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Anne-Hélène Dupont - October 11, 2018

Jorane: One woman, one cello, infinite creativity

We met her first through her mesmerizing compositions for the cello, then learned more with her inspired scores and myriad collaborative projects. Nothing seems out...
Soweto Gospel Choir: A Global Music Group

Through singing, dancing, and music, the Soweto Gospel Choir celebrates all the power of African and international gospel music. Formed by 47 of the most talented...
Maryse Boyce - May 2, 2019

A.R. Rahman: between traditional and modern Indian music

While the name A. R. Rahman might not mean anything to you, you’ve probably heard his music before. He’s the mind behind the score to...
Pascal Henrard - November 15, 2017

When Celtic Music Runs in the Family

Both on stage and off, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy have been a close-knit and lively couple for fifteen years. The two fiddle virtuosos, who...
Maryse Boyce - February 11, 2020

Talisk: fiery virtuosity

Since its beginnings in 2014, the Scottish folk trio Talisk has energetically sown the music scene with its modernized and inventive traditional melodies, melding fiddle,...
Pascaline David - April 30, 2019

Listening Station: the new legends of jazz

Jazz is a vast playground that is constantly reinvented. Often inspired by great names like Miles Davis, John Coltrane or Thelonious Monk, the new ambassadors...
Pascal Henrard - December 28, 2017

Krister Henriksson: From Wallander to Doktor Glas

As part of the Printemps nordique event at the Place des Arts, the Royal dramatic theatre of Sweden (Dramaten) presents the play Doktor Glas with...
Louise Edith Vignola - July 20, 2023

JUST FOR LAUGHS: See Comedy’s Finest at Place des Arts

This past March, Just For Laughs set the tone for its 41st edition with a focus on diversity when it announced its first featured guests,...
Catherine Courchesne - March 21, 2019

Javier Limón: Flamenco in his soul… and at his fingertips

When you think flamenco, your mind immediately goes to Paco de Lucia. And when you think Paco de Lucía, you now think Javier Limón, a...
Philippe Couture - November 20, 2023

Waiting for Zakir Hussain, the world’s greatest tabla virtuoso

Music-lovers from Montreal and surrounding areas will have the pleasure of seeing Zakir Hussain at Place des Arts in March 2024, when he will be...
Anne-Hélène Dupont - January 14, 2019

Terence Blanchard, today’s king of jazz trumpet

Terence Blanchard is both a jazz icon who played an essential role in the 1980’s acoustic jazz revival and a modern musician and prolific composer...
Pascal Henrard - January 2, 2018

Ane Brun: A Clear, Delicate Voice from the North

Ane Brun has a distinct personality that was forged in the depths of Norwegian culture. The singer-songwriter brings her unique, enchanting music to Montreal on...
Catherine Courchesne - March 5, 2020

RURA at Place des Arts: a chance to fall in love with Scottish music

Recipient of numerous awards for their albums and concerts, the Scottish folk band RURA has an undeniable reputation. Well-known and recognized in Scotland and beyond...
Véronique Demers - April 26, 2018

9 Words That Will Make You Want to Dance

Whether classical or contemporary, performed in a pas de deux or entrechats, dance has its own codes, movements, and vocabulary. Here are 9 words and...
Place des Arts' team - December 21, 2023

A Look Back at Place des Arts in 2023

There’s no doubt that 2023 was jam-packed with emotions and highlights! In addition to celebrating our 60th anniversary, we also welcomed the sultry Dita Von...
- June 19, 2018

Chute d’Icare (1963)

de Micheline Beauchemin (1929–2009)Situé dans le Foyer Beauchemin de la salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Une œuvre s’inspirant de l’artisanat peut-elle être considérée comme du grand art ? Même si Micheline...
Philippe Couture - January 23, 2019

Damien Sneed, an unmissable African American musical talent

With We Shall Overcome, Damien Sneed has created a musical homage to the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. that crosses the entire...
Place des Arts - July 21, 2017

Place des Anges and Formula E

On July 29 and 30, get ready for the exceptional presentation of the Place des Anges event—part of the festivities surrounding Montreal’s 375th anniversary—on the...
Maryse Boyce - July 22, 2019

LISTENING STATION: A laid-back musical vacation

With its relaxed routine and plenty of getaways, summer is a perfect season for listening to more music. Some will take the opportunity to make...
Catherine Courchesne - July 31, 2019

Four excellent reasons to take advantage of the OSM Classical Spree

The eagerly awaited Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) Classical Spree is a highlight of summer. This year, it offers 31 classical concerts at prices very...
Philippe Couture - March 12, 2019

Che Malambo, the refined dance of the Argentine cowboy

They are the masters of the Argentine Malambo: the masculine dance that is percussive while uniting speed, passion and precision. The Che Malambo Dance Company...
Mike Fradette, 37e AVENUE - November 7, 2022

Gospel in Montreal: Tradition meets Modernity

Place des Arts will soon play host to two major gospel music groups: the Soweto Gospel Choir (South Africa) and The Kingdom Choir (United Kingdom)....
Le canal auditif - October 13, 2023

Place des Arts' Arts et monde Series: discover the programming through our playlists

This series offers three concert-experiences featuring artists from around the globe. To help you discover these highly talented musicians and artists, Le Canal Auditif has prepared...
Anne-Hélène Dupont - April 4, 2019

Bollywood movies: A true delight!

Long before video streaming was even a possibility, I used to rent VHS tapes of Bollywood movies from shops in Parc-Extension. With one dollar, I...
Marie-France Bujold - August 1, 2019

LISTENING STATION: A smooth return from vacation

After a few weeks of travelling or lazing around, reality is catching up with us: it’s time to go home and get back to work....
Valérie Cordier-Chemarin - April 4, 2018

Hotel by Cirque Éloize: An Insider Look at Life on Tour

To create the show Hotel in celebration of its 25 years of existence, Cirque Éloize has taken inspiration from its long experience of staying in hotels...
Philippe Couture - April 16, 2019

The Los Angeles Master Chorale ensemble: Power and beauty

With a refined contemporary repertoire, the united voices of the daring Los Angeles Master Chorale vocal ensemble deliver both tales and emotions of biblical proportions. This...
Philippe Couture - October 25, 2023

Drum Tao: 30 Years of Japanese Drumming

A spirited beat. A visceral pulse. A universal rhythm. Not only do the percussionists of Japanese taiko troupe Drum Tao impress audiences with their virtuosity...
Nicolas Mavrikakis - January 19, 2018

Rideau de lumière, couleur du temps (1967, refait en 2000)

Credit photo : Caroline BergeronEn avril 1963, à la journaliste Solange Chalvin du journal Le Devoir, Beauchemin confiait que c’est en Grèce, en 1954, qu’elle...
Philippe Couture - November 29, 2023

Meet Trey McLaughlin, gospel king and choir director

In the United States and around the world, Trey McLaughlin has earned a well-deserved place at centre stage in the pantheon of gospel music. He...
Véronique Demers - June 6, 2018

Kronos Quartet: More than 40 years of avant-garde music

Known for its revolutionary interpretations of works by 20th-century masters, Kronos Quartet pushes the boundaries of contemporary classical music with an eclectic repertoire that includes...
Philippe Couture - July 3, 2019

Listening Station: the African-American struggle in 14 songs

Songs of struggle, songs of hope, rallying songs: all of these make up the show We Shall Overcome, which pays tribute to civil rights activists...
Maryse Boyce - June 3, 2022

International Artists: Big Names Are Back at Montreal’s Big Festivals

After two years of wavering and fluctuations, riding it out through cancellations, postponements, and scaled down “local” editions, the Quartier des spectacles de Montréal’s festivals—including...
Philippe Couture - 37e avenue - June 13, 2024

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal: Eclecticism at Place des Arts

Every performance hall in Place des Arts—along with the Esplanade—will be dressed up in the colours of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM)...
Pascal Henrard - December 29, 2017

Zero Visibility Corp.: Contemporary Dance from a Cold Land

Hailed around the world for choreography that is poetic, dynamic and physical, Ina Christel Johannessen is among the most renowned contemporary dance artists from Scandinavia....
Véronique Champagne - March 7, 2018

Dois: A tête-à-tête between two brothers

Luis and Pedro are brothers. They share a family, a past, memories, experiences, and the same love of the performing arts. In Dois, they come together...
Pascal Henrard - December 27, 2017

NeoArctic: A Pro-Environmental Musical and Visual Manifesto

The opera NeoArctic, presented in Montreal as part of the Printemps nordique event at the Place des Arts, is a unique, contemporary show that has global warming and environmental...
Philippe Couture - January 21, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr.—His fight and legacy in 7 songs

“I have a dream…” In his iconic speech of August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. described an American nation free from the racism that divided...
Maryse Boyce - June 27, 2019

Listening station: pillars of indie rock

If Place des Arts doesn’t automatically come to mind when you think of indie rock music, think again: several seminal artists of the genre have...
Philippe Couture - March 7, 2019

Nicole Lizée: Bringing yesterday’s sounds into today’s music

Nicole Lizée is an artist of unparalleled creativity. This Montreal-based composer takes cinematic scores and sounds from old machines and recycles them, using them to...
Justine Aubry – 37e AVENUE - October 25, 2022

As Water Falls: an immersive alliance of water and art

Until January 5, Place des Arts, in its second year of collaboration with the PHI Centre, is presenting AS WATER FALLS, an interactive experience showcasing...
Maryse Boyce - January 30, 2019

Kid Koala, a genre-defying artist

After giving a spectacular performance of his show Nufonia Must Fall two years ago, Kid Koala returns to Place des Arts in November 2019 to...
Jessica Samario - April 5, 2019

A Spectacular Program for Les Grand Ballets’ 63rd Season!

Les Grand Ballets has officially launched its 63rd season. Inspired by our relationship with nature, the six shows on the program have been brought together...
Louise Edith Vignola - May 18, 2022

Rufus Wainwright: Montreal’s prodigal son concludes his tour at home

Although he lives in Los Angeles, Montreal native Rufus Wainwright still keeps one foot in the city where he grew up. He’s coming home to...
Philippe Couture - August 14, 2019

In orbit — Alain Mongeau of the MUTEK Festival: artistic risk taker

Appreciated in Québec and the rest of the world, particularly due to its offshoots in Mexico City, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Dubai, San Francisco and Tokyo,...
Philippe Couture – 37e AVENUE - June 13, 2024

Festival de Lanaudière: Opera, Cinema, and Major Names

In July, let’s motor down Highway 40 to Joliette, where the Festival de Lanaudière will be celebrating classical music in an enchanting setting—and with a...
Philippe Couture - February 27, 2020

Irvine Welsh, a tough but clairvoyant author

Known for Trainspotting and his subsequent novels on the same drug-addicted and dead-broke characters from the Leith district of Edinburgh, Scotland, Irvine Welsh is the...
Catherine Courchesne - June 26, 2019

5 good reasons to take advantage of outdoor music festivals

At last it’s summer! A season you wait for all year long, particularly due to the many music festivals that enliven our cities. This is...
Maryse Boyce - July 18, 2019

Renaud Loranger of Festival de Lanaudière: In the service of beautiful music

Festival de Lanaudière is where new Artistic Director Renaud Loranger learned, since childhood, that music would play a predominant role in his life. Now in...

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