Ana Sokolović is appointed as new Artistic Director of the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ). She succeeds Walter Boudreau, who has held the position since 1988.
The composer takes the lead of one of the foremost organizations dedicated to contemporary music.
She will officially take up her duties on July 1 after a transition period with Boudreau.
See the video clip presenting his nomination.
More info about SMCQ.
The movie version of Svadba is now available. Produced with Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia. Infos and ticketing.
Ana Sokolović has just been awarded the first Chair dedicated to opera research and creation. She thus becomes the reference in opera in the country. This is a logical continuation of the opera creation course, which has existed for several years at the Université de Montréal and which has enabled her to establish alliances with other faculties and organizations outside the campus.
Find out all about the new Chair. (in French)
The opera Svadba has been filmed for a movie version. Produced by Boston Lyric Opera, the release is scheduled for early 2022.
Read the details in this article.
Ana Sokoloviċ composed a 30-minute symphony for her episode which brings the viewer on an allegorical journey to dedramatize the COVID-19 pandemic by contextualizing it in the history of humanity. Featuring Canadian mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska and NAC Orchestra (Alexander Shelley, conductor). More info.
Available on CBC.