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The Maison symphonique: The Story of a Unique Performing Hall

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme September 11, 2021

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On September 11 and 12, 2021, Place des Arts and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Maison symphonique de Montréal with a series of ten free short concerts and four discussions. In this discussion, you will discover the story behind the Maison symphonique project. This event will bring together leaders involved in its construction, including the development of its famed acoustics, and women who played a key role in the crucial initiatives leading to its inauguration in 2011. 

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Details

  • Venue : Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme
  • Producers / Presenters : Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), Place des Arts
  • Guests - Tateo Nakajima : acoustician (present virtually) / Monique Jérôme-Forget and Jean Roy : President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, and Director of the Project Office at the Ministry of Culture and Communications, respectively, at the time of the construction of the Maison / Madeleine Careau : Chief Executive Officer of the OSM
  • Moderator : Marie-Josée Desrochers, President and CEO of the Société de la Place des Arts
  • Duration : 60 minutes
  • Registration : free and required
Place des Arts and the OSM celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maison symphonique de Montréal
Attention
Masks must be worn at all times

Vaccine passport required
Attention
Masks must be worn at all times

Vaccine passport required

Please note that physical distancing protocols are in effect for this performance, which means that 1 seat will remain empty on each side of seated spectators, except for spectators from the same family bubble.

To attend the performance, ticketholders must comply with the usual health and safety measures, in addition to meeting the following two criteria:

  • All spectators aged 13 and up must show a vaccine passport, along with a proof of ID, at the entrance to the performance hall. A photo ID is required for people of ages 16 to 74.

  • All spectators aged 10 and up must wear a face covering at all times: when circulating and during the performance (masks are also strongly recommended for children of ages 2 to 9).

For more information on the health and safety measures in effect at Place des Arts or to read our FAQ, please see the COVID-19 page.

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