Show events from the series:
June 2011
June 18, 2011, 7:58 pm, Lac-du-Cerf
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church in Lac-du-Cerf direction / ticket / lodging
A visit from one of Europe’s finest ensembles. A concert devoted entirely to Vivaldi and which will include soprano Gabriella Costa with seven virtuoso musicians on strings and harpsichord, conducted by Giorgio Tabacco. The concert is being presented in cooperation with the Institut Culturel Italien de Montreal. After the music, refreshments will be served and spectators will be able to meet the musicians.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité du Lac-du-Cerf / Institut culturel italien
July 2011
Picnic, dancing, and the music of Africa
July 02, 2011, 7:00 pm, Rivière-Rouge
Outdoor stage of the Rivière-Rouge municipal campground / in case of rain at the Centre sportif et culturel de L’Annonciation direction / ticket / lodging
It starts with recorded African music at 6:30 pm; then, while you enjoy your picnic meals, the five musicians and three dancers with Taafé Fanga will present their show, which has electrified audiences and critics from coast to coast.
In collaboration with:
Ville de Rivière-Rouge
Carmina Burana and Rhapsody in Blue
July 03, 2011, 3:00 pm, Mont-Tremblant
Saint-Jovite Church direction / ticket / lodging
Under the direction of Michel Brousseau, 100 choristers and three soloists, along with two pianists and a handful of percussionists, will perform one of the world’s most beloved musical works. Composed in 1936 by Carol Orff and based on a collection of Medieval poems, Carmina Burana has been a favourite in the classical repertory and much admired by experts and neophytes alike since its creation. Also on the program: Maria Knapik, soprano; Antoine Bélanger, tenor; Marc Boucher, baritone; Danielle Maisonneuve, pianist and Lorraine Gariépy, pianist.
In collaboration with:
Chœur Tremblant / Ville de Mont-Tremblant / Société philharmonique du Nouveau-Monde
July 03, 2011, 3:00 pm, Notre-Dame-du-Laus
Notre-Dame-du-Laus Church direction / ticket / lodging
This concert, which will be picked up by Radio-Canada’s Espace Musique channel, features five of the hottest names in Canadian jazz: singer Karen Young, violinist Helmut Lipsky, accordion player Vladimir Sidoroy, bassist Jean-François Martel and pianist Mat Herskowitz. In an interesting twist, they will improvise to works of classical music.
In collaboration with:
Espace Musique / Municipalité de Notre-Dame-du-Laus / Épicerie Charbonneau
July 05, 2011, 9:30 am, Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
Au chalet de la Mairie direction / ticket / lodging
The “Rhythmobile,” a powerful all-terrain hybrid vehicle, has inexplicably run out of gas. The drivers have been forced to halt in a mysterious land while they search for the only fuel that can make their vehicle run: pure rhythm! A show for the whole family, ages six and up. Duration: 55 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
July 05, 2011, 1:00 pm, Mont-Tremblant
Outdoor stage at Domaine Saint-Bernard, in Mont-Tremblant direction / ticket / lodging
The “Rhythmobile,” a powerful all-terrain hybrid vehicle, has inexplicably run out of gas. The drivers have been forced to halt in a mysterious land while they search for the only fuel that can make their vehicle run: pure rhythm! A show for the whole family, ages six and up. Duration: 55 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Ville de Mont-Tremblant
July 05, 2011, 2:30 pm, Mont-Tremblant
Outdoor stage at Domaine Saint-Bernard direction / ticket / lodging
The “Rhythmobile,” a powerful all-terrain hybrid vehicle, has inexplicably run out of gas. The drivers have been forced to halt in a mysterious land while they search for the only fuel that can make their vehicle run: pure rhythm! A show for the whole family, ages six and up. Duration: 55 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Ville de Mont-Tremblant
July 06, 2011, 9:30 am, Rivière-Rouge
Centre sportif et culturel in Rivière-Rouge’s L’Annonciation district direction / ticket / lodging
The “Rhythmobile,” a powerful all-terrain hybrid vehicle, has inexplicably run out of gas. The drivers have been forced to halt in a mysterious land while they search for the only fuel that can make their vehicle run: pure rhythm! A show for the whole family, ages six and up. Duration: 55 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Ville de Rivière-Rouge
July 06, 2011, 2:00 pm, Notre-Dame-du-Laus
the Centre des loisirs de Notre-Dame-du-Laus direction / ticket / lodging
The “Rhythmobile,” a powerful all-terrain hybrid vehicle, has inexplicably run out of gas. The drivers have been forced to halt in a mysterious land while they search for the only fuel that can make their vehicle run: pure rhythm! A show for the whole family, ages six and up. Duration: 55 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité de Notre-Dame-du-Laus
July 07, 2011, 9:30 am, Ferme-Neuve
Ben-Leduc Arena: direction / ticket / lodging
The “Rhythmobile,” a powerful all-terrain hybrid vehicle, has inexplicably run out of gas. The drivers have been forced to halt in a mysterious land while they search for the only fuel that can make their vehicle run: pure rhythm! A show for the whole family, ages six and up. Duration: 55 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité de Ferme-Neuve
July 07, 2011, 6:29 pm, Ferme-Neuve
Windigo’s Les Berges restaurant direction / ticket / lodging
An event which combines fine dining and classical music. Featuring Duo Cavalcade Guitaristique, aka Jasmin Lacasse Roy and Jérôme Ducharme. On the program: the works of Rameau, Brahms, de Falla, Carulli, Brouwer, Soler and Granados. Ticket price ($55) includes the concert. 50 seats available. Reservations: 1-866-946-3446.
In collaboration with:
Village Windigo
July 09, 2011, 8:00 pm, Mont-Laurier
Mont-Laurier Cathedral direction / ticket / lodging
Under the direction of Michel Brousseau, 100 choristers and three soloists, along with two pianists and a handful of percussionists, will perform one of the world’s most beloved musical works. Composed in 1936 by Carol Orff and based on a collection of Medieval poems, Carmina Burana has been a favourite in the classical repertory and much admired by experts and neophytes alike since its creation. Also on the program: a version for piano of Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin. Featured soloists are: Maria Knapik, soprano; Antoine Bélanger, tenor; Marc Boucher, baritone; Danielle Maisonneuve, pianist and Lorraine Gariépy, pianist.
In collaboration with:
Caisse Desjardins zone de la Lièvre / Ville de Mont-Laurier / Société philharmonique du Nouveau-Monde
The I Musici orchetra with violinist Julie Triquet
July 10, 2011, 7:30 pm, Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
Saint-Faustin Church direction / ticket / lodging
I Musici, much in demand internationally and one of Quebec’s best-known string ensembles, visits us for the third time. On the program: “The four seasons”, the magnificent suite of tangos for violin and strings by Astor Piazzolla. Also, works by Santos, Manuel de Falla, Montsalvatge and Villa-Lobos. Duration with intermission: 90 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré / Caisse populaire Saint-Faustin
Claude Gauthier and the music box
July 15, 2011, 8:00 pm, Lac-Saguay
Lac-Saguay Church direction / ticket / lodging
To mark the municipality’s 100th anniversary, this concert will recreate the atmosphere of the great singing storytellers of yore in Quebec. Claude Gauthier, native of Lac-Saguay, is joined by Pierre Calvé, Pierre Létourneau and imitator Jean-Guy Moreau. Staging by Robert Charlebois. Duration: 90 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité de Lac-Saguay
July 16, 2011, 8:00 pm, Mont-Tremblant
Outdoor stage at Domaine Saint-Bernard, in Mont-Tremblant / in case of rain at Saint-Jovite's Church direction / ticket / lodging
This year’s edition starts at 8:00 p.m. with a conference on astronomy. As the sun sets, enjoy a multimedia concert with guest pianist Maxim Bernard, guitarist Rémi Boucher and vocalist Alain Lecompte. On the program for the piano: Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Nocturnes and Debussy’s Clair de lune. Works for guitar will include Variations sur Au clair de la lune by Carcassi. And for the vocal portion, Alain Lecompte will perform some of his own compositions based on the words of Victor Hugo. After the show, the audience is taken on a guided tour of the stars in the night sky.
In collaboration with:
Pavillon Velan / Domaine Saint-Bernard / Ville de Mont-Tremblant
Valérie Millot’s Harp Melodies
July 17, 2011, 8:00 pm, Lac-du-Cerf
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church in Lac-du-Cerf direction / ticket / lodging
Considered a phenomenon among harpists of her generation, Valérie Millot won the prestigious Prix d’Europe award in 2008, the Prix Opus (2008 “discovery of the year”) and the Premier Prix Jeune Soliste 2009 from Radios francophones publiques. On the program: works by Bach, Tailleferre, Salzedo, Renié, Tournier and Smetana.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité du Lac-du-Cerf
Spain’s Queen Sofia’s orchestra with Alexandre da Costa
July 22, 2011, 8:00 pm, Rivière-Rouge
Centre sportif et culturel in Rivière-Rouge’s L’Annonciation district direction / ticket / lodging
The official musicians of Queen Sofia of Spain, with guest soloist and Quebecer Alexandre Da Costa on violin, will perform the Four Seasons by Vivaldi. This is the first Canadian tour for the prestigious Spanish orchestra. For the occasion it will comprise 17 musicians under the direction of Juan Luis Gallego.
In collaboration with:
Ville de Rivière-Rouge
Spain’s Queen Sofia’s orchestra with two soloists
July 23, 2011, 7:30 pm, Notre-Dame-du-Laus
Notre-Dame-du-Laus Church direction / ticket / lodging
For their second concert as part of the festival, the 17 musicians with the famous Spanish chamber orchestra will play the Divertimento in F major by Mozart, the Concerto for Two Violins in D minor by Bach, and Tchaikovski’s Serenade op. 48. All under the direction of Juan Luis Gallego. Guest solo violins are Yulia Nefyodova and Pablo Suárez.
In collaboration with:
Brookfield / Municipalité de Notre-Dame-du-Laus
National Youth Orchestra of Canada
July 28, 2011, 7:30 pm, Mont-Tremblant
Saint-Jovite Church direction / ticket / lodging
The acclaimed orchestra of 95 musicians visits the festival for the seventh time this year. On the menu are works by Goddard, Tchaikovski, and Chostakovitch. The program will be directed by Jonathan Darlington, currently the conductor and artistic director of the Vancouver opera and the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
In collaboration with:
Caisse populaire de Mont-Tremblant / Ville de Mont-Tremblant
Trofanov Gypsy Symphony Orchestra
July 30, 2011, 7:30 pm,
Outdoor stage, Millaire Park in Ferme-Neuve / in case of rain at Arena Ben-Leduc direction / ticket / lodging
Those in the know and the merely curious will be charmed by the wonderful gypsy tunes performed in typically lively fashion by this group of five musicians. An evening of passion and emotion awaits. Duration with intermission: 90 minutes. Also, for $40 more, you can enjoy a gastronomic meal at Auberge Chez Isai, featuring fine regional specialties.
In collaboration with:
Caisse Desjardins zone de la Lièvre / Municipalité de Ferme-Neuve / Chambre de commerce de Ferme-Neuve
August 2011
Knapik, Brousseau Voice and Piano recital
August 05, 2011, 8:00 pm, Kiamika
Église de Kiamika direction / ticket / lodging
Back at the festival after an absence of several years, Maria Knapik returns, accompanied on the piano by the director of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Nouveau-Monde, Michel Brousseau. Together they will perform works by Chopin, Puccini, Bizet, Célia and more.
In collaboration with:
Caisse Desjardins zone de la Lièvre / Municipalité de Kiamika / Télébec
Vinematic Music with Wind Orchestra
August 06, 2011, 7:30 pm, Notre-Dame-du-Laus
Notre-Dame-du-Laus Church direction / ticket / lodging
A multimedia show with a giant screen and 45-man orchestra, which will play well-known pieces from such movies as Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, the Indiana Jones franchise, James Bond films, Police Academy, Once Upon a Time in the West and more. Duration with intermission: 90 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité de Notre-Dame-du-Laus
Argentinian Banquet at Cap Lafontaine
August 07, 2011, 12:30 pm, Ferme-Neuve
Outdoor stage at Cap Lafontaine / in case of rain at Pavillon des Quilles direction / ticket / lodging
2.2 km on path #1 of Montagne du Diable. Luncheon and concert on the mountain, this year on the theme of Argentina. On the menu: a variety of grilled meats; on the musical program, the amazing Trio Tango Argentina. Duration of walk: 40 minutes. Lunch included in ticket price.
In collaboration with:
Famille Lafontaine / Chambre de commerce de Ferme-Neuve
August 12, 2011, 8:00 pm, Nominingue
Nominingue Church direction / ticket / lodging
Featuring the very popular soprano Marie-Josée Lord and refined guitarist David Jacques, this evening will explore works by Rodrigo, De Murcia, Villa-Lobos, Baden Powell, Robles, Granada, Lara and Granados. Duration with intermission: 90 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité de Nominingue
August 14, 2011, 12:30 pm, Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
Outdoor stage, at the old Saint-Faustin fish farm / in case of rain At Saint-Faustin Church direction / ticket / lodging
Described as one of the “hottest” guitar ensembles in Canada by CBC Radio, the Trio de guitare de Montréal quickly established itself as an instrument for the renewal and interaction of different musical styles. With passion, skill, verve and humour, guitarists Glenn Lévesque, Marc Morin, and Sébastien Dufour have wooed even the toughest critics and captured the hearts of a growing fan base around the world. Sit down for a picnic with family or friends while you enjoy this concert. Duration with intermission: 90 minutes.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
Bach, Telemann and the Gypsies
August 20, 2011, 7:29 pm, Mont-Tremblant
Sacré-Coeur-de-Jésus Church in Mont-Tremblant direction / ticket / lodging
An unusual concert of early music featuring the famous Ensemble Caprice. Winner of many national and international awards, this ensemble was recently praised in an entire page of the New York Times, which called the group “provocative… imaginative… immensely thoughtful.” Bach was intrigued by gypsies and used their music to inspire his own, as did other composers of his time, such as Vivaldi and Telemann. Take this journey of discovery with the six members of the Ensemble Caprice.
In collaboration with:
Ville de Mont-Tremblant
Da Costa-Sung Violin/Piano Duo
August 21, 2011, 8:00 pm, Lac-du-Cerf
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church in Lac-du-Cerf direction / ticket / lodging
This concert will be recorded and released as a disc; the evening’s composers, as interpreted by renowned duo Alexandre Da Costa and Wonny Sung, are Beethoven and Brahms. It’s your chance to hear the magnificent Stradivarius violin which Da Costa has played for several years; the artist returns for the second time, too, as the official spokesman of the Festival classique des Hautes-Laurentides.
In collaboration with:
Municipalité du Lac-du-Cerf
