Music Lovers Circle

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The Music Lovers Circle of the OSM is comprised of seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about classical music.

Through their philanthropic commitment, its members have a positive impact on the development of culture in the metropolis. Their contribution supports, among other things, the democratization of classical music, an important aspect of the OSM’s mission. Their support is reflected in community initiatives such as concerts in parks, free concerts, and affordable events during the Classical Spree, and much more!

Join this dynamic circle that will immerse you in the heart of the Orchestra while participating in stimulating networking activities!

With a contribution of $1,000, you become a member of the Music Lovers Circle.

A partial tax receipt for the total eligible amount will be issued.

Join the circle

Privileges granted*

Your support deserves special attention

In addition to supporting the OSM and meeting other culture enthusiasts, exclusive privileges will be reserved for you to thank you for your generous support.

Invitation to two concerts*.
Free participation in pre-concert networking cocktails.
Access to an exclusive activity (which may include a private meeting with senior management, OSM musicians, a chamber music concert, etc.)
Access to an OSM Behind the Scenes activity (organ tour, enriched rehearsals, etc.)

All privileges include a guest.

Available one year to the day after the contribution.

*Invitation for seats in categories 2 to 5. No handling fees. Free exchange up to 24 hours before your concert. Certain restrictions apply.

Complimentary tickets not valid for the following concerts:

The Awaited Return of Lang Lang
Apashe x OSM
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – In concert live to film
OSM × Cirque du Soleil: The Musical Experience
Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature
The Magic of Winter
Peter and the Wolf on the Organ
OSMose
Beauty, the Beast and the Orchestra
Meeting of Titans: Bruckner and Mehta
López and Beethoven Close the Season! (May 25 and 26 only)

Allegro 1

Magnifique Mahler : ouverture épique

Date: September 17, 2026
Venue: Maison symphonique de Montréal, 1600 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal, QC H2X 0S1

Immerse yourself in Mahler’s teeming world, where legend, poetry and raw emotion meet. From the flamboyance of Das klagende Lied, written when he was only twenty, to the dreamlike intimacy of the Des Knaben Wunderhorn lieder, Rafael Payare, the OSM Chorus and legendary baritone Matthias Goerne draw us into a fresco at once grand and deeply personal. Before the concert, an elegant cocktail reception awaits you in the Antonia-Nantel Foyer.

Pricing:
Music Lovers Circle donor members: complimentary networking event
Non-members: $150, taxes included

RESERVE YOUR TICKET (DONOR MEMBERS)
RESERVE YOUR TICKET (NON-MEMBERS)

Presto 1

The Sibelius Concerto and Swan Lake

Date: November 19, 2026
Venue: Maison symphonique de Montréal, 1600 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal, QC H2X 0S1

A journey through water and imagination, from the murmur of a spring to the shimmer of an enchanted lake. Smetana’s The Moldau opens the way, followed by the Sibelius Violin Concerto, surging like an inner torrent in the hands of Andrew Wan, before Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite closes the voyage in a burst of dance and light. Before the concert, a cocktail reception awaits you in the Antonia-Nantel Foyer.

Invitations for this event will be sent in due course.

Allegro 2

Shostakovich's Dramatic Symphony No. 8

Date: February 11, 2027
Venue: Maison symphonique de Montréal, 1600 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal, QC H2X 0S1

Two giants of the Russian repertoire in a single breath: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, carried by the consuming virtuosity of Alexander Gavrylyuk, followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8, an epic of suffering shot through with a thread of hope. An intense and magnificent evening. Before the concert, an exclusive moment of conversation and connection awaits you in the Antonia-Nantel Foyer, over an elegant cocktail reception.

Invitations for this event will be sent in due course.

Presto 2

Dance with Piazzolla

Date: April 29, 2027
Venue: Maison symphonique de Montréal, 1600 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal, QC H2X 0S1

Let the tango carry you away! In this exuberant concert, the spellbinding world of Astor Piazzolla meets the fire of the Orchestra under the direction of Gemma New, with two masters of the bandoneon, William Sabatier and Rómulo Larrea. From the heartbreaking farewell of Adiós Nonino to the brilliance of María de Buenos Aires, a vibrant and sensuous immersion to close the season with both Circles gathered together. Before the concert, a cocktail reception invites you to mingle with fellow enthusiasts; afterwards, the dance floor and live music take over!

Invitations for this event will be sent in due course.

Executive Committee

President:
Jean-Michel Merlot, Portfolio Manager, National Bank Financial

Vice-president:
Carolyn Hébert, Marketing Strategy Consultant

Executive Committee members:
Bruno Barbuio, Senior Cloud and AI Specialist, Microsoft
Laurie Cloutier, Market Strategy & Partnerships Manager, Fever Inc.
Alexandre Cuvelier, Manager, Prime Minister’s Communications, Privy Council Office
Véronique Fontaine, CEO and co-founder, 24/7 Services
Karine Fortin, Senior Director, Human Resources, CRHA, OACIQ
Pierre-Luc Gravel, Director Marketing and Communications – Corner Collection
Christel Joly, Teacher, HEC University
Nadine Lajoie, Founding President, Issime Communications
Charles Mathon, Senior Account Manager, Platinum Accounts at KPMG
Marc-Antoine Saumier, Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Canada Life
Mayssaa Karaki, Wealth Management Advisor, National Bank Financial
Rose-Carmelle Jean, Director – Succession, Workforce and Project Office, AÉRO MONTRÉAL