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MG3: the Montréal Guitare Trio surprises, amazes, excites, and ignites. This dynamic trio, with its breathtaking stage presence, has been sharing its passionate work for over 25 years. Following the release of the album Morricone, the trio now presents a concert tribute in his memory. From the very beginning, the music of the great Ennio has been part of their repertoire. A concert is now devoted to him, enhanced with a few MG3 style surprises.

Bar opens one hour before the performance · Free on-site parking · Self-service coat check · For guests with reduced mobility, please contact the box office.

Winner of the silver medal and the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 Frédéric Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin is now recognized as one of the leading pianists of his generation. A recipient of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec and the prestigious Career Development Award from the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, he was awarded the Denise-Pelletier Prize in November 2022—the highest distinction granted by the Government of Quebec in the performing arts—becoming the youngest recipient in the history of the Prix du Québec.

He has been a guest artist at several major festivals, including La Roque d’Anthéron and the Nohant Festival in France, the Prague Spring Festival, the Chopin and His Europe Festival in Warsaw, the Lanaudière Festival, and the George Enescu Festival in Bucharest. As a soloist, he has performed with numerous ensembles, including Canada’s leading symphony orchestras (Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Metropolitan, Quebec, Edmonton, Calgary, etc.), as well as with the Warsaw Philharmonic, Sinfonia Varsovia, the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Korean Symphony Orchestra, OFUNAM (Mexico), Les Violons du Roy, and I Musici de Montréal. He has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Kent Nagano, Rafael Payare, Bernard Labadie, Antoni Wit, Vasily Petrenko, Jacek Kaspszyk, Aziz Shokhakimov, Peter Oundjian, Jacques Lacombe, Fabien Gabel, Carlo Rizzi, John Storgårds, Alexander Prior, Giancarlo Guerrero, Christoph Campestrini, Lan Shui, Otto Tausk, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, Kazuki Yamada, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Jonathan Cohen.

Charles Richard-Hamelin is also active as a chamber musician. In this capacity, he has performed in concert with, among others, Andrew Wan, James Ehnes, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Marc-André Hamelin, the Dover Quartet, the New Orford Quartet, the Apollon Musagète Quartet, and the Meccore Quartet.

Charles Richard-Hamelin has released eleven albums, all on the Analekta (Outhere Music) label. Four of these are devoted primarily to Frédéric Chopin’s works for solo piano; there are also four recordings with Andrew Wan, concertmaster of the OSM. Charles Richard-Hamelin has also recorded concertos: Chopin’s two piano concertos with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kent Nagano, and Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 22 and 24 with Les Violons du Roy, conducted by Jonathan Cohen. Six Félix Awards (ADISQ) and a JUNO Award (2022) have recognized the quality of these albums, which have been enthusiastically received by music critics around the world.

This concert is part of the 2026 launch tour of the Réseau des salons de musique du Québec.

Midis Aramusique Series

We are delighted to announce that pianist Yves Léveillé will perform in a duo with guitarist Marc Villemure as part of the Midis Aramusique series! Both musicians have unique and creative backgrounds, dedicated to performance. They will perform original compositions and a few classics whose melodies you’re sure to recognize, such as Sting’s Fragile and Charles Trenet’s Que reste-t-il de nos amours? All presented in a cheerful summer atmosphere! We look forward to seeing you there!

Featuring: Yves Léveillé, piano ∙ Marc Villemure, guitar

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

With original compositions inspired by modern jazz, funk, and blues, Pulsart Trio is a one-of-a-kind ensemble in Canada, ready to take you on an unforgettable musical journey!

Combining organ, vibraphone, and drums, the group redefines 1960s jazz with a modern twist, infused with progressive jazz, funk, and experimental music. Each performance is a unique adventure where improvisation reigns and the instruments come to life. Their latest album, Interférences, is a musical epic that transports you from Earth to the heart of the Crab Nebula, blending music and astronomy. This work marks a new chapter for the group.

Having celebrated their tenth anniversary together, Olivier Madore-Millette (organ), Simon Beauséjour (drums), and Jérémie Carrier (vibraphone) continue to aim for the stars, building on a career marked by four acclaimed albums—including two GAMIQ nominations—and recognition as one of the best albums of 2019. In 2021, they won the Grand Prix de la Relève at the Festi Jazz International de Rimouski. Pulsart released an EP in the fall of 2024 with the Pulsart’Kestra project, an expanded version of the group featuring nine musicians from the Quebec jazz scene.

For the first time, the Duo Fibonacci will perform at the Saint-Cyriac Chapel!

The highlight of this concert: Max Richter’s masterful reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, which will transport you to the very edge of the past and the present. It’s Vivaldi 2.0, to which the trio will bring its own colors and textures in a deeply intimate interpretation. In addition, a piece by Marie-Pierre Brasset inspired by the Tarot, titled La Lune, will also be on the program. Everyone is welcome to this first concert of the season!

Duo Fibonacci : Julie-Anne Derome, violin, and Maxim Shatalkin, piano

This concert for cello and piano celebrates Francophone music through a varied repertoire ranging from César Franck to Nadia Boulanger, while showcasing works by Quebec composers, including Anne Lauber.

The program also features a new work by François Dompierre, conceived as a nod to the Musée de la civilisation’s exhibition Honneur au peuple du Québec.

Featuring: Noémie Raymond, cello, and Isabelle David, piano

Young guest artists at the start of the concert: Shantie Bédard-Pacic, oboe ∙ Raphaëlle Sylvain, clarinet ∙ Nabi Watters-Kim, bassoon

This narrated concert accompanies the exhibition HONNEUR AU PEUPLE DU QUÉBEC at the Musée de la civilisation.

Soprano Monique Pagé and organist Yves-G. Préfontaine invite us on a captivating journey of discovery through the Italian repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries. By turns playful, poetic, sometimes unexpected, and often surprising, these pieces promise a most enjoyable afternoon in the company of famous composers—and others far less well-known—who nonetheless deserve their rightful place among the greats of that era.

The program features works by Antonio Vivaldi, Giovanni Battista Martini, Bernardo Storace, Salvatore, and several other Italian masters. Not to mention Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Gottfried Walther—two Germans, it’s true—who both drew directly from the sublime works of the Italians… and transposed them for the organ. It’s hard to resist such a musical feast!

Three members of the Pallade Musica ensemble present reimagined versions of Bach’s trio sonatas—originally written for organ—as well as some of J.S.B.’s most tender and poetic slow movements, which are among these performers’ favorites.

Ensemble Pallade Musica : Tanya Laperrière, baroque violin ∙ Dorothéa Ventura, harpsichord ∙ Caroline Tremblay, recorder

Blending jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues, violinist and singer Véronique Turcotte presents a vibrant and heartwarming show inspired by her latest album, A Mile in My Shoes. Performing as part of a trio, she interprets several original compositions as well as well-known songs, reimagined with sensitivity and groove.

Originally trained as a classical violinist, Véronique Turcotte was a member of the Gatineau Symphony Orchestra for several years, while also participating in various jazz projects, both vocal and instrumental. Over the course of her career, she has notably accompanied Mario Pelchat and Michel Normandeau (Harmonium) on stage.

For this concert, she will be joined by two leading musicians. On guitar is Pierre Côté, who has recorded and/or toured with Jim Corcoran, Céline Dion, Ginette Reno, Alain Caron (Uzeb), and Cirque du Soleil. A Félix and Juno Award winner, he was recently voted the favorite guitarist among professional guitarists in Quebec (La Presse). On double bass is Guy Boisvert, a member of François Bourassa’s quartet since 1982 (Juno Award for Best Jazz Album in 2001). He has toured extensively in Canada and Europe and has recorded with numerous artists, including Térez Montcalm, Yannick Rieu, and Sylvain Provost. In the intimate setting of the Maison musicale de Warwick, this trio promises a musical evening that is at once warm, refined, and inspired.

Organist Geneviève Soly, founder of Les Idées Heureuses, presents a magnificent concert consisting primarily of works by Johann Sebastian Bach. She will perform the majestic Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543, as well as challenging preludes and fugues from the first book of The Well-Tempered Clavier.

To round out the program, she will play two delicate chorales by Brahms composed in homage to Bach. Geneviève Soly is considered a leading authority in the field of Baroque music. For 35 years, she served as the director of the Baroque ensemble Les Idées heureuses and has recorded some twenty albums for Analekta.

The Enchanted Night is a journey into the mysterious worlds that emerge when night falls and imagination begins to wander. From the quiet stillness of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata to the shifting dreamscapes of Schumann’s Fantasiestücke, the music unfolds like fragments of memory, reverie, and fantasy. These works invite us into realms where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve, and where the mind drifts freely between wonder and unease.

As the night deepens, the atmosphere grows more vivid and dramatic. In the legendary tale of Erlkönig, the listener is drawn into a supernatural ride through darkness, where fear, illusion, and fate intertwine. Even the most virtuosic moments carry an undercurrent of storytelling and transformation, reflecting the Romantic fascination with myth, legend, and the unseen. The program concludes with Brahms’ Third Piano Sonata, a youthful and passionate work. The slow movement yearns reminisces about love under the moonlight, while a familiar fate motif obsessively persists within the other movements. The Enchanted Night is a reflection on the power of imagination. Dreams, stories, and music allow us to glimpse worlds both beautiful and haunting, hidden just beyond the edge of night.

Jonathan Mak, a pianist from Toronto, distinguished himself by winning the first Sorel-Tracy International Music Competition in 2024 and the first Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition in 2023. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in piano performance at Rice University, where he studies under the guidance of internationally renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker. Jonathan is also a recipient of scholarships from the Sylva Gelber Music Foundation in 2021 and 2023, as well as the 2023 Walter Prsytawski Award.

An intimate chamber music concert in a relaxed atmosphere

Having been given carte blanche, virtuoso pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin returns to the Québecor stage to present an intimate and inspired recital. The recipient of numerous prestigious awards, he has established himself as one of the most influential musicians of his generation. Renowned for the finesse and elegance of his interpretations, this Quebec pianist will captivate you with the sensitivity and precision of his playing. A pure moment of musical bliss.

*Starting at 4:45 p.m., enjoy a few complimentary drinks before the concert.

An accomplished musician, accordionist Daniel Mille moves effortlessly between various musical styles, always bringing remarkable sensitivity and creativity to his work. Throughout his career, he has performed with Barbara, Jacques Higelin, Maurane, Richard Bona, and many others. Until very recently, he collaborated with Jean-Louis Trintignant, notably on the Trintignant, Mille, Piazzolla project. His discography includes several self-titled albums, as well as film scores.

Notably, in 2006, he won the prestigious Victoire du jazz award, which honors the best instrumentalist in the field. In the spring of 2025, Daniel Mille made a highly acclaimed return to Quebec after several years away, with a series of concerts, including two sold-out performances as part of the Les Bourdonnements Jazz series at the Outremont. He will reunite with the fellow musicians who accompanied him during those performances for a premiere on October 31, 2026, at the Maison musicale de Warwick. The evening promises to be both intimate and vibrant, driven by exceptional musicians gathered around an artist with a remarkable career. A unique opportunity to let yourself be carried away after the rain, where music reveals all its depth and poetry.

Featuring: Daniel Mille, accordion ∙ Yves Léveillé, piano ∙ Frank Lozano, saxophone ∙ Guy Boisvert, double bass ∙ Pierre Tanguay, drums

A concert that evokes the joy of being: joy, happiness, and peace.

Works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Benda, and Nathalie Tremblay.

Featuring: Elisabeth Boudreault, soprano, and Nathalie Tremblay, piano

Arrangements: François Vallière

Young guest artists: Vincent Dorion Thériault, cello, and William Foy, violin

This narrated concert accompanies the exhibition PLAISIR at the Musée de la civilisation.

The Spanish name of the band, Para Siempre—which translates to “pour toujours” in French and “forever” in English—refers to Return to Forever, one of the most popular groups led by the great jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea. It also evokes the musician’s love for Spanish music and culture.

Para Siempre is a group composed of five musicians (vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums/percussion) that performs original arrangements of a repertoire featuring some of the most iconic pieces by Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea, one of the most important musicians in the history of jazz. The program will include, among others, the following titles, which are considered standards of the jazz repertoire: Spain, Windows, 500 Miles High, La Fiesta, etc.

Featuring: Stéphanie Laliberté, vocals ∙ Yves Nadeau, guitar ∙ Clément Robichaud, piano ∙ Thierry Du Sablon, bass ∙ Jean Dufour, drums

Come experience a unique musical moment with Innu soprano Elisabeth St-Gelais and pianist Louise Pelletier. Together, they will take you on a journey through art songs, lieder, and opera excerpts, blending finesse, emotion, and artistic chemistry.

A proud representative of her nation, Elisabeth St-Gelais has performed on major stages and with prestigious orchestras. At her side, Louise Pelletier—a highly sensitive pianist and sought-after collaborator—will bring all her experience and musicality to this emotionally rich repertoire.

A recital full of finesse and emotion, showcasing the art of singing and the chemistry between two exceptional musicians.

Come on! Hurry over to the Sherbrooke Basilica-Cathedral to get a head start on Christmas. The outstanding Sherbrooke vocal ensemble Tiens! Tiens!, under the skillful direction of Chantal Boulanger, along with the talented organist Louis Brouillette, will transport you to France in the late 17th century with Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s joyful Messe de minuit, based on well-known Christmas carols.

Other vocal and organ pieces will be performed, including Carol of the Bells, Noël nouvelet, and the African-American spiritual Mary Had a Baby. The vocal ensemble Tiens! Tiens! has performed in various cities across Quebec and notably premiered an acclaimed transcription by Marc O’Reilly of Jesus Christ Superstar.

The Ensemble Renouveau invites the public to a colorful holiday concert, promising emotion and a sense of wonder.

Comprised of two sopranos, a violinist, a cellist, and a pianist, the ensemble recreates the magic of Christmas through the most sparkling music of the holiday season. The sumptuous scores from the ballet The Nutcracker blend with the unforgettable tunes from classic Christmas films, complemented by the most beautiful traditional Quebec classics to create a moment that is both lively and heartwarming. Splendeurs de Noël promises a luminous musical experience that will touch the audience’s hearts and envelop them in a spirit of celebration.

Ensemble Renouveau: Carole-Anne Roussel and Évelyne Larochelle, sopranos ∙ Jessy Dubé, violin ∙ Simon Desbiens, cello ∙ Bruce Gaulin, piano

The Lorraine Desmarais Trio, joined by saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella, presents Jazz for Christmas, a festive and elegant concert that revisits holiday classics. Surrounded by Alex Walkington on double bass and Camil Bélisle on drums, pianist Lorraine Desmarais offers refined and inventive arrangements. Together, these leading figures of the Montreal jazz scene transform timeless favourites such as Jingle Bells and Ave Maria into surprising and inspired musical moments. Both warm and virtuosic, this concert will appeal to jazz lovers as well as to those seeking a fresh, sophisticated way to celebrate the music of the holiday season.

Musicians: Lorraine Desmarais, piano; Jean-Pierre Zanella, saxophone; Alex Walkington, double bass; Camil Bélisle, drums

Bar opens one hour before the performance · Free on-site parking · Self-service coat check · For guests with reduced mobility, please contact the box office.

An intimate Christmas concert in a relaxed atmosphere

The holiday spirit will be in full swing thanks to Vince Guaraldi’s famous jazz album, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which has become a true Christmas classic. Pianist Taurey Butler, accompanied by Morgan Moore on double bass and Wali Muhammad on drums, will perform the soundtrack from this legendary album, released over 50 years ago and with sales of more than three million copies. It’s music we love to revisit every year, our hearts filled with joy and nostalgia.

*Starting at 4:45 p.m., enjoy a few complimentary drinks before the concert.

An intimate chamber music concert in a relaxed atmosphere

One of the few professional wind quintets in Quebec, the Choros ensemble brings together five remarkable musicians, including Lindsay Roberts, oboist with the OSS. Join her alongside her fellow musicians Geneviève Déraspe (flute), Laurence Neill-Poirier (clarinet), Katerine Rousseau (bassoon), and Laurence Latreille Gagné (horn).

The Choros Wind Quintet presents dynamic and varied concerts, driven by a desire to create a genuine connection with the audience. The interplay of timbres and the musicians’ infectious energy will bring out the full richness of the wind repertoire during an evening filled with new musical discoveries.

*Starting at 4:45 p.m., enjoy a few complimentary drinks before the concert.

Mozart is back!

Christopher Hall is first and foremost a classically trained clarinetist for whom working in an orchestra was just way too serious! Rather than joking around backstage, he chose the stage as a comedian and has appeared on various television and radio shows, in both English and French. You’ve probably also seen him on stage with his Quatuor Comique!

Today, he returns with his new show: Mozart est de retour ! Mozart, the greatest genius of classical music, is VERY happy (but not at all surprised!) that his music is still being played. He is also delighted that the music of his rival Salieri has been completely forgotten.

All historians and musicologists agree that Mozart was not only a great genius, but also… quite the prankster! It is therefore only natural that comedian and clarinetist Christopher Hall embodies him in this concert, which is as brilliant as it is hilarious!

Rosemarie Duval-Laplante and Jean-Michel Dubé join forces in a four-hand performance to present Ravel and Gershwin: two continents, two cultures, two geniuses! Discover their worlds, with their impressionistic hues and jazz rhythms, in works written for four hands and arrangements with a Ravel-esque sound. Travel from Paris to New York in the first half of the 20th century in the company of these composers who admired one another—and who, by coincidence, died in the same year.

This concert features commentary to guide listeners in discovering the music of Ravel (France) and Gershwin (United States). These explanations help listeners understand their influences, their creative processes within the context of the era, and how each composer’s work influenced the other. For example, Ravel incorporated jazz into his music, while Gershwin admired Ravel so much that he asked him for composition lessons.

The duo of Rosemarie Duval-Laplante and Jean-Michel Dubé was formed in 2017. Both graduates of the Conservatoire de musique de Québec, they charm audiences with their charisma and stand out for their musical ideas and intimate collaboration on their instrument. As a married couple for several years, their deep rapport is reflected in their sensitive playing and remarkable sonic unity.

Duo Aster, composed of saxophonist Clio Theodoridis and pianist Jonathan Nemtanu, brings together two artists with diverse backgrounds, both of whom trained at prestigious European conservatories and later at the University of Montreal.

The duo explores a rich and varied repertoire, ranging from original works for classical saxophone to transcriptions of contemporary Romantic music. Their artistic approach also embraces music from diverse cultural traditions—from klezmer to Eastern music—while engaging in a dialogue with contemporary classical music.

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Come experience a concert that will whisk you away, where the stories of your childhood will blend with the music we hold dear, and where our musicians will become storytellers for a day—or perhaps for a thousand and one nights! On a journey through the imagination, our five musicians will take you from Arabian nights to the snow-capped peaks of Scandinavia, sailing across the seas on a pirate ship.

You’ll hear the grand music of famous operas, memorable film scores, nostalgic traditional tunes, original compositions, and—of course—a detour into Quebec folk music! This is an event not to be missed!

Horn player Christian Beaucher and organist Chantal Boulanger join forces for a memorable concert. These two experienced artists will perform works that will transport you to seventh heaven. The program will include transcriptions for solo horn of Bach’s Suites for Solo Cello, works for horn and organ by Marc O’Reilly, intriguing short pieces for organ by Rachel Laurin, and Gounod’s famous Ave Maria.

Christian Beaucher is the principal horn of the Drummondville Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with the BBC, Windsor, Laval, and Sherbrooke orchestras, as well as the Orchestre Métropolitain, among others. Chantal Boulanger is the titular organist at the Sherbrooke Basilica-Cathedral and served as the music department coordinator at the Cégep de Sherbrooke.

This concert features a unique musical dialogue between Denis Plante’s bandoneon and Régis Rousseau’s organ, blending Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Nuevo with original compositions. It includes the Tango de la Place Royale, a work by Denis Plante inspired by the history and poetry of Old Quebec.

Guest Artists: Gaëlla Kabalira, soprano, and Bruce Gaulin, organ

This narrated concert accompanies the exhibition PLACE-ROYALE at the Musée de la civilisation.

Following the success of its internationally acclaimed debut album, the band No Codes, led by Benjamin Deschamps, continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz. The band’s primary artistic philosophy is to explore and challenge the norms and conventions expected in jazz. Since 2018, the band has evolved toward a more collective approach, blurring the lines between composition and improvisation.

No Codes promises an innovative musical journey, blending modern jazz, tradition, free jazz, and contemporary music while exploring unexpected influences such as world music and punk/metal. Their second album, Usual Suspects (2024), skillfully combines creativity and experimentation. The album marks an exciting new chapter for No Codes, solidifying their presence in the contemporary jazz scene. The musical experience of this album ranges from moments of explosive energy to contemplative and meditative passages, always supported by the close rapport among the band members, which has grown considerably over the past few years.

Featuring: Benjamin Deschamps, saxophone ∙ Frank Lozano, saxophone ∙ Sébastien Pellerin, double bass ∙ Louis-Vincent Hamel, drums

What if music no longer sounded the way you expect it to… but the way you’ve never heard it before? With “Rimes défaites par le Sphinx,” let yourself be swept away by a daring sonic experience where everything wavers—and everything becomes fascinating.

Two voices (soprano and alto), two extraordinary guitars, and a musical language that challenges our expectations to better awaken our senses. Here, the music steps outside familiar boundaries to explore true intonation—a world where chords vibrate differently, where intervals take on new hues. Thanks to specially designed guitars with asymmetrical frets and interchangeable fingerboards, each piece opens the door to new soundscapes—shifting and elusive. The voices, with remarkable precision, intertwine within this living tapestry of sound, at times unsettling, at times strikingly beautiful. Little by little, the ear adapts, reference points are redefined… and the strangeness becomes irresistibly captivating.

This concert is an invitation to lose your footing—just enough to listen better, in a different way. To cross the threshold into the unknown and discover, at the heart of the turmoil, music that is deeply expressive and spellbinding. Dare to experience it. Let yourself be surprised by “Rimes défaites par le Sphinx”—a unique sonic journey unlike anything else… and one you’ll never forget.

Featuring: Florence Tremblay, vocals ∙ Geneviève Ackerman, vocals ∙ Alexandre Éthier, guitar ∙ Francis Brunet-Turcotte, guitar

With this ensemble, saxophonist André Larue presents a show centered on spontaneity. Thanks to a deep mutual understanding developed over many years of collaboration, each musician delivers inventive solos in a warm, swing-driven style.

The program features a selection of refined yet accessible music: reimagined standards, compositions by the great masters of jazz, selections from the popular repertoire, and a few original compositions. André Larue: saxophone. A renowned musician, composer, and arranger/producer (1995 Oliver-Jones Award), André Larue has been performing in Quebec and abroad for over four decades, across genres ranging from jazz to pop, world music, blues, and funk.

Featuring: André Larue, saxophone ∙ Antoine Breton, piano ∙ Renaud Paquet, double bass ∙ Kenton Mail, drums

An intimate chamber music concert in a relaxed atmosphere

Stradivatango brings together Stéphane Tétreault, recognized as a child prodigy on the cello, and Denis Plante, a leading figure in the world of the bandoneon in Canada. Together, they explore the world of tango with passion and virtuosity. Their repertoire consists of Argentine tango classics and original works. Alternating between intimate moments and fiery passages, the duo reveals the full expressiveness of tango—from its spellbinding melancholy to its effervescent energy—for a musical experience that is as profound as it is unforgettable.

*Starting at 4:45 p.m., enjoy a few complimentary drinks before the concert.

L’Ordre de Bon Temps: Music from Here and Yesteryear!

Founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1606, L’Ordre de Bon Temps is North America’s first social club, where wine, camaraderie, theater, and music come together to brighten up the cold winters. The program features French songs inspired by the sea, the New World, longing, and hope—tunes that have shaped today’s French-Canadian music and culture.

Duo Ménestrel: Janelle Lucyk, vocals and violin ∙ Kerry Bursey, vocals and lute

This innovative concert by the Cordelia Duo (violin and piano) reimagines chamber music by blending improvisation, works by socially conscious composers (including Glass, Shostakovich, and Mussorgsky), and original compositions. The program notably features a piece and an improvisation by Vanessa Marcoux, conceived as a nod to the exhibition Le Québec, autrement dit at the Musée de la civilisation.

Duo Cordelia: Vanessa Marcoux, violin, and Marie-Christine Poirier, piano

Guest Artists: Henri Roy, violin, and Samuel Blanchette-Gagnon, piano

This narrated concert accompanies the exhibition LE QUÉBEC, AUTREMENT DIT at the Musée de la civilisation.

Rising clarinet star Gisèle Blanchard-Girardin and organist Louis Brouillette present a concert of virtuosic works. The program features excerpts from concertos, such as Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Bach’s Organ Concerto in A minor. You will also hear a clarinet transcription of Bach’s Chromatic Fantasy and the “Toccata” from Suite No. 1 for organ by the African-American composer Florence Price.

Clarinetist Gisèle Blanchard-Girardin, the recipient of several scholarships, is a recent graduate of the University of Sherbrooke. In 2026, she was a soloist with the Sherbrooke Youth Orchestra. Organist Louis Brouillette has performed in concerts throughout Quebec. He has taught at the universities of Sherbrooke and Ottawa and serves as the OSS’s musicologist.

The Guitar of Schubert and Paganini

“I am the master of the violin, but the guitar is my master,” Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840) is said to have declared. The Italian violin virtuoso shared his passion for the guitar with Franz Schubert (1797–1828).

Along with Jessy Dubé (violin), Sari Tsuji (viola), and Simon Desbiens (cello), Pascal Valois (Romantic guitar) invites you on a musical journey featuring period instruments. This romantic journey will take you from Schubert’s masterful Arpeggione Sonata to Paganini’s virtuosic Caprice No. 24. Get ready to discover the most beautiful works for guitar by two masters of Romanticism.

For over twenty years, the Montreal-based ensemble Kleztory has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with music that is as festive as it is moving, drawing on its roots in the klezmer tradition while embracing a wide range of influences. This concert invites you to discover the rich and inspired world of this internationally renowned group.

Founded in 2000, Kleztory embarked on a joyful and remarkable musical journey across Quebec, performing in a wide variety of venues—from major festivals and concert halls to cozy cafés and intimate spaces. Over the years, the ensemble has given more than 1,000 concerts in 20 countries around the world, captivating audiences with its infectious energy and virtuosity.

Today, as the group celebrates the start of its third decade, Kleztory continues its artistic evolution with the addition of new members: jazz pianist David Ryshpan and guitarist Raphaël D’Amour. Together, the six musicians present their seventh album, Meeting Point, a major milestone in their career as it features exclusively original compositions created by the group’s members.

Inspired by both the traditional klezmer repertoire and world music, their music subtly blends influences from jazz, folk, classical music, film scores, and even country. The result: a collection of new, vibrant, and deeply expressive pieces. True to its title, Meeting Point is a genuine meeting place between tradition and contemporary creation. By turns moving, joyful, and irresistibly danceable, this music transports the listener into a world where laughter, nostalgia, and festive exuberance coexist. A musical experience rich in color and emotion, it promises to touch the heart and make feet tap to the beat.

Featuring: Airat Ichmouratov, clarinet, bass clarinet, and duclar ∙ Elvira Misbakhova, violin and viola ∙ Raphaël D’Amour, guitar ∙ Mélanie Bergeron, accordion ∙ David Ryshpan, piano ∙ Marc Peetsma, double bass