The Conservatoire de musique de Montréal is a music conservatory and performance venue in Montreal, Quebec. It offers professional training in classical music and is also a place to hear it, with a programme of concerts given by students, faculty and guest artists.
What to expect
As a working conservatory, the building is first a place of study, so a visit tends to be built around a concert rather than a tour. The performances range from student recitals to appearances by visiting musicians, which means the evening's programme can vary considerably from one event to the next. Checking what is scheduled before you go will tell you what kind of listening to expect.
Getting there
The conservatory is at 4750 avenue Henri-Julien, on the first floor, in the Montreal neighbourhood that bears the street's name. The address is in the north-central part of the city, a short distance from the rest of the urban core. Because this is a venue with a teaching role, the setting feels quieter and more local than the city's larger concert halls.
Around the venue
- A classical concert with a mix of student and professional performers
- The wider city of Montreal, with its many cafés, restaurants and neighbourhoods to explore before or after a performance
- A chance to see a conservatory at work, where young musicians are training in the city's musical life
For anyone who enjoys classical music, the Conservatoire offers an intimate and well-grounded evening. It suits visitors who want to hear music close to where it is taught, and who are happy to combine a concert with an unhurried exploration of Montreal.