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During the 2023-24 season, composer Sandeep Bhagwati will be the featured in the 8th edition of the Homage Series. Musicians and artists from all backgrounds are invited to participate by performing o… Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today, we unveil the first four events of the next Homage Series! Stay tuned: more concerts will be announced in the coming weeks. Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us from February 21st through March 2nd, 2019, for 10 days of musical discovery focused on the theme “Wide Open Spaces”. Continued