Musical Moments

Have the sounds of the summer concerts presented at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel graced your ears yet? Make your way to Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, the first Marian pilgrimage site in Montreal founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in 1655, to attend seven “Musical Moments”.

In this historic building gilded with eight scenes painted by François-Édouard Meloche, you will get the opportunity to experience a varied set of programming that harmonizes well with the chapel.

The concerts are presented at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. according to the following schedule:

June 26: Beethoven First!

Sam Magdi, baroque mandolin

Benoît Marineau, virginal and positive organ

July 3: Music from New France and the Montreal Organ Music Book

Hisako Egan, voice

Benoît Marineau, portative organ and organ

July 17: Beethoven First!

Sam Magdi, baroque mandolin

Benoît Marineau, virginal and positive organ

July 31: From the 14th to the 20th Century

Emanuel Lebel, baritone

Benoît Marineau, portative organ and organ

August 7: Bach, Bach, and More Bach

Mayu Egan, soprano and violin & Lumine Egan, violoncello

Benoît Marineau, virginal and positive organ

August 14: Ave Maria Festival

Jean Pelletier, saxophone

Benoît Marineau, organ

September 4: From the 14th to the 20th Century

Emanuel Lebel, baritone

Benoît Marineau, portative organ and organ

Cost of entry to each concert is upon a voluntary donation basis.

Photo: Geneviève Giguère