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« The orchestra provided strongly accentuated ensemble playing and two memorable solos from […] and Manon Lafrance (trumpet). »
Richard Turp The Montreal Gazette, Février 2010
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« Players included freelancers (such as principal trumpet Manon Lafrance) of solo calibre. »
Arthur Kaptainis The Montreal Gazette, Juillet 2009
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« Manon Lafrance provided a priceless opportunity for our ensemble in both the rehearsal and performance process. Manon’s ability and professionalism are second to none; her ability to make the students feel at ease brought out the best in the ensemble. It was a joy working with her. We were honoured to perform with such a prestigious and talented artist, and we look forward to future collaborations. »
Wendy McCallum Brandon University Symphonic Band, Manitoba, Canada, Juin 2009 (Manon lafrance; soliste invitée au « Atlantic Band festival » à Halifax)
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« Manon Lafrance perform effortlessly […] truly inspiring! »
Peter Wood ITG (International Trumpet Guild journal), Juin 2009, USA (CD : « Manhattan Music » avec le Canadian Brass et le Eastman Wind Ensemble)
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« We were well aware of Manon’s expertise as a trumpet performer, she has been attracting a great deal of attention lately. On the symphonic side, she has performed at the international level with great distinction in the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the National Art centre Orchestra. As a soloist, her reviews for both traditional and contemporary works are consistently exceptional. And as a teacher, she could be judged by results alone: her students have been winning the top trumpet positions around the world ! Now Manon is bringing her abilities, experiences and charm to the Canadian Brass trumpet dream team. She has already distinguished herself with us on two new recordings. Firstly, « Christmas Traditions », a CD of traditional Christmas music. And just being released, « Manhattan Music », this CD puts the Brass out front as soloists with the famed Eastman Wind Ensemble.
Chuck Daellenbach Canadian Brass, 2009
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« What a great day for music lovers, as the Canadian Brass welcomes their newest member Manon Lafrance. Manon brings her unique refinement, sensitivity and maturity (Yes, I am talking about a trumpet player !) to the group. Together, I am sure , they will shine in this new and exciting musical journey…and by the way Manon can swing too ! »
Alain Trudel For the Canadian Brass press release
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« Manon Lafrance delighted us with two pieces that featured elegant phrasing and impeccable style in the Concerto in E-flat by Neruda, and then wonderful control, technique, and dynamic contrast on Alvin Lowrey’s string arrangement of George Enescu’s Legend (this excellent arrangement is well worth seeking out from Lowrey). ITG can only hope to hear much more of Ms. Lafrance in the years ahead. »
Gary Mortenson, ITG editor
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« Manon Lafrance playing Enesco and Neruda with strings…what gorgeous tone and phrasing she has. Very typical of my favorite overall school of North American playing, the Quebec approach which emphasizes class, intonation and tonal colour. Manon is a long time friend, principal trumpet of the Laval Symphony and the first woman to ever play in the Canadian Brass. Further, she is a great teacher and a role model for thousands of young players. »
Jens Lindemann Host, International Trumpet Guild Conference, June 2008 The Trumpet Herald web, 2008
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« Congratulations, it sounds terrific! » (Solo CD, Concerto pour trompette et cordes op.76 de James Cohn)
Phil Smith Principal trumpet , New York Philharmonic
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« J’assiste depuis 33 ans à la production Casse-Noisette, je vous félicite pour le fameux solo que vous avez de nouveau joué brillamment. » Franz-Paul Decker Chef d’orchestre
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« La trompettiste Manon Lafrance, jouant Haydn de mémoire et y proposant sa propre cadence, a montré qu’elle est faite pour l’instrument qu’elle a choisi. Elle possède une très solide technique et est musicienne. Elle ne force jamais le son; au contraire, elle a fait entendre des nuances exquises. »
Claude Gingras La Presse, Montréal
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« En 35 ans d’existence , les « Canadian Brass » n’avaient jamais accueilli de femme au sein de leur formation. La québécoise Manon Lafrance est la première et son exemple en inspire plus d’une. Elle est une sorte de pionnière et elle ouvre le chemin pour les plus jeunes. »
Richard Boisvert Le Soleil, Québec
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« Among the memorable instrumental effects was a portentous trumpet solo. » (Les Violons du Roy)
Arthur Kaptainis The Gazette, Montréal
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« Trumpeter Manon Lafrance offered an exquisite muted solo in the subdued lento » (Concerto no.1 pour piano et trompette obligato de Chostakovitch)
Ilse Zadrozny The Gazette, Montréal
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« La trompettiste, Manon Lafrance, est un des piliers de l’Orchestre Symphonique de Laval »
Jean-Claude Grenier Courrier Laval, Laval
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