The 26th annual Fête de la Musique de Tremblant returns for a free, four-day festive lineup from September 4 to September 7, featuring performances by Grégory Charles, Pierre Lapointe, and Ensemble Caprice, according to festival founder and artistic director Angèle Dubeau.
Bach Concertos and Classical Highlights in Saint-Jovite
Festivalgoers can experience classical music in an intimate church setting during the opening weekend. Ensemble Caprice Concerto performs the Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach on Friday, September 4, inside the grand church of Saint-Jovite.
“Voilà un grand concert purement classique autour de l’œuvre du génie créateur qu’était Jean-Sébastien Bach,” says Angèle Dubeau, noting that the eleven-musician ensemble brings lively interpretations to the baroque repertoire within the church’s acoustics.
Outdoor Spectacles at Place Saint-Bernard
The pedestrian village hosts several high-profile outdoor concerts across the long weekend, anchored by large ensemble performances and singer-songwriters.
Grégory Charles takes to the Place Saint-Bernard stage area on Saturday, September 5, accompanied by 25 choristes. “J’ai dit à Grégory Charles: ‘tu mets la place Saint-Bernard en feu !'”, Dubeau states regarding the performer’s energy. Later that evening, violinist Timothy Chooi performs “Le Violon Rouge,” described by the festival director as an emotional performance by one of Canada’s most prominent young violinists.
Singer-songwriter Pierre Lapointe makes his first appearance at the festival on Sunday evening, September 6, presenting his show Chansons démodées pour ceux qui ont le cœur abîmé.
Interactive Public Pianos and Emerging Talent
The 26th edition also emphasizes intimate audience connections and youth development through dedicated public programming.
Viviane Audet performs at the Quebecor Public Piano on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6. Given carte blanche by the festival, Audet will combine music and conversation, answering audience questions directly. “Ce sera un moment différent où elle dévoilera son jardin secret musical,” explains Dubeau.
Monday, September 6, showcases the next generation and regional performers on the Place Saint-Bernard stage. “Les Étoiles du Conservatoire” features young musicians aged 10 to 20 from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, followed by Le Chœur Tremblant, a 60-member regional choir directed by Louis Babin.