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PRESS

Claudel Callender's Press page brings together articles, reviews and interviews that reflect her impact on the music and cultural scene. You will find in-depth analyses of her performances, glowing testimonials from renowned critics, as well as exclusive interviews revealing Claudel's inspirations and journey. This section highlights the highlights of her career and reflects the appreciation and admiration that her work arouses among the media and the public.

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  • The Grand Aramusique Concert, From Broadway to Hollywood, was presented under a star-filled blue sky at Île-Lebel Park in Repentigny. The renowned soprano Raphaëlle Paquette, a native of Repentigny, and the internationally acclaimed actor and singer Robert Marien were the guests of the Ensemble Vox Luminosa, under the skillful direction of Claudel Callender. Nearly 10,000 spectators attended the concert.

  • The outdoor concert by Aramusique at Ile Lebel Under the direction of Claudel Callender, the Vox Luminosa ensemble performed brilliantly, masterfully accompanying the two guest singers of the evening, Robert Marien and Raphaëlle Paquette.

  • « De Bach à Aznavour » charme le public - hebdorivenord.com Le samedi 4 février, la Série Vox Luminosa présentait son premier événement de la saison 2016-2017 : le concert « De Bach à Aznavour ». Olivia Nguonly \ Hebdo Rive-nord /Repentigny, 20 février 2017

  • "Vox Luminosa Has Big Plans" MUSIC. The year 2017 will undoubtedly be one of significant changes for the Vox Luminosa Vocal Ensemble as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Already, Christian ... Olivia Nguonly \ Hebdo Rive-Nord / Repentigny, December 7, 2016

  • Claudel Callender wins the 1st Music Prize at the Desjardins Culture Awards. "Music, a passion to share." Olivia Nguonly \ Hebdo Rive-Nord / Repentigny, October 11, 2016

  • A huge success for the Italian Evening of the Chanteurs de la Place Bourget under the direction of Claudel Callender. - Olivia Nguonly, Hebdo Rive-Nord, Repentigny, November 10, 2015

  • Claudel Callender / Artistic Personality 2013. As the Artistic Director of the Vox Luminosa Series, Claudel Callender has always worked tirelessly to promote classical music in the region. The year 2013 was particularly fruitful for the musician who, in addition to launching his album "Presence," now available on all digital platforms, Mr. Callender was nominated at the Grand Prix de la Culture Desjardins de Lanaudière, in the individual favorite category. Olivia Nguonly \ Hebdo Rive-nord /Repentigny, January 2014

  • At the helm of the artistic direction of the Vox Luminosa Series, Claudel Callender is far from done making waves in the coming months. In addition to launching the 2013-2014 season of the Series, he is expanding his musical projects while continuing the vocal ensemble's mission: a legacy to pass on and share. The multi-instrumentalist is also in the running for the Lanaudière Desjardins Grand Prix of Culture, in the Individual Favorite category. - Olivia Nguonly, Hebdo Rive-Nord / Repentigny, September 2013

  • Claudel Callender, artistic director of the vocal ensemble Vox Luminosa and initiator of the Art & Spirituality Series held at the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Repentigny, has just been appointed musical director of the Bourget Place choir in Joliette. He succeeds Jean-Michel Malouf and Father Lindsay, who was the director for over 40 years. Olivia Nguonly \ Hebdo Rive-Nord /Repentigny, May 2012

  • A grand debut for Claudel Callender. For just over an hour with fifteen of his classically flavored pieces, Claudel Callender managed to stop time on Friday evening, thanks to the harmony of notes blending piano melodies and string instruments. Geneviève Goeffroy / Hebdo Rive-nord /Repentigny (Album Launch Presence), September 2012

  • "Vox Luminosa lights up the Purification! As part of the Arts & Spirituality events marking its 325th anniversary, the Church of Purification presented Noëls from yesterday to today with the Ensemble Vox Luminosa, which had a full house on Sunday. The choir of 14 voices, led by Claudel Callender, drew from a vast repertoire ranging from the 17th century to Negro Spirituals." Geneviève Quessy \ Hebdo Rive-nord, Repentigny, December 2010

  • "A 325th anniversary crowned with success." More than 300 people celebrated the 325th anniversary of the Paroisse Purification B.V.M in music last Sunday. Organized as part of the Arts & Spirituality Series, the gala concert lived up to the event's masterpiece, Mozart's Coronation Mass. Overseen by musician-singer Claudel Callender, this concert was a beautiful success for the organizers..." Renée-Claude Doucet / Hebdo Rive-Nord, Repentigny, April 2009

  • Finally, let's mention one of the concert's highlights: the creation of a Christmas carol written and composed by a local musician, baritone Claudel Callender. Titled "The Blue Star," this traditional-style song combines a beautiful text on the theme of the Child God with a simple and harmonious melody. - Denise Pelletier / Progrès-Dimanche, Chicoutimi

  • "Claudine Côté and Claudel Callender, an exceptional duo." Marcel Martel \ The Chicoutimi Awakening

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