words written by Joseph Mohr and music famous song by Franz Xaver Gruber. Jumbled memories arise of snow-covered countryside, crackling fires, delicious aromas filling the house, the joyful shouts of excited children unwrapping presents. Has Christmas turned into mere nostalgia, or can we rediscover the true meaning of this celebration? Angele Dubeau thinks we can and, through both popular songs and carols works associated with the Nativity, she offers here a voyage through a world with diverse origins and traditions. This musical tour and celebration of the Nativity will take you to Finland, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Russia, and, closer to home, Mexico and Canada, with the Huron Carol. God Jul! In Scandinavia, Christmas celebrations begin on December 13, the feast day of Saint Lucy, when a young girl is chosen in each village to represent her. Clothed in white and a crown of candles, she goes from house to house-along with a retinue of girls in white dresses and boys with pointy, star-spangled hats-bringing light, the symbol of life and renewal, for the coming year. In Finland, the official festivities begin with a declaration of "Christmas Peace" broadcast live on December 24 from Turku Cathedral. A few moments later, Christmas bells ring out across the country, as conveyed by Joulun Kellot ("Christmas Bells"), an interpretation written by Armas Toivo Valdemar Maasalo. Juleniss, the Finnish equivalent of Santa Claus, rewards good children during the night that follows; one wonders if he is tempted to hum the song Julvisa ("Christmas Song", subtitled Give me no Splendour, Gold or Pomp), written by a young Jean Sibelius  Buon Natale! While Christmas in Italy might first bring to mind panettone, a Christmas sweet bread invented in Milan around 1490 that is served stuffed with cream, topped with a sauce or covered in chocolate, the country is above all the cradle of the Nativity scene. Indeed, Francis of Assisi created one of the first "living" nativity scenes in 1223, with villagers playing various character roles. Whether miniature or almost life size, these reproductions of the manger scene quickly became a tradition, with Italian families setting them up nine days before Christ's birthday. It is not surprising, then, that two of Italy's most well-known Baroque composers, Antonio Vivaldi and Guiseppe Torelli, dedicated idyllic concertos to "the holy birth."
 
Joyeux Noël! In France, cantiques de Noël remain the most important part of popular celebrations of the Nativity. By the 16th century, numerous versions of these carols existed in a variety of regional dialects, and they were distributed by door-to-door salesmen who also carried "Christmas Bibles" and engraved prints (often with a carol on the back). Here, Angèle Dubeau performs Noël nouvelet, Laissez paître vos bêtes and La Vierge à la crèche, set to a text by Alphonse Daudet.
  Fröhliche Weihnachten! In Germany, Christmas is Weihnachten (holy nights), and this is where the tradition of the Christmas tree originates. Legend has it that Saint Boniface (ca. 680–754) used the triangular shape of the evergreen tree to explain the concept of the Trinity to the pagans. The first mention of the modern Christmas tree dates back to 1521 in the Alsatian town of Sélestat. Even before this, however, the Christmas mystery plays performed in church squares frequently made use of trees decorated with fruit, offerings, decorations and candles (the candle tradition being attributed to Martin Luther). Two centuries later, Johann Melchior Molter wrote a delicate concerto grosso, inspired by the scene of the adoration of the shepherds.
  ¡Féliz Navidad! In central America, Mexicans celebrate Las Posadas (the inns) which, starting December 16, commemorates Joseph and Mary's search for lodging. As night falls, a procession sets off, led by children carrying a small decorated platform bearing statues of Joseph and Mary, who is riding a donkey. As the procession of villagers winds through the streets singing litanies, they knock at various doors along the route. Each time they are turned away with the cruel words "There is no room," until the procession arrives at the appointed house or church. Then, the doors are flung wide in the open spirit of Christmas and the celebration begins, concluding with the breaking of a piñata, refreshments and dancing. The lullaby performed here, entitled "Sleep, Holy Infant", comes from Dave Brubeck's Christmas cantata, "La Fiesta de la Posada", written to a text by his wife, Iola Brubeck and arranged by Russell Gloyd especially for Angèle Dubeau. Upon hearing the recording, Mr. Brubeck's reaction was: "This is fantastic. She is playing from her heart."
  Hristos Razdajetsja! Orthodox Russians have always liked to transform religious events into celebrations, hence the string quartet Jour de Fête by Alexander Glazunov After the church service, everyone sits down to "Holy Supper," which cannot be started until the first star appears in the sky, an homage to the star that guided the Magi. After the feast, tradition dictates that a plate of braided bread called kalach is left on the table between two candles, in honour of deceased members of the family. Angèle Dubeau offers here one of the rare recordings of this work.
  Merry Christmas! Christmas is celebrated enthusiastically in the United Kingdom. Houses are decorated with bright lights, children sing Christmas carols (such as "Holy Boy" by John Ireland) in the street, collecting spare change for the poor, and Christmas pudding is the traditional post-Christmas-dinner dessert. Another important tradition began here: the sending of Christmas cards, a custom that began in the 15th century and expanded significantly in the 18th century with the development of lithography.

Jesous Ahatonhia The Huron carol Jesous Ahatonhia (Jesus is born) was written by the Jesuit Jean de Brébeuf in 1641. Hoping to better convey the meaning of Christmas, the priest adapted the text to the reality of the First Nations people. Hence, Jesus is wrapped in rabbit skins, he sleeps in a bark lodge, the adoring shepherds are replaced with hunters, and three Indian chiefs take the place of the Magi. Canadian composer Kelley-Marie Murphy based her work Huron Carol Interlude on the carol. The interlude of the title refers to the third movement of her string quintet Dance Me Through the Panic, from which she borrowed shimmering colours and a sense of melancholy, imbuing the carol melody with a very particular mood and evoking, in her own words, an "imagery of ice, snow, solitude and prayer." When she heard this Angèle Dubeau's rendition of her work, the composer wrote: "This is a wonderfully performed and produced interpretation of Huron Carol Interlude. There is a rich, full sound, with a perfect sense of pacing and colour. It expresses my ideas beautifully. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Angèle Dubeau!"

Quebecor is proud to be associated with the Fête de la Musique de Tremblant for the fifth year in a row. For the music fest's 15th edition, to be held from August 30 to September 2, artistic director Angèle Dubeau and her team have put together a rich and varied line-up of established artists and up-and-comers from every musical genre from classical to jazz, to world music. In addition to providing financial support, Quebecor is backing the festival with a promotional campaign in its media outlets, including Le Journal de Montréal, the daily 24 Heures, the Canoë web portal and its community newspapers.
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This classic block stacking arcade era game Tetris, much like PacMan and Space Invaders, has become beloved and timeless. On Game Music, Angele Dubeau and La Pieta use the original synth laden game theme and dramatically balance the arrangement through contrast with the orchestra.

‘Game Music', the latest release from violinist Angele Dubeau, re-imagines game themes from their most iconic titles.

Set in an apocalyptic battle for survival in the 26th century, the Halo franchise is among the most important gaming sagas ever. Made exclusively for the Xbox console, Halo 1 was a breakthrough in first person shooters by adding a level of realism and sophistication that had not yet been reached. Choosing to shy away from the infamous choral theme from the first game, Dubeau creates a rendition of Halo 3's ‘One Final Effort.' Check out the video above.

No game since Halo has produced such stunning graphics and developed storyline, evidenced by it's 50 million copies sold to date. The game has become so popular that you will even find its protagonist ‘Master Chief' immortalized in Madame Tussauds Las Vegas museum.

          Angele Dubeau, one of Canada's premier violinists, and her all-female string orchestra are bringing a classical flair to some of their favorite video game music.  After last years release "A Time For Us," which covered music from popular movies by composers like Howard Shore and John Williams, the group has turned its sights to the gaming world. "I have always strived to interest young people in classical music because I feel it has the power to touch everyone. Seeing the passion of young people for video games, I wanted to understand the secrets of their success and to evaluate their musical value," says Dubeau.             And so in their latest release, aptly titled "Game Music," Dubeau and company are covering the themes to all manner of video games. From the iconic Tetris theme (itself already an arrangement of classical music from both Russian tradition and Johann Bach) to the theme from the iPhone's breakout hit Angry Birds the group has covered a wide range of gamer music. Avoiding some of the more obvious hokey themes that get trapped in gamers heads (think Mario) the group has instead focused on games with already beautiful soundtracks such as Final Fantasy, Assassin's Creed, and Halo 3. "I wanted to avoid distorting [the songs], and my intention has been to preserve the form that initially won over video game aficionados while at the same time breathing new life into them."

Analekta is proud to present Angele Dubeau & La Pieta's new album, A Time for Us. The CD features an array beautiful film scores, all favorites of the virtuoso violinist who has led a dazzling career in the great concert halls of the world. In this album you will discover pieces by Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings), John Williams (Memoirs of a Geisha and Far and Away), John Barry (Dances with Wolves), Nino Rota (Romeo and Juliet), and many more. The album also includes My Heart Will Go On, in a setting by Claude "Mego" Lemay. As a bonus, the album includes five other film music tracks, featured on previous albums of the ensemble, including the unforgettable theme from John Williams' Schindler's List and Franois Dompierre's Fairy Tale.