Category: concerts

A declaration against racism

The OSM musicians and staff are deeply affected by the events of the past weeks. The death of George Floyd and so many others highlights, in the USA as well... Read more »

Sir András Schiff: A Jewel-Maker of Sound

If András Schiff were a dynamic marking, he would undoubtedly be a pianissimo. Sensitivity, delicacy and boundless commitment to the soul of music are the hallmarks of his playing. On... Read more »

MESSAGE FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR ON HIS FESTIVE SEASON

In many ways, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s 2019-20 season is a particularly special one. The expression of timeless human creativity, optimism and spirituality, as well as deeply provoc­ative aesthetic... Read more »

Juraj Valčuha returns to the OSM

The first question that usually pops up about this name is how to pronounce it. In English, “č” is “ch,” so we would say: Yoorai Valchooah. While only in his... Read more »

Discover conductor James Feddeck

An impassioned multi-instrumentalist As a young child, New York conductor and rising star James Feddeck always believed that music would be an integral part of his life. More uncertain, however,... Read more »

DO YOU KNOW RAFAEL PAYARE?

See the annoucment : CONDUCTOR RAFAEL PAYARE, THE NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE OSM “He is a prodigious artist, who combines the gift of rare sound perfection with a deep,... Read more »

String Quartet 101

This year, the Fine Arts Quartet will be performing at the Classical Spree. This presents an excellent opportunity to examine the string quartet, a subtle musical form that is still... Read more »