Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Classique / instrumental
- Origin
- Québec
- Formed
- 1934
- Genres
- musique classique
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Biography
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra (French: Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, or OSM) is a Canadian symphony orchestra based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1934 by Antonia Nantel, Wilfrid Pelletier, and Athanase David, the OSM is recognized by BBC Music Magazine as one of the world's greatest orchestras and plays a leading role in Quebec and Canadian musical life. The orchestra is in residence at the Montreal Symphony House and hosts renowned conductors and soloists from around the globe. Since 2022, Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare has served as the music director, becoming the ninth music director of the OSM.
Highlights
- Founded in 1934.
- Recognized by BBC Music Magazine as one of the world's greatest orchestras.
- Current music director: Rafael Payare since 2022.
Discography
- 5 Concerti for Violin and Orchestra1963
- Daphnis et Chloé1981
- Lalo: Symphonie espagnole / Saint‐Saëns: Violin Concerto no. 11981
- Symphony no. 3 "Organ"1982
- Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasia para un Gentilhombre1982
- Bolero - La Valse - Rapsodie Espagnole - Alborada del gracioso1982
- Pines of Rome / Fountains of Rome / Feste Romane1983
- The Piano Concertos1983
- El amor brujo / El sombrero de tres picos1983
- Offenbach: Gaîté parisienne / Gounod: Faust Ballet1984
- Scheherazade / Capriccio Espagnol1984
- Ma Mère l’Oye / Pavane pour une infante défunte / Le Tombeau de Couperin / Valses nobles et sentimentales1984
- Le Sacre du Printemps etc.1985
- Symphonie fantastique1985
- 1812 / Capriccio italien / Marche slave / "The Nutcracker"1986
- The Firebird / Scherzo fantastique / Feu d'artifice1986
- Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette1986
- Pictures at an Exhibition / Night on the Bare Mountain1987
- The Planets1987
- Petrouchka / Le Chant du rossignol1987
- Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto no. 1 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 21987
- L'Arlésienne / Carmen Suites1988
- Concerto for Orchestra / Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta1988
- Requiem / Pelléas et Mélisande / Pavane1988
- Harold in Italy / Rob Roy / Le Corsaire1988
- Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasía para un gentilhombre / Falla: El sombrero de tres picos - Tres danzas1988
- Symphonies Nos. 1 & 51989
- Fête à la française1989
- Lalo: Symphonie espagnole / Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto no. 31989
- Rhapsody in Blue / An American in Paris1989
- Piano Concertos 1 & 21990
- La Mer / Prélude à l'après midi dun faune1990
- Symphony no. 5 / Hamlet1990
- Images / Nocturnes1990
- Pelléas et Mélisande1991
- 1812 Overture / Capriccio Espagnol / Night on the Bare Mountain / Francesca da Rimini1991
- Symphony no. 3 "Organ" / Le Carnaval des animaux1991
- Boléro / La Valse / Daphnis et Chloé (Suite no. 2) / Pavane pour une infante défunte1991
- Enigma Variations / Falstaff1991
- Romeo and Juliet (excerpts)1991
FAQ
When was the Montreal Symphony Orchestra formed?
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1934.
Who are the members of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra?
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra does not have specifically listed members.
Where does the Montreal Symphony Orchestra come from?
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra comes from Quebec, Canada.
What genre of music does the Montreal Symphony Orchestra play?
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra plays classical music.
What are the biggest hits of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra?
Some of its biggest hits include the albums "5 Concerti for Violin and Orchestra" (1963) and "Daphnis et Chloé" (1981).
Since when has the Montreal Symphony Orchestra been active?
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra has been active since 1934.
