- Marc Hervieux, official spokesman
- Over 800 concerts and more than 700 workshops from coast to coast across Canada
- Some 80 artists
- 200 venues in Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes—in New Brunswick in particular—and in British Columbia
- Musical lectures for children from Montreal’s underprivileged schools, presented from June 14 to 16, 2010 at the JMC House by pianist and presenter Alain Lefèvre
- Chopin Festival, from April 22 to 25, 2010 at the JMC House
- A souvenir box-set (CDs) produced by Canadian record label Analekta, on sale in the spring
- Several programmes and reports on JMC broadcast on Espace musique, Espace classique, and CBC Radio Two
- An all-new JMC website, online on October 16, 2009
- All year long, several of the country’s musical ensembles will mark Jeunesses Musicales of Canada’s 60th anniversary with tribute concerts, paying homage to the movement’s contribution to Canadian musical life.
- Cecilia Quartet of the Schulich School of Music, Quartet in residence at Jeunesses Musicales Canada House
- Concerts given by JMC artists at various health care establishments in Québec, presented by the Société pour les arts en milieux de santé
A little history…
JMC was born August 23, 1949 following a meeting between Father J.H. Lemieux, Anaïs Allard-Rousseau, and Laurette Desruisseaux-Boisvert, who were brought together in St-Hyacinthe on the initiative of Gilles Lefebvre. Lefebvre suggested grouping the existing organizations devoted to cultural activity among young people, and submitted a plan of action calling for concert tours, new lines of administrative co-operation, scholarships, a summer camp, a permanent home, and exchanges between young performers.
A magnificent dream is always well rooted to a mission: to promote classical music, especially among youth, and to support the career development of the country’s finest young artists, both at home and abroad.
JMC’s contribution to the Canadian music scene is immense. Thanks to a network of several hundred volunteers that hosts its touring productions, JMC became one of the first organizations to present professional calibre concerts in outlying regions far from major urban centres. In so doing, since its inception, JMC has presented tens of thousands of concerts to young audiences, families, and the general public from coast to coast across Canada.
And the future looks just as promising…
Desjardins Concerts “touring” programme
for the 2009-2010 season
For 60 years now, JMC have given you the opportunity to discover the finest artists of tomorrow. 60 years at the service of the new generation, 60 years of passion, 60 years of excellence! To celebrate in a big way, we have put together a very high-calibre season of music!
These concerts will be presented in JMC Centres and by other presenters in Quebec, the Maritimes, Ontario, and British Columbia.
Visit www.jeunessesmusicales.com to see the complete musical programme and detailed schedule for each of the concerts.
SERGEI SARATOVSKY, piano
31 concerts in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
The winner of several awards, including the Award for the Best Canadian Artist at the 2008 Piano edition of the Montreal International Musical Competition, 2nd Prize at the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition in 2006, and 1st Prize at the City of Porto International Music Competition in 1999, Sergei Saratovsky is an exceptional young pianist. This Vancouver-based artist has already given several concerts in Russia (his homeland), Portugal, the United States, and Canada. A dazzling musical journey… a consummate pianist!
MARIE-ÈVE POUPART, violon
VALÉRIE MILOT, harp
20 concerts in Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Winner of the 2009 Prix d’Europe, the Canadian Music Competition, and the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières Competition, Marie-Ève Poupart is one of the country’s most promising violinists. A graduate of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal—with a grade of 100%—she has worked with such prestigious teachers as Maxim Vengerov, Pinchas Zukerman, and Igor Oïstrakh. Described as “very refined” by La Presse, young Quebec harpist Valérie Milot’s playing is both colourful and powerful. Also a winner of the Prix d’Europe in 2008—the first harpist to take this honour in almost 100 years—she will reintroduce you to this rather unsung instrument…
ANDREW WAN, violon
PHILIP CHIU, piano
12 concerts in Quebec and Ontario
A native of Edmonton recently named concertmaster of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Andrew Wan is described as “wildly virtuosic” by the New Zealand Listener. Grand Prize winner of the 2007 OSM Standard Life Competition, he was also the winner of concerto competitions at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York and the Aspen Music Festival in 2007. For the occasion, he will be joined by pianist Philip Chiu and together they will perform some of the finest works in the repertoire for you. Virtuosity, passion, musical depth, and much more!
I TROMBONI
JIM TRANQUILLA, tenor trombone and euphonium
GREG PASSMORE, tenor trombone
ALEXANDRE GAGNIER, bass trombone
NEAL BENNETT & FRANÇOIS LÉVESQUE, tenor and alto trombone
32 concerts in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
They number 5, they are young, they are proud, and they’re ready to deliver a wide range of emotions! Perhaps better known by the nickname “Team Canada of Trombones,” I Tromboni is made up of musicians from across the country. Their goal: to take you off the beaten path on a voyage of discovery of the trombone…
The Tales of Hoffmann
Production with sets, costumes, lighting, and surtitles
Sung in French with dialogue and surtitles in French or English
Louise-Andrée Baril, musical director
Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière, stage director
To celebrate its 60th anniversary in a grand fashion, JMC is presenting one of the most well-known and well-loved works in the opera repertoire, Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. Fall under the spell of the famous barcarolle, that “beautiful night, more sweet than the day,” in the company of some of the country’s finest young singers.
Cast
Fall tour:
21 representations in Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Hoffmann: Jonathan Lemieux, tenor; Nathanaël, Cochenille, Frantz, Pitichinaccio: Isabeau Proulx-Lemire, tenor; Lindorf, Coppélius, Dapertutto, Crespel: Tomislav Lavoie, bass-baritone; Herman, Spalanzani, Doctor Miracle, Schlemil: Steeve Verayie, bass; Antonia, Giulietta: Jessica Wise, soprano; Olympia, a mechanical doll: Jennifer Farrell, coloratura soprano; Nicklausse, the Muse, Voice of the Mother: Heather Jewson, mezzo-soprano; Pianist: Mireille Santerre.
Spring tour:
13 representations in Quebec and Ontario
Hoffmann: Jonathan Lemieux, tenor; Nathanaël, Cochenille, Frantz, Pitichinaccio: François-Olivier Jean, tenor; Lindorf, Coppélius, Dapertutto, Crespel: Tomislav Lavoie, bass-baritone; Herman, Spalanzani, Doctor Miracle, Schlemil: Steeve Verayie, bass; Antonia, Giulietta: Leslie Ann Bradley, soprano; Olympia, a mechanical doll: Eve-Lyn de la Haye, coloratura soprano; Nicklausse, the Muse, Voice of the Mother: Jillian Yemen, mezzo-soprano; Pianist: Rosalie Asselin.
Concerts presented at the JMC House in Montreal
305, Mont-Royal East Avenue
La Musique sur un plateau (Concerts for the General Public)
- Concerts for the general public, on Wednesdays in a “happy hour” format; aperitif at 5 p.m. and concert at 6 p.m.
- $20 per concert / per person (including aperitif)
- Tickets: 514.845.4108, extension 221 or info@jeunessesmusicales.com
Visit www.jeunessesmusicales.com for detailed musical programmes
November 4
Happy Birthday Mendelssohn
Justine Pelletier, piano
Raphaël McNabney, bass
Jean-Philippe Tremblay, viola
Cecilia String Quartet: Sara Nematallah and Min-Jeong Koh, violins / Caitlin Boly, viola / Rebecca Wenham, cello
December 9
A Carnival Ambience
Sergei Saratovsky, piano
February 17
Symphonic Shadows
Jean-Philippe Tremblay, viola
Cecilia String Quartet: Sara Nematallah and Min-Jeong Koh, violins / Caitlin Boly, viola / Rebecca Wenham, cello
March 17
Sensitive Strings
Marie-Ève Poupart, violin
Valérie Milot, harp
April 28
The Saxophone, from the Ragtime era to today
Jacynthe Riverin, piano
Mathieu Gaulin, saxophone
La Musique c'est de famille! (Family Concerts)
- Concerts for children of ages 3 to 12 and their parents, presented at the JMC House on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (exceptions apply)
- $8 per concert / per person
- Tickets: 514.845.4108, extension 221 or info@jeunessesmusicales.com
Visit www.jeunessesmusicales.com for detailed concerts and musical programmes
Illustrations: Lorraine Beaudoin, Alpha Zulu
October 25
Les deux colombes
Atelier du conte en musique et en images
PHILIPPE GÉLINAS, lute, cromorne, recorder, hurdy-gurdy, dulcimer, rain stick, Jew’s harp, and percussion
LISE DYKE, puppeteer
November 22
Skarazula
STEVE GRENIER, percussion, psaltery
FRANÇOIS RAINVILLE, cittern, mandore, oud, tromba marina, vielle
FRANÇOIS PERRON, recorders, tin whistle, kaval
December 20
Le grand bal de Noël
MARC FORTIN, trombone
PIERRE BLAIS, banjo
JEAN SABOURIN, sousaphone
January 31
Les aventures fantastiques de Flonflon
LES SOMNAMBULES
AURÉLIE MORGANE, voice and puppeteer
KARINE PAQUETTE, accordion, piano
ANIT GHOSH, violin, mandoline, guitare
March 7
Orfea and the Golden Harp
BROOKE DUFTON, soprano
LAWRENCE COTTON, bass-baritone
RACHAD FEIZOULLAEV, piano
April 11
La grande tortue
SIXTRUM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
May 2
Rythmo-Synchro
THIERRY ARSENAULT and BRUNO ROY, percussion
JMC House, the home of music!
Inaugurated in September 2000, the JMC House is a true crossroads of musical emotion! Each year, over 12,000 children and teens come to the JMC House to attend concerts prepared especially for them. Each of these productions aims to develop their listening abilities and their understanding of general musical concepts.
As the heart of Jeunesses Musicales of Canada’s mission, Youth Concerts are also offered in schools and concert halls across the country. JMC thereby reaches over 100,000 children and teens each year…
Visit the “Young Audiences” section of our website for complete details.
Other concerts
- Musikzone: Concerts intended for a teenage audience in high schools
- Sons et Brioches at Place des Arts in Montreal
- Music with Bite at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
- The Twilight Series at the Arts & Letters Club in Toronto
- Kinderconcerts at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa
- Music Week during the 2010 school break, everywhere on the Island of Montreal and in surrounding areas
Chopin Festival
On the occasion of its 60th anniversary and to highlight the 200th anniversary of Frédéric Chopin’s birth, JMC announces a festival dedicated to the famous composer: six concerts presented at the JMC House from April 22 to 25, 2010, featuring some of the country’s finest pianists, including Wonny Song, Ian Parker, Avan Yu, and Richard Raymond.
April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
April 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
April 25 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Musical programmes and exact details of each of the six concerts will be announced at a later date.
Analekta CD Box Set: a tribute to JMC’s 60th anniversary
In this anniversary season, Canadian record label Analekta is producing a compilation of some of the finest recordings they have released by artists who have toured under the aegis of JMC. They include André Laplante, James Ehnes, Angèle Dubeau, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Joseph Rouleau, Jinjoo Cho, Aline Kutan, and Alain Trudel, to name only a few…
Details of the contents of this souvenir box set will be announced when it goes on sale in the spring of 2010.
Alain Lefèvre at JMC
From June 14 to 16, 2010, pianist and presenter Alain Lefèvre will give lectures at the JMC House to students from underprivileged schools on the Island of Montreal. Truly a man on a mission, Alain Lefèvre has for many years devoted himself to cultivating children’s appreciation for classical music. In fact, when he is not on stage, he frequently voluntarily makes his way into schools to help students discover the beauty and subtleties of concert music.
The exact time of each lecture will be announced at a later date
An all-new home on the web!
JMC is currently working on putting together an all-new website that will go online on October 16. With just a few clicks, you’ll find yourself at the heart of JMC: concert presentations and video excerpts; educational, technical, and promotional kits; illustrations; photos; news; cutting edge search engine; ability to make online donations. In short, nothing has been spared to make sure you get all the information you need about the movement.
A special page on the history and mission of Jeunesses Musicales is also being developed.
Stay connected! www.jmcanada.ca
The Cecilia String Quartet in residence at JMC
Considered to be one of the finest young chamber ensembles in Canada, and made up of violinists Sara Nematallah and Min-Jeong Koh, violist Caitlin Boly, and cellist Rebecca Wenham, the Cecilia String Quartet will split its residence between the JMC House and the Schulich School of Music at McGill University over a two-year period. On the schedule at JMC are concerts presented as part of the Montreal “La musique sur un plateau” series, as well as other recitals that will be offered to JMC Centres and presenters across the country. JMC thereby hopes to support the career development of the members of this ensemble. Several other projects will also be a part of this initiative: work with a stage director, production of a promotional DVD/CD and print material, etc.
JMC artists in health care establishments
Throughout the 2009-2010 season, JMC artists will be giving concerts in various health care establishments in Montreal. A wonderful initiative of the Société pour les arts en milieux de santé (SAMS), these recitals will be presented to patients in several of the city’s long-term care facilities. JMC is proud to be associated with the SAMS and to be contributing to breaking the isolation of patients by enriching their living environments with music.
JMC is now working with Philanthropic Consulting Firm ÊTRE whose founding partners, Michel Pauzé and Richard Thérien, are in attendance. The expertise and creativity of the members of this firm—who enjoy an enviable reputation in the fields of communications, marketing, and philanthropy—will allow us to mark our organization’s milestone 60th anniversary in style, and to benefit from cutting-edge strategic guidance to help us pursue our awareness and funding goals.
Concerts paying tribute to Jeunesses Musicales of Canada’s 60th anniversary
All year long, several of the country’s musical ensembles will mark Jeunesses Musicales of Canada’s 60th anniversary with tribute concerts, paying homage to the movement’s contribution to Canadian musical life.
Coming up:
- Orchestre Métropolitain, Leo Hussain, conductor: October 19, 2009 / Yossif Ivanov, violin, First Prize MIMC 2003
- Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie, conductor: February 26, 2010 / Valérie Milot, harp, JMC tour 2009-2010
- Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke, Stéphane Laforest, conductor: April 10, 2010 / The Tales of Hoffmann, JMC production 2009-2010
- Orchestre symphonique de Laval, Alain Trudel, conductor: April 28, 2010 / Alexandre Da Costa, violin, JMC tour 2006-2007
- Orchestre symphonique de Québec: May 26 and 27, 2010 / Marianne Fiset, soprano, First Prize MIMC 2007 / Olivier Laquerre, bass-baritone, JMC tour 1999-2000 and 2000-2001
- Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Thierry Fischer, conductor: April 29 and May 1st, 2010 / James Campbell, clarinet, JMC tours from 1972 to 1975
Complete details on these concerts are available on each of these ensembles’ respective websites, or at www.jeunessesmusicales.com
Certain organizations have already paid tribute to JMC on its 60th anniversary earlier in the season. We would therefore like to thank:
- I Musici de Montréal and its conductor, Yuli Turovsky: concert on September 23, 2009 / Nareh Arghamanyan, pianist, First Prize MIMC 2008 / Dorel Golan, pianist, MIMC 2008
- La Sinfonia de Lanaudière and its conductor, Stéphane Laforest: concerts on September 26 and 27, 2009 / Alexandre Da Costa, violin, JMC tour 2006-2007
- Orchestre symphonique de Longueuil and its conductor, Marc David: concert on October 1st, 2009 / Marc-André Gauthier violin, JMC tour 1998-1999
Other tribute concerts will also take place in the Maritimes, Ontario, and British Columbia. Details will be announced at a later date.
Les Jeunesses Musicales Internationales
JMC has been affiliated with Jeunesses Musicales Internationales (JMI) since 1950. Founded in Belgium in 1945 and considered by UNESCO to be the world’s most important cultural organization for youth and music, JMI presents over thirty thousand musical events each year and reaches an audience of about six million people.
JMC is supported by the JMC Foundation and by the three levels of government for the whole of its activities.
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Source:
JMC Communications Department
mallard@jeunessesmusicales.ca
514.845.4108, extension 222
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