Past Concerts

Immerse yourself in this vibrant evening dedicated to the musical treasures of Latin America. Under the direction of Jean-Marie Zeitouni, this concert will feature guitarist Adam Cicchillitti and bandoneonist Denis Plante in a program where tango and Hispanic sounds intertwine brilliantly. From Ponce’s Concierto del Sur to the seductive tangos of Piazzolla, and a new work by Canadian composer Luis Ramírez, the orchestra will make you discover a world where passion and virtuosity become one. A fiery tribute to the musical soul of Latin America.

This concert will transport you to the elegance and lightness of imperial Vienna with a tribute to the “King of the Waltz,” Johann Strauss II, as we celebrate his 200th anniversary.

Join us for a cherished holiday tradition, as the orchestra fills the stunning acoustics of the crypt at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal with the warmth and uplifting joy of Händel’s most celebrated oratorio.

As part of Black History Month, this concert will spotlight Canadian-Haitian soprano Marie-Josée Lord, joined by the orchestra under the direction of Afro-American and Hispanic conductor Kalena Bovell.

Discover this first edition of our one-day festival for the entire family that introduces classical music to the public in various stunning locations of the Saint Joseph’s Oratory: the new welcome pavilion, the gardens, the crypt, the basilica, and the original chapel.

Discover this first edition of our one-day festival for the entire family that introduces classical music to the public in various stunning locations of the Saint Joseph’s Oratory: the new welcome pavilion, the gardens, the crypt, the basilica, and the original chapel.

A grand concert to close the OCM’s 85th season with Joy by Kevin Lau, a captivating work for solo violin and string orchestra, described by the Canadian composer as a “song without words” where joy and melancholy intertwine in a meditative and expressive melody.

World renowned composer Leonard Bernstein reshaped the musical scene in the second half of the 20th Century. Join us as we present a variety of his works both from the concert hall and Broadway. This concert will feature excerpts from West Side Story brought to life by the rich tones of mezzo-soprano Rose Naggar-Tremblay and the powerful baritone of James Westman. Our principal violinist, Marc Djokic will charm you with his sensitive interpretation of Serenade, Bernstein’s love note to mankind.

This introduction to opera and the operatic voice makes for a delightful show that can be enjoyed like candy by the whole family! Once upon a time, there were two giggly singers who wanted to tell the story of Hansel and Gretel in music. Their clever pal tries to help them out, but with his greed and absent-mindedness, he always gets into trouble! This concert, full of fun and fantasy, revisits a tale well known to gourmet fans.

As part of Black History Month, the OCM celebrates composers and artists of African descent featuring Cameroonian-Canadian soprano Suzanne Taffot and Panamanian-American conductor Kalena Bovell. The program highlights works by African-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, African-American composers George Walker and William Grant Still, and the world premiere of a song cycle, Le Deuil des roses qui s’effeuillent, by Haitian-Canadian composer David Bontemps based on poems by Jacques Roumain whose 80th anniversary of his passing is being commemorated.