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
Orchestre Métropolitain adalah orkestra simfoni berbasis Montreal yang dipimpin oleh Direktur Musik Yannick Nézet-Séguin, dikenal karena rekaman mereka yang diakui atas repertoar Prancis dan Rusia. Karya-karya penting mereka termasuk rekaman tersohor dari *Symphonie Fantastique* karya Berlioz dan simfoni-simfoni karya Tchaikovsky, yang telah meraih pujian kritikus internasional.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin adalah seorang maestro Kanada terkemuka yang dikenal karena karyanya di musik klasik dan opera, berperan sebagai Music Director Metropolitan Opera dan Philadelphia Orchestra. Rekaman terkenalnya meliputi siklus simfoni Beethoven yang dirayakan bersama Chamber Orchestra of Europe dan produksi opera bergengsi seperti *La Traviata* karya 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 adalah seorang komposer Serbia-Kanada yang dikenal dengan karya vokal dan kamar kerjanya yang khas, termasuk opera 'Svadba' (Pernikahan) dan siklus vokal 'Nightsongs.' Musiknya memadukan pengaruh musik rakyat Balkan dengan teknik musik klasik kontemporer.
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