The Orchestre Métropolitain's beloved annual outdoor concert returns to the foot of Mount Royal on August 5, 2026, this year marking the 150th anniversary of Parc du Mont-Royal. The event runs from 17:00 to 21:30 and is presented by CN in collaboration with Le Groupe Maurice.
The evening begins at 17:00 with a Symphonic Picnic on the Le Groupe Maurice stage, featuring a variety of musical performances, a BAnQ listening lounge with archival sound and visual recordings, heritage and historical mediation with Héritage Montréal, as well as kiosks and animation activities.
At 19:30, the main concert begins on the principal stage under the baton of conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The programme celebrates the emblematic park and includes a world premiere by composer Ana Sokolović, a collaboration with singer-songwriter Elisapie, and a performance by Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal.
A scenic design inspired by the park's natural richness will be complemented by archival video projections, enriching the audience's experience. Cultural mediation activities are offered in partnership with BAnQ and Héritage Montréal.
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Orchestre Métropolitain
La Orchestre Métropolitain es una orquesta sinfónica con sede en Montreal dirigida por el Director Musical Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conocida por sus grabaciones aclamadas del repertorio francés y ruso. Sus obras notables incluyen grabaciones celebradas de la *Symphonie Fantastique* de Berlioz y las sinfonías de Tchaikovsky, que han ganado elogios críticos internacionales.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin es un reconocido director de orquesta canadiense conocido por su trabajo en música clásica y ópera, desempeñándose como Director Musical de la Metropolitan Opera y la Orquesta de Filadelfia. Sus grabaciones destacadas incluyen un celebrado ciclo de sinfonías de Beethoven con la Chamber Orchestra of Europe y aclamadas producciones de ópera como *La Traviata* de Verdi.
Elisapie
Elisapie is an Inuk singer-songwriter from Salluit, Quebec, known for blending her Indigenous heritage with indie pop and folk music. Her notable works include the album 'The Ballad of the Runaway Girl' (2018) and 'Inuktitut' (2023), the latter featuring rock covers sung entirely in Inuktitut.
Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal
Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal is a renowned Montreal boys choir founded in 1956, known for their choral recordings of sacred and traditional music including notable works such as 'Minuit Chrétiens' and various Christmas albums.
Ana Sokolović
Ana Sokolović es una compositora serbocanadiense conocida por sus obras vocales y de cámara distintivas, incluyendo la ópera 'Svadba' (Boda) y el ciclo vocal 'Nightsongs'. Su música fusiona influencias del folclore balcánico con técnicas de la música clásica contemporánea.
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