Francis Choinière and OPCM: 10 Seasons And Counting

Interview by Alexandre Villemaire
Genres and styles : Classical / Classical Period

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Co-founded by young conductor Francis Choinière, the Orchestre philharmonique et Choeur des mélomanes (OPCM) has distinguished itself since its inception by its many musical projects dedicated to inspiring a new generation of music lovers through the presentation of major vocal and symphonic works. As part of the enterprising maestro’s constellation of ensembles and projects, to which can be added the FILMharmonic Orchestra and the film music and concert production company GFN Productions, the OPCM will open its new season with Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s SymphonyNo . 5 at the Maison symphonique on November 15 and 16. A few days before the concert, Alexandre Villemaire spoke to Francis Choinière about the orchestra’s new program, its mission and its future.

Photo Credit : Tam Lan Truong

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