Founded in 2000 by violinist Anne Robert, Trio Hochelaga has upheld its artistic integrity for over a quarter of a century. Each of its performances offers an opportunity to share music in all its expressive depth, tonal poetry, and linguistic diversity.
The ensemble has toured extensively across Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Notable highlights include a performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with the Tokyo New City Orchestra at Tokyo’s Sumida Triphony Hall, a recital at London’s prestigious Wigmore Hall, and its debut at the Palazetto Bru Zane – Centre de musique romantique française in Venice.
Trio Hochelaga’s rich discography has earned critical acclaim. Among its recordings are the complete chamber works with piano by Théodore Dubois, the Trio and Quartet by Guillaume Lekeu, transcriptions of French operas by Ernest Alder for piano trio, and the trios of Gabriel Pierné and Gabriel Fauré. The latter earned a “Choc” distinction from France’s Le Monde de la Musique magazine. The trio also premiered Jacques Hétu’s Triple Concerto, dedicated to the ensemble, with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal in 2003.
Trio Hochelaga has been an ensemble-in-residence at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal for over 15 years, presenting an ongoing concert series.
Anne Robert, violin
Violinist Anne Robert is praised for her playing that expresses “sensitivity, suave tone, dexterity, and elegance of phrasing” (The Strad Magazine, London). A consummate artist, she maintains an active career as a chamber musician both in Canada and abroad. She founded Trio Hochelaga in 2000 and has recorded more than 40 albums showcasing her eclectic repertoire.
Anne served as first violin of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal for 12 years, second concertmaster with the Orchestre Métropolitain, concertmaster with the Trois-Rivières and Laval symphony orchestras, and associate concertmaster of the Bergen Philharmonic in Norway. A highly respected pedagogue, she teaches at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and at Orford Musique’s international summer academy. She performs on a 1736 Carlo Antonio Testore violin crafted in Milan.
Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy, cello and composer
Winner of the 2018 Prix d’Europe, the 2021 Choquette-Symcox Award, and the 2017 Peter Mendell Award, cellist Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy was named one of CBC Music’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30.” A two-time first-prize winner at the Canadian Music Competition, he performs as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Orchestre symphonique de Québec.
A dedicated and sought-after chamber musician, Dominique joined Trio Hochelaga in 2018 and became a member of the Quatuor Vox Populi in 2024. He is also a founding member of Trio de l’Île and Quatuor Andara and performs in duo with pianist Jean-Michel Dubé, guitarist Christ Habib, and violinist Marie Bégin. Despite his young age, he already has nine recordings to his name.
Also a composer, Dominique won third prize in the 2020 Domicile Adoré composition competition. Two of his works have been performed by the Orchestre symphonique de Laval under conductor Alain Trudel. He is a founding member of BOA Expérience, a cinematic instrumental duo presenting original works and multimedia projects. His album Aux deux hémisphères, supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, features his complete “classical” compositions for cello and piano.
Dominique performs on a 1704 David Tecchler cello with a ca. 1855 Pierre Simon bow, generously loaned by Canimex Inc. of Drummondville (QC), Canada.
Dantonio Pisano, piano
“Dantonio is simply possessed by music!” said the Parisian pedagogue Monique Deschaussées. A highly sought-after pianist, Dantonio is active as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. He joined Trio Hochelaga in 2021 and serves as collaborative pianist at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and as an extra musician with the Orchestre Métropolitain. He is also Pedagogical Coordinator at the Domaine Forget de Charlevoix’s International Academy of Music and Dance.
Early in his career, Dantonio won numerous prizes and appeared with several North American orchestras. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in music performance from McGill University, where he studied under pianist Richard Raymond and graduated with “exceptional achievement in piano.” He has also studied with renowned mentors such as Monique Deschaussées, Jean-Michel Damase, Jean-Paul Sévilla, and Clermont Pépin.
