Founded in 1892 by a group of women amateur musicians, the LMMC embarks on its 125th season of uninterrupted musical activity. Originally all concerts were given by active members with the occasional assistance of local professionals. In 1895 the Club brought to Montreal the Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, whose recital was such a success that the Ladies increasingly engaged international artists. Horowitz, Serkin, Rubinstein, Heifetz, Milstein, Stern, Rampal, Piatigorsky, Tortelier, Yo-Yo Ma, Lehmann, Ferrier, Souzay, the Budapest, Amadeus, Juilliard Quartets, the Beaux Arts Trio, are but a sampling of those who have performed and, in many cases, made their Montreal debuts at the Club. The long list of Canadian artists includes Saucier, Chamberland, Forrester, Alarie, Donalda, Simoneau, Gould, Turini, the Orford Quartet. The LMMC is a non-profit organization, managed by a volunteer committee. Admission is open to all on a subscription or single-ticket basis.
Sunday, April 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm – Pianiste de renommée internationale, Angela Hewitt est considérée comme une interprète d’exception de la musique de J.S. Bach. De 1994 à 2005, elle a enregistré l’intégrale de l’œuvre pour clavier de ce compositeur, enregistrements qui ont été récompensés à plusieurs reprises par le Prix Juno. Angela Hewitt a également enregistré l’intégrale des sonates pour piano […]
Sunday, April 9, 2017 @ 3:30 pm – Pierre Colombet – violin Adrien Boisseau – viola Gabriel Le Masgadure – violin Raphaël Merlin – cello Described by The New York Times as “a string quartet that can easily morph into a jazz band”, the Quatuor Ebène is distinguished by its versatility in playing not only classical masterpieces but contemporary music and […]
Sunday, October 23, 2016 @ 3:30 pm – Maturity, sincerity, finesse and intelligence are the words that come to mind when hearing the Quatuor Hermès, qualities noted by the Ravel and Ysaÿe Quartets. The great pianist Alfred Brendel called them “one of the finest promising young quartets” he has heard. Among the first prizes they have received are from the Lyon International Competition […]
Sunday, November 13, 2016 @ 3:30 pm – “Cello playing of incomparable technical and musical accomplishment,” (The Sunday Times), “deeply communicative and highly individual performances” (New York Times), and “supremely lyrical and furiously intense” (The Guardian) are just a few of the accolades that Pieter Wispelwey has acquired over the years. This charismatic Dutch cellist is also renowned for being equally at ease […]
Sunday, October 2, 2016 @ 3:30 pm – The Pacifica Quartet enjoys international stature as one of the finest ensembles of its kind. The Quartet has toured extensively on four continents and is recognized for its virtuosic approach, exuberant style and often daring repertory choices. It currently serves as the quartet-in-residence at Indiana University, a position it formerly held at the Metropolitan Museum […]
Sunday, September 11, 2016 @ 3:30 pm – Internationally renowned pianist Benedetto Lupo has been praised for his “keen musical intelligence and probing intellect” (Miami Herald), and for combining “meticulous technique with romantic sensitivity” (Birmingham News). After winning the bronze medal at the 1989 Van Cliburn Competition, Lupo made acclaimed debuts with various major American orchestras and collaborated with the Tokyo String Quartet. […]
Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 3:30 pm – Born in Repentigny, Quebec, soprano Karina Gauvin has been called “the incarnation of a Cleopatra through songs with haunting modulations” (Diapason). Her repertory spans three centuries, but she is known above all for her striking interpretations of characters in 18th century opera and oratorio: Vivaldi’s Juditha triumphans and Tito Manilo, Gluck’s Armide, Mozart’s La Clemenza […]
