La Maison musicale de Warwick

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

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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