25 years of playing together

This year marks an exceptional milestone in our history and that of our conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin: 25 years of playing together. For a quarter of a century, we have been united by the pleasure of playing music together, of plunging into and sharing its emotions, and of making each moment one of exchange and reflection.

Your support is the beating heart of our orchestra, enabling us to dream of an equally promising future for the next 25 years. By supporting the Orchestre Métropolitain, you play an essential role in realizing our vision for the future, where boldness, accessibility, togetherness and surpassing ourselves are omnipresent in everything that we undertake.

Together, let’s continue our efforts and add our warm touch as we engage with all audiences, whether in the boroughs of Montreal, across Canada, or on our European tour in June 2025: Let’s offer the musical quality of the OM to everyone.

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The OM and Yannick: The first 25 years

  1. 2000

    At the age of 25, Yannick Nézet-Séguin is appointed Artistic Director of the Orchestre Métropolitain.

  2. 2003

    The OM and Yannick record their first album Nino Rota – La Strada, with ATMA Classique, which wins them an OPUS Award. Today, the OM has won 15 OPUS Awards!

  3. 2005

    To mark the 25th season of the OM, Yannick conducts the OM in a marathon of the nine symphonies of Beethoven. A Beethoven Marathon will take place this season, this time marking the 25th season of Yannick at the head of the OM.

    The OM and Yannick win their first Félix Award for the album Kurt Weill with the singer Diane Dufresne, also recorded with ATMA Classique. Today, the OM has won 7 Félix Awards.

  4. 2010

    The OM marks its 30th anniversary by presenting Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 “of a Thousand” in both Ottawa and Montréal.

  5. 2011

    First OM concert presented at the Maison symphonique de Montréal.

  6. 2014

    The OM and Yannick give their first free concert at Mount Royal, which has become an unmissable summer event. The OM will hold its 10th concert here in Summer 2025.

  7. 2017

    The OM and Yannick take part in the festivities to mark the 375th anniversary of Montréal.

    Accompanied by renowned soloists, the OM and Yannick embark on their first European tour. They will return to Europe in June 2025.

  8. 2019

    The OM announces the signing of a contract for life with Yannick, a rarity in the orchestral world and a testimony to the strong bond between them.

    This time, the OM and Yannick head on tour to the United States with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. The Orchestra and its conductor returned to the U.S. in March 2024.

    The OMNI Competition for young musicians ages 7 to 17 is established. Nearly 1,000 young people have participated in the six editions of the Competition.

  9. 2020

    Yannick conducts his 600th concert with the Orchestre Métropolitain.

    The OM offers its first Tutti, an activity that permits musicians of all ages and all levels of experience to play on stage with the musicians of the OM.

  10. 2021

    The Academy of Orchestral Conducting, which trains the next generation of conductors, is established.

  11. Join us as we write the next chapter in our musical adventure!

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Testimonies

  1. Caroline-Sara Tremblay, donor since 2008

    “I financially support the Orchestre Métropolitain because I believe it is important to support local artists and cultural institutions, enabling them to grow, shine, and provide Montreal audiences with abundant, high-quality content.”

  2. Dr. Hilliard Goldfarb, donor since 2012

    “It is crucial to sustain and strengthen the legacy of the Orchestre Métropolitain. Non-profit organizations like the OM critically need to build their endowments. This vital financial element ensures that future generations will experience the passion, solace, and comfort found in the works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Shostakovich, Ravel, Hétu, and visionary composers yet to come.”

  3. Olivia Gomez, donor since 2022

    “I support the Orchestre Métropolitain because I believe in its musical mission. Making music accessible to everyone, regardless of age or background, is something for all of us. By making a donation, I believe that, no matter the amount, I am contributing to the fulfillment of this wonderful mission.”

  4. Anne-Marie Dupont, donor since the early days of the OM

    “I support the Orchestre Métropolitain because I wholeheartedly believe in what it brings to the audience, to the people, and especially to Montrealers. You can feel the cohesion between the musicians and their conductor, their desire to give their very best, and it’s a true joy because they share that with us.”

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