2025 Program
Bourgie Hall
Saturday, June 7, 7:30 PM
It is rare to hear the concertmasters of four of Canada’s great orchestras—Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton—perform together on the same stage.
Bourgie Hall
Sunday, June 8, 2:00 PM
Imagine this! One fiddler + one fiddler = nine fiddlers! Canadian fiddle legends Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take the stage with their seven children in an electrifying performance.
Cinquième Salle, PdA
Thursday, June 12, 7:30 PM
The Janoska Ensemble, renowned Deutsche Grammophon recording artists, delivers a breathtaking fusion of virtuosity and playful musical interplay.
Bourgie Hall
Monday, June 16, 7:30 PM
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank, the Festival is delighted to present a free concert featuring past and present laureates of the prestigious instruments loaned by the Bank.
Bourgie Hall
Wednesday, June 18, 12:00 PM
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Musical Instrument Bank.
Bourgie Hall
Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 PM
Italian pianist Gabriele Strata, winner of the CMIM (Concours International musical de Montréal) 2024 Chamber Music Prize, takes the stage for an evening of captivating works.
Bourgie Hall
Thursday, June 19, 12:00 PM
Live from Vienna, the Chaos String Quartet. Works by Haydn and Brahms.
Bourgie Hall
Thursday, June 19, 7:30 PM
Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, this concert pays tribute to resilience and the fight for freedom.
Bourgie Hall
Friday, June 20, 12:00 PM
The Canada Council for the Arts Instrument Bank, the William and Nancy Turner Foundation and the Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation support our free concerts.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Musical Instrument Bank
Bourgie Hall
Friday, June 20, 7:30 PM
Canada’s iconic Oscar Peterson is synonymous with greatness in the jazz world. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of our very own legend with an all-star ensemble led by trumpet virtuoso and former Canadian Brass member Jens Lindemann.
Bourgie Hall
Saturday, June 21, 12:00 PM
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Musical Instrument Bank.
Bourgie Hall
Saturday, June 21, 7:30 PM
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Canada’s First Peoples.
Maison symphonique, PdA
Sunday, June 22, 2:00 PM
An unforgettable celebration to close the Festival in style! Canada’s internationally acclaimed violinist Kerson Leong headlines this exhilarating program, featuring 20 Festival artists in two masterpieces: Vivaldi’s ever-popular Four Seasons and Piazzolla’s passi...