fbpx
Details of the event PROGRAM
Musical Wednesdays at Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs church
12 June au 28 August 2024

Every Wednesday, all summer long, come and discover 100% free musical performances in the sumptuous Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs church, located in the heart of Promenade Wellington.

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover local music and our heritage after an aperitif or dinner!

Every Wednesday at 7:30pm

Free admission

 

*These events are organized by Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs.

 

ADDRESS:

4155 Wellington Street,

Verdun, H4G 1V8

Schedule

JUNE:
Wednesdays June 12, 19, and 26 at 7:30 pm

JULY:
Wednesdays July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 7:30 pm

AUGUST:
Wednesdays August 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7:30 pm

PROGRAM
Shows

Discover the program chosen by Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs to delight your eyes (and ears) every Wednesday this summer!

JUNE
Le Temps des Cathédrales
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm

First concert of the season under the musical direction of Vincent Dodier.
- Performance of excerpts from Notre-Dame-de-Paris;
- Unveiling of the Lego model of the church and presbytery.
- Presentation of a short video
- A few other surprises!

L'École de musique de Verdun
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Discover the end-of-year concert by the students of the École de musique de Verdun, with over 400 students of all ages receiving in-depth musical training.

More details
A tribute to Quebec chansonniers - Martin Roberts
Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 pm

Proud of his Quebec culture, Martin will pay tribute to the Quebec artists who have influenced his career. With the help of his 5 musicians, he will present some of his own compositions, as well as several musical hits that have contributed to the influence of Quebec music.

JULY
Allegria Trio
Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 pm

Discover memorable tunes from classical, popular and film music, reinvented for a unique combination of instruments!

The Allegria Trio, featuring violinist Emma Tomiuk, oboist/clarinetist William Brenner and pianist/accordionist Daniel Benedetti, will make you cry, sing and dance!

Bella Chic Trio - Songs of Quebec
Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 pm

From La Bonne Chanson to Plamondon, via Félix Leclerc, Richard Desjardins, Fabienne Thibault, Ginette Reno, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Beau Dommage, Gilles Vigneault and many others.

Chantons le Québec is a journey through Quebec's most beautiful songs. Our three artists, Raphaëlle Paquette on vocals, Francis Tétu on guitar and Mathieu Gagné on double bass, will transport you into memories and emotions!

More details
Les plus beaux airs lyriques
Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 pm

Pianist Jacques St-Jean, soprano Diane Hirsch and violinist and baritone David Croteau will thrill you with tunes from Charlie Chaplin to Johann Strauss.

Melting Pop! - Jean François Guay and Vincent Dodier
Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 pm

Proud Verdun native Jean-François Guay will bring his voice to the piano of Vincent Dodier, virtuoso organist at Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs.

Winner of several popular singing competitions and having won three leading roles in musicals, Jean-François Guay will share popular classics from French, Quebec and English chanson. Melting Pop! is a show that blends pop, rock, folk and musical comedy.

The Montreal Vocal Arts Festival
Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30 pm

Participants: a pianist with four singers from the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute.

Some of opera's most famous scenes will be performed and sung.

More details
AUGUST
The most beautiful film music
Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 pm

The ultimate cinematic experience!

Enzo de Rosa at the piano presents this show, accompanied by two virtuosos who bring modern performances to life, but with a classical spirit. They are violinist Olga Murysina and cellist Dmitry Babich. Together, they have taken on the audacious task of bringing to life the emotional power of the most famous notes from the silver screen, accompanied by a projection of their finest extracts.

Brass Kamarades
Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 pm

This brass quintet, made up of Denis Bellemare (horn), Claude Archambault (trombone), Denis Desnoyers (tuba), Denys Lussier (trumpet) and Josée St-Onge (trumpet), showcases chamber and ambient music. Founded in 2000 in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Brass Kamarades has developed an elegant, flexible approach to the music it plays. The five musicians have a solid grasp of chamber music for brass. Their repertoire is surprisingly rich and diverse.

More details
Excerpts from the opera - Carmen by Bizet
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 pm

Performers: Marie-Ève Beauchesne (soprano), René Voyer (tenor), Manuel Blais (baritone), Andrea Nirgrim (piano).

These artists will deliver the great arias of Bizet's opera, one of the most performed in the world.

Harppissimo
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 pm

The Harpissimo-Québec ensemble invites you to an evening of dance and sweetness with this dreamy concert. To the rhythm of South American and Celtic harps, traditional and popular music will float by.

More details