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
A Orchestre Métropolitain é uma orquestra sinfônica sediada em Montreal, liderada pelo Diretor Musical Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conhecida por suas gravações aclamadas de repertório francês e russo. Seus trabalhos notáveis incluem gravações celebradas da *Symphonie Fantastique* de Berlioz e das sinfonias de Tchaikovsky, que conquistaram elogios críticos internacionais.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin é um renomado maestro canadense conhecido por seu trabalho em música clássica e ópera, atuando como Diretor Musical da Metropolitan Opera e da Philadelphia Orchestra. Suas gravações notáveis incluem um ciclo celebrado de sinfonias de Beethoven com a Chamber Orchestra of Europe e produções de ópera aclamadas 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 é uma compositora sérvio-canadense conhecida por suas obras vocais e de câmara distintivas, incluindo a ópera 'Svadba' (Casamento) e o ciclo vocal 'Nightsongs'. Sua música funde influências do folclore dos Balcãs com técnicas da música clássica contemporânea.
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