Orchestre symphonique de Québec / The Quebec Symphony Orchestra is one of the major orchestras of Canada
The Quebec Symphony is also Canada’s oldest active orchestra. Since its origins in 1902 it has always promoted the works of Canadian composers and Canadian soloists.
The orchestra holds an annual competition for young Quebec musicians awarding monetary prizes as well as the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the orchestra. The orchestra also performs with the Théâtre lyrique du Québec (Théâtre lyrique de Nouvelle-France), the Opéra du Québec, the Opéra de Québec, and the Choeur symphonique de Québec.
Discography
- Matton Mouvement symphonique I - Lekeu Adagio pour quatuor d'orchestre, Opus 3 - Milhaud Suite provençale. De Preist conductor. 1977. RCI 454/(Matton) 5-ACM 29
- Music of the Magical Realism, vol 2: Bouliane Le Cactur rieur et la demoiselle qui souffrait d'une soif insatiable. Streatfeild conductor. (1991). SNE 567 (CD)
- Prévost Le Conte de l'Oiseau - Haydn Toy Symphony. Berryman and Besré narrator, Duschenes conductor. 1984. SNE 518/(Prévost) 6-ACM 28
- El Cuento del Pajaro - Haydn Toy Symphony. Rodriguez and Barris narrator, Duschenes conductor. 1984. SNE 519
- The Tale of the Bird - Haydn Toy Symphony. Henry and Monette narrator, Duschenes conductor. 1983. SNE 505
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