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From February 14 to March 1, 2025, no fewer than 18 generous programs of new music will be presented by the SMCQ, in the context of its biennial event Montreal / Nouvelles Musiques (MNM). Under the broad theme of “music and images”, this is the first large-scale operation for the new artistic direction of the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec, embodied by composer Simon Bertrand. Its editorial line is first and foremost to spotlight many of Quebec’s most remarkable composers. And, as has been the case with other MNM presentations over the past two decades, to present a substantial aeropage of creation from abroad. Alain Brunet chatted at length with Simon Bertrand, who gave an exhaustive overview of the 18 programs to come next February. To make it easier to digest this imposing program, the interview is broken down into a few parts.
