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The Homage Series 2015-16 honouring composer John Rea continues on Canal Savoir this summer. This 30-minute broadcast simply titled “John Rea, compositeur” was produced in 2015 by the SMCQ (Société de… Continued

As part of the Homage Series 2015-16 honouring composer John Rea, in 2015 the SMCQ (Société de musique contemporaine du Québec) produced a 30-minute broadcast simply titled «John Rea, compositeur». Th… Continued

The Homage Series to John Rea has drawn to a close. To date, this series totaled more than 35 000 attendees for more than 80 concerts and activities. We hope that you shared our enthusiasm and wish to… Continued

For the first time, this weekend the SMCQ will be participating in the Montréal Comic Arts Festival, presenting comic strips dedicated to the composers of the Homage Series. On the program: Round ta… Continued

At our final concert in the Homage Series to John Rea, we passed the baton to his successor, José Evangelista, who will be honoured in Homage Series 2017-18. The 6th edition of this biennial event wil… Continued

This month the major Montréal ensembles conclude their tour (Sacrée Landowska!… for ECM+) or their season (NEM closing concert.) On the recital side, at the end of the month Salle Bourgie welcomes pia… Continued

In the next few weeks, the Homage Series tours Quebec: Sacrée Landowska!… A musical theatre with Catherine Perrin and the ECM+ continues its tour with ECM + and the OSQ has invited John Rea to Quebec City. Then it’s back to Montréal where Ensemble Super… Continued

The Las Meninas recital brought together an audience of 170 for Louise Bessette’s performance. See the photos.… Continued

After January’s Rea marathon the Homage Series descends into darkness with Bradyworks before ressurrecting Sacrée Landowska in a Quebec tour featuring ECM+ and Catherine Perrin. More info on the Homa… Continued

Several concerts have already taken place, but more events await you. In January, our accomplices from Quasar will make their saxophones heard during the concert La chèvre de M Rea. Also on the progra… Continued

After the orchestral concerts in Montreal and Toronto, the Series continues with many events: cabaret version 2.0, TwouiiiT Opéra by ECM+, Le Diable dans le beffroi (SMCQ), Ensemble MusiquAvenir celeb… Continued

The exposition presenting works inspired by John Rea’s music continues until November 20th at Centre Pierre-Péladeau. Take advantage of this opportunity to subscribe at our offices. Online expositio… Continued

Teachers and their students can now register for All Ears/All Play 2015-2016. Let your students know!… Continued

Discover John Rea via speech balloons and music in our first virtual comic strip, enriched with musical excerpts.… Continued

SMCQ is glad to announce that more than 700 persons assisted its opening concert. Many thanks to the audience for your support.… Continued

Throughout the year, composer John Rea will be interpreted by the SMCQ and its partners. More than 200 concerts, workshops and activities will pay tribute to John Rea on stage or in schools throughout… Continued

To all cultural organizations, artists, students: now is the time to register your projects for the Homage Series 2015-2016, dedicated to John Rea! The deadline for completing the online form is April… Continued

Société de musique contemporaine du Québec invites the entire cultural milieu to participate in a terrific creative adventure: our fifth Homage Series 2015-2016, dedicated to John Rea. How can you par… Continued

After last year’s immense success Homage Series 2015-16 will be dedicated to composer John Rea. Do you wish to interpret one of his works and take part in this large-scale national movement in recogni… Continued