New concert for families

February 23, 2023 |

The Orchestre Métropolitain will soon present a symphonic adaptation of the story Le pelleteur de nuages (The Cloud Shoveller) by Simon Boulerice, in collaboration with Télé-Québec!

This poetic and magical tale is about a young, imaginative boy named Elliot with vitiligo. Published by La courte échelle in 2018, the story tackles themes of difference, diversity, stigma, inclusivity and self-esteem.

Under the baton of Geneviève Leclair, music moves the story forward while introducing the audience to the main characters: Elliot, his father and his mother, portrayed by the actors Adrien Belugou, Fayolle Jean Jr and Salomé Corbo.

Each of their perspectives are set to music by three Canadian composers, Dennis Nassar Baptista, Marie-Claire Saindon and Stewart Goodyear, representing each character’s unique world.

In between each of the three sections, there will be a musical interlude featuring saxophonist Heidi Robichaud and violist Emad Zolfaghari, two young OMNI Competition winners (2021 and 2022 editions), accompanied by orchestra musicians.

It’s a date for young and old alike, on Sunday, April 2, 3 p.m., at the Maison symphonique de Montréal!

This initiative is part of the OM’s Educational Outreach Program The OM for families.

School Matinees

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the concert will be offered to school groups as part of our school matinees. If you know of a school that is interested, there are still a few spots available!