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Orchestre Métropolitain
Anton Bruckner, “Scherzo (Sehr schnell)”, from Symphonie no 7 en mi majeur, Édition Leopold
Nowak, 1954 (1881-83)
Welcome!Founded in 1981 by graduates of faculties and conservatories of Music in Quebec, the Orchestre Métropolitain and has distinguished itself in its goal of promoting classical music and Canadian talent to the public at large. With its unique artistic direction and pedagogical approach, the Orchestre Métropolitain is a veritable institution at the heart of Montréal cultural life. Upcoming concertsWhat’s New at the MétropolitainThe Métropolitain invites you to subscribe… and win!The contest The Metropolitain’s Internet Users is still under way. You have until June 14, 2009 to subscribe. Notice: Please note that, due to technical difficulties, we have not received subscriptions sent between April 24 and May 22, 2009. We invite all of those who were affected by this issue to subscribe again today so as to be eligible to the contest. Thank you for your understanding, and good luck! [7285] News posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Yannick Nézet-Séguin wins the Royal Philharmonic Society Award in the Young Artists categoryLondon, Tuesday May 12, 2009, 7 pm — Nearly four hundred guests from the music profession attended the ceremony where the young Montreal conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin received the 2009 award attributed by the Royal Philharmonic Society in the Young Artists category. The Young Artists Award highlights dazzling achievement across the performing spectrum in the United Kingdom during 2008. Founded in 1813, the Royal Philharmonic Society “seeks to create a future for music through the encouragement of creativity, the recognition of excellence and the promotion of understanding”. At this year, the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards are the UK’s most prestigious accolade for live classical music. The ceremony was hosted at the London Dorchester Hotel in association with the BBC Radio 3 and presented by the famous conductor Sir Charles Mackerras. The press release emphasizes that Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who is Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra since September 2008, “has already made a huge impact on London’s musical life. His first appearance as chief principal guest conductor of the LPO highlighted his flair, originality, maturity and engagement with the orchestra. He is a rare talent and the clear winner of this award.” [7284] News posted Wednesday, May 13, 2009. 
Announcing the program of the 2009-2010 Season and disclosure of a new visual identityOn the eve of his 10th season at the head of Orchestre Métropolitain, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, artistic director and principal conductor of the Orchestra, was very proud to announce the musical program of season 2009-2010. [7283] News posted Tuesday, April 7, 2009. The Song of the EarthFor its fourth concert of the season, the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal presents Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth). This benefit event will take place under the honorary presidency of Ms Sophie Desmarais. This concert, under the direction of world-renowned Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will feature mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn and tenor John Mac Master. The Song of the Earth, a cycle of six lieder is cast as a symphony without movements, as Mahler himself pointed out. The texts of this work are taken from a collection of Chinese poems from the eighth century, in a German adaptation. The themes of these poems and the musical settings provided by the composer combine to create an absolute masterpiece that overwhelms the listener. The Orchestra will begin the concert with Haydn’s sparkling Symphony No 100, also referred to as “Military”, due to the percussion instruments used in the second and fourth movements, evoking martial music. [7280] News posted Friday, February 6, 2009. Subscribe to our Mailing List and Win…How would you like to get the latest news on Yannick Nézet-Séguin, stay informed about new Orchestre Métropolitain events, be the first to find out about the Maestro’s discography choices, or read the program notes before going to the concert? Subscribe to our mailing list… And you could be the lucky winner of a box for four people for one of the Orchestre Métropolitain’s regular 2009-10 season concerts at Place des Arts! To do this, just use the mini-form which you can find in the leftmost column of every page on this site. The draw will take place on June 15th, 2009, the closing Orchestre Métropolitain concert date for the season at Place des Arts. To participate in the draw, register before 11:59 pm (EST) on June 14, 2009. [7281] News posted Monday, February 9, 2009. The Orchestre Métropolitain is proud to take part in the Concert contre le cancerA benefit “concert against cancer“ will take place on february 13th 2009. The Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal and the Orchestre Métropolitain choir, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, are proud to take part in this concert and show their support for the Institute’s «Rapatriement de cerveaux» program. This year, world renowned soloists Gianna Corbisiero and Marc Hervieux will join the orchestra on-stage for the event. Tickets available at:
[7276] News posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Bruckner 9 nominated for a JUNOBruckner 9, the latest recording by the Orchestre Métropolitain under Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, is nominated for the JUNO award for Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) With Large Ensemble Accompaniment. Published in august 2008, the orchestra’s Bruckner 9 received critical acclaim.
[7277] News posted Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Gounod’s Romeo and Juliette, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the Salzburg Festival, will be shown in QuébecThis February, Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s critically acclaimed success at the prestigious Salzburg Festival in Austria will be shown in Québec. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Yannick’s triumph at the head of the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg.
Gounod’s Romeo and Juliette, recorded at the Salzburg Festival in August 2008, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor:
[7275] News posted Monday, January 26, 2009. Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Orchestre Métropolitain in nomination for three Opus Awards 2007-2008Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Orchestre Métropolitain are in nomination for three Opus Awards 2007-2008 offered by the Conseil québécois de la musique.
The gala will be held on January 25, 2009, at 3:30pm, Salle Claude-Champagne of Université de Montréal. [7274] News posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009. 
Rotterdam vue par Yannick Nézet-Séguin[Text not available in English.] Découvrez Rotterdam, la nouvelle ville d’adoption de Yannick où, depuis septembre dernier, il y dirige son Orchestre philarmonique. Aussi, écoutez une entrevue sur les défis qui l’attendent dans cette aventure néerlandaise! [7273] News posted Friday, November 7, 2008. Deux voix pour Berlioz online at Espace Musique.The magnificent Two Voices For Berlioz concert, recorded at the salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on September 28th 2008, is now available online at the Espace Musique website. [7267] News posted Thursday, October 2, 2008. Support the Orchestre Métropolitain
[7186] News posted Monday, September 15, 2008. 
New Atma classique Release: Bruckner 9The disc Bruckner 9 by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Orchestre Métropolitain has just been released on Atma classique.
[7265] News posted Thursday, September 4, 2008. Yannick Nézet-Séguin Appointed Principal Guest ConductorThe London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Yannick Nézet-Séguin will take up the position of Principal Guest Conductor at the start of the Orchestra’s 2008/09 season. [7236] News posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s Performance with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Thrills the Audience“Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s performance with the Rotterdam Philharmonic thrills the audience and confirms this young Montrealer’s rapid rise into classical’s upper ranks.” — Arthur Kaptainis, The Gazette, November 10, 2007
[7235] News posted Wednesday, November 14, 2007. |
