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Concerts aux Îles du Bic

88, place de l'église (Suite A), Rimouski, QC, Canada, Quebec

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Concerts aux Îles du Bic is the largest chamber music presenter in Eastern Quebec.

The festival brings together, under the sign of friendship, professional and emerging artists for unique concerts. The musicians, gathered in ephemeral chamber music ensembles, perform famous or unpublished works in the enchanting setting of the Bic islands.

The meeting of talented performers, combined with the splendor of the site and the proximity of nature, make Concerts aux Îles du Bic stand out among the chamber music festivals in Quebec.

For the 22nd season in 2023, the festival has been expanded to eight major concerts from August 5 to 12. The “Resonances” mini-tour will offer two superb indoor concerts. Public performances are in Grand-Métis and Saint-Alexandre. Other activities on the fringe of the festival will be carried out by our musical squad.

You will have the opportunity to attend about fifteen musical events this summer. Welcome to all!

PROGRAMMING


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Vivaldi: Luce e ombra

Sainte-Cécile du Bic Church

A colorful opening concert featuring soprano Myriam Leblanc and the Ensemble Mirabilia (Grégoire Jeay on flutes, Antoine Malette-Chénier on baroque harp and Mélisande Corriveau on baroque cello). They will perform vocal and instrumental works by Antonio Vivaldi.

 

General admission: $42 | Children and students 25 years old and under: $15
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Chez les Mendelssohn – les trios avec piano de Fanny et Félix

Sainte-Cécile du Bic Church

The co-founders of the festival, Élise Lavoie on violin and James Darling on cello, join pianist Maurice Laforest for this concert about the famous Viennese brother and sister. The audience will be welcomed on stage and around the piano to experience and discuss with the musicians as if we were in the Mendelssohn family. Buns and coffee are included in the musical menu for the first to arrive… as long as there are some.

 

General admission: $25 | Children and students 25 years old and under : $15
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Carte blanche à iTromboni

Saint-Fabien Church

The amazing trombone quintet iTromboni performs original and arranged works by great classical and modern composers with panache, sensitivity and complicity. Their members, from all over Canada, are five virtuoso musicians who travel to share their music. They break down stereotypes about trombones and their place in harmony with a vibrant enthusiasm.

General admission: $38 | Children and students 25 years old and under: $15
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Le violoncelle éclaté

Sainte-Cécile du Bic Church

We are delighted to welcome Cameron Crozman, young cellist prodigy, with Meagan Milatz, piano. We will hear them in a most flamboyant duo recital of Brahms’ masterpiece (his Second Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 99) and Fazil Say’s highly virtuosic “Four Cities” sonata.

General admission: $38 | Children and students 25 years old and under: $15
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L’art de la musique pour voix et guitare avec Kerry Bursey – Classe de maître

Conservatoire de Rimouski (salle Bouchard-Morissette)

Discover the secrets of mastering singing and accompanying with Kerry Bursey. This tenor, guitarist, and lutenist is known for his versatility and knowledge of early music and folk repertoire. In this master class, open to the general public, he will coach vocal and guitar students, engage the audience and pass on an exciting background.

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Les trombones en liberté à la Distillerie

Distillerie du St. Laurent (135 Av. du Père Nouvel)

The iTromboni trombone quintet is taking to the city for a concert in an iconic venue. On the banks of the river, the unique atmosphere of the Distillery will give you a taste of original and arranged works by great classical and modern composers. Their members, from across Canada, are five virtuoso musicians who travel to share their music.

If the Distillery is closed, we will move the concert to the place du 6 mai 1950.

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Entre Vienne et Moscou : Mathieu Gaudet et ses amis

Église Sainte-Cécile du Bic

The artist residencies end with a fireworks display featuring several ephemeral ensembles with Mathieu Gaudet, Myriam Leblanc, Cameron Crozman, Mégan Milatz, Étienne Chénard, Élise Lavoie and James Darling performing works by Rachmaninoff, Medtner, Arensky, Brahms and Schubert. Recorded by Radio-Canada.

General admission: $42 | Children and students 25 years old and under: $15
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