Festival de Lanaudière 2024 presents L’heure Exquise Nineteenth century musicians, novices, and connoisseurs gathered in salons to share their common love of poetry and music. Seeking to recreate the intimate atmosphere of these events, Olivier Bergeron and Chloé Dumoulin, two rising stars of classical music, give a heartfelt concert to mark the 150th anniversary of […] The post L’heure Exquise – July 30, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Orchestre de la francophonie presents Symphonies no 8 et 9 «Chorale» de Beethoven The Crowning Achievement! The performance of Beethoven’s nine symphonies goes beyond a mere musical challenge, offering a profound exploration of his stylistic evolution. Even so, the Orchestre de la francophonie has decided to perform them all, over five days in a row. […] The post Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 8 and 9 – July 28, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

OSM in the Parks Join the OSM in the parks for a free outdoor concert led by conductor Andrei Feher! Under the theme of Christmas for campers, come and listen, with family or friends, to excerpts from the classical holiday repertoire such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker or Bizet’s Farandole. Enjoy magical moments under the stars in […] The post OSM in the Parks – July 24 & 27, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Orchestre Métropolitain presents Summer Rhythms The OM and their artistic collaborator Naomi Woo invite you to a lively summer concert. The music will take us on a journey and make us dance through different countries and eras, with ever more captivating rhythms! In one evening, the orchestra brings you from the Viennese court with a […] The post Summer Rhythms – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Dancing in the park with OM This year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Centraide of Greater Montreal, the Orchestre Métropolitain is joining forces with the organization to offer free concerts to residents of three boroughs. This concert series, hosted by Vanessa Destiné, will be conducted by the charismatic Naomi Woo, who will be back on the podium […] The post The Orchestre Métropolitain Alfresco- July 9, 10, & 13, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Canadian composer and organist, Laurence Jobidon has written for a variety of ensembles, notably chamber, solo, vocal and orchestral music. Hailed for her inventiveness (Jeu), powerful lyricism (Avant-Scène Opéra) and for the richness of her language (Folia Organologica, Poland), her works have been performed in North America and Europe in venues such as Opéra de […] The post Laurence Jobidon performs at the MusOrgue Festival – July 7, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Christopher Goddard is a Canadian composer and pianist. As a composer, he has collaborated with NYO Canada, Esprit Orchestra, the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Quatuor Molinari, Continuum, Ensemble Paramirabo, l’Orchestre de la Francophonie, and Play duo, No Exit New Music Ensemble, NOISE-BRIDGE, and others. Recent commissions have come from the Lucerne Festival, the Royal Conservatory/Koerner Hall […] The post Christopher Goddard performs at the MusOrgue Festival – June 30, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Gregorio Benítez Published in 1958, Catalogue d’oiseaux by Olivier Messiaen skillfully brings together the three main elements of his compositional language: rhythm, the sound-color relationship, and birdsongs. The score is a compilation of birdsong transcriptions and descriptive elements of the landscape, posing a genuine interpretative challenge for any pianist delving into its study. The Spanish […] The post Gregorio Benítez performs Catalogue d’oiseaux by Olivier Messiaen – June 28, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

Montreal Chamber Music Festival presents Bravo, Bach! The Festival’s closing concert is at Place des Arts’ beautiful Maison symphonique. Sit on stage with the musicians! If ever there was an occasion to have a musical party, this is it! Artistic Director Denis Brott has assembled an all-star cast led by James Ehnes, his quartet, trumpet […] The post Bravo, Bach! Six Brandenburg Concerti in one concert! – June 23, 2024 appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more

What’s on in Montréal courtesy of Tourisme Montréal CLASSICAL Grammy-winning Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to conduct the Orchestre Métropolitain in Mahler’s Sixth at the Maison Symphonique on June 16. The Orchestre Classique de Montréal presents the all-star A Life in Opera: Homage to Joseph Rouleau – featuring beloved opera excerpts by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, […] The post What’s on in Montreal – Some choice arts and entertainment events for June appeared first on The Montrealer ..read more