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]
Author: CIOCM Administration
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]
Hear the works of Rachel Laurin at these two concerts!
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]
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame like you’ve never seen before!
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]
Mark October 21 in your calendars!
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]
A CIOC winner to perform in British Columbia!
We are thrilled to announce that CIOC 2021 First Prize winner Aaron Tan will be giving two concerts this month in Vancouver (September 19) and Victoria (September 22). Tan is the first organist to… [more]
A closer look at the Grand Organ Festival
Kick off a month of exciting festival events by discovering the organs of the église Très-Saint-Nom-de-Jésus with recitals inside the church as well as on the CIOC’s Bach-Mobile! Embark on… [more]
Celebrating the life of Rachel Laurin
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of the immensely talented organist, composer, and pedagogue, Rachel Laurin at the age of 62. Laurin’s family shared the news on Facebook, writing… [more]