The OSM at the Olympic Park Esplanade Summer 2026
Relive the Olympic Stadium’s most unforgettable moments at the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s grand free concert, conducted by Rafael Payare. This festive, feel‑good program brings back the iconic music that has filled the Stadium with excitement for the past 50 years. Highlights include Marche des athlètes no. 1—written for the 1976 Games by Montréal composer Victor Vogel—Magie rose by Diane Dufresne, Verdi’s triumphant Aida march, Beethoven’s beloved Ode to Joy, and a medley of crowd‑pleasing hits ranging from Pink Floyd to Madonna.
Set beneath the stars, the evening will be brought to life with projections and memorable moments, featuring the OSM Chorus, acclaimed actress Sophie Cadieux, and a special appearance by the legendary Diane Dufresne. Emotions will run high as music and memories come together in a vibrant celebration.
The OSM’s free concert on the Olympic Park Esplanade: the must-see event of the summer!
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Michel-Maxime Legault, stage director
Sophie Cadieux, narrator and author
Program
Dmirtri Chostakovitch, Ouverture festive, op.96 (6 min)
Narrative work to be confirmed (3 min 30)
Victor Vogel, Marche des athlètes n°1 des Jeux olympiques, inspired by melodies by d’André Mathieu (arr. Alexandre David) (1976) (2 min)
Maurice Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé, Suite orchestrale n°2 (19 min)
Arranged Waltz(arr. Alexandre David), « Take me out to the Ball Game » symphonic (arr. Simon Leclerc)
Hugo Bégin (arr.), Greatest Stadium pop hits medley, from Pink Floyd to Madonna (5 min)
Giuseppe Verdi, Aïda : Triumphal March (excerpt) (4 min)
Diane Dufresne, Magie Rose (excerpts arr. Simon Leclerc and other arr. To be confirmed)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony no 9 in D minor, op. 125 : IV. Ode to Joy (22 min 30)
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