{"id":109475,"date":"2024-11-14T15:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T20:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=109475"},"modified":"2024-11-15T06:29:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T11:29:47","slug":"preview-canadian-soprano-barbara-hannigan-tour-pianist-bertrand-chamayou-hits-toronto-november-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2024\/11\/14\/preview-canadian-soprano-barbara-hannigan-tour-pianist-bertrand-chamayou-hits-toronto-november-28\/","title":{"rendered":"PREVIEW | Canadian Soprano Barbara Hannigan Tour With Pianist Bertrand Chamayou Hits Toronto November 28"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pianist Bertrand Chamayou and soprano Barbara Hannigan (Photo: Luciano Romano)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan and French pianist Bertrand Chamayou have partnered for a recital tour that will see them perform in Toronto on November 28. It\u2019s the first North American recital tour for Hannigan in seven years.<\/p>\n

The acclaimed soprano is known for her dramatic performances, and with mysticism and mysteries as the themes for the program, it\u2019s a chance to hear Hannigan in a showcase of her talents.<\/p>\n

The two artists released the album Messiaen on the Alpha Classics label earlier this year, and have toured Europe with the program they\u2019re presenting in Toronto.<\/p>\n

The Artists<\/h2>\n

Barbara Hannigan<\/strong> is a native of Nova Scotia, where she began her musical education. She moved west to pursue her studies at the University of Toronto, graduating with a\u00a0Bachelor of Music\u00a0degree, followed by a\u00a0Master of Music\u00a0degree. She subsequently continued her studies at the Banff Centre, and later at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.<\/p>\n

After leaving her mark in a high profile performing career, she began to add conducting by leading the orchestra while she sang, including a renowned performance of Gy\u00f6rgy Ligeti’s\u00a0Mysteries of the Macabre in 2011.<\/p>\n

Along with her international career as a soloist and performer, today she\u2019s also busy on the podium as a conductor. Her engagements include:<\/p>\n