Description
Following the remarkable success of Requiem, winner of the 2025 Felix Award for Classical Album of the Year, composer Francois Dompierre, conductor Francis Choiniere, and the Orchestre FILMharmonique reunite for an ambitious new project: Les Quatre Saisons du Quebec. Composer Francois Dompierre says of this project: "In the same way that Piazzolla reimagined Vivaldi's work through the sounds of tango, I chose to honour my Quebec heritage by celebrating our traditional dances and folk songs." Part of a long tradition of musical works inspired by the seasons, this original composition draws on the landscapes, colours, and musical traditions that shape Quebec's identity. Conceived as a tribute to the province's rich cultural heritage, it celebrates the folk, Acadian, Irish, and North American influences that have helped define Quebec's unique character and collective history. With Les Quatre Saisons du Quebec, Francois Dompierre adds a significant new work to his artistic legacy, offering audiences a vivid musical portrait of Quebec--its landscapes, its history, and its spirit. Performed by the Orchestre FILMharmonique under the direction of Francis Choiniere and featuring violin soloist Isabella d'Eloize Perron, Les Quatre Saisons du Quebec will embark on a major tour beginning in September 2026.
