Quantz is a marvelous composer.
Jean-Pierre Rampal
Johann Joachim Quantz, one of the most important proponents of the transverse flute in the 18th century, a performer as well as a composer, died in Potsdam on July 12, 1773. This year, … Lire plus
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Thence Swan and I to a drinking-house near Temple Bar, where while he wrote I played on my flageolet till a dish of poached eggs was got ready for us.
Samuel Pepys,
Diary, February 9, 1660
Elizabeth I stunned many … Lire plus
The brochure for our 27th season has arrived! It features our new visual identity, created by Agence Comme pas deux, as well as illustrations by Catherine St-Martin.
You can download the web version of the brochure here. Past subscribers … Lire plus
Dear friends,
We hope that the summer has been a pleasant one, that you have been able to fill up on energy and enjoy summer musical events. Your Boréades have been very active during this period in order to concoct … Lire plus
From June 10 to 12, 2022 ! Information and registration: boreades.com/academie
June 10-12, 2022 Les Boréades de Montréal and Les Concerts de la Chapelle have joined forces to create the fifth edition of the Academy of Early Music of Saint-Camille. … Lire plus
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