BIOGRAPHY
Laurence Manning is a renowned Quebec pianist, composer, and arranger who completed a Doctorate in Piano Performance from l’Université de Montréal. Her original works are influenced by neo-classical, Celtic, neo-medieval, video game and film music. She is also specialized in video game music, as an arranger, and more recently, as a composer.
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Her new album Piano Collections: Castlevania was released on October Friday 13th 2023. This album includes 15 original piano arrangements of the gothic video game series Castlevania and was produced by the label Materia Collective.
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Since 2019, Laurence also recorded 3 other albums of video game music and compositions:
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Game Music Piano Album (2019) features original arrangements of video game music for piano from Zelda, Final Fantasy, Mario and more.
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Piano Mirror (2020) is her first composition album. This album was selected for the web and TV series "Écoute mon album", produced by ADISQ in partnership with the Government of Quebec.
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Trio of the Goddesses (2022) is a trio album dedicated to the music of the video game The Legend of Zelda. This album was recorded by Laurence Manning (piano), Daphnée Sincennes Richard (violin) and Lou Dunand-Vincent (cello).
Besides her activities as music producer and composer, Laurence regularly performs across Quebec, in solo and with her trio, who did two tours in 2021-2022 in major concert halls in Montreal, Laval, Quebec and Gatineau.
DISCOGRAPHIE
Piano Collections: Castlevania (2023)
This album features 15 original piano arrangements from the gothic video game series Castlevania and was produced by the American label Materia Collective. The album Piano Collections: Castlevania was ranked #8 in the Billboard Classical Crossover chart, in the week of July 20, 2024.
Trio of the Goddesses (2022)
The album Trio of the Goddesses presents 17 original arrangements taken from the soundtracks of The Legend of Zelda series, performed Laurence Manning Trio musicians: Laurence Manning (piano), Daphnée Sincennes Richard (violin) and Lou Dunand-Vincent (cello).
Piano Mirror (2020)
Laurence's first album of original compositions, this album brings together 17 piano pieces inspired by classical, medieval and Celtic music. Piano Mirror was recorded in Fall 2020 at Piccolo Studios in Montreal.
At Home (2020)
This album is made up of 28 arrangements of video game music performed on the piano, lasting 80 minutes. Recorded by Laurence in 2020, this album is available for streaming exclusively.
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Game Music piano album (2019)
This album is dedicated to video game music, featuring 17 original piano arrangements of Zelda, Mario, Final Fantasy, Kirby, Castlevania and many others. Game Music Piano Album was recorded at Piccolo Studios in Montreal, with the exception of the last two pieces which were recorded at the Salle Claude-Champagne at the Université de Montréal.
Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel (2014)
This short album presents a selection of piano works by composer Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel. It was recorded at the Université de Montréal in February 2014.
PRESS
Interview:
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Musique de jeux vidéo : pianiste en mode joueuse - Le Reflet (2024)
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Une Soreloise dans le prestigieux Billboard - CJSO 101.7 FM (2024)
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Piano et jeux vidéo: une Québécoise dans le palmarès Billboard - LeJournal de Montréal / Le Journal de Québec (2024)
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Biomorph : entrevue avec la compositrice Laurence Manning - Vidéoludique.ca (2024)
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Vidéo de l'ADISQ " Dance with the Wind" (2022)
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Vidéo de l'ADISQ " Vampire Waltz" (2022)
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Laurence Manning discusses Trio of the Goddesses, the debut album for the Laurence Manning Trio - Zelda Universe (2022)
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Piano Mirror, nouvel album de pièces originales de Laurence Manning - Geekbecois (2020)
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[RubikCon 2020] Entrevue avec la pianiste Laurence Manning (2020)
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Du doctorat à la musique de jeux vidéo pour Laurence Manning - Journal de Montréal (2020)
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Laurence Manning, pianiste de musique de jeux vidéo - Geekbecois (2019)
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Interview with Laurence Manning – Video Game Pianist (2019)
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Quartier Libre – page 15 (2019)
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Zelda Universe – 8 octobre 2018 (2018)
Podcast:
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The Mix Vol. 13 - Castlevania / Entrevista: Thennecan (Encuentro de Sangre) - Mega Mixtape (2023)
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ZUCast: Hyrule Warriors, Laurence Manning, and the Forum Admins! - Zelda Universe - 17:30 à 32:50 (2019)
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Laurence Manning Puts Her Passion For Piano Into Classic Game Themes - WSHU Public Radio (2019)
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Laurence Manning - Campagne de socio-financement - CJSO (2019)
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La Quête Musicale (2019)
Articles / reviews:
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L’album Castlevania de la québécoise Laurence Manning est un succès aux États-Unis - Vidéoludique.ca (2024)
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La pianiste québécoise Laurence Manning se hisse au sommet du palmarès américain Billboard ! - Geekbecois (2024)
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Laurence Manning’s Trio of the Goddesses vinyl records now available - Zelda Universe (2023)
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ZELDA FAN ALBUM “TRIO OF THE GODDESSES” RECEIVES VINYL RELEASE - Zelda dungeon (2023)
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Álbum De La Semana: Piano Collections: Castlevania - Mega Mixtape (2023)
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Une ambiance d’Halloween avec l’album Piano Collections Castlevania de Laurence Manning - Geekbecois (2023)
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[Review] Trio of the Goddesses: A refreshing instrumental rendition of fan-favorite Zelda music - Zelda Universe (2022)
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La pianiste Laurence Manning sort un nouvel album - Les 2 Rives (2022)
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Personnalités de l'année - 2021 CJSO (Cahier Spécial)
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Concert Musique de la Nuit – Un voyage envoûtant dans le monde de Castlevania - Geekbecois (2021)
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Deux diplômées de l'UDEM en concert à Montréal - Anaïs Amoros (2021)
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Concert The Legend of Zelda – Une Odyssée dans le Temps : un voyage tout en douceur et en musique - Geekbécois (2021)
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Une odyssée dans le temps : un concert envoûtant pour les fans de Zelda - RDS Jeux (2021)
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Le Trio Laurence Manning part à l’aventure en passant par Québec - Betatesteur (2021)
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Faire renaître la musique de Zelda - Le Droit (2021)
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NOUVEAUTÉS D'ARTISTES D'ICI - (2021)
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A Journey Through Time – Cinquième Salle (2021)
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Le Trio Laurence Manning part en tournée en juin avec la musique de The Legend of Zelda (2021)
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Medli’s Melodies: A Link to the Past ‘Ending Theme (Credits)’ by Laurence Manning (2021)
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Une année libératrice et créative pour Laurence Manning (2021)
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ACTUALITÉS | 10 nouvelles en musique classique pour nous aider à garder le moral - Ludwig Van Montréal (2020)
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Laurence Manning lance un second album comprenant entièrement des compositions (2020)
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Une chorale virtuelle pour l’amour de la culture geek - Pèse sur start (2020)
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Lancement du nouvel album de Laurence Manning - Sorel-Tracy Info (2019)
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Événement Intégral Chopin - La Scena Musicale (2019)
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CHECK OUT THIS SWEET ZELDA II MEDLEY! - Zelda Dungeon (2019)
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8 MARS | 8 musiciennes exceptionnelles et leurs projets et réussites à découvrir - Ludwig van Montréal (2019)
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Premier album solo de Laurence Manning - Sorel-Tracy Magazine (2019)
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GAME MUSIC : UN ALBUM DE MUSIQUE DE JEU VIDÉO SOCIOFINANCÉ EN 24 HEURES - Multijoueur (2019)
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Musique de jeux vidéo : Laurence Manning lancera un album solo - Les 2 Rives (2019)
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Émergence Magazine Québec - (2019)
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Medli’s Melodies: Laurence Manning’s stunning A Link to the Past piano medley - Zelda Universe (2018)
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The Super Mario Brothers theme in the style of Mozart and Shostakovich - Classic FM (2017)
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LE THÈME REVISITÉ DE SUPER MARIO BROS. VA VOUS FAIRE VOYAGER ! - Tic Time (2017)
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This piano cover of the Super Mario Bros theme song is — *kisses fingers* — pure art - Hello Giggles (2017)
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Un concert grandiose - Sorel-Tracy Magazine (2011)
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Laurence Manning était en vedette au Carnegie Hall - Sorel-Tracy Magazine (2009)