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Musical Sundays Concert Series
Discover the best of what nature and music have to offer!
Located on beautiful Lake MacDonald in the Laurentians, the CAMMAC Music Centre welcomes well-known artists from around the world to share their talent and passion throughout the summer at the Musical Sundays Concert Series. Experience choral and vocal performances, chamber music, early music, jazz, Broadway and world music performances in an intimate venue overlooking the lake. The concerts are followed by a hearty brunch in our lakeside dining room.
Founded in 1953, CAMMAC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage people of all ages to experience the joy of making music together in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment. The CAMMAC Music Centre offers memorable musical vacations to amateur musicians from around the world, under the direction of renowned professional musicians, in an idyllic setting.
In 2023, CAMMAC celebrates 70 years of amateur music-making with special guests, events and activities taking place throughout the year.
We thank Niche Assurance for their financial support as Prestige Sponsor of the Musical Sundays Concert Series.
PROGRAMMING
Music of the Moment: A Unique Musical Adventure
CAMMAC Music Centre
Members of the international Music for People improv collective will perform improvised music in small ensembles and as a chamber orchestra… or improvestra!
No two concerts are ever the same as all the music is created in the moment.
Founded in 1986 by Grammy award winning cellist David Darling, the Music for People organization has developed into a vibrant international community of musicians passionate about the art of improvisation.
40 musicians from Canada and the US have chosen CAMMAC for a spring retreat and are offering this concert as a gift.
Free
Marc Hervieux in Concert: an intimate performance
CAMMAC Music Centre
Tenor Marc Hervieux will offer an intimate recital for voice and piano, performing a selection of songs from his his albums Nostalgia 1 and 2 in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
The repertoire will include songs by renowned artists such as Charles Aznavour, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, Willie Nelson, Perry Como and others.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 68,99$ | Seniors & students: 57,49$ | Children: 45,99$
Buy your ticketsPhaeton Piano Trio
CAMMAC Music Centre
Musical Sundays at the CAMMAC Music Centre
The Phaeton Piano Trio features three highly acclaimed German artists of international caliber: Friedemann Eichhorn, Peter Hörr and Florian Uhlig.
As successful soloists, they have performed on the most prestigious stages in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world for over two decades. A few years ago, they combined their talents to form the Phaeton Piano Trio and have been exploring the ensemble’s rich repertoire ever since. The Trio has been invited to perform in various countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland.
In 2016, they made their South American debut in Santiago de Chile. Since then, they have performed in major music cities in Europe, and in 2020 they made their North American debut with concerts at the Library of Congress in Washington and at the Frick Collection in New York. Presented in partnership with the Music and Beyond Festival.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsAlliage Quintett
CAMMAC Music Centre
Winners of two Echo-Klassik prizes, “Alliage” is a most charming alloy of four saxophones and a piano.
Unique to this ensemble is their ability to create the illusion of a large orchestra. The melodic and expressive-sounding saxophones combine with the orchestral fullness of a piano to create a listening experience of the highest quality. The quintet was founded by Quebec native Daniel Gauthier, currently the only professor for classical saxophone in Germany (Hochschule für Musik, Cologne) and the ensemble‘s leader and soprano. He is joined by three of today’s best soloists on saxophone: Miguel Valles Mateu, alto; Simon Hamrath, tenor; and Sebastian Pottmeier, baritone. The quintet is completed by the Korean pianist Jang Eun Bae, an experienced and well-versed chamber musician. Presented in partnership with the Music and Beyond Festival.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsMusic and Dance on a Quebec-Celtic Theme
CAMMAC Music Centre
Get ready for a toe-tapping hour of Québec-Celtic “Trad” music and dance!
World-renowned Trad dancer Pierre Chartrand will be joined by Bronwyn Thies-Thompson (vocals), Alexis Chartrand (violin) and Nicolas Babineau (violin and guitar) to create an eclectic explosion of energetic rhythms. The performers thank the Conseil des arts de Montréal for its financial support.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsThe World is Jazz! Guillaume Martineau Trio
CAMMAC Music Centre
Pianist Guillaume Martineau highlights the highly permeable boundary between classical and jazz.
Very active on the Montreal jazz scene for almost a decade, the trio is completed by Éric Lagacé, former bassist for Oliver Jones, and drummer Mark Nelson. The concert will focus on jazz standards influenced by various world music styles, such as Duke Ellington’s Caravan, Jobim’s bossas (Desafinado), works of Latin origin (Poinciana), Afro-Cuban (Afro-Blue), klezmer (Bei mir bist du schön), and more.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsBroadway Bites
CAMMAC Music Centre
Join the multi-talented Montreal-based trio of Chris Barillaro, Jonathan Patterson, and Lisa Forget for a celebration of musical theatre!
From songs they have performed in shows to songs they wish they had sung, take a journey with them through some magical music that will put a smile on your face from ear to ear.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsTwenty Fingers and a piano – Fortin-Poirier Duo
CAMMAC Music Centre
Amélie Fortin & Marie-Christine Poirier
With twenty fingers and one piano, a concert by the Fortin-Poirier Duo is a performance of two minds, four hands, and… thousands of notes!
Wherever they go, the Fortin-Poirier Duo shines a spotlight on the art of piano duets. But above all, their performance is a testament to the close bond shared by two great friends, who captivate audiences with their colorful and dynamic show. Join the pianists on a journey through a selection of their favorite works!
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsEnsemble Mirabilia – Luce e Ombra, Antonio Vivaldi
CAMMAC Music Centre
Myriam Leblanc, soprano, Grégoire Jeay, flutes, Antoine Malette-Chénier, harp and Mélisande Corriveau, baroque cello
To close out the Musical Sundays Concert Series, Ensemble Mirabilia will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s Luce e Ombra.
Founded by soprano Myriam Leblanc and flautist Grégoire Jeay, the Mirabilia Ensemble aims to promote primarily baroque music played on period instruments, while also occasionally exploring music from older or more contemporary times arranged for their ensemble. Mirabilia has given itself a broad horizon, allowing it to choose and disseminate a repertoire that will reach audiences of all backgrounds and ages while remaining in the classical realm.
Mirabilia also boasts a vocal dimension masterfully led by soprano Myriam Leblanc, whose growing reputation, exceptional voice, and vivacious performance style continually move audiences and effectively deliver the messages of the great composers of the past.
A brunch will be served after the concert
General admission: 57,49$ | Seniors & students: 45,99$ | Children: 34,49$
Buy your ticketsQuatuor Cobalt Music from the Movies
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
| Guillaume Villeneuve, violin, Diane Bayard, violin, Clément Bufferne, viola and François Leclerc, cello
A Hollywood celebration: when film music meets chamber music Relive your favourite movie music reimagined for the intimacy of a chamber setting! The Quatuor Cobalt, renowned for their innovative approach to the string quartet repertoire, will present a 60-minute program featuring original arrangements of iconic film scores. From mythical sagas such as The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars to beloved musicals and classical works that have been popularized in film, prepare to experience the magic of Hollywood’s classics in a whole new light.
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General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Tapestry – Postcards from France
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
Crisscrossing France from Auvergne to Provence, Brittany to Paris and beyond, Tapestry brings together a rich blend of Impressionism, folk roots, and a touch of jazz. Along the way, they share Occitan folk songs that inspired Joseph Canteloube’s Chants D’Auvergne, paired with works of Gabriel Faure, Caesar Frank, Cecile Chaminade, French folk songs, dance tunes, Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf and more.
“The group is remarkable for beauty of sound, exact tuning and precision…an extraordinary blend, but the sound never dissolves into anonymity.” – The Boston Globe
In partnership with the Music and Beyond Festival
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Phaeton Piano Trio – Chamber Music
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
The Phaeton Piano Trio features three top German artists of international standing, Friedemann Eichhorn, Peter Hörr and Florian Uhlig, who form one of the most exciting piano trios on the international concert scene. As successful soloists for over twenty years, they are at home on the major stages of Europe, overseas and Asia, and have released numerous award-winning recordings. As a trio, they have performed in the major music capitals of Europe, South America and North America, including concerts at the Library of Congress in Washington, the Frick Collection in New York and the Fundación Beethoven in Santiago de Chile. The trio’s extensive repertoire ranges from Haydn, Beethoven and Dvořák to Wolfgang Rihm. In 2023, the Phaeton Piano Trio began recording piano trios by Saint-Saens, Fauré, and Huré.
“This intensity fascinated from the very start. Every bow attack, every caesura, the formation of every tone along with the dialogue-like ensemble between violin and cello, and the pearl-like ease of the piano, all contributed to the impression that the trio not only shone as brilliant soloists, but that they joined to present an organic “sound body”. And thus the interpretation turned into a thrilling collective act.” – Westdeutsche Zeitung
In partnership with the Music and Beyond Festival
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Annabelle Renzo – Soundscape
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
Enjoy a holistic concert experience with this program combining classical harp with hypnosis. Within the depths of your imagination, awaken your senses to the music of Debussy, Tournier, Evans, Mozetich and Salzedo. A Sunday morning of relaxation and revitalization awaits you!
“Impossible not to be swept away by the sound of a harp slipping its way into your mind in the middle of nature, at the hands of a woman who looks like an elven princess straight out of a Tolkien novel. Or the surreal vision of a journalist on a summer’s evening. Annabelle Renzo is spot on: with this instrument, escape is inevitable. Imagination does the rest.” – Olivier Pierson, La Voix de l’est
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Stick & Bow – Marimba & Cello
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
Both classically trained, Canadian Krystina Marcoux and Argentine Juan Sebastian Delgado join forces to present a wide range of musical styles, from rock to gypsy jazz, baroque to tango. Their eclectic repertoire features original arrangements of some of the most celebrated works in history – the powerful combination of cello & marimba transforms the listening experience of these familiar works in refreshing and unexpected ways. Stick&Bow is firmly committed to the music of today, commissioning daring yet accessible works from composers such as Luis Naon, Camille Pépin, Luna Pearl Woolf, Jason Noble, Marcelo Nisinman, Jean-Pierre Drouet and others.
“The trailblazing Montreal duo that plays everything from Bach to Radiohead… boldly going where no cello and marimba have gone before.” The Intro, CBC Music
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Pallade Musica – French Baroque Music
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
Pallade Musica (Music of Athena) brings together some of the finest musicians on the Montreal Baroque scene. Co-directed by Tanya LaPerrière, violin, and Vincent Lauzer, recorder, the ensemble stands out for its expressive and elegant interpretations, which are grounded in research and exploration. Critics praise them for their “spectacular virtuosity” (Tom Strini Blog) and “formidable sense of ensemble” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). In addition to its annual Montreal season, the ensemble has toured extensively in the U.S., Colombia and Canada. Its members perform regularly with internationally renowned early music ensembles, while pursuing careers as soloists and teachers. Since its creation, the ensemble has won a number prestigious prizes, first in New York and then in Utrecht, Holland, and has been nominated for several Opus awards for its recordings on the ATMA label, as well as for its Montreal concerts.
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Kudriakova-Shatalkin Duo
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
Experience the essence of the Romantic period, brought to life by the award-winning Ukrainian-Russian Kudriakova-Shatalkin Piano Duo.
Ukrainian pianist Olga Kudriakova is a laureate of several international competitions, a graduate of the St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory and a postgraduate student of Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory. She has performed both as a solo pianist and as a chamber musician across Europe, and has taken part in international festivals as a performer and teacher.
Laureate of several international competitions including the 2013 Vienna International Piano Competition, Maxim Shatalkin graduated from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. He has taken part in various music festivals around the world, including the Julitafestival (Sweden), and the Banff Summer Music Festival (Canada). He currently performs as a member of the Fibonacci Music Trio.
Together, the couple co-founded the the Ars Nova School of Arts and Music in Moscow in 2017. They have performed as a duo across Russia, Europe and America, and have been awarded prestigious prizes including the 2015 International Competition Pietro Argento in Italy and the 2016 International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition in Boston. The couple fled Moscow a few months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Settling in Montreal, they have quickly become involved in the local music community, teaching piano to young Ukrainian refugees and offering concert performances at venues like the Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur.
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
Giri Kedaton – Balinese Music and Dance Ensemble
Centre musical CAMMAC Music Centre, 85, Chemin CAMMAC, Harrington
An invitation to discover new sonic horizons through the enthralling world of Balinese music and dance! The Giri Kedaton Balinese Music Ensemble, in residence at the Université de Montréal, is one of the few active gamelans in Canada. The gamelan is a percussion orchestra of gongs, metallophones and drums from the island of Bali, Indonesia. The spectacular beauty of the instruments, the sparkling timbre of their bronze tones, and the superb choreography make a Giri Kedaton performance a fascinating experience. Giri Kedaton brings together some twenty musicians who, in addition to their passion for Balinese music, are driven by the collective ideal that characterizes the spirit of the gamelan. The ensemble also includes three female dancers and one male dancer, all trained in Bali by the great masters.
The ensemble’s name, Giri Kedaton, is Balinese for “royal mountain”, or Mount-Royal, evoking a link between Bali and Montreal that is both tangible and timeless.
General admission concert and brunch 50$ | Seniors and students 40$ | Children 12 years and under 30$
PROGRAMMING ALSO AVAILABLE IN ITINERARY
Countryside Baroque
From the lush green hills of the Townships to the majestic shores of the St. Lawrence River in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, by way of the glittering Lake MacDonald in the Laurentides, let yourself be swept from one landscape to the next, all the way back to the Baroque Period!
Eclectics
Immerse yourself in a variety of universes with these three concerts, each in a different style, and discover repertoires as different as they are sublime! And to round off your tour, three magnificent locations to discover just around the corner from nature!
Around the Globe
Travel across cultures with these three concerts that blend classical and traditional music from here and abroad.
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