The OM presents the evening’s works and artists, free of charge, one hour before each concert. Talks are in French only.
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2007-08 is Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s seven season with the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal.

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Unfinished Symphonies

Sep 17, 2007 + Sep 21, 2007,

To open the season, two sublime works from the Austrian repertoire, full of tender charm, strength and mysticism!

Detailed Program (pdf) • Details

In memoriam Glenn Gould (1932-1982)

Oct 18, 2007 + Oct 19, 2007 + Oct 21, 2007 + Oct 22, 2007,

From Bach to Wagner. Gould would have been 75 years old this year. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of his death, some of the works he played or conducted will be performed on this occasion. • Details

From Haydn to Hétu

Nov 14, 2007 + Nov 19, 2007 + Nov 20, 2007,

Performances of the Austrian master’s “London” symphonies continue with the second part of the complete cycle, under the direction of one of the most important conductors in Canada. The occasion also features the Montreal premiere of a new concerto penned by one of our best composers. • Details

Tchaikovsky: The Pathétique Symphony

Jan 31, 2008 + Feb 4, 2008 + Feb 5, 2008 + Feb 6, 2008 + Feb 7, 2008 + Feb 8, 2008,

“… the best work I have ever written… and the most sincere… I love this score more than any other I have composed.”

Tchaïkovski, about the Pathétique Symphony. • Details

One Thousand and One Nights

Mar 31, 2008,

The enchanted Orient of the Thousand and One Nights comes alive thanks to the shimmering orchestration of Rimsky-Korsakov and Anik Bissonnette’s gracefulness. Rachmaninov’s last work, the cycle of three Symphonic Dances is every bit as irresistible. • Details

Fauré and French Symphonism

Apr 7, 2008 + Apr 9, 2008 + Apr 14, 2008,

This programme features two contrasting French works composed during the same period: a grandiose and passionate symphony, and an angelic and comforting Requiem. A new work will complete the evening’s performance. • Details

Mahler: Night Song

May 12, 2008,

For this final concert of the season the Orchestre Métropolitain is joined by several additional wind and percussion instruments, and by a guitar and a mandolin. The concert features Mahler’s monumental, nocturnally-inspired symphony. • Details

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