Voivod + OSM = Symphonic Metal! The Maestra Explains

Interview by Alain Brunet
Genres and styles : Métal / métal progressif / Symphonic Metal

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Quebec-born Dina Gilbert is the maestra who has conducted the symphonic hip-hop experiments of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and other European orchestras, notably for I Am, MC Solaar, Big Flo et Oli and the leading figures of rap keb. This time, she conducts the OSM and the emblematic Quebec metal band Voivod. Hugo Bégin’s arrangements should both magnify and transform the 12 Voivod songs on the program. Two unique evenings at the OSM, January 29 and 30 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.

Photo Credit: Patrick Boucher

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