For those who could not attend to the world premiere of the film Angèle, Virtuoso at the International Festival of Films of Art last month, please note that this documentary which tells the life story of the great violinist Angèle Dubeau will be presented for free at the Cinéma du Musée, in Montreal on May 31 at 2:30 PM in the context of the Montreal International Musical Competition.

Angèle, Virtuoso tells the story of Canada’s pre-eminent violin virtuoso, Angèle Dubeau, exploring her expansive international career in classical music of over 40 years. The film explores the 4 seasons as a visual metaphor for life events and inspirational shifts of her unusual and meteoric ascension from rural Québec to Julliard, and ultimately the world stage.

Analekta, in collaboration with the International Festival of Films on Art (the FIFA) and ID Vision Films II, is proud to announce the world premiere of Angèle, Virtuoso as the closing film of Montreal’s FIFA on Saturday, March 30.

Angèle, Virtuoso tells the story of Canada’s pre-eminent violin virtuoso, Angèle Dubeau, exploring her expansive international career in classical music of over 40 years. The film explores the 4 seasons as a visual metaphor for life events and inspirational shifts of her unusual and meteoric ascension from rural Québec to Julliard, and ultimately the world stage.

Visually expansive nature and urban landscapes frame an intimate portrait of Angèle, not only as a highly accomplished violin virtuoso, but also as a conductor of her all-woman chamber orchestra. The documentary showcases collaborators, family as well as industry experts who provide a framework to understand her unique musical gifts and contribution to the music industry in Canada and abroad.

Visit the website of the International Festival of Films on Art to learn more about the documentary or buy your tickets.

Visit AngeleDoc.com to download the press kit (in French).

Watch the trailer:

Classic FM, the important classical radio station from London, has chosen Ovation by Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà as its Album of the week!

Starting today, tracks from the album will be played every day on Classic FM, a station which has 5.6 million listeners every week, according to Radio Joint Audience Research in the UK. This news coincides with the recent release of the CD in the UK.

It was during the One Last Time tour in 2017, at the Palais Montcalm concerts in Quebec City, that Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà recorded the album Ovation.

This new album features musical works composed by the likes of Einaudi, Richter, Glass, Enescu and Saint-Saëns 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.

Click here to listen to the album

At the ADISQ First Gala held yesterday in Montreal, Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà‘s album Max Richter: Portrait won the award for Album of the Year in the category Classical / Large Ensemble. This is the 17th Classical Album of the Year award given to Angèle Dubeau since the creation of the ADISQ Gala in 1979. Congratulations!

Recorded in concert during the One Last Time tour, we hear a violinist at the top of her form and a concert where magic and perfection are in symbiosis.

Click here to listen or buy the album

In December 2017, with two sold-out concerts at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, the One Last Time tour by Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà 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 musical works composed by the likes of Einaudi, Richter, Glass, Enescu and Saint-Saëns 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.

Ovation is not only the culminating moment of that tour, its release crowns a year in which Angèle Dubeau received several honors.

In February, she received the RIDEAU Homage Award from the Réseau indépendant des diffuseurs d’évènements artistiques unis to highlight her invaluable contribution for the promotion of classical music in Quebec.

In May, she received the prestigious Ordre of Montreal medal which recognizes and honors the men and women who have made a remarkable contribution to the development and influence of the city. This is the highest honor given by the city of Montreal.

Also in May, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec named her Compagne des arts et des lettres du Québec to highlight her remarkable contribution to the development and promotion of Quebec’s arts and literature.

In September, she received a nomination for a Félix award at the ADISQ gala in the category Album of the Year – Classical for her album Max Richter: Portrait and another nomination for her concert One last time in the category Show of the year – Interpreter.

Ovation eloquently demonstrates the audacious artistic journey of Angèle Dubeau, a musician who has always distinguished herself by the quality of her playing and her musical accomplishments.

We are proud to announce that Angèle Dubeau has been nominated in two categories for the 2018 ADISQ Gala.

The album Portrait: Max Richter is nominated in the category Album of the Year – Classical / Orchestra and Large Ensemble.

 The concert Pour une dernière fois is nominated in the category Show of the Year – Performer.

For these two projects, Mrs Dubeau performed with her ensemble La Pietà.

The ADISQ (Association québécoise de l’industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo) will announce the winners during the Premier Gala de l’ADISQ at the MTELUS in Montreal, on October 24 2018, and at the Gala de l’ADISQ, on Octobre 28 2018, at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of Place des Arts in Montreal.

Our congratulations to Angèle Dubeau!

Photo credit: André Chevrier

During the 2018 Labor Day weekend, 45 000 people attended La Fête de la Musique de Tremblant! We thank you so much for celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary with us and making it so memorable.

We hope to see you all again in 2019! More information will be provided in the coming months.

Stay informed by visiting La Fête de la Musique de Tremblant’s website: www.fetedelamusiquetremblant.com

20 years already!

On May 28th, 2018, Angèle Dubeau was appointed to the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec (OALQ) at a special awards ceremony held at Espace Danse in the Wilder Building in Montréal. She received the title of Compagne/Compagnon des arts et des lettres du Québec.

This prestigious honour was presented by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) in recognition of her remarkable contributions to the development and promotion of Québec arts and literature.

L’Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec (OALQ)

Instituted in 2015 to mark CALQ’s 20th anniversary, the OALQ is an honorary distinction presented to individuals whose exemplary achievements have contributed to Québec’s artistic and literary development. The recipients are recommended to CALQ’s board of directors by an independent committee following an annual call for nominations. The distinction is symbolized by an insignia designed by jewellery artist Christine Dwane. To date, 70 Québecers have been awarded the insignia.

On Thursday, February 15th, 2018, Angèle Dubeau was awarded the RIDEAU Hommage 2018 Prize for her invaluable contribution to the democratization of classical music in the province of Quebec.

Video credits : RIDEAU
Recording : Livetoune

The RIDEAU Hommage Prize has been awarded every year since 1990 by the independent network of presenters of artistic events, which brings together 167 broadcasting organizations, responsible for the programming of more than 350 theaters and festivals in Quebec and the Canadian Francophonie. Chosen by the members of the Board of Directors, this award honors artists who have distinguished themselves over the years by their influence and their assiduous presence on the stages of Quebec.