As we usher in the New Year, we’re filled with anticipation for the musical journey that lies ahead. We can’t wait to bring you more unique events, share the beauty of organ music, and witness the extraordinary talents that will grace the stage in the upcoming Canadian International Organ Competition in the fall. Get ready for a year filled with… [more]
Author: CIOCM Administration
Looking back on a wonderful year!
As 2023 comes to a close, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your support over the past year. It is thanks to your generosity and belief in our mission that we have so many incredible… [more]
Discover a performance by a CIOC jury member!
As we enter the holiday season, we at the CIOC would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your support, which has played a pivotal role in enabling us to advance our mission of promoting the pipe organ and its music to audiences across Canada and around the world. This has been an incredible year… [more]
‘Tis the season of giving!
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]
Meet one of the United Kingdom’s finest organists!
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]
A look back at the Grand Organ Festival 2023
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]
Don’t miss the final concerts of the Grand Organ Festival!
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]
Still time to book tickets for these incredible events!
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]
Find out what exciting events are taking place this week!
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]
Montreal comes alive with the sound of organ music!
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]