The Recorder Athletes is an energetic family concert co-produced by the Orchestre Classique de Montréal and Jeunesses Musicales Canada, designed to delight audiences of all ages. The programme spans a broad range of styles — from baroque and world music to popular repertoire — showcasing the remarkable virtuosity and agility of recorder players.
The concert features the recorder quartet Flûte Alors!, comprising Vincent Lauzer, Marie-Laurence Primeau, Alexa Raine-Wright, and Caroline Tremblay, joined by the OCM under the baton of conductor Andrei Feher. The texts are written by Flûte Alors!, with stage direction by Judith Pelletier, choreography by Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière and Flûte Alors!, and set design by Maryse Messier and Catherine Goerner Potvin.
The show runs approximately 50 minutes without intermission, making it an ideal outing for families with children while equally rewarding for adult concert-goers. It takes place at Salle Pierre-Mercure, Montreal, on May 16, 2026 at 14:00.
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Flûte Alors!
Flûte Alors! is a recorder ensemble known for bringing virtuosic energy and playful flair to early and classical repertoire. In "The Recorder Athletes," they join OCM for a classical concert that showcases this humble instrument's surprising agility, making it a lively, memorable cultural outing.
Vincent Lauzer
Vincent Lauzer is a Canadian flutist recognized as one of the leading interpreters of baroque and classical music, known for his recordings on the ATMA Classique label including works by Telemann and Vivaldi.
Marie-Laurence Primeau
Discover Marie-Laurence Primeau, a recorder artist featured in The Recorder Athletes - Flûte Alors! & OCM, a classical concert not to be missed. Expect lively, virtuosic performances that showcase the recorder's surprising range, offering visitors an engaging and memorable evening of classical music.
Alexa Raine-Wright
Alexa Raine-Wright is a recorder virtuoso whose artistry shines in "The Recorder Athletes – Flûte Alors! & OCM," a classical concert not to be missed. Expect dazzling technique, lively chamber-music energy, and a fresh perspective on an often-underestimated instrument. A delightful stop for culture lovers.
Caroline Tremblay
Caroline Tremblay brings her artistry to The Recorder Athletes, a classical concert pairing Flûte Alors! with the OCM. Visitors can enjoy the recorder's lively, virtuosic side in an engaging program that surprises and delights. A memorable stop for music lovers exploring the local classical scene.
Orchestre Classique de Montréal
Orchestre Classique de Montréal is a Canadian orchestra based in Montreal, Quebec, known for performing classical and baroque repertoire as well as championing works by Canadian composers. Under the direction of conductor Jacques Lacombe, the ensemble has presented notable concert series at Salle Pierre-Mercure.
Andrei Feher
Andrei Feher serves as conductor leading the Orchestre Classique de Montréal for this tribute concert.
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