Musical Sundays Concert Series

Sunday July 2, 2023 – 11 a.m.

Marc Hervieux in concert: an intimate performance

Experience an intimate voice and piano recital with tenor Marc Hervieux as he takes you on a journey through the great classics of French, English, Spanish, and Italian songs.

Known for his charismatic stage presence and magnificent voice, he will delight the audience with songs from his albums Nostalgia 1 and 2. Prepare to relive the timeless melodies of renowned artists such as Charles Aznavour, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, Willie Nelson, Perry Como, and many more.

“I already had an album in mind, but the pandemic changed its form a bit. In April 2020, after a few weeks of forced downtime, I was sitting in my family room at home and suddenly, I saw myself as a young child listening to my parents’ records on the family stereo. Overwhelmed with nostalgia, I immediately wanted to revisit these songs, with humility and without reinventing them!”, comments Marc Hervieux. “Going back in time and reliving my childhood for the duration of a few songs, a time when I could have never imagined experiencing a year like the one we are all living through now.”

The Phaeton Piano Trio unites three top German artists of international standing, Friedemann Eichhorn (violin), Peter Hörr (cello) and Florian Uhlig (piano), to form one of the most exciting chamber music trios on the international concert scene.

As successful soloists for over twenty years, they are at home on the big stages in Europe, overseas and Asia and have performed in major European and American music capitals. The Phaeton Piano Trio made its debut in the USA in 2020 with concerts at the Library of Congress, Washington and the Frick Collection, New York. In 2023 and 2024, the Phaeton Piano Trio will tour the USA again, and for the first time in 2023, they will also perform in Canada. The trio has a large repertoire ranging from Haydn, Beethoven, Dvorak to Wolfgang Rihm. In 2023/2024, they plan to record French piano trios by Saint-Saens, Fauré, and Huré.

“…one of the most exciting piano trios on the international concert scene.” – Rheinzeitung, Bad Kreuznach

“…the playing by the Phaeton was everything one could hope for. The three gentlemen seized our imagination with the urgency of their opening phrases. The flow of music from the keyboard underscores lambent sounds from the violin and cello; everything melds into a rich blend, which has the emotional pull of Olde World style and grace. My companion and I were soon swept into that world by the Phaeton’s inspired – and inspiring – playing.”  – Oberon (NYC)

Winners of two Echo-Klassik prizes, “Alliage” is a most charming alloy of four saxophones and a piano.

Unique to this ensemble is their ability to create the illusion of a large orchestra. The melodic and expressive-sounding saxophones combine with the orchestral fullness of a piano to create a listening experience of the highest quality. The quintet was founded by Quebec native Daniel Gauthier, currently the only professor for classical saxophone in Germany (Hochschule für Musik, Cologne) and the ensemble‘s leader and soprano. He is joined by three of today’s best soloists on saxophone: Miguel Valles Mateu, alto; Simon Hamrath, tenor; and Sebastian Pottmeier, baritone. The quintet is completed by the Korean pianist Jang Eun Bae, an experienced and well-versed chamber musician.

Get ready to experience a toe-tapping hour of Québec-Celtic “Trad” music and dance!

Celebrated dancer Pierre Chartrand will raise the roof with jigs, reels and more, accompanied by the eclectic fusion of expressive vocals and vibrant rhythms of Bronwyn Thies-Thompson (soprano), Alexis Chartrand on violin, and Nicolas Babineau on violin and guitar.

The artists thank the Conseil des arts de Montréal for its financial support.

Pianist Guillaume Martineau has established a reputation for his ability to highlight the fluid boundary between classical and jazz genres.

Along with Éric Lagacé (former bassist for Oliver Jones) and drummer Mark Nelson, his trio has been very active on the Montreal jazz scene for nearly a decade. Showcasing a diverse range of world music styles, their performance at CAMMAC will feature a selection of jazz standards including Duke Ellington’s Caravan and Jobim’s bossas (Desafinado), as well as Latin compositions (Poinciana), Afro-Cuban rhythms (Afro-Blue), klezmer melodies (Bei mir bist du schön), and more.

“Guillaume Martineau’s musical universe is diverse and constantly evolving. He is a curious and versatile musician who accumulates experiences while remaining true to his passions.”

Experience a magical celebration of musical theatre with the Montreal-based trio of Chris Barillaro, Jonathan Patterson, and Lisa Forget.

From songs they have performed in shows to songs they wish they had sung, this multi-talented trio will take you on a musical journey that will put a smile on your face from ear to ear.

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With twenty fingers and one piano, a concert by the Fortin-Poirier Duo is a performance of two minds, four hands, and… thousands of notes!

Wherever they go, the Fortin-Poirier Duo shines a spotlight on the art of piano duets. But above all, their performance is a testament to the close bond shared by two great friends, who captivate audiences with their colorful and dynamic show. Join the pianists on a journey through a selection of their favorite works!

Regarded as one of Canada’s most active and exceptional duos of their generation, the Fortin-Poirier Duo is known for its outstanding musical chemistry, as well as the deep sensitivity and remarkable rapport between its two performers. Since 2005, Amélie Fortin and Marie-Christine Poirier have brought the art of piano duets to thousands of listeners with their dynamic and unconventional approach.

To close the Musical Sundays Concert Series, Ensemble Mirabilia will perform Luce e Ombra (Light and Shadow), a collection of works by Antonio Vivaldi that captures the contrasting elements and wide range of emotions present in Vivaldi’s work.

Founded by soprano Myriam Leblanc and flutist Grégoire Jeay, Ensemble Mirabilia also includes harpist Antoine Malette-Chénier and baroque cellist Mélisande Corriveau. The ensemble’s vocal dimension is masterfully performed by Myriam Leblanc, whose growing reputation, exceptional voice, and vivacious performance style never fail to touch audiences, effectively conveying the message of the great composers of the past. Mirabilia’s aim is to promote primarily baroque music played on period instruments, while also occasionally exploring music from older or more contemporary times arranged for their ensemble. Embracing a broad musical horizon allows them to present a repertoire that will resonate with audiences of all backgrounds and ages, while remaining firmly rooted in the realm of classical music.

“The voice is the star: it is pure, crystalline and captivating for these qualities. The publication is therefore crucial for this: it draws our full attention to Myriam Leblanc as an eminent artist of the young generation of singers revealed in recent years.” – The Canadian, January 2021