Recognition program

Our dress rehearsals are a key element of our Recognition Program.

It’s a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into an orchestra performance at the Maison symphonique. Donors are seated in the choir loft so they can witness the inspiring dynamic between the musicians and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, to see the instruments up close and admire the beauty of the Maison symphonique.

Concert A
Date: October 16, 2022, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Rehearsal program

Concert B
Date: March 3, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rehearsal program

Concert C
Date: June 11, 2023, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Rehearsal program

Date: Friday, January 27, 2023, 1:30 p.m.

Go backstage at the Maison symphonique with Luc Chaput, the OM’s personnel manager. Donors will have exclusive access to the backstage area, including control rooms, dressing rooms and rehearsal areas.

Date: Friday, March 3, 2023, 6:15 p.m.

In light of the OM’s 40th anniversary webdocumentary, Mario Paquet and Denise Lupien will tell the OM’s story. Anecdotes, memories, video clips and photos will be presented during a friendly discussion.

Mario Paquet is a music lover and was a Radio-Canada host for many years. He has also given our pre-concert talks and joined the ensemble for two international tours.

A founding member of the OM, Denise Lupien was the orchestra’s concertmaster from 1981 to 2008 and is now an honorary member.

Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 1:30 p.m.

For our youth concert The Cloud Shoveller, donors and their grandchildren are invited to attend the concert and a workshop developed by the department of education. Children will be introduced to the universe of symphonic music by creating their own instruments, singing and meeting musicians.

Date: Friday, April 21, 2023, 7 p.m.

The Choeur Métropolitain’s dress rehearsal is a behind-the-scenes opportunity to witness the chorus at work. Come hear the rich and nuanced voices of our 75 choristers. The two chorus masters, François-André Ouimet and Pierre Tourville will do a meet-and-greet with our donors.

Date: Friday, May 19, 2023, 2 p.m.

Michel Languedoc, an advisor architect with AEdifica, created the plans for the Maison symphonique de Montréal. For the first time, he will give donors a tour of the building while discussing his experience, specialized point of view and the features that make the Maison symphonic such an iconic building.

Date: Tuesday, January 31

Rehearsal program

As a part of the concert given by Orchestre Métropolitain musicians and Emmanuel Pahud at Bourgie Hall, donors who have contributed $1,000 or more are exclusively invited to a dress rehearsal. Donors will then have the opportunity to meet musicians at a cocktail reception.

The OM’s soloist in residence for the 2022–2023 season, Emmanuel Pahud is an internationally renowned musician and principal flute of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Click here to learn more about Emmanuel Pahud.

Date: Sunday, June 11

To celebrate the final concert of the season, donors who have given $1,000 or more can attend a concert and cocktail after-party alongside musicians and the administrative team. In a festive atmosphere, attendees will discuss key moments of the season, the major role of donors and upcoming events.