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.
Program
Orchestre Métropolitain
Orchestre Métropolitain er et symfoniorchester basert i Montreal under ledelse av musikkdirektør Yannick Nézet-Séguin, kjent for sine anerkjente innspillinger av fransk og russisk repertoar. Deres bemerkelsesverdige arbeider inkluderer feirede innspillinger av Berlioz' *Symphonie Fantastique* og Tchaikovskys symfonier, som har fått internasjonal kritisk skryt.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin er en kjent kanadisk dirigent kjent for sitt arbeid innen klassisk musikk og opera, og fungerer som musikdirektør for Metropolitan Opera og Philadelphia Orchestra. Hans bemerkelsesverdige innspillinger inkluderer en hyllet syklusopptak av Beethoven-symfonier med Chamber Orchestra of Europe og prisbelønte operaprosjekter som Verdis *La Traviata*.
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 er en serbisk-kanadisk komponist kjent for sine karakteristiske vokal- og kammermusikkstykker, inkludert operaen 'Svadba' (Bryllup) og vokalsyklusen 'Nightsongs'. Hennes musikk blander balkanesiske folkemusikkinnflytelser med samtidig klassisk teknikk.
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