Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM)

The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is considered the most prestigious symphony orchestra in Canada and one of the best in North America.

Composed of 92 permanent musicians and a choir, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal gives nearly 100 classical music concerts per year, the vast majority in the main concert hall, the Maison symphonique.

In addition to major concerts, symphony series and recitals, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal also gives shows for young people and shows featuring a more pop-music style of classical music as part of the OSM Pop series, which stars artists such as Les Trois Accords, Ariane Moffatt, Roch Voisine and many more.

Founded in 1934, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s first Artistic Director was the Montrealer Wilfrid Pelletier (1935–1941), whose name adorns the first concert hall built in 1963 on the site that would become Place des Arts. The OSM earned its place of prominence on the international scene under the direction of Charles Dutoit (1977–2002), owing notably to important tours and fine recordings. From 2006 to 2020, Kent Nagano took the helm of the OSM, inaugurating the Maison symphonique, the Orchestra’s home venue, as well as the Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique. Conductor Rafael Payare succeeded him in 2021 as Music Director Designate and fulfills his first complete programming with the 2022–2023 season.

An orchestra making its mark internationally

The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal has greatly accentuated its presence at a number of festivals and on tour in Europe, Asia and South America in recent years. The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is also reputed for its hundred or so recordings over the years, which have earned it some fifty national and international awards, on prestigious labels including Decca, EMI, Philips, CBC Records, Analekta, ECM and Sony, as well as under its own label.

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Events

Rafael Payare and Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony
Classical

Rafael Payare and Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony

Maison symphonique
Holst’s Legendary Planets
Classical

Holst’s Legendary Planets

Maison symphonique
IAM + OSM
Pop / Jazz / Rock

IAM + OSM

Maison symphonique
Barber’s Superb Violin Concerto
Classical

Barber’s Superb Violin Concerto

Maison symphonique
Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator
Classical

Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator

Maison symphonique
Andrew Wan and Beethoven’s Immortal Violin Concerto
Classical

Andrew Wan and Beethoven’s Immortal Violin Concerto

Maison symphonique
Trumpet and Organ at the Maison symphonique
Classical

Trumpet and Organ at the Maison symphonique

Maison symphonique
Christoph Eschenbach and Beethoven’s Striking Symphony No. 7
Classical

Christoph Eschenbach and Beethoven’s Striking Symphony No. 7

Maison symphonique
Alisa Weilerstein presents FRAGMENTS
Classical

Alisa Weilerstein presents FRAGMENTS

Maison symphonique
A Festival of Strings at the OSM Competition Finals
Classical

A Festival of Strings at the OSM Competition Finals

Maison symphonique
A South American Voyage with Rafael Payare and Javier Perianes
Classical

A South American Voyage with Rafael Payare and Javier Perianes

Maison symphonique
Rafael Payare Conducts the Turangalîla-Symphonie 
Classical

Rafael Payare Conducts the Turangalîla-Symphonie 

Maison symphonique
Le secret de Polichignon
Classical

Le secret de Polichignon

Maison symphonique
Rafael Payare Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 7
Classical

Rafael Payare Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 7

Maison symphonique
Dire combien je t'aime... Pour une dernière histoire d'un soir
Classical

Dire combien je t'aime... Pour une dernière histoire d'un soir

Maison symphonique
Sportissimo!
Classical

Sportissimo!

Maison symphonique
Mozart and Fauré with Louis Lortie and Eun Sun Kim
Classical

Mozart and Fauré with Louis Lortie and Eun Sun Kim

Maison symphonique
Richard Strauss and Poulenc with Barbara Hannigan
Classical

Richard Strauss and Poulenc with Barbara Hannigan

Maison symphonique
Rafael Payare and Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony
Classical

Rafael Payare and Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony

Maison symphonique
Rafael Payare and Shostakovich’s Awe-Inspiring Symphony No. 8
Classical

Rafael Payare and Shostakovich’s Awe-Inspiring Symphony No. 8

Maison symphonique
The OSM Welcomes the Orchestre de Paris
Classical

The OSM Welcomes the Orchestre de Paris

Maison symphonique
Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant
Classical

Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant

Maison symphonique
Organ Essentials with Ken Cowan
Classical

Organ Essentials with Ken Cowan

Maison symphonique
Masaaki Suzuki and Bach’s St John Passion
Classical

Masaaki Suzuki and Bach’s St John Passion

Maison symphonique
Beethoven’s Heroic Symphony No. 3 with Kent Nagano
Classical

Beethoven’s Heroic Symphony No. 3 with Kent Nagano

Maison symphonique
Juanjo Mena Conducts Debussy and Ginastera
Classical

Juanjo Mena Conducts Debussy and Ginastera

Maison symphonique
Maria João Pires Returns to the OSM
Classical

Maria João Pires Returns to the OSM

Maison symphonique
Zimmermann and Brahms’ Masterful Violin Concerto
Classical

Zimmermann and Brahms’ Masterful Violin Concerto

Maison symphonique
Emily D'Angelo and the TSO at the Maison Symphonique
Classical

Emily D'Angelo and the TSO at the Maison Symphonique

Maison symphonique
Katia and Marielle Labèque Play Glass
Classical

Katia and Marielle Labèque Play Glass

Maison symphonique
The OSM Applauds Patrick Norman’s 55-Year Career
Classical

The OSM Applauds Patrick Norman’s 55-Year Career

Maison symphonique
Stravinsky and Ravel on the Organ
Classical

Stravinsky and Ravel on the Organ

Maison symphonique
Organ and Orchestra: Perfect Harmony
Classical

Organ and Orchestra: Perfect Harmony

Maison symphonique
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