Sophie Faucher and Marc Hervieux have created a unique and original project on the life and career of Maria Callas. Sophie Faucher plays the diva and Marc Hervieux her great friend Giuseppe Di Stefano, in addition to directing the play. This show marks the hundredth anniversary of the singer, found dead in her Parisian apartment at the age of 53. A life that oscillates painfully between international glory and her burning love for Aristotle Onassis, who left her for Jackie Kennedy, throwing her into immense grief from which she will never recover. Sophie Faucher and Anne Bryan are the co-authors of Une voix pour être aimée: Maria Callas. This story, both romantic and heartbreaking, is supported by music and archives that transport us to the very heart of the diva’s universe.
Ziya Tabassian on the tombak (Iranian percussion), will be surrounded for this concert by the kanun virtuoso, Didem Basar and Omar Abou Afach on the viola and oud. “Remembrances”, is Ziya’s latest album and features his original compositions which are characterized by a rich tapestry of sounds, harmoniously weaving traditional and modern influences, a captivating blend of tradition and innovation.
Multilingual singer with a beautiful, deep voice who brings popular songs of the 20th century to life using her electric accordion. This enthusiast with communicative energy ranges from French songs to jazz standards, blues and popular music that she reinvents with her personal style.
Are they animal or vegetable? Pretty crazy, but above all musical! This trio of travelling musicians play every style. Indescribable! Potbellied and unforgettable! Never before seen and rarely heard, your eyes will not believe your ears!
During his triumphant tours of Europe, Antonio Vivaldi met anonymous nomadic musicians on the roads and in villages. Their virtuoso folk music inspired Vivaldi to create concertos and sonatas bursting with energy. Ensemble Caprice recreates with its founding director, Matthias Maute, the meeting between the great composer and his nomadic colleagues.
“Imaginative, powerful and first-rate Interpretations”
– The New York Times.
L’heure du conte with Barbada is a fun and friendly activity that aims to get children to open up to difference and develop a love of reading and music. In 2022, she becomes the first Quebec drag queen at the helm of a youth show with the series Barbada, presented on ICI TOU.TV, in which she invites artists to take part in her colorful universe in order to introduce children to the music from here. This special performance will be punctuated by musical moments and others that will make you want to dance. With her humor, her candor and her values, Barbada is drag for everyone.
One of our most prolific composers of film and television music will tell his story in words and music. This seasoned composer has had a long careerin New York and Los Angeles. He also composed the music for the famous series Star Trek for 12 years, as well as the music for many local performers, including Céline Dion and Jean-Pierre Ferland. Paul Baillargeon will talk to us about his profession and the challenges of image composition. An intimate and warm encounter.
A show that immerses listeners in the eclectic universe of Mikhaëlle Salazar and her vocal group Mikha.elles created in 2020. Four unique voices, accompanied by percussion, converging on a single vocal expression, exploring a repertoire sung in Spanish and in French. The mixed origins of Mikhaëlle, born to a Quebec mother and a Chilean father, are a source of inspiration for the different themes addressed throughout this show from the album of the same name and released in November 2023 .
Thirteen artists on stage: choir director, guitarist, flamenco dancer and 10 singers. This concert by Les Rugissants opens a window on Spanish choral music of the 20th and 21st centuries, but also on a Spain imagined and evoked by foreign composers.
An extraordinary choir founded in 2017 which won the Prix de la tournée at the Conseil des Arts de Montréal with this program.
The Taiko (or Japanese drum) is rooted in the folk tradition of Japan. It was used to mark out villages, to chase away evil spirits, for ceremonies or even to liven up festivals.
The group was founded in 1983 under the aegis of the Japanese-Canadian Cultural Center of Montreal, to preserve and promote Japanese culture.
Their philosophy is based on 3 fundamental values: appreciation, consideration and respect.
Paulo Ramos and his guests, notably Bïa, Annick Brémault and Rommel Ribeiro, present a colorful and warm Brazilian show. With the participation of Sacha Oud, Daniel Bellegarde, Dan Gigon, John Sadowi, Rodrigo Simoes. On the menu: samba, derived from African rhythms circulating from the alleys of Salvador to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, has become the most popular music in Brazil. On a wave of irresistible melancholy, samba brings hope and transmits joy, that of dancing freely in the sun or in the moonlight. And bossa nova, born on the beaches and in the lounges of Rio, is a more suave style of samba. It has enchanted the entire planet with its melodies and sophisticated harmonies. For this evening, all the warmth of the Brazilian sun will be present, with charm and indolence, in the joyful flight of the percussions. From samba to bossa, festive tunes will gently insinuate themselves into the body and the heart like so many calls to happiness.
Si la harpe m’était récitée is a musical and poetic invitation by these two brilliant artists. Through this concert, Matt Dupont invites you to listen to original works for harp punctuated by literary masterpieces recited by actor Jérémie Roy. This repertoire is intended to be easy to access for the general public.
Multilingual singer with a beautiful, deep voice who brings popular songs of the 20th century to life using her electric accordion. This enthusiast with communicative energy ranges from French songs to jazz standards, blues and popular music that she reinvents with her personal style.
Are they animal or vegetable? Pretty crazy, but above all musical! This trio of travelling musicians play every style. Indescribable! Potbellied and unforgettable! Never before seen and rarely heard, your eyes will not believe your ears!
Two great artists at the top of their art, pianist Marianne Trudel and Karen Young present a brand new show in tribute to nature, beauty and life! Navigating between the words of Gilles Vigneault, Richard Desjardins, Joséphine Bacon or songs from the Beatles, Neil Young and Abbey Lincoln, these two accomplished artists and in perfect symbiosis, give a performance full of emotions.
This concert will be celebrating 50 years of career for Karen Young.
One of our most prolific composers of film and television music will tell his story in words and music. This seasoned composer has had a long careerin New York and Los Angeles. He also composed the music for the famous series Star Trek for 12 years, as well as the music for many local performers, including Céline Dion and Jean-Pierre Ferland. Paul Baillargeon will talk to us about his profession and the challenges of image composition. An intimate and warm encounter.
A concert commented and performed by this guitar and cello duo where the musicians brilliantly traverse the musical journey and the inner journey of a bandoneonist, who became the greatest tango composer of the 20th century.
Under the musical direction of Seán Dagher, La Nef takes to the sea with his faithful crew and sets course with songs of treacherous seas, adventure, strong winds and shipwrecks, but also of peaceful sailing, gentle winds, longing and love.
With Seán Dagher musical direction, voice, cittern; David Gossage flutes, voice; Maïa Dagher violin, voice; Bill Gossage double bass, voice; Nils Brown tenor; Michiel Schrey tenor; Clayton Kennedy baritone.
L’heure du conte with Barbada is a fun and friendly activity that aims to get children to open up to difference and develop a love of reading and music. In 2022, she becomes the first Quebec drag queen at the helm of a youth show with the series Barbada, presented on ICI TOU.TV, in which she invites artists to take part in her colorful universe in order to introduce children to the music from here. This special performance will be punctuated by musical moments and others that will make you want to dance. With her humor, her candor and her values, Barbada is drag for everyone.
Montreal artist of Haitian origin, and co-founder of Nomadic Massive, Waahli’s music, influenced by Hip-Hop, is recognized among other things for its Afro-Caribbean touch. 2023 Revelation of Radio-Canada, he describes his music as follows: unifying, warm, energetic, West Indian and Montreal. Waahli is accompanied by his 5 musicians on stage and likes to interact with his audience.
How many times have you heard that music is in the DNA? NATALIE CHOQUETTE, FLORENCE K AND ÉLÉONORE LAGACÉ will prove it to you on stage! Like a musical game, they will each draw from their own repertoire and challenge themselves to perform each other’s favorite songs… together! So, hear Éléonore sing an opera aria with her mother, Florence lend herself to her sister’s pop, Natalie jazz to Florence’s bossa nova, Éléonore sing in Portuguese, Florence perform her mother’s favorite Ave Maria and Natalie join her voice to her elder’s salsa! What could be better than this musical journey through generations of women who love each other more than anything and who take great pleasure in uniting their voices.
A magnificent program tracing the history and music of the women who left their mark at the famous French court during the Baroque era.
Mélisande McNabney explores keyboard music from all periods on harpsichord, pianoforte, organ and piano. In solo recital, chamber music or orchestra, she is regularly invited by prestigious ensembles with whom she has toured several times in Canada and the United States.
This concert showcases the talent of young students or graduates of the Conservatoire who stand out, each as impressive as the next, and who will undoubtedly be a wonderful discovery for the public. Come hear them and encourage them in their quest for excellence and of passion.
Iza Kamnitzer (violin), Natasha Henry (soprano),
Zhan Hong Xiao (piano), Chloé Dumoulin (piano), Juliette Bégin (trumpet), Flavie Lacoste (oboe), Kaïla Stephanos (flute)