Choristers From Across Canada Join Together to Perform at State Funeral of the Hon. Ed Broadbent 

 Tributes have poured in from across the country to mark the transformative leader’s passing on January 11th of this year. The prime minister of Canada announced that a state funeral will be held on Sunday, January 28, for the late Honourable Ed Broadbent. A statement from the Office of the

Best of Ottawa 2021: Local musicians

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Rock-a-bye Baby! Music and Beyond Goes Viral

 Photos by Anastasia Krachkovskaya / Ottawa Life Magazine cover photo by Paul Couvrette Ottawa’s Music & Beyond Festival lived up to its name this week when a clip from their annual Christmas concert ignited classical music fans the world over as it went viral on Facebook. The video features mezzo-soprano Wallis

Julian Armour on The Viennese Winter Ball and How Young People Listen to Music

 All photos by Paul Couvrette.  Julian Armour, Artistic and Executive Director of Music and Beyond as well as Artistic Director of the Chamber Players of Canada, is eagerly anticipating Ottawa’s Viennese Winter Ball. For this, its 19th year, the Ball is being put on by Music and Beyond, who will

Julian Armour’s Music & Beyond Festival: A Jewel Among All that Sparkles in Ottawa.

 Think of the classical music scene in the Capital and there is one name that seems to embody it: Julian Armour. He is gracious, generous and inspiring and one incredible festival organizer. Armour, like a festival’s superhero, uses his powers for good and has been at the helm of the