Pianist Amélie has carved out a unique place for herself on today’s Quebec music scene. As a classical musician, she has never hesitated to extend her roots to other horizons and has thus been able to work alongside many different artists and reach many different audiences. A native of Lac-St-Jean, she holds a master’s degree in performance from the Université de Montréal (studying with Paul Stewart) and perfected her skills in a number of recognized masterclasses. Amélie Fortin regularly performs on numerous stages in Quebec and Canada, as well as internationally.

The holder of numerous awards, she stands out for her unparalleled versatility, lending her talents to a wide range of musical formations and styles, from classical to contemporary and popular music. As a composer, she worked with many artists before devoting herself to the creation of her first solo piano album, Aqualudes, released in 2024.

In 2005, with her colleague Marie-Christine Poirier, she founded the Duo Fortin-Poirier, a four-hand piano ensemble renowned for its innovative approach and its contribution to the new music repertoire through commissioned works. She has also been a collaborator of singer Pierre Lapointe since 2018, in addition to having served as pianist for Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà during more than a decade.

Amélie Fortin is a fervent advocate of productive collaborations, spreading classical music far beyond the realms of convention. She is often at the heart of projects that reflect her own personality, combining human connection, openness, dynamism and creativity.