Indigenous Mosaic: St-Gelais, Montour & Derksen

The opening concert of Orchestre classique de Montréal’s 86th season will feature three exceptional soloists: Innu soprano Élisabeth St-Gelais, Mohawk violinist Tara-Louise Montour, and Cree cellist Cris Derksen.

Presented in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Week, the program will include works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous composers alike. Highlights include Mozart’s "Jupiter Symphony" with visual projections by Oneida artist Alanah Jewell Morningstar, the Québec premiere of "Spiderbeing" by Cris Derksen, songs by Tomson Highway, and a violin concerto by Malcolm Forsyth composed especially for Tara-Louise Montour.