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The organists of Estrie—Cécile L’Écuyer, Maryse Simard, Chantal Boulanger, Marc O’Reilly, and Louis Brouillette—present an eclectic program performed with four hands and four feet.

Excerpts from Maurice Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye, variations on “D’où viens-tu, bergère,” excerpts from Verdi’s Requiem and Mozart’s Requiem, and the overture to The Phantom of the Opera are sure to charm you.

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After several years of refining this repertoire, saxophonist Samuel Blais and pianist Janie Caron present the best of Piazzolla’s tango, arranged for saxophone and piano! Come experience a moment of passion and intensity, with a romantic touch, highlighted by the synergy of two seasoned performers. They will be delighted to share their discoveries as well as favorite pieces, including Oblivion and Libertango, two must-hears from this emotionally rich repertoire!

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

A distinctive and visionary composer, Rita Strohl enjoyed significant recognition at the turn of the twentieth century before fading from the repertoire. Now experiencing a revival, her music stands out for its lyricism, dramatic intensity, and harmonic boldness.

In this intimate chamber music program, musicians of the Orchestre Métropolitain place Strohl’s works alongside two emblematic French masterpieces: Gabriel Fauré’s deeply expressive Élégie and Camille Saint-Saëns’ timeless The Swan from The Carnival of the Animals.

An evocative journey into the Belle Époque, where rediscovery meets refinement and expressive depth.

Orchestre Métropolitain’s Quintet: Yukari Cousineau, violin ∙ Nancy Ricard, violin ∙ Elvira Misbakhova, viola ∙ Agnès Langlois, cello ∙ Charissa Vandikas, piano

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.

The members of the OpéraPop Quartet present a repertoire featuring the most beautiful opera arias, film scores, and popular songs, all performed with their own lyrical flair.

Featuring: Émilie Baillargeon, soprano ∙ Gabriel Provencher, tenor ∙ Marie Robitaille, violinist ∙ Marie-Hélène Greffard, piano

*Parking is available at La Vigie or behind the church. Parc Chanoine-Fleury is located just behind the Tourist Office and is easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. In case of rain, the concert will take place at Salle Gérard-Ouellet (7-A Pl. de l’Église, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli).

Live music and lakeside brunch, in the heart of the Laurentians!

Ran Wang and Annette Bauer trace a path along the Silk Road, drawing on traditions reaching from ancient China to 15th-century Renaissance Italy, by way of India. Inspired by the physical and emotional landscapes that an imagined traveler might encounter along the way, this musical voyage unfolds as a conversation between the sounds of their instruments and the rich resonances of their strings, leaving space for improvisation and the exploration of the unknown.

Extend your musical Sunday experience by enjoying a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with a lakeside view.

With: Annette Bauer, sarod, recorders, duduk, tabor ∙ Ran Wang, guzheng

Combining classical music with a friendly atmosphere, the Apéro Concerts offer a chance to discover talented artists in a summery setting while enjoying an aperitif. A unique moment of relaxation and musical discovery!

Having become a must-see over the years, the DeVito Quintet captivates audiences with a repertoire of classical and contemporary works for brass instruments.

DeVito Quintet: Robin Doyon, trumpet ∙ Stéphane Beaulac, trumpet ∙ Gabriel Gauthier Beaudoin, horn ∙ Martin Ringuette, trombone ∙ Jean-Philippe Dutil, tuba

*In case of rain, the event will be moved to Trinity United Church (190 Principale St. W., Cookshire-Eaton)

Richard Paré, professor emeritus at Laval University, founding member of Les Violons du Roy, and titular organist at the Church of the Canadian Martyrs in Quebec City, has put together a program of well-known works from the organ repertoire: The Entry of the Queen of Sheba and an excerpt from Handel’s Water Music, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, and Léon Boëllmann’s Gothic Suite.

Such a pleasure to hear these classics again!

Soirée des Grands donateurs

The program Obsession by the Baroque ensemble Les Barocudas, featuring Marie Nadeau-Tremblay (violin), accompanied by Kerry Bursey (lute and tenor) and Tristan Best (viola da gamba), won the OPUS Award for Album of the Year – Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Music.

This concert explores the theme of obsession through pieces in which motifs repeat, creating a hypnotic and spellbinding atmosphere, offering a true immersion in Baroque music, rich in contrasts and subtleties.

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Duo Cordelia presents a program full of delicacy, inviting you to share a moment of beauty and tranquility—something we all so desperately need. You are invited to close your eyes and let yourself be lulled by a profound and moving repertoire, allowing you to savor this timeless moment in the open air. The program will feature works by Arvo Pärt, Fazil Say, Ernest Bloch, Stephen Heller, and many others. A summer event filled with music and comfort.

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

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

Méandres blends the diverse sounds of world music with jazz improvisation. The trio incorporates percussion instruments from various cultures, paired with a double bass whose mellow tone blends with the melodies of an Iranian tar. The ensemble’s unique sound is defined by its exotic instrumentation and complex rhythms.

*Parking is available at La Vigie or behind the church. Parc Chanoine-Fleury is located just behind the Tourist Office and is easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. In case of rain, the concert will take place at Salle Gérard-Ouellet (7-A Pl. de l’Église, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli).

Live music and lakeside brunch, in the heart of the Laurentians!

Quatuor Cobalt presents two early works that reveal composers at the threshold of their distinctive voices: Schubert’s Quartet No. 10 and Ravel’s Quartet in F major. Written nearly a century apart, both quartets show composers experimenting with ideas that would come to define their later work.

Extend your musical Sunday experience by enjoying a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with a lakeside view.

Quatuor Cobalt:  Guillaume Villeneuve, violin ∙ Diane Bayard, violin ∙ Clément Bufferne, viola ∙ François Leclerc, cello

Music by Bach, Ponce, Spiroff, Mompou, Laflamme, Albéniz

Featuring: Harris Becker ∙ Laura Lessard ∙ Claude Laflamme

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Longtime collaborators, guitarist Christine Tassan and violinist Martine Gaumond have been playing together for over 20 years as part of the gypsy jazz group Christine Tassan et les Imposteures. They have toured the globe and recorded seven albums, winning the Opus Award for Best Jazz Album of the Year in 2017. In this intimate duo setting, they present a program of gypsy jazz and swing songs where energy and virtuosity take center stage, with a healthy dose of humor and good cheer! Let yourself be swept away by the vibrant music of this irresistible duo!

Featuring: Christine Tassan, guitar and vocals ∙ Martine Gaumond, violin and vocals

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

Two acclaimed artists-Juno-winning pianist James Gelfand and Juno-winning bassist Morgan Moore-join forces for an evening where acoustic jazz meets the unexpected. Rooted in the tradition of improvised piano and double bass interplay, the duo expands their palette with modular synths, guitar pedals, and electronic textures that twist familiar standards into fresh soundscapes. From jazz and classical influences to reimagined pop melodies, Gelfand and Moore create a musical world that is adventurous yet intimate, exploratory yet deeply grounded. A rare collaboration between two of Montreal’s most inventive voices, this performance invites listeners to experience the familiar transformed, the acoustic electrified, and improvisation pushed into new territory.

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.

Beethoven’s Last Three Sonatas, Op. 109, 110, 111

Featuring: Jeffrey Marcus, piano

Sylvain Rodrigue, a harmonica player, percussionist, and educator, has been exploring the world of sound since he was a child. He has dedicated his life to this pursuit for over 47 years and shares his passion through music, teaching, and composition. With Kabouche, since 1998, he invites us to discover a wide range of rhythms and soundscapes created using a variety of instruments.

Featuring: Sylvain Rodrigue, harmonica ∙ Daniel Marcoux, double bass ∙ France Huot, piano

*Parking is available at La Vigie or behind the church. Parc Chanoine-Fleury is located just behind the Tourist Office and is easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. In case of rain, the concert will take place at Salle Gérard-Ouellet (7-A Pl. de l’Église, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli).

From Scarlatti to Stravinsky, via Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt, with pianist Julien Gagné.

Music by: Mozart, Strauss, Albeniz, Ponce, Loiellet, Dowland, Wilson, Moore

Featuring: Julia Kennific, soprano ∙ Harris Becker, guitar and lute ∙ Laura Lessard, guitar ∙ Claude Laflamme, guitar and lute ∙ John Isenberg, piano

Live music and lakeside brunch, in the heart of the Laurentians!

Annabelle Renzo and Julian Armour explore a richly varied repertoire that moves through the meditative clarity of Arvo Pärt, the rhythmic pulse of Philip Glass, alongside works by Villa-Lobos, Saint-Saëns, and others. By turns contemplative, vibrant, and deeply resonant, this program reveals the remarkable range and colour of an exceptionally compelling instrumental pairing.

Extend your musical Sunday experience by enjoying a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with a lakeside view.

With: Annabelle Renzo, harp ∙ Julian Armour, cello

Music by: Bach, Gershwin, Savage, Telemann, Laflamme, Weill, Rodgers & Hammerstein, De Falla, Mozart

Featuring: Claude Laflamme, guitar ∙ Julia Kennific, soprano ∙ Laura Lessard, guitar ∙ John Isenberg, piano ∙ Michael Spiroff, composer ∙ Veronica Salas, viola ∙ Maureen Hynes, cello ∙ Harris Becker, guitar

Music by: Brahms, Bach, Donizetti, Ravel, Laflamme, Williams, Loesser

Featuring: Claude Laflamme, guitar ∙ Julia Kennific, soprano ∙ Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin ∙ Laura Lessard, guitar ∙ John Isenberg, piano ∙ Douglas Nadler, flute ∙ Harris Becker, guitar ∙ Michael Spiroff, composer ∙ Veronica Salas, viola ∙ Maureen Hynes, cello

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This musical journey, which will take you across Europe in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, is an invitation to rediscover the treasures of the European repertoire in their most intimate form: the voice and the guitar. From the French grace of courtly airs to the English melancholy of lute songs, via the sunny rhythms of Spain, the sweetness of Italian ariettas, and German Romanticism, soprano Marie Magistry and her partner Marc Deschênes weave an intimate and expressive dialogue. A timeless moment that will immerse you in the intimacy of the salons of another era.

Duo Concordances: Marc Deschênes, guitar ∙ Marie Magistry, soprano

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

Soirée Fondation Virginia Parker

Jean-François Normand, an internationally renowned clarinetist, rarely performs in the Quebec City area. Alongside the brilliant violinist Éliane Charest-Beauchamp (violin), a member of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Qiao Yi Miao Mu (piano), a sought-after chamber musician trained by André Laplante, a vibrant and inspiring musical encounter takes shape, ranging from the great classics of Bach and Beethoven to klezmer music and Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale.

Music by: Albéniz, Brahms, Dowland, Telemann, Weill, De Falla, Laflamme, Mozart

Featuring: Julia Kennific, soprano ∙ Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin ∙ Laura Lessard, guitar ∙ Harris Becker, guitar ∙ John Isenberg, piano ∙ Michael Spiroff, composer ∙ Veronica Salas, viola ∙ Maureen Hynes, cello ∙ Claude Laflamme, guitar ∙ Jeffrey Marcus, piano

TWO-CONCERT PACKAGE

August 1 and 2, 2026

For music lovers, here’s a sure bet. You’ll enjoy an attractive discount to double your enjoyment with two indoor concerts:

1) Transfiguration – Concert d’ouverture, Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bic Church; 2) À la rencontre de Charlotte Sohy, Sunday, August 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bic Church.

Plus, we invite you to add individual concerts to your itinerary to make the most of the festival.

SIX-CONCERT PACKAGE

A great deal for music lovers, offering access to six indoor concerts:

1) Transfiguration – Concert d’ouverture, Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bic Church;
2) À la rencontre de Charlotte Sohy, Sunday, August 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bic Church;
3) collectif9 + Ronny Desinor, Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vieux Théâtre de Saint-Fabien;
4) Grand Cabaret du 25e, Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bic Church;
5) Voyage en mer, Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m. at the Saint-Fabien-sur-Mer Chapel;
6) Racines – Concert de clôture, Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Le Bic.

*Please note that the concert L’Ensemble Modulaire joue Terry Riley: In C (Sunday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bic Church, choir area) is the only ticketed concert not included in the Mordu Passport due to limited seating capacity. We invite you to add it individually as a supplement to your passport.*

Presented in partnership with Hydro-Québec

In Les Escoumins, on full moon Saturdays—June 27, August 1, and August 29, 2026—On JAZZ sous la lune creates nights unlike any other in Quebec: the moon rising over the St. Lawrence, the breath of the whales, and the sounds of jazz blend together against a single, vibrant horizon.

Greenhouse Ensemble invites you to immerse yourself in the world of Mezzanine, a second album that marks a new milestone in the band’s journey. Mezzanine captures the camaraderie, mutual respect, and creative energy that unite the musicians. The tracks unfold contrasting landscapes, each evoking a story, a movement, or a journey.

Like the suspended space from which it takes its name, the album inhabits the spaces in between: between height and vertigo, between light and darkness, between composition and improvisation. Here, the group pushes its artistic vision further than ever before, exploring new textures, new sonic dimensions, and a freer form of musical storytelling. For the duration of a concert, Greenhouse Ensemble invites you to step into this imaginary place—a space of serenity where stories take shape and where music opens up unexpected horizons.

Featuring: Roxane Reddy, vocals ∙ Camille Brousseau, violin ∙ William Lussier, trumpet, flugelhorn ∙ Christophe Magnan-Bossé, piano, Rhodes ∙ Louis-Martin Ruest, guitars ∙ Benjamin Lavoie-Doyon, double bass ∙ Simon Desrosiers, drums, percussion

*Due to the unique nature of the venue where these outdoor concerts take place, seating is limited. Blankets and mosquito repellent are provided so you can fully enjoy the experience. In case of rain, the show will take place at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Désir Church (300 Rue de la Rivière, Les Bergeronnes).

Sublime. Introspective. Passionate.

To kick off the festivities of its 25th edition in style, Concerts aux Îles presents a unique collaboration bringing together rising piano star Chloé Dumoulin, a string quartet—Chloé Chabanole, Étienne Chénard, Andrea Stewart, and Thibault Bertin-Maghit—and the Ensemble Modulaire. This program reimagines Frédéric Chopin’s legendary Preludes by combining the piano with strings and an unconventional instrumental setup featuring the ondes Martenot and a modular synthesizer. Also on the program are three pieces by the British-Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabakova, which, like Chopin’s, take us on a journey into our most sensitive depths and envelop us in a deafening beauty.

Featuring: Chloé Dumoulin, piano ∙ Ensemble Modulaire: Pierre-Luc Lecours, modular synthesizer / Daniel Áñez, ondes Martenot ∙ Chloé Chabanole, violin ∙ Étienne Chénard, viola ∙ Andrea Stewart, cello ∙ Thibault Bertin-Maghit, double bass

Music by: Debussy, Ravel, Bach, Laflamme, Fauré, Poulenc, Weill

Featuring: Julia Kennific, soprano ∙ Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin ∙ Laura Lessard, Claude Laflamme, and Harris Becker, guitar ∙ Jeffrey Marcus and John Isenberg, piano ∙ Michael Spiroff, choir director ∙ Veronica Salas, viola ∙ Maureen Hynes, cello ∙ Local choir

Live music and lakeside brunch, in the heart of the Laurentians!

South America has a rich musical tradition closely linked to the classical guitar. This is an opportunity to savor all its facets, some melancholic, others very danceable! You will hear the most beautiful guitar works from Mexico to Argentina, by way of the Caribbean and Brazil.

Extend your musical Sunday experience by enjoying a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with a lakeside view.

With: Michel Beauchamp, guitar

Experimental. Transcendental. Visionary.

An electronic interpretation of Terry Riley’s iconic piece In C (1964). Using two modular synthesizers, Pierre-Luc Lecours and Daniel Áñez explore timbre as a living expressive parameter. This original reinterpretation draws on electronic and techno sounds to offer a personal and resolutely modern take on this minimalist masterpiece.

Ensemble Modulaire: Pierre-Luc Lecours, modular synthesizer ∙ Daniel Áñez, modular synthesizer

Delicate. Lyrical. Biographical.

A concert-portrait of Charlotte Sohy, a recently rediscovered French composer from the Belle Époque. While the classical music world has largely ignored the music of its female composers for centuries, the tide has been turning in recent years, and, to our great delight, we now have the opportunity to discover strong voices that have much to say. You will thus have the opportunity to hear several of Sohy’s works for piano, violin, and cello performed by a trio of musicians who are among the best of their generation, and to learn about the life of this woman who remained in obscurity for nearly a century.

Works by Charlotte Sohy:
– Fantaisie, Op. 3, for piano
– Thème varié, Op. 15 bis, for violin and piano
– Quatre pièces romantiques, Op. 30, for piano
– Octobre, Op. 23 No. 1, for cello and piano
– Trio, Op. 24, for violin, cello, and piano

Featuring: Chloé Dumoulin, piano ∙ Chloé Chabanole, violin ∙ Andrea Stewart, cello and narration

In collaboration with La Cité des compositrices (France).

André Mathieu, a renowned Quebec composer, is considered a post-Romantic composer. He was deeply influenced by Romantic, Classical, and Neoclassical composers, expressing feelings and emotions and evoking sensory perceptions in his music.

Jean-Michel Dubé is a pianist, concert performer, and chamber musician. His discography includes six albums dedicated to the music of André Mathieu.

*Parking is available at La Vigie or behind the church. Parc Chanoine-Fleury is located just behind the Tourist Office and is easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. In case of rain, the concert will take place at Salle Gérard-Ouellet (7-A Pl. de l’Église, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli).

Midis Aramusique Series

Saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps and pianist Jonathan Cayer invite you to discover the vibrant world of American saxophonist Joe Henderson, a leading figure in modern jazz. His style, at the crossroads of hard bop, modal jazz, and post-bop, is characterized by driving rhythms, Latin influences, and a freedom of improvisation that make this music both sophisticated and instantly captivating. Henderson was known for turning every performance into a space for exploration, and it is in this spirit that Benjamin and Jonathan, both renowned composers and arrangers, will revisit this repertoire. Their intimate duo highlights a rare chemistry, spontaneous dialogues, and a creative energy that allow you to hear this music with fresh ears. An ideal concert for anyone wishing to discover expressive and utterly vibrant jazz.

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

Unconventional. Unclassifiable. Irresistible.

Led by Thibault Bertin-Maghit, collectif9 returns to the festival, joined by Ronny Desinor’s effervescent drumming for a musical encounter without boundaries. Blending soul, jazz, and folk influences, the program creates an atmosphere that is both groovy and powerful, at times dissonant and undeniably captivating. Come discover an innovative program featuring works by Gabriella Smith, Giovanni Sollima, Curtis Stewart, Vijay Iyer, John Zorn, and Jessie Montgomery. Whether your tastes lean toward jazz, indie, folk, or the classical tradition, this evening promises to captivate you and showcase chamber music in its most immediate and exhilarating light.

collectif9: Chloé Chabanole, TJ Skinner, violins ∙ Marilou Lepage, viola ∙ Andrea Stewart, cello ∙ Thibault Bertin-Maghit, double bass and artistic direction ∙ Ronny Desinor, drums ∙ Zachary Scholes, sound engineer

*Within the walls of the newly renovated Vieux Théâtre de St-Fabien. Bar service available. Café Chez Fabien open from 5 p.m.*

Quebec musicians Simon Bergeron and Jonathan-Guillaume Boudreau are honored to welcome internationally renowned pianist Marc Copland for an exceptional concert.

Together, they offer a sensitive and inspired reinterpretation of jazz standards, in the purest tradition of the piano trio. This approach, rooted in listening, interaction, and freedom, draws on the legacy of iconic groups such as the Bill Evans Trio and the Keith Jarrett Trio. A refined musical encounter, where chemistry, nuance, and depth come together to offer an experience that is both intimate and vibrant.

Featuring: Marc Copland, piano ∙ Jonathan-Guillaume Boudreau, double bass ∙ Simon Bergeron, drums

Festive. Surprising. Eclectic.

An evening like no other, where the Bic Church will become a place where anything is possible. The Grand Cabaret du 25e celebrates the festival’s tradition of embracing discovery and blending genres. For the first time, the program won’t be announced in advance, so be prepared for anything! The festival’s musicians will come together to present a series of performances and reveal lesser-known facets of their musical practice, all in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. For the occasion, the Bic Church is decked out in new attire and welcomes the team from Les Bains Publics to keep you hydrated throughout the evening. A key piece of this puzzle will be announced later, because, as you can imagine, if we told you everything now, there would be no surprises left.

Featuring: the festival’s artists, including singer and musician Erika Angell, and perhaps one or two surprise guests (!).

*Bar service provided by Les Bains Publics. All ticket prices include one drink. Non-alcoholic options will be available.*

THREE-CONCERT PACKAGE

Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2026

For lovers of beautiful music, here’s a refreshing offer. Discover the vitality and richness of our region at an affordable price with two contrasting indoor concerts:

1) Grand Cabaret du 25e, Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bic Church;
2) Voyage en mer, Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Saint-Fabien-sur-Mer;
3) Racines – Concert de clôture, Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bic Church.

To complete your passport, we invite you to add individual concerts to fully enjoy the festival according to your preferences.

Poetic. Dreamy. Romantic.

A matinee concert in the picturesque Chapel of Notre-Dame-des-Murailles in Saint-Fabien-sur-Mer, nestled between the sea and the rocky ridge that runs along the coastline. You are invited to follow the lyrical and nostalgic musings of the Breton naval officer and composer Jean Cras. Joining him once again is Charlotte Sohy for two movements from her first string quartet, as well as more contemporary compositions that also evoke the poetry and romanticism associated with life on the open sea. An invitation to start the day gently and contemplate distant horizons.

Works by Jean Cras, Charlotte Sohy, Philip Glass, and more.

Featuring: Marilène Provencher-Leduc, flute ∙ Antoine Malette-Chénier, harp ∙ Chloé Chabanole and TJ Skinner, violins ∙ Étienne Chénard, viola ∙ Andrea Stewart, cello

Unexpected. Joyful. Unifying.

A concert like a journey around the world that confronts us with the unknown and with encounters with others, with their differences as well as their similarities. A concert that connects us to ancient cultures as old as the world itself and helps us appreciate the value of the present moment. A festive concert celebrating our shared humanity to close the festival in the spirit of respect, sharing, and the joy of being together. Come and let yourself be carried away by songs of unity, healing, and joy from the land we inhabit and from other places, arranged for voices and chamber ensemble. Featuring the Wolastoq interdisciplinary artist Samaqani Cocahq, Swedish singer Erika Angell, the festival’s instrumental ensemble, and the traditional trio Salicorne.

Indigenous songs, melodies, and traditional songs from Europe and the Americas for voice and instrumental ensemble, including the fascinating Folk Songs collection compiled by Luciano Berio.

Featuring: Samaqani Cocahq, vocals and performance ∙ Justin Mann, narration ∙ Erika Angell, vocals ∙ Marilène Provencher-Leduc, flute ∙ Charlotte Layec, clarinet ∙ Antoine Malette-Chénier, harp ∙ Gabriel Dionne, percussion ∙ Étienne Chénard, viola ∙ Andrea Stewart, cello ∙ Salicorne: Sabrina Berger, fiddle / Patricia Ho-Yi Wang, fiddle and foot percussion / Robin Servant, accordion and guitar

Traditional Music from Scotland, Ireland, and Quebec

United by a passion for traditional music from Quebec and the countries that shaped it, François Matte and Jean-Sébastien Gasnier formed Écorce in the spring of 2017 as part of their participation in that year’s Quebec Celtic Festival. The year 2021 marks a new chapter for the project with the release of their debut album, Cordé Serré. The two multi-instrumentalists showcase a beautiful range of virtuosity and rich arrangements, in addition to teaming up with some well-known guests from the scene: Rachel Aucoin, Gabrielle Bouthillier, and Louis-Simon Lemieux. Since the fall of 2025, Écorce has been proud to welcome Julie Cossette on violin and vocals.

*Parking is available at La Vigie or behind the church. Parc Chanoine-Fleury is located just behind the Tourist Office and is easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. In case of rain, the concert will take place at Salle Gérard-Ouellet (7-A Pl. de l’Église, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli).

Live music and lakeside brunch, in the heart of the Laurentians!

Guillaume Martineau and Gabriel Paquin-Buki bring remarkable versatility to a program that moves freely across musical traditions. Classical writing gives way to folk, jazz, klezmer, and original compositions, with Mediterranean colours and Latin rhythms finding their place alongside the sound world of Romantic Europe.

Extend your musical Sunday experience by enjoying a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with a lakeside view.

With: Guillaume Martineau, piano ∙ Gabriel Paquin-Buki, clarinet

For this opening concert of the 2026 Rendez-vous musical de Laterrière, the Trio Timia welcomes violinist Jeanne-Sophie Baron and violist Vincent Delorme for a vibrant concert brimming with virtuosity. The program features works by Beethoven, Martinu, and Brahms.

Featuring: Itamar Prag, piano ∙ Jueun Lee, violin ∙ François Lamontagne, cello ∙ Jeanne-Sophie Baron, violin ∙ Vincent Delorme, viola

Paying tribute to Piazzolla’s quintet, this concert features the music of Astor Piazzolla. For many years, Astor Piazzolla’s music has been performed around the world by every conceivable type of musical ensemble. However, opportunities to hear the music of this great champion of tango nuevo performed by the ensemble for which it was largely composed are rare: a tango quintet in which violin, piano, electric guitar, and double bass complement the iconic sound of the bandoneon, the bellows-driven instrument on which Piazzolla was an absolute virtuoso.

Featuring: Jonathan Goldman, bandoneon ∙ Zoé Dumais, violin ∙ Pablo Bonacina, electric guitar ∙ Sebastian Verdugo, piano ∙ Pablo Seib, double bass

Soirée Desjardins

A native of Toronto, Alice Burla is a Canadian pianist renowned for her exceptional talent. Recipient of the Patricia and Neal Steffen Family Jury Discretionary Award at the prestigious 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, her playing—praised for its sophisticated balance and expressive freedom—promises an unforgettable performance at Musique de chambre à Sainte-Pétronille. An event not to be missed!

Midis Aramusique Series

You are invited on a musical journey where Latin America meets Quebec. Carried by the voice of Jérémie Domenico and the guitar of Francis Tétu, tango, folk music, and South American rhythms are reimagined through original compositions and reworked classics. Each song becomes a bridge between cultures, a sensory immersion where words, melodies, and emotions resonate with one another. Costumes, props, and spoken interludes enrich this intimate and vibrant experience. More than just a concert, this moment will be a celebration of cultural fusion, a musical bridge between the Americas.

Featuring: Jérémie Domenico, vocals ∙ Francis Tétu, guitar

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

An outdoor concert at Les Fleurs Maltais with all-you-can-eat wood-fired pizza!

Considered one of the best klezmer groups on the international scene, Kleztory began its joyful and incredible journey by touring Quebec, performing in the streets, cafés, small venues of all kinds, and at numerous festivals. Since then, the Montreal-based quintet—often invited to perform alongside numerous orchestras—has given over a thousand concerts in Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Romania, Brazil, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Hungary, Costa Rica, and China.

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

It was after meeting at traditional jam sessions in Montreal that the three partners decided to come together to create a repertoire. Coming from different backgrounds (classical, jazz, traditional), they quickly realized how their diverse influences allowed them to reinterpret traditional Quebec music and create a unique sound that reflects their style—modern and dynamic, yet full of finesse and subtlety. Although their lyrics all come from the traditional repertoire, most of the instrumental pieces as well as the arrangements of their songs are original compositions that reflect the variety of styles they have mastered. The inclusion of jig numbers in their show makes their performances even more impressive.

Featuring: Élisabeth Moquin, violin and jigging ∙ Élisabeth Giroux, cello ∙ Thierry Clouette, guitar and Irish bouzouki

Sleep scenes play an important role in Baroque music, particularly in French lyric tragedy.

More than just a poetic device, they suspend the action and create a space conducive to dreams, illusion, and the supernatural, where music becomes a true driving force of the drama.

In Lully’s Atys and Persée, these moments create an atmosphere of calm and suspension. This tradition continues with Desmarest, Campra, and Marin Marais, whose Symphony for Alcyone’s Sleep exemplifies the gentle, enveloping orchestral style characteristic of these scenes.

With Couperin, Rameau, and Vivaldi, sleep takes on a more symbolic and instrumental role: it evokes reverie, memory, and the uncertain states between wakefulness and dreaming.

Featuring: Philippe Gagné, tenor (countertenor) ∙ Anne Thivierge and Johanna Marsden, flutes ∙ Julia Wedman and Jessy Dubé, violins ∙ Cristina Prats-Costa, viola ∙ Mélisande Corriveau, cello and bass viol ∙ Pierre Cartier, double bass ∙ Olivier Fortin, organ, harpsichord, and conductor

Live music and lakeside brunch, in the heart of the Laurentians!

Performing together since 2023, the all-female vocal quartet Kerry-Anne Kutz, Julie Leblanc, Monique Fauteux, and Catherine Léveillé bring warmth and undeniable chemistry to the stage. They will perform an eclectic program of songs by Vigneault, Joni Mitchell, Sylvain Lelièvre, Daniel Lavoie, Shania Twain, Gino Vannelli, and others, with arrangements by their longtime collaborator Simon Leclerc.

Extend your musical Sunday experience by enjoying a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with a lakeside view.

MUSAÏQUE: Monique Fauteux ∙ Kerry-Anne Kutz ∙ Julie Leblanc ∙ Catherine Léveillé

Soirée Village de Sainte-Pétronille

To conclude its 2026 season, Musique de chambre à Sainte-Pétronille presents an evening filled with emotion and refinement, featuring a selection of French melodies and a tribute to Félix Leclerc, the quintessential icon of Île d’Orléans. Hugo Laporte, an accomplished baritone and a leading figure in the opera world, will be accompanied by Monique Robitaille, a pianist renowned for her versatile career as both a musician and educator.

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Pianist Claudel Callender and his longtime collaborator, guitarist Francis Tétu, present a mix of their original compositions and your favorite Quebec songs. Punctuing their concert with the greatest songs that have shaped our culture—such as Le tour de l’île  by Félix Leclerc and Je reviendrai à Montréal by Robert Charlebois, as well as Une chance qu’on s’a by Jean-Pierre Ferland—they will also take turns unveiling their own compositions. A joyful and festive way to celebrate song and the talent of our local artists!

Featuring: Claudel Callender, vocals and piano ∙ Francis Tétu, guitar

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

An evening of opera featuring two renowned artists—a soprano and a tenor—whose majestic voices will be accompanied on the piano by the artistic director of Abercorn Lyrique, set against the rustic backdrop of a historic church with exceptional acoustics.

On the program: operatic arias and duets by Gounod, Puccini, and Verdi, among others, enjoyed in good company with regional wines.

Featuring: Kirsten LeBlanc, soprano ∙ Emmanuel Hasler, tenor ∙ Julien LeBlanc, piano

*Option to purchase duo tickets for both evenings of the 4th edition (August 28–29, 2026), and create an enchanting weekend just a stone’s throw from Sutton!*

An evening of opera featuring a dynamic trio—a soprano, a mezzo-soprano, and a baritone with rich, resonant voices—accompanied on piano by the artistic director of Abercorn Lyrique, set against the rustic backdrop of a historic church with exceptional acoustics.

On the program: an emotional and playful journey through the works of Strauss, Mozart, and Massenet, enjoyed in good company with regional wines.

Featuring: Natasha Henry, soprano ∙ Tessa Facklmann, mezzo ∙ Luc Lalonde, baritone ∙ Julien LeBlanc, piano

*Option to purchase duo tickets for both evenings of the 4th edition (August 28–29, 2026), and create an enchanting weekend just a stone’s throw from Sutton!*

In Les Escoumins, on full moon Saturdays—June 27, August 1, and August 29, 2026—On JAZZ sous la lune creates nights unlike any other in Quebec: the moon rising over the St. Lawrence, the breath of the whales, and the sounds of jazz blend together against a single, vibrant horizon.

François Laliberté takes the stage in Les Escoumins with the unique sound of his Franky Freedom project, where alternative jazz, electro, R&B, and post-fusion come together. A drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer originally from the Bas-Saint-Laurent region and trained at Berklee College of Music in Boston, he offers an immersive experience driven by improvisation, groove, refined soundscapes, and infectious energy. Building on the success of his second album, Franky Freedom II, released in 2026 and produced in collaboration with internationally renowned musicians (including Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy and Gary Willis of Tribal Tech), he continues to explore a bold musical language that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz. A unique opportunity to discover the world of one of the most innovative artists on the Quebec jazz scene.

Featuring: François Laliberté, drums ∙ Gabrielle Gélinas, bass ∙ Loïc Martin, guitar ∙ Guillaume Carpentier, saxophone ∙ Mel Pacifico, vocals

*Due to the unique nature of the venue where these outdoor concerts take place, seating is limited. Blankets and mosquito repellent are provided so you can fully enjoy the experience. In case of rain, the show will take place at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Désir Church (300 Rue de la Rivière, Les Bergeronnes).

Combining classical music with a friendly atmosphere, the Apéro Concerts offer a chance to discover talented artists in a summery setting while enjoying an aperitif. A unique moment of relaxation and musical discovery!

During this concert, Matt Dupont and Benjamin Rota will introduce you to their instruments by performing original works and arrangements written for this unusual duo. Whether you’re a classical music lover or simply curious, let yourself be enchanted by this unique pairing of the harp and the viola.

Featuring: Benjamin Rota, viola ∙ Matt Dupont, harp

*In case of rain, the event will be moved to Trinity United Church (190 Principale St. W., Cookshire-Eaton)

French Baroque music, with its delightful flavors, has become to the ear what chocolate is to our taste buds: a symphony of ecstatic sensations, brought to life here by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Michel Corette, Marin Marais, and others.

Ensemble Caprice: Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière, recorders ∙ Jean-Christophe Lizotte, cello ∙ David Jacques, baroque guitar ∙ Ziya Tabassian, percussion

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Duo Contracello, featuring Sophie Coderre and Francis Palma-Pelletier, presents their favorite film scores, arranged for the rich, deep tones of the cello and double bass. Both film buffs and music lovers will be captivated by famous tunes drawn from the works of Rota, Cusson, Mancini, and Williams, among others, not to mention the timeless Cinema Paradiso by Morricone and Scent of a Woman by Trovajoli. A musical lunchtime interlude that will bring back your fondest movie memories. Enjoy the show!

Duo Contracello: Francis Palma-Pelletier, double bass ∙ Sophie Coderre, cello

*We recommend bringing your own chair and umbrella.*

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.

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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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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