Yannick Nézet-Séguin – signs lifetime contract with Montreal’s Orchestre Métropolitain Peter Kerr October 11, 2019 78 With a following like a rock star, Montreal’s youthful conductor will remain linked to “the people’s orchestra” for his professional life In early September, the public relations department had called a Monday...
The New World Symphony – October 10 Maison Symphonique LiveEvents October 4, 2019 156 Orchestre Métropolitain presents The New World Symphony The vast expanses of America, the First Nations and African-American cultures and the ideal of equal opportunity impressed and inspired Dvořák when he l...
An exciting summer for the Orchestre Métropolitain and its conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin The Montrealer July 17, 2019 205 The Orchestre Métropolitain has a schedule of 13 concerts this summer, its most substantial summer season yet, including nine conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The OM Alfresco series will see the Orchestra ...
Hymns of Praise – June 2, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents May 26, 2019 250 Orchestre Métropolitain presents Yannick Nézet-Séguin: Hymns of Praise Jeremiah knows a calamity is coming but no one pays him heed and the inevitable happens. The prophet foresees the destruction of Jerusale...
Resounding Beethoven – May 10, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents May 5, 2019 282 Orchestre Métropolitain presents Resounding Beethoven Nicolas Ellis, the young conductor with a promising future, whom the Orchestre welcomes as its artistic partner, leads this concert featuring works by the...
Schumann’s Spring – April 12, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents April 7, 2019 312 Orchestre Métropolitain presents Schumann’s Spring Jordan de Souza, a Canadian conductor with a flourishing international career, leads the OM in a refreshing springtime concert. Delius’s cuckoo opens the eve...
Youth Spirit: Music at the Movies – April 6, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents March 30, 2019 383 Orchestre Métropolitain presents Youth Spirit: Music at the Movies Like the broom in Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the OM will come to life under the baton of Nicolas Ellis in this cinematic concert. Sopr...
The Orchestre Métropolitain launches its 2019-2020 season: In Perfect Harmony The Montrealer March 20, 2019 421 The Orchestre Métropolitain and its artistic director and principal conductor, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, have announced the programming for the orchestra’s 2019-2020 season at the Maison symphonique de Montréal and...
Storm and Passion – March 20, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents March 14, 2019 348 Orchestre Métropolitain presents Storm and Passion Keep an eye on the soloist! To our great joy, violinist and conductor Christoph Koncz, a member of the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, whom music...
Bluebeard’s Castle – March 1, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents February 22, 2019 270 Orchestre Métropolitain presents Bluebeard’s Castle A new bride, a gloomy castle, seven doors. To bring in light, Judith—that is her name—has the doors opened one by one, revealing the secrets of Duke Bluebea...
