Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONTREAL – Monday, March 16, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JMC) announces the final of three Happy Hour Concerts by their artist-in-residence, Benjamin Deschamps performing alongside Nadia Monczak, Gentiane MG and Levi Dover in Dialogues on Thursday, March 19, at Joseph-Rouleau Hall at the André Bourbeau JMC House.
Come explore a distinctive quartet where jazz interprets classical music. Blending original compositions and arrangements of classical works, these four artists push the boundaries of their respective genres, creating music that is rich, expressive, and unexpected.
According to Executive and Artistic Director Danièle LeBlanc, “It’s already the end of our jazz project with this artist who’s at the height of his craft. The last two concerts were both bold and inviting, and I’m expecting some wonderful surprises with this closing concert!”
CONCERT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 – free cocktail at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
Location: Joseph-Rouleau Hall, André Bourbeau’s JMC House, 305 Mont-Royal E., Montreal
Artists:
Benjamin Deschamps, soprano and tenor saxophones
Nadia Monczak, violin
Gentiane MG, piano
Levi Dover, double bass
Artist bios: https://bit.ly/4uutyYX
Programme: Original compositions by the band members and arrangements of classical pieces, including Borodin, Boulanger, Chopin, among others.
Tickets: $35.65 tax in (regular); $28.73 tax in (34 and under)
Box office: https://bit.ly/4s9J0IF
About Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Jeunesses Musicales Canada is a talent incubator that propels the careers of up-and-coming musicians and helps bring classical music to audiences of all ages, reaching over 75,000 spectators each year. A regular JMC season includes more than 1,600 musical activities across Canada, from chamber music concerts to stimulating musical activities for young people.
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Media Contact:
Erin Whittaker, Head of Communications
ewhittaker@jmcanada.ca
Phone: 514 845-4108, ext. 222
Public Partners
JMC thanks the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec for its financial support.
