“Les Jeunes Virtuoses” on tour in free public concerts through to October 23rd! LiveEvents September 30, 2021 1293 Montreal Chamber Music Festival presents Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montréal The Montreal Chamber Music Festival presents 25 free concerts by “Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montréal” thanks to support from the City of Montréal, as part of its program to enliven downtown with festivals and events. This exceptional program of concerts will bring together 15 of the more accomplished music program graduates from renowned Canadian music schools. “The democratization of chamber music is a wonderful thing” says Mr. Brott. “Fans and musicians alike will revel in it and the unversed will experience a sensory and emotional event that they will never forget.” From September 23rd to October 24th, 25 performances will be staged, free of charge, in iconic downtown Montreal venues such as the Oasis of St. James United Church, Christ Church Cathedral, Le Jardin d’art de BAnQ, la Bibliothèque des archives nationales du Québec, the square at Place-des-Arts and l’Amphithéâtre Pierre-Péladeau at Le Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM). “It’s important to react to the constraints imposed by the pandemic by showcasing these talented musicians who have been kept apart for too long. Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montréal will celebrate the city and the wonderful artists it nurtures” – Artistic Director and Founder, Denis Brott The high point of this stirring celebration of downtown Montreal will take place on October 18th at Salle Bourgie, Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA). Denis Brott, C.M., world renowned cellist, conductor, and Founder of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, will present an evening of Beethoven and Schubert in the company of violinist Andrew Wan and Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montréal. The performance will mark the launch of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival’s 26th season. Concert Calendar Pre-registration required for some events Friday, October 1st, at 12:00pm (inside) – Pre-registration required CHUM – Amphithéâtre Pierre-Péladeau 1000 R. Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3J4 Saturday, October 2nd, at 5:00pm (inside) Christ Church Cathedral 635 St. Catherine Street West Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00pm (outside) Centre Canadien d’Architecture 1920 Rue Baile, Montréal, QC H3H 2S6 Thursday, October 7th at 12:00pm (outside) – Pre-registration required BANQ – Jardin d’art 475 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC H2L 5C4 Thursday, October 7th at 5:00pm (outside) Place des Arts, Esplanade (Parvis de la PDA) 260 de Maisonneuve West Friday, October 8th at 12:00pm (inside) Concert – Gare Centrale 895 Rue De La Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G1 Friday, October 8th at 5:00pm (outside) Place des Arts, Esplanade (Parvis de la PDA) 260 de Maisonneuve West Saturday, October 9th at 1:00pm (inside) Christ Church Cathedral 635 St. Catherine Street West Saturday, October 9th at 5:00pm 17h (outside) Place des Arts, Esplanade (Parvis de la PDA) 260 de Maisonneuve West Sunday, October 10th at 5:00pm (outside) Place des Arts, Esplanade (Parvis de la PDA) 260 de Maisonneuve West Monday, October 11th at 5:00pm (outside) Place des Arts, Esplanade (Parvis de la PDA) 260 de Maisonneuve West Wednesday, October 13th at 12:00pm (inside) – Pre-registration required Place Ville Marie, Hall nord 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2C4 Thursday, October 14th at 12:00pm (outside) – Pre-registration required BANQ – Jardin d’art 475 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC H2L 5C4 Thursday, October 14th at 3:00pm (inside) – Pre-registration required CHUM – Amphithéâtre Pierre-Péladeau 1000 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3J4 Friday, October 15th at 12:00pm (inside) – Pre-registration required CHUM – Amphithéâtre Pierre-Péladeau 1000 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3J4 Saturday, October 16th at 5:00pm (inside) Christ Church Cathedral 635 St. Catherine Street West Monday, October 18th at 7:30pm (inside) – Pre-registration required Montreal Chamber Music Festival Salle Bourgie, 1339 Sherbrooke West Thursday, October 21st at 12:00pm (inside) – Pre-registration required Place Ville Marie, Hall nord 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2C4 Saturday, October 23rd at 5:00pm (inside) Christ Church Cathedral 635 St. Catherine Street West www.festivalmontreal.org