Orchestre Classique de Montréal & Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Unite for All-Vivaldi Program

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The Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM) will close its 2025-26 season with a celebratory all-Vivaldi concert on Saturday, May 30 at the Maison Symphonique in Montreal. The program, titled Viva Vivaldi: The Four Seasons & Gloria, features the two titular pieces as well as a newly commissioned work by Tom Lachance, a composition student at McGill University’s Schulich School of {…}

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Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Aline Kutan, Myriam Leblanc, Rose Naggar-Tremblay, Sharon Azrieli & Isaiah Bell Lead Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s 2026-27 Season

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(Credit: Tam Photography) The Orchestre classique de Montréal has announced its 2026-27 season, presented by BMO Bank of Montreal. Andrei Feher conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with soloists Myriam Leblanc, Rose Naggar-Tremblay, Isaiah Bell, and James Westman, joined by a professional choir. The performance takes place in the Crypt of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Performance Date: Dec. 10, 2026 Guest conductor Adam Johnson {…}

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Soprano Marie-Josée Lord to Headline Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Black History Month Concert

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The Orchestre classique de Montréal will present a Black History Month concert on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Salle Pierre-Mercure. The performance will be headlined by Canadian-Haitian soprano Marie-Josée Lord and Panamanian American conductor Kalena Bovell. The program highlights works by composers of African descent, including William Grant Still and Florence Price. The second half of the {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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The Orchestre Classique de Montréal will continue its annual holiday tradition with a performance of Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Led by Music Director Andrei Feher, the concert will take place in the Crypt of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. Soloists include soprano Jacqueline Woodley, mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco, tenor Adam Luther, and baritone Jamal Al Titi. {…}

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Marie-Josée Lord, Élisabeth St-Gelais, Jacqueline Woodley, & Adam Luther Star in Orchestre classique de Montréal’s 2025-26 Season

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The Orchestre classique de Montréal announces its 2025-26 season. This article only features vocal performances. Opening the 86th season is “Indigenous Mosaic,” featuring Innu soprano Élisabeth St-Gelais, Mohawk violinist Tara-Louise Montour, and Cree cellist Cris Derksen. The program includes works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous composers alike. Andrei Feher conducts the Orchestre classique de Montréal. Performance Date: October 5, 2025 Soprano {…}

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Orchestre classique de Montréal Names New Music Director

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(Photo credit: Matthieu Gauchet) Andrei Feher has been named the new music director of the Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM). His tenure commences with the newly revealed 2025-26 season. “It’s both an enormous privilege and a great pleasure to embark on this new adventure with the incredible musicians of the Orchestre classique de Montréal,” said Andrei Feher, OCM’s incoming Music Director, {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal Presents ‘Distant echoes of Africa’ as Part of Black History Month

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In honor of Black History Month, the Orchestre Classique de Montréal presents “Distant echoes of Africa,” starring soprano Suzanne Taffo. This concert highlights Cameroonian-Canadian soprano Suzanne Taffot, Haitian-Canadian composer David Bontemps, and Panamanian-American conductor Kalena Bovell, who makes her Montréal debut. The program which focus entirely on the music of Afro-descendant composers will also include works by Black British composer {…}

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Jean-François Lapointe Headlines Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s ‘French Impressions’

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(© Pol Baril) The Orchestre Classique de Montréal is set to present “French Impressions” on Nov. 20, 2024. The program features Fauré’s “Pavane” and selected songs; Brott’s “Lament;” Ravel’s “Petite Symphonie à cordes” and “Chansons de Don Quichotteà Dulcinée;” and Roussel’s “Sinfoniette” op. 52. Baritone Jean-François Lapointe, who is also the Opéra de Québec artistic director, is the featured soloist. {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal Unveils 2024-25 Season

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The Orchestre Classique de Montréal has unveiled its 2024-25 season, the 85th in its history. Here is a breakdown of the vocal performances on offer. First up is “The Servant and the Clairvoyant,” which features Pergolesi’s “La Serva Padrona” and Menotti’s “The Medium.” Simon Rivard conducts and François Racine directs. Performance Dates: Oct. 8, 2024 Baritone Jean-François Lapointe will headline {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal & Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Unite for All-Vivaldi Program

Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Aline Kutan, Myriam Leblanc, Rose Naggar-Tremblay, Sharon Azrieli & Isaiah Bell Lead Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s 2026-27 Season

Soprano Marie-Josée Lord to Headline Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Black History Month Concert

Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

Marie-Josée Lord, Élisabeth St-Gelais, Jacqueline Woodley, & Adam Luther Star in Orchestre classique de Montréal’s 2025-26 Season

Orchestre classique de Montréal Names New Music Director

Orchestre Classique de Montréal Presents ‘Distant echoes of Africa’ as Part of Black History Month

Jean-François Lapointe Headlines Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s ‘French Impressions’

Orchestre Classique de Montréal Unveils 2024-25 Season