Tag: Montreal

Russian Pianist, Alexander Malofeev’s Shows are Canceled in Canada Despite his Support for Ukraine

Russian Pianist, Alexander Malofeev’s Shows are Canceled in Canada Despite his Support for Ukraine

After Russian pianist and music prodigy Alexander Malofeev arrived in Montreal, ready to play his debut performance at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in Canada, his show was canceled. Malofeev, 20-years-old, was scheduled to perform in the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal for three shows on March 9, 10, and 13, as well as a show in August in Vancouver. After the Orchestra received multiple complaints from Ukrainians and their supporters in Canada, Pascale Ouimet, a spokesperson for the orchestra, released a statement Wednesday to cancel these concerts.

Belle is the Word for the Beauty that Lies Within “Notre-Dame De Paris” Musical

Belle is the Word for the Beauty that Lies Within “Notre-Dame De Paris” Musical

The musical “Notre-Dame De Paris” is expected to visit New York in July 2022, but COVID restrictions may postpone the date. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel “Notre-Dame de Paris,” the story takes place in 15th century Paris where a deformed bell ringer named Quasimodo has unreturned affections towards a dancer named Esmeralda. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is one of the most successful musicals in its first year run.

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