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  • The full program of MMN 2023
    Tuesday, January 31, 2023
    The complete program of the 11th edition of the Montréal/New Musics international festival is now online. The event will take place from February 23 to March 5, 2023, with many of the most passionate … Continued
  • Composer José Evangelista has passed away
    Friday, January 13, 2023
    It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of composer José Evangelista on January 9, 2023. Ana Sokolović, Walter Boudreau and the entire SMCQ team wish to express their sincere condolences… Continued
  • Five Great Concerts To Discover – 20% in presale
    Thursday, November 24, 2022
    We are pleased to present five major concerts which will set the pace for the Montreal/New Musics (MNM) international festival. The 11th edition will take place from February 23 to March 5, 2023 with … Continued
  • Homage Series Sandeep Bhagwati — Call for projects
    Thursday, September 15, 2022
    In 2023-24, composer Sandeep Bhagwati will be featured in the 8th edition of the Tribute Series. Performers and artists from all backgrounds are invited to program his music or present an activity rel… Continued
  • Composer Ana Sokolović appointed as new Artistic Director of the SMCQ
    Wednesday, April 20, 2022
    The SMCQ is pleased to announce the appointment of Ana Sokolović as Artistic Director. She succeeds Walter Boudreau, who has held the position since 1988. Ana Sokolović is the fourth most often perfor… Continued
  • A well-deserved retirement for Walter Boudreau
    Tuesday, September 14, 2021
    Ms. Anik Shooner, Chair of the SMCQ Board of Directors, announces the retirement of Artistic Director Walter Boudreau. This news follows a thoroughly considered decision on the part of Mr. Boudreau, w… Continued
  • Walter Boudreau, named Chevalier de l’Ordre de Montréal
    Wednesday, November 25, 2020
    Congratulations to our Artistic director, Walter Boudreau, named today to the rank of Chevalier de l’Ordre de Montréal! The Ordre de Montréal is the City’s highest honorary distinction. Its purpose is… Continued
  • 2020-2021 Season: History and Contemporary Music
    Tuesday, September 8, 2020
    The SMCQ brings a breath of fresh air to its upcoming cultural season by offering concerts and discovery activities, both in the concert hall and at home! The season’s opening concert, Vents nordiques… Continued
  • The Millennium Symphony celebrates its 20th anniversary!
    Tuesday, June 2, 2020
    Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the Millennium Symphony premiere on the St. Joseph’s Oratory site in front of more than 45,000 people! On the 3rd of June 2000, at dusk, 333 performers and 2000 … Continued
  • Homage Series continues on our digital platforms
    Thursday, March 19, 2020
    To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Quebec government has ordered the closure of all cultural and recreational venues where people gather until March 30. Please note that SMCQ activities (including th… Continued
  • Walter Boudreau, from organ to piano
    Monday, February 3, 2020
    Due to measures taken to restrict the spread of COVID-19, please note that this event has been canceled. It might be postponed to a later date. Walter Boudreau’s organ work Robe de guerre will be perf… Continued
  • Katia Makdissi-Warren, au-delà du son
    Tuesday, January 21, 2020
    Plongez dans l’univers de la compositrice Katia Makdissi-Warren et rencontrez cette artiste inclassable, à la croisée des musiques occidentales, moyen-orientales et autochtones, pour qui la création d… Continued
  • The year dedicated to Katia Makdissi-Warren gradually unfolds
    Tuesday, June 4, 2019
    Today, we unveil the first four events of the next Homage Series! Stay tuned: more concerts will be announced in the coming weeks. Continued
  • Homage Series Call for Projects: it is Still Time
    Wednesday, April 3, 2019
    All artists and organizations interested in taking part in the next Homage Series (2019-20), dedicated to composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, are invited to complete a short online form by April 30th. Joi… Continued
  • “Cendrillon à Berlin” presented by Ludwig Van Montréal
    Monday, December 3, 2018
    Very nice article by Michel Joanny-Furtin, journalist for the platform Ludwig van Montréal, around the concert “Cendrillon à Berlin” and its leading figures. Read the article Continued
  • Nouveaux concerts du festival MNM maintenant en ligne
    Friday, November 9, 2018
    De nouveaux concerts du festival MNM sont maintenant en ligne! Nous vous gardons quelques surprises encore dans les prochaines semaines, mais nous vous invitons dès maintenant à découvrir 12 événement… Continued
  • Opening of the MNM 2019
    Monday, October 15, 2018
    With four months to go until the opening of the MNM, we’re presenting three events to mark the 9th edition! Tickets are already available online: take advantage of a 30% discount by purchasing your ti… Continued
  • Our Fall concerts now available on-line
    Wednesday, August 29, 2018
    The details of our Fall concerts are now available on-line. We anticipate that many of you will be attending our free opening concert on September 30th, within the framework of the Journées de la cult… Continued
  • Katia Makdissi-Warren, next face of the Homage Series
    Tuesday, July 24, 2018
    We are happy to announce that the next edition of the Homage Series (2019-20) will be dedicated to the composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, chosen for the quality, diversity and scope of her work, in addit… Continued
  • A quick look on the next concert
    Wednesday, June 6, 2018
    After a rehearsal of Manuscrit trouvé à Saragosse, Walter Boudreau and Lorraine Pintal talk to us about this great opera of José Evangelista. Continued
  • We have confirmed the dates for the next MNM edition!
    Wednesday, April 18, 2018
    Join us from February 21st through March 2nd, 2019, for 10 days of musical discovery focused on the theme “Wide Open Spaces”. Continued
  • In the rehearsal room for La Porte…
    Tuesday, April 17, 2018
    Three artists featured in our next event La porte — Joao Catalao, Virginia Mongeau and Dominic Thibault — have opened the door of their rehearsal studio! Immerse yourself in their world brie… Continued
  • They describe their works… Par 5 chemins
    Wednesday, March 21, 2018
    For the concert Par 5 chemins…, the SMCQ has commissioned 5 composers to create works focused on the accordion, within the context of the Homage Series dedicated to José Evangelista. Discover what… Continued
  • The subscription period is drawing to a close!
    Wednesday, February 28, 2018
    Save $25 (off the regular price) by subscribing to the last 3 concerts of the season before March 23rd: Par 5 chemins… La Porte Manuscrit trouvé à Saragosse Subscribe online Act now! Continued
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