A prizewinner of many international competitions, pianist Olivier Hébert-Bouchard’s success has led him to become one of the most sought-after recitalists of his generation on the Canadian scene. A founding member of Trio Émerillon, Prisma and Memento Mori, Hébert-Bouchard also enjoys fruitful collaborations with several outstanding Quebec musicians, including flautist Ariane Brisson, clarinetist David Dias […]
The Orchestre de l’Agora, under the direction of Nicolas Ellis, is a multifaceted musical collective that is reinventing the role that classical musicians play in their community by focusing on their talent and commitment. Our musicians, who are young professionals from the Montréal area, are among the finest of their generation. Through their music, they […]
Jean-Marie Zeitouni is one of the brightest conductors of his generation, renowned for his expressive, eloquent, and fiery style, and for his dramatic acumen. He holds degrees from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal in conducting – studying under Raffi Armenian – percussion, and music theory. He is currently principal guest conductor of the Colorado […]
Founded in 1983 by Yuli Turovsky, the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra has been sharing its passion for classical music for 40 years. The 15 exceptional musicians who make up the orchestra bring to life a varied repertoire ranging from the 17th century to the present day, guided by their conductor and Artistic Director […]
Percussionist Bernard Riche was born in Saint-Denis, France. He began his musical training at the Conservatoire du Bourget and later studied with Emmanuel Boursault and Guy Lefèvre at the École supérieure de batterie de Paris, where he received several honorary awards, including three Premier Prix supérieur. He immigrated to Canada in 2000 and has since […]
In addition to numerous awards and honours, Stéphane Tétreault received the Canada Council for the Arts’s prestigious 2019 Virginia Parker Prize. He is also the laureate of the 2023 Prix Opus Album of the Year (Transfiguration with Valérie Milot) and the 2022 Prix Opus Performer of the Year, awarded by the Conseil québécois de la […]
Under the direction of Julie Desmeules, the Ensemble Vocal Charlevoix is a mixed-voice choir that brings together people of all ages from the various communities of Charlevoix who share a taste for singing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The repertoire is varied and includes the most beautiful pieces by Quebec composers, French songs, religious […]
Esther Gonthier enjoys a vibrant career on the Quebec vocal music scene. As a rehearsal pianist, vocal coach or assistant conductor, she works regularly with the Opéra de Montréal, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and the Orchestre Métropolitain. As musical director of the opera Nelligan, she worked alongside André Gagnon for the creation of a […]
Highly regarded for the reputation of excellence that he has forged over the last twenty years, Sébastien Lépine stands out as one of Canada’s finest cellists. Whether performing as a soloist or a chamber musician, conducting or composing, this refined musician exercises his art with true passion in each note and gives classical music renewed […]
After receiving the prestigious Joseph Rouleau Prize at the Jeunesses Musicales of Canada Vocal Arts Competition in 1999, baritone Olivier Laquerre went on to win awards at the Paris and Verviers (Belgium) international voice competitions. A regular soloist at the Boston Early Music Festival, Laquerre has recorded with them on numerous occasions on the CPO […]
