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Orchestre Métropolitain

October 31, 2023

Not to be confused with Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.

The Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) is a symphony orchestra in Montréal, Québec, formed in 1981. It performs primarily in the Montreal Symphony House at Place des Arts but also at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and Théâtre Maisonneuve. Outside the city centre the OM plays in Saint-Laurent, Outremont, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Saint-Léonard, Verdun, Ahuntsic, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Pointe-Claire.

History edit

The roots of the orchestra date to 1980, when the ensemble Les Variations became the official orchestra for the Concerts Lachine series. The ensemble consisted of young music graduates from Montreal conservatories. In 1981, Les Variations changed its name to the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal, with Robert Savoie as its first chairman (until 1985) and Hun Bang as its first executive director (until 1987). The orchestra's first music director was Marc Bélanger, from 1981 to 1986. Bélanger also served as artistic director from 1986 to 1987. The orchestra gave occasional concerts for its first few years, and staged its first regular season of concerts in 1985.

The orchestra compressed its official name to the Orchestre Métropolitain in 1986. Also in 1986, the Choeur de l'Orchestre Métropolitain was formed, with Jacques Faubert as its first director. That same year, Agnès Grossmann became the OM's second music director, and its second artistic director the next year. She held both posts through 1995. During the 1980s and 1990s, the OM made a number of recordings for Radio-Canada and Analekta. In 1993, the OM began its free summer concerts in Montreal parks and also performed in the Métro for the first time.

Joseph Rescigno became the OM's artistic director in 1995, and held the post through 2000.[1] Yannick Nézet-Séguin took up the post of artistic director in 2000. Nézet-Séguin has conducted the OM in several commercial recordings for the ATMA Classique label, including symphonies of Anton Bruckner and Gustav Mahler.[2] In April 2013, the OM announced the appointment of Julian Kuerti as its first-ever principal guest conductor, with an initial contract of three years.[3] Following several contract extensions with Nézet-Séguin,[4] in September 2019, the OM announced its contract with Nézet-Séguin as a lifetime contract.[5]

In January 2005, the OM and Nézet-Séguin received three Opus awards from the Conseil québécois de la musique, two for their recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 4 and one for their concert performance of Alban Berg's Wozzeck. In October 2005, the OM received a Felix Prize from the ADISQ awards for their album of Kurt Weill, in collaboration with Diane Dufresne. In 2010, the OM won an Opus Award for their recording of Bruckner's Sympnony No. 9.

Members of the orchestra performed in Days of Happiness (Les Jours heureux), a 2023 drama film by Chloé Robichaud about an orchestra conductor.[6]

Music directors and artistic directors edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Daniel J Wakin (2013-01-11). "Maestro With the Turtle Tattoo". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
  2. ^ David Patrick Stearns, "Nézet-Séguin's 17 recordings offer variety". Philadelphia Inquirer, 20 June 2010.
  3. ^ (Press release). IMG Artists. 4 April 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
  4. ^ "Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Orchestre Métropolitain renew through 2020-2021" (Press release). Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  5. ^ Robert Rowat (2019-09-16). "Yannick Nézet-Séguin has renewed his contract with Montreal's Orchestre Métropolitain — for life". CBC. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
  6. ^ Olivier du Ruisseau, "Clap de fin pour «Les jours heureux»". Le Devoir, July 7, 2022.

External links edit

  • Official OM homepage
  • Official OM history page
  • Canadian Encyclopedia page on the Orchestre Métropolitain
  • Atma record label page on the Orchestre Métropolitain

October 31, 2023
orchestre, métropolitain, confused, with, orchestre, symphonique, montréal, symphony, orchestra, montréal, québec, formed, 1981, performs, primarily, montreal, symphony, house, place, arts, also, salle, wilfrid, pelletier, théâtre, maisonneuve, outside, city, . Not to be confused with Orchestre symphonique de Montreal The Orchestre Metropolitain OM is a symphony orchestra in Montreal Quebec formed in 1981 It performs primarily in the Montreal Symphony House at Place des Arts but also at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier and Theatre Maisonneuve Outside the city centre the OM plays in Saint Laurent Outremont Hochelaga Maisonneuve Riviere des Prairies Pointe aux Trembles Saint Leonard Verdun Ahuntsic Pierrefonds Roxboro and Pointe Claire Contents 1 History 2 Music directors and artistic directors 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe roots of the orchestra date to 1980 when the ensemble Les Variations became the official orchestra for the Concerts Lachine series The ensemble consisted of young music graduates from Montreal conservatories In 1981 Les Variations changed its name to the Orchestre Metropolitain du Grand Montreal with Robert Savoie as its first chairman until 1985 and Hun Bang as its first executive director until 1987 The orchestra s first music director was Marc Belanger from 1981 to 1986 Belanger also served as artistic director from 1986 to 1987 The orchestra gave occasional concerts for its first few years and staged its first regular season of concerts in 1985 The orchestra compressed its official name to the Orchestre Metropolitain in 1986 Also in 1986 the Choeur de l Orchestre Metropolitain was formed with Jacques Faubert as its first director That same year Agnes Grossmann became the OM s second music director and its second artistic director the next year She held both posts through 1995 During the 1980s and 1990s the OM made a number of recordings for Radio Canada and Analekta In 1993 the OM began its free summer concerts in Montreal parks and also performed in the Metro for the first time Joseph Rescigno became the OM s artistic director in 1995 and held the post through 2000 1 Yannick Nezet Seguin took up the post of artistic director in 2000 Nezet Seguin has conducted the OM in several commercial recordings for the ATMA Classique label including symphonies of Anton Bruckner and Gustav Mahler 2 In April 2013 the OM announced the appointment of Julian Kuerti as its first ever principal guest conductor with an initial contract of three years 3 Following several contract extensions with Nezet Seguin 4 in September 2019 the OM announced its contract with Nezet Seguin as a lifetime contract 5 In January 2005 the OM and Nezet Seguin received three Opus awards from the Conseil quebecois de la musique two for their recording of Mahler s Symphony No 4 and one for their concert performance of Alban Berg s Wozzeck In October 2005 the OM received a Felix Prize from the ADISQ awards for their album of Kurt Weill in collaboration with Diane Dufresne In 2010 the OM won an Opus Award for their recording of Bruckner s Sympnony No 9 Members of the orchestra performed in Days of Happiness Les Jours heureux a 2023 drama film by Chloe Robichaud about an orchestra conductor 6 Music directors and artistic directors editMarc Belanger 1981 1986 Music Director 1986 1987 Artistic Director Agnes Grossmann 1986 1995 Music Director 1988 1995 Artistic Director Joseph Rescigno 1995 2000 Yannick Nezet Seguin 2000 for life See also editList of symphony orchestras Canadian classical musicReferences edit Daniel J Wakin 2013 01 11 Maestro With the Turtle Tattoo New York Times Retrieved 2013 04 09 David Patrick Stearns Nezet Seguin s 17 recordings offer variety Philadelphia Inquirer 20 June 2010 Julian Kuerti Named Principal Guest Conductor of the Orchestre Metropolitain Press release IMG Artists 4 April 2013 Archived from the original on 25 April 2013 Retrieved 2013 04 09 Yannick Nezet Seguin and the Orchestre Metropolitain renew through 2020 2021 Press release Orchestre Metropolitain du Grand Montreal 16 September 2015 Retrieved 2015 09 21 Robert Rowat 2019 09 16 Yannick Nezet Seguin has renewed his contract with Montreal s Orchestre Metropolitain for life CBC Retrieved 2019 09 29 Olivier du Ruisseau Clap de fin pour Les jours heureux Le Devoir July 7 2022 External links editOfficial OM homepage Official OM history page Canadian Encyclopedia page on the Orchestre Metropolitain Atma record label page on the Orchestre Metropolitain Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Orchestre Metropolitain amp oldid 1166937787, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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