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A choir and orchestra perform on a stage in a concert hall with wooden accents and purple lighting on the pipes of a large organ.
Published: 2 April 2026

Image: 鶹ýվ Symphony Orchestra and 鶹ýվ Choirs at Maison symphonique | Photographer: Tam Photography


On April 10 at 7:30 p.m., the 鶹ýվ Symphony Orchestra, the Schulich Singers, and the 鶹ýվ Chorus join forces at Maison symphonique for a landmark, end-of-season performance showcasing symphonic grandeur and choral brilliance.

Under the direction of Alexis Hauser, Artistic Director of the 鶹ýվ Symphony Orchestra, and Jean-Sébastien Vallée, Artistic Director of the 鶹ýվ Choral program, this concert highlights the extraordinary breadth and vitality of the Schulich School of Music’s large ensembles. Presented at one of Montreal’s most prestigious venues, it reflects the School’s continued presence across the city during the renovation of Pollack Hall.

Audiences are invited to arrive early for a pre-concert performance at 6:45pm by the Schulich Singers in the lobby of the Maison symphonique, offering an intimate musical prelude ahead of the main stage performance.

A monumental program

The evening opens with Johannes Brahms’ Schicksalslied, Op. 54, a deeply expressive choral work that explores hope in the face of human fragility.

The combined forces of orchestra and choirs continue with Antonín Dvořák’s Te Deum, Op. 103, featuring two outstanding student soloists: Soprano and Wirth Vocal Prize winner Zoe McCormick and baritone Christopher Pitre-McBride.

The orchestra will shine with Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 2 in E Major, Op. 24, displaying the dramatic flair of this 19th-century French composer, whose work is enjoying a well-deserved resurgence.

The concert concludes with Camille Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, Organ Symphony, featuring organist Madison Thompson. Both thrilling and majestic, the work’s grand scale and iconic organ passages promise a spectacular finale in the acoustic splendour of Maison symphonique.

A season brought to a powerful close

As one of the final large ensemble concerts of the 2025–2026 season, this performance brings together the artistry, energy, and collaborative spirit that define the Schulich School of Music.

With more than 600 concerts and events presented each year, the School continues to play a vital role in Montreal’s cultural life while showcasing the next generation life while showcasing the next generation of exceptional musicians.


📅 April 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m
📍 Maison Symphonique, 600 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal
🎟️ 40 $ / 35 $ / 20 $ (taxes and service fees apply)
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