Situé au cœur du parc national du Mont-Orford, Orford Musique (anciennement le Centre d’arts Orford) est avant tout une Académie de musique classique de haut niveau dont la mission est de stimuler la créativité des jeunes musiciens à leurs débuts et pendant le développement de leur vie professionnelle en s’appuyant sur l’excellence, la créativité, l’accessibilité et la pérennité. Fondée en 1951 par Gilles Lefebvre, l’Académie Orford Musique est, depuis ses débuts, reconnue comme chef de file parmi les institutions d’enseignement. Elle attire chaque été plus de 400 étudiants universitaires, provenant des quatre coins du monde, venus étudier auprès de professeurs de renommée internationale. Le Festival Orford Musique est un prestigieux événement d’envergure internationale qui attire plus de 20 000 festivaliers annuellement lors de la saison estivale. Sa riche programmation artistique se compose principalement d’une vingtaine de concerts professionnels, d’une quarantaine de concerts gratuits offerts par les étudiants de l’Académie Orford Musique et d’expositions d’arts visuels. Durant l’année, les activités culturelles se poursuivent avec différents événements tels que des déjeuners concerts et des soupers jazz. Orford Musique offre également des services hôteliers avec ses 89 chambres, son bistro adjacent à sa salle à manger, son amphithéâtre de 550 places et sa trentaine de salles de réunion de différentes tailles. Avec ses nombreux forfaits, Orford Musique accueille une clientèle de groupes majoritairement pour des événements culturels. Bien ancré dans les Cantons-de-l’Est, Orford Musique est un organisme à but non lucratif où la nature et la culture sont en parfaite symbiose, ce qui crée un cadre propice à l’épanouissement artistique. Par ses activités multidisciplinaires, Orford Musique participe activement au développement et au rayonnement de la région.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – La nuit procure ses rêveries et ses mystères… Canzone di notte rassemble de magnifiques airs qui évoquent les espoirs enchanteurs ou fragiles, les songes heureux ou teintés de désarroi. Tout semble possible lorsque le ciel s’obscurcit et se charge d’étoiles. La soprano Marianne Lambert et sa complice Valérie Milot à la harpe proposent un concert […]
Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Le pianiste québécois Jean-Philippe Sylvestre sera sur scène le 22 mars à 19 h 30 et offrira un récital mettant de l’avant les compositions de Beethoven, Bach, Liszt, Ravel et André Mathieu. Entre autres, il sera possible d’y entendre la fameuse sonate « Clair de lune » de Beethoven. Cette soirée est un incontournable pour […]
Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – L’altiste d’origine russe Elvira Misbakhova et le pianiste Serhiy Salov transporteront le public dans l’univers tourmenté de Roméo et Juliette grâce à des œuvres de Sergueï Prokofiev et Airat Ichmouratov. La narratrice, Alina Ichmouratov, saura tisser une trame captivante, révélant les histoires empreintes d’émotions qui se cachent derrière chaque note de musique.
Saturday, August 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – To wrap up the 2018 edition of the Festival, I Musici de Montréal and conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni invite Festival-goers to a festive mix of German and British music. The concert, which will feature music by fiery British composer Elgar, festive dances by Brahms and highly expressive romantic works by Schumann, will be an opportunity to […]
Saturday, August 4, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Described by the CBC as the “hottest” guitar ensemble in Canada, MG3’s virtuosity, rigour, creativity and humour have been winning over audiences around the world for over 20 years. The group will perform, among others, pieces from their album Danzas, which pays tribute to great Spanish composers, including Paco de Lucia and Manuel de Falla, […]
Saturday, August 4, 2018 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – As early music specialists, members of Les Boréades de Montréal deliver historically faithful concerts, bringing to life performance customs of the era and playing on period instruments. The ensemble will present an exquisite chamber music arrangement of the timeless works of one of the greatest baroque composers of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert […]
Friday, August 3, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Wan is one of our experienced masters, member of the New Orford String Quartet and concertmaster of the MSO; and Richard-Hamelin is a rising star, winner of multiple awards, including silver medal at the International Chopin Piano Competition in 2015, and an alumnus of our very own Orford Music Academy. The duo will perform three […]
Sunday, July 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The bold Sara Davis Buechner—critically acclaimed by the international press and lauded for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (The New York Times)—will deliver a performance tailor-made for this summer’s theme, an (almost) all-Japanese program! The single non-Japanese piece on the program, Histoires by Jacques Ibert, will take on a Japanese flair thanks to […]
Saturday, July 28, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Ukrainian-born Canadian pianist Serhiy Salov is an active member of the musical community, giving recitals and chamber music concerts and performing as a soloist with orchestras worldwide. The prestigious music magazine Gramophone praised his “glittering technique, meticulous balancing of chords” and his “splendid ear for nuance.” His program for this summer’s performance at Orford Music […]
Friday, July 27, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – “One of Quebec’s most respected jazz musicians” (ICI Radio-Canada), Marianne Trudel has seven albums to her name and has earned numerous nominations and awards. The energetic and passionate pianist-composer brings you her latest project performed as a quintet, titled La vie commence ici (Life begins here). Jazzmen Kevin Turcotte and Jonathan Stewart from Ontario will […]
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Bach, Brahms and Liszt, among others, were carefully chosen for this evening that promises to be magical! Don’t miss this chance to hear your favourite repertoire performed by a talented trio: double bass prodigy Aaron Olguin, winner of the Audience’s Choice at the 2017 Orford Music Award; Japanese violinist Mai Tategami, who took home all […]
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Prominent on the international scene and winner of multiple awards, singer Suzie LeBlanc will perform as part of an a cappella quartet, presenting songs from the Ursulines of Quebec City. This magnificent program will also feature motets and sacred works from the same time period from convents here and abroad.
Friday, July 20, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – “Piano Cameleons is one of those groups that has found its own unique style and sound, both new and exceptional. The future is in good hands.” –Oliver Jones, project sponsor Canadian pianists Matt Herskowitz and John Roney formed a duo in 2013 and have been wowing audiences ever since. Their classical training and impeccable technique […]
Sunday, July 15, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – “For some time now, a certain name has been popping up in classical music circles: Marina Thibeault” (La Presse). This tribute concert to women features violist Marina Thibeault, named Révélation Radio-Canada 2016-2017, as well as performers Jocelyne Roy, winner of the prestigious Prix d’Europe and flutist with the Orchestre Métropolitain, and Valérie Milot, outstanding harpist […]
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Highly sensitive and passionate pianist Christian Blackshaw returns to Orford Music this year after wowing the audience at a packed Gilles-Lefebvre Concert Hall in 2014 at his debut appearance in Canada. Don’t miss one of “the greatest pianists of our time” (Christophe Huss, Le Devoir) in a romantic program of poetic works by Schumann and […]
Friday, July 13, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – “A beautiful tone combined with an unblemished technique […] The sound quality and balance between instruments is admirable,” writes music magazine The Strad about this emerging ensemble that has earned a reputation as one of the most unique quartets of its generation. The group’s bold and original approach to the string quartet repertoire has led […]
Sunday, July 8, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – These charismatic performers will give a stunning concert featuring works by the well-known French composer Emmanuel Chabrier, who influenced numerous composers, including Maurice Ravel and Francis Poulenc. Light melodies and humour are on the program, as well as a hint of Japanese inspiration, with Three Japanese Lyrics by Igor Stravinsky.
Saturday, July 7, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – “Celebrated for its finesse, infectious exuberance, tonal allure, and its irresistible panache, the Vienna Piano Trio has long been hailed as one of the ‘world’s leading ensembles of piano, violin and cello’” (The Washington Post). The group returns to the Festival this year with a new violinist, David McCarroll, whose rich timbre is the perfect […]
Friday, July 6, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Come and enjoy a unique experience with the Violons du Roy in a program entirely dedicated to the Red Priest, aka Antonio Vivaldi. The 15 members of this acclaimed ensemble, who perform without a conductor in the baroque tradition, will present a luminous and lively concert. Presented by Ville de Magog.
Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Distinguished members of the Academy faculty unite on stage for three evenings of stunning performances of some of the greatest chamber music repertoire. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to these talented artists, who donate their concert fees for the evening to the Academy’s student scholarship fund. The great Joel Quarrington, one of […]
Friday, June 22, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Distinguished members of the Academy faculty unite on stage for three evenings of stunning performances of some of the greatest chamber music repertoire. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to these talented artists, who donate their concert fees for the evening to the Academy’s student scholarship fund. This is a fantastic opportunity to […]
Friday, June 15, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Distinguished members of the Academy faculty unite on stage for three evenings of stunning performances of some of the greatest chamber music repertoire. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to these talented artists, who donate their concert fees for the evening to the Academy’s student scholarship fund. Come and celebrate the Gryphon Trio’s […]
Friday, July 28, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Follow this friendly competition featuring the 12 top students at the 2017 Academy. Take advantage of the package that gives access to the four events, and share your opinion by voting for your favourite artist!
Sunday, July 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the grand prize winner of the 2016 Orford Music Award perform, among others, a composition by Simon Bertrand. The Boreal Trio will perform original arrangements created for its unique sound; smoother and more mellow than a traditional trio. Mai Tategami will join the trio for a program of […]
Saturday, August 12, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us for the closing concert with I Musici de Montréal and maestro Jean-Marie Zeitouni! The chamber orchestra will interpret a piece by André Prévost, as well as the Divertimento in D major by Mozart, who composed the piece when he was only 16 years old. The pièce de résistance will be the Serenade for […]
Sunday, July 23, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – True Canadian prodigy Jan Lisiecki is back! Now signed with high-profile label Deutsche Grammophon, the pianist will perform classics from the greats, including Bach, Schumann, Chopin and Beethoven.
Saturday, July 15, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Hamelin joins forces with the Kuss Quartet for the monumental and dramatic Quintet in F minor by Brahms! The German quartet, recognized internationally for its talent and originality, will also perform the first of Beethoven’s “Rasumovsky” quartets.
Friday, July 14, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – The great Marc-André Hamelin, who needs little introduction, will be back at Orford Music for two performances! He will interpret the Four Impromptus D. 935 by Schubert, two works by Liszt and one of his own compositions, Pavane variée.
Sunday, July 9, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Since 2006, close to 5,000 audience members have been charmed by the well-loved Orford Six Pianos in performances given at the Gilles-Lefebvre Concert Hall. Be prepared for some surprises as the ensemble gives exciting renditions of original arrangements at what promises to be an explosive concert!
Saturday, July 8, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Often described as one of the greatest virtuosos of the romantic repertoire, the timeless André Laplante is once again taking the stage at Orford Music. The concert will include music by Canadian composer François Morel.
Friday, August 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Discover singer Patricia Cano as she presents an evening of latin rhythms in a unique blend! The Peruvian Canadian singer brings the warmth of South America to the stage in a vocal tribute to Mercedes Sosa.
Friday, August 11, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Julie Lamontagne and a string quartet will bring you classics by composers such as Rachmaninov, Debussy and Handel, “à la jazz.” The classically trained and technically solid musical director and pianist of the show Belle et Bum is the driving force behind an evening that promises to be fun and original!
Saturday, July 29, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Dive into the world of Da-Li, a program inspired by music from Asia, with renowned saxophonist Yannick Rieu. Enjoy an evening of modern jazz featuring compositions, improvisations and looping!
Saturday, July 22, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – With top-notch jazzmen from the Montreal jazz scene, the great Lorraine Desmarais and her big band will bring her newest creation to the stage: Danses Danzas Dances, a “dance suite” of colourful dance styles from around the world. Passion, breathtaking performances and humour are in store for an evening featuring the improvisational talents of outstanding […]
Saturday, August 5, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Described as the “next Itzhak Perlman,” Taiwanese American violinist Paul Huang “possesses a big, luscious tone, spot-on intonation and a technique that makes the most punishing string phrases feel as natural as breathing.” (The Washington Post) He and the much-loved Stéphane Tétreault team up to perform duets by Haendel-Halvorsen and Kodàly. Pianist Katherine Chi will […]
Friday, July 21, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Unique opportunity: the OSQ and its maestro are coming to the Eastern Townships. Come and listen to the orchestra interpret the monumental Symphony No. 2 in D major by Brahms! Young prodigy Cameron Crozman will join the ensemble for Dvo?ák’s Cello Concerto in B minor, considered by many as the greatest in the cello repertoire.
Saturday, July 29, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join musical collaborators Louise Pellerin and Luc Beauséjour for a vibrant baroque concert at the Abbey!
Saturday, July 15, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Travel back in time and discover the choral music of North America’s French colonies. On the program: masses and compositions for organ from France, motets translated into the Abenaki language and rare pieces composed in New France. The Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey is a beautiful concert venue perfect for a unique and contemplative experience.
Friday, June 30, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us as we pay tribute to the great teacher and musician Laurence Lesser for his rich career and dedication. Pianist HaeSun Paik and an ensemble of 12 cellists will share the beauty of this majestic instrument for an ultimate cello experience.
Saturday, July 1, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Get your front-row seats and admire the complicity and immense talent of the Academy’s distinguished faculty. For the fourth consecutive year, these renowned artists offer new discoveries as well as classics from the chamber music repertoire.
Saturday, June 17, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Get your front-row seats and admire the complicity and immense talent of the Academy’s distinguished faculty. For the fourth consecutive year, these renowned artists offer new discoveries as well as classics from the chamber music repertoire.
Friday, July 7, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Don’t miss this unique concert experience with Valérie Milot, who will whisk you away to a luminous musical universe. Not only wonderful to hear, but also a treat to watch, as the harpist performs compositions and arrangements accompanied by a magnificent spherical display of lights.
Friday, March 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – JORANE 24 Mars 2017, 20h00 SALLE GILLES-LEFEBVRE Jorane se laisse porter par des envolées musicales et succombe à l’envie de leur donner une forme nouvelle à chaque concert. Accompagnée par le guitariste Simon Godin et par un quatuor à cordes l’espace de quelques morceaux, elle vous ouvrira les portes de son univers unique. Vous reconnaîtrez […]
Friday, March 31, 2017 @ 6:30 pm – RACHEL THERRIEN 31 Mars 2017, 18h00 18 H I SOUPER TROIS SERVICES EN TABLE D’HÔTE AU BISTRO 19 H 30 I CONCERT AU BISTRO Rachel Therrien, trompette Julie Lamontagne, piano Compositions et standards du jazz RACHEL THERRIEN March 31st 2017, 6:00 Pm 6 PM I TABLE D’HÔTE THREE-COURSE MENU AT THE BISTRO 7:30 PM I CONCERT AT […]
Sunday, April 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am – LISZT & CHOPIN 2 Avril 2017, 10h00 10 H I BRUNCH AU BISTRO 11 H 30 I CONCERT AU SALON G Jeanne Amièle, piano Œuvres de Liszt & de Chopin LISZT & CHOPIN April 2nd 2017, 10:00 Am 10 AM I BRUNCH AT THE BISTRO 11:30 AM I CONCERT AT THE SALON G Jeanne […]
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – RYTHMO-SYNCHRO, JEUNESSES MUSICALES DU CANADA 28 Février 2017, 16h00 SALLE GILLES-LEFEBVRE Semaine de relâche. Pour les 6 à 12 ans. Ce concert animé présente un voyage fabuleux à travers l’histoire des percussions, avec escales au Moyen-Orient, en Europe et en Amérique. De la musique africaine à la musique brésilienne en passant par le hip-hop d’aujourd’hui, […]
Sunday, March 12, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 10 AM I BRUNCH AT THE BISTRO 11:30 AM I CONCERT AT THE SALON G Richard Zheng, violin Simon Larivière, piano Works from Bach & Beethoven BACH & BEETHOVEN 12 Mars 2017, 10h00 10 H I BRUNCH AU BISTRO 11 H 30 I CONCERT AU SALON G Richard Zheng, violon Simon Larivière, piano Œuvres de […]
Friday, February 10, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – L’actrice et chanteuse Ute Lemper, muse de Kurt Weill, vous propose un programme varié allant de la chanson française à ses racines allemandes en passant par le tango argentin. Suivez-la à travers les ruelles de Paris, Berlin, New York et Buenos Aires. Sortie idéale pour la Saint-Valentin! ____ Actress and singer Ute Lemper, Kurt Weill’s […]
