Orchestre national de jazz de Montréal: L’univers audacieux de Jean Derome

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The Orchestre national de jazz de Montréal invites you to plunge into the rich and singular musical universe of Jean Derome on February 12, 2026 in the Cinquième Salle at Place des Arts. Under the expert direction of Samuel Blais, the ONJ will perform two of the composer’s major works: the orchestral suites 5 Pensées and La Force et la Beauté, with the exceptional participation of the composer himself among the orchestra’s saxophonists. This unique concert will celebrate the work of one of the most original creators on the Quebec music scene, whose writing brilliantly combines the complexity of modern jazz with a profoundly human expressiveness. 5 Pensées, a suite with both meditative and energetic overtones – presented as a world premiere by Vancouver’s Hard Rubber Orchestra – and La Force et la Beauté, an ambitious, multi-faceted piece – presented as a world premiere by the ONJ at the very start of the Pandémie – will reveal the full range of this unique musical language. The presence of Jean Derome among the saxophonists adds a special dimension to the performance, creating a lively dialogue between the creator and his creations. Samuel Blais, whose musical sensitivity and precise direction are universally recognized, will guide the ONJ through the intricacies of these demanding scores, while preserving their energy and spontaneity. This musical rendezvous promises to be much more than a simple concert: a true immersion in the sonic imagination of one of the great innovators of our time. An opportunity to discover how sophisticated writing can be transformed into a vibrant, accessible musical experience, carried by the excellence of the ONJ’s musicians. Don’t miss this exceptional encounter between an exceptional composer and one of the country’s most talented jazz ensembles, on February 12, 2026 at Place des Arts’ Cinquième Salle. An evening that promises to be one of the highlights of the Montreal music season.

Event Artists

Orchestre national de jazz de Montréal, Samuel Blais: conductor, Jean Derome: saxophone

Orchestre national de jazz de Montréal: L’univers audacieux de Jean Derome

Date/Time
Thursday, February 12, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location
Cinquième Salle
175, rue Sainte-Catherine O
Montréal,
Canada,

Price
$32-61

Phone
514-842-2112

Website
https://www.onjm.ca/programmation-1/2025/6/10/jean-derome-programme-double

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