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.
Programma
Orchestre Métropolitain
L'Orchestre Métropolitain è un'orchestra sinfonica con sede a Montreal diretta dal Direttore Musicale Yannick Nézet-Séguin, nota per le sue registrazioni acclamate di repertorio francese e russo. Le loro opere notevoli includono celebri registrazioni della *Symphonie Fantastique* di Berlioz e delle sinfonie di Tchaikovsky, che hanno ottenuto riconoscimenti critici internazionali.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin è un rinomato direttore d'orchestra canadese noto per il suo lavoro nella musica classica e nell'opera, che ricopre il ruolo di Direttore Musicale del Metropolitan Opera e della Philadelphia Orchestra. Le sue registrazioni notevoli includono un celebre ciclo delle sinfonie di Beethoven con la Chamber Orchestra of Europe e acclamate produzioni operistiche come *La Traviata* di 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 è una compositrice serbo-canadese nota per le sue opere vocali e da camera distintive, tra cui l'opera 'Svadba' (Wedding) e il ciclo vocale 'Nightsongs'. La sua musica fonde le influenze della musica folk balcanica con le tecniche della musica classica contemporanea.
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