The 2025 Virée Classique celebrates nature in music!
The concerts at the Maison symphonique de Montréal and the Cinquième salle of the Place des Arts offer a rich and diverse program!
The grand concerts of the 2025 Virée classique!
Rediscover iconic works like Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Debussy’s La Mer and Holst’s The Planets, which will open the festival. Families will also be charmed by Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, presented in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Rafael Payare, the OSM and its choir will share the stage with renowned artists such as Martin Helmchen, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Beth Taylor, Andrew Wan and Dina Gilbert. The next generation, OSM Competition winners, and amateur musicians will also be part of the celebration!
Spectacular Nature!
Free Grand Concert at the Esplanade of the Olympic Park
Wednesday August 13, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Holst’s Legendary Planets
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Friday August 15, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Piano and Cello: A Dialogue Through the Seasons
Cinquième Salle of the Place des Arts
Saturday August 16, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.
Smetana’s Quartet no.1: A Life in Four Movements
Cinquième Salle of the Place des Arts
Saturday August 16, 2025 – 1:30 p.m.
The Carnival of the Animals
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Saturday August 16, 2025 – 2:30 p.m.
A Musical Journey from Vienna to the Far North
Cinquième Salle of the Place des Arts
Saturday August 16, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Mozart and Elgar: Love Metaphors
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Saturday August 16, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Saturday August 16, 2025 – 8:30 p.m.
The Voice of Nature with Beth Taylor
Cinquième Salle of the Place des Arts
Sunday August 17, 2025 – 1:30 p.m.
Holst’s Legendary Planets
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Sunday August 17, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.