Author: CIOCM Administration

As we enter the festive season, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the generous donors who are supporting us this Giving Tuesday. It is through your generosity that… [more]

We are excited to present our jury for the 6th edition of the Canadian International Organ Competition. Selected from among the most eminent, internationally renowned figures in the music scene… [more]

After a whole month of incredible events and concerts, the 2023 Grand Organ Festival has come to a close! We would like to thank everyone who attended our festival this year, as well as… [more]

As the Grand Organ Festival continues to bring the beautiful art of organ music to organ enthusiasts and newcomers alike, we are grateful to all who have supported the CIOC by attending our events! Just this past week, we’ve had the opportunity to hear magnificent performances by… [more]

As we arrive at the halfway point of the Grand Organ Festival, the city of Montreal has now played host to a number of incredible events and concerts, including masterclasses, organ recitals, and our ever-popular silent film with live organ! If you have not yet had the opportunity to attend any events, there are still many exciting… [more]

In collaboration with with the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and the Film Society of Montréal, the CIOC is thrilled to present Organ Discovery Day: The Majesty of the Pipe Organ, an exciting event tailored for high schoolers and Cégep students. This unique opportunity offers… [more]

The Grand Organ Festival kicked off over the weekend, with the Organ Open House Day, Organ Concert with Philippe Lefebvre: From Notre-Dame to the Oratoire, and an Organ Concert with Marc D’Anjou welcoming hundreds of attendees who were eager to discover the beauty of organ music. At the CIOC we are committed to highlighting… [more]

For its first vocal recital of the 2023-2024 season, Bourgie Hall pays a vibrant tribute to organist and composer Rachel Laurin, who passed away this summer. Her song cycle Chant pour un Québec lointain will be heard in its entirety in a world premiere on… [more]

Join us on October 14th at 7 PM for a cinematic journey like no other at St. James United Church! Experience the classic charm of the 1923 silent film “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” with musical accompaniment by organist Jason Roberts. But that’s not all – the evening kicks off with… [more]

The CIOC presents a special fundraising event highlighting the launch of 2021 CIOC First-Prize winner Aaron Tan’s new album, as well as our recent film project “Whispers: Music that Connects Us.” Enjoy a breathtaking musical performance by Aaron, an exclusive film screening, and… [more]