12 HOMMES RAPAILLÉS
The show
Twelve poems taken from L'homme rapaillé by Gaston Miron, published in 1970, set to music by Gilles Bélanger. A dozen Quebec artists each interpret a song, paying musical tribute to the great Québécois poet who passed away in 1996.
Tickets: First category, $61, taxes included.
Date: Thursday, February 25, 8 p.m.
Place des Arts – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
PARADIS PERDU
The show
A dreamlike odyssey, a spectacular poem for the stage, a trip through the global garden, at the crossroads of theatre, film, music and the performing arts. A wandering soldier, the last man on earth, dreams that he recreates a world destroyed by the hand of mankind.
Tickets: First category, $83, taxes included.
Dates: Thursday, February 18, Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20, 8 p.m.
Place des Arts – Théâtre Maisonneuve
NAGANO AND REPIN PLAY BRAHMS AND BEETHOVEN
The show
Much in demand the world over, Russian violinist Vadim Repin returns to perform for OSM fans in a rare visit to Montreal, performing Beethoven's unique Violin Concerto alongside conductor Kent Nagano. The OSM musical director also conducts Brahms' First Symphony.
Tickets: $86 / $74 / $64 taxes included.
Dates: Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24, 8 p.m.
Place des Arts – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
The meal
Treat yourself to the inspired gourmet cuisine of this 220-capacity bistro, with a French bistro menu specially conceived by Chef François Carré for fans of fine fare. Featuring a full bar, the Balmoral transforms into an intimate venue during the Festival period, where small jazz combos perform during the course of the evening.
Soup or salad
Selection 1
Chicken Ballottine, root vegetable purée and sauce forestière.
Dessert of the day.
Tea or coffee.
$39 per person, taxes and service included.
Selection 2
Filet of salmon, Yukon Gold mash, braised spinach and veal reduction sauce with lentils.
Dessert of the day.
Tea or coffee.
$42 per person, taxes and service included.
Selection 3
Braised lamb shank à la provençale, spring vegetable couscous.
Dessert of the day.
Tea or coffee.
$45 per person, taxes and service included.
CULINARY TOURS: GROUP OFFERS
In collaboration with
THE FLAVOURS OF MONTREAL
Experience the range of Montréal's culinary diversity
by indulging in the local cuisine while learning about the history of Saint-Laurent
Boulevard, Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile End and Little Italy. From start to finish,
prepare to be seduced by the local specialties: ice cider, Quebec cheeses, chocolate
delicacies… Resistance is futile!
Lenght: 4 hours
Meeting Spot: Les Délices de l'Érable (84 St. Paul Street East)
transportation, samples, professional guide and chartered vehicle included
Available for groups starting up at 20 people (Prices on demand)
THE TASTES AND SMELLS OF OLD MONTREAL
A delectable way to discover the culinary, cultural and historic charms of the oldest part of the city. Follow your guide in and out of boutiques where a great number of culinary creations await you!
Lenght: two and a half hours
Meeting Spot: Boutique Europea (33 Notre-Dame Street West)
taxes, samples and professional guide included
Available for groups starting up at 20 people (Prices on demand)
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Surrender to the pleasures of a three-course meal skillfully orchestrated in three different restaurants. The opening cocktail will be held in DNA, the entrée and main course served in Boris Bistro, and the meal closes beautifully with dessert and coffee in Osco! (Hôtel Intercontinental)
Lenght: 3 hours
Meeting Spot: DNA Restaurant (355 Marguerite d'Youville Street)
taxes, wine, gratuities and coordinator included
Available for groups starting up at 20 people (Prices on demand)
DISCOVERING MARCHÉ JEAN-TALON AND LITTLE ITALY
Discover our largest open-air market, along with a charming Montreal quartier: welcome to Marché Jean-Talon and Little Italy. Enjoy the charms of all the delicious aromas and eye-popping colours. Learn more about the history and principal merchants that make this corner of Montreal so unique! It's a trip full of sensory delights, with a nod to the Italian community!
Lenght: 2 hours
Meeting Spot: Librairie Gourmande at Marché Jean Talon (7070 Henri-Julien Street)
taxes, samples and professional guide included
Available for groups starting up at 20 people
(Prices on demand)