Chatelaine 2020

The most comprehensive edition devoted to Gioachino Rossini marking his 150th anniversary.
Born in 1792, Rossini was the most popular opera composer of his time. Although he retired from the Opera scene in 1829, he continued to compose in other genres, including sacred music, piano and chamber works. He did gather his late works under the ironic title Péchés de vieillesse (Sins of Old Age), which veils a true collection of masterworks.

Limited 50 CD box set. Al Stewart's 60-year career in music has made him one of the most successful folk-rock artists the British Isles have ever produced. The Admiralty Lights shines a light on how a Skiffle-mad kid from Bournemouth conquered the world. The Admiralty Lights is a career spanning, definitive collection of Al Stewart's work. Comprising 50 discs, this astounding set follows the legendary singer-songwriter from humble beginnings in 1964, to global stardom in the '70s, through to his most recent recordings in 2009. Contains Al's complete original run of 21 studio albums in original sleeves and lovingly presented in deluxe LP style jackets. Also included are 18 discs featuring never-before-heard live concert recordings from 1970 to 2009, 3 discs of rare BBC Sessions from 1965 - 1972 and 8 discs of Demos, Outtakes and Rarities, offering a rare inside look into Mr Stewart's world. A beautiful 160 page hardback coffee table book is at the center of this spectacular package, featuring comprehensive liner notes from author and Al Stewart expert Neville Judd and previously unseen photographs, flyers and ephemera from across his illustrious career. Rounding off this smorgasbord of Al Stewart delights is a 'Year of the Cat' print, individually signed by Colin Elgie, three posters including one specially designed by Colin Elgie and a 24 page Collectors' Book, detailing all of the rare recordings in the set.

France Lorrain demeure à Mascouche et enseigne au primaire, en 2e année. Elle est aussi chargée de cours à l’UdM. On lui doit 16 romans jeunesse ainsi que des chroniques dans les magazines Châtelaine, Coup de Pouce et Sélection du Reader’s Digest. …

Ce petit livre - dont le titre provient de la sagesse traditionnelle bantoue - rassemble dix-huit textes de Nancy Huston, écrits pour la plupart au printemps 2020, alors que la pandémie de la COVID-19 se répand dans le monde entier. D'abord paralysée par la situation de confinement aussi contraignante qu'inattendue, et retenue indéfiniment hors de Paris, l'auteure voit en quelque sorte son esprit se mettre en berne, redoutant que sa plume ne se voie confinée elle aussi. Mais rapidement le souffle de la vie reprend, et celui de l'écriture remonte haut et fort. …

Il aurait été impensable que ce livre n'existe pas.Il est essentiel parce qu'il situe le 6 décembre 1989 dans l'histoire et laisse une trace aux générations futures. Un moyen de transmettre le flambeau. Il rend hommage aux jeunes femmes qui ont porté et inspiré beaucoup de monde et qui, d'où elles sont, nous incitent à être les gardiens vigilants d'une présence forte des femmes dans la société.'' - Catherine Bergeron …