25th anniversary of the Centre Le Pèlerin Mass presided over by Father Raymond Gourde (in French only) Crypt Church, 4:30 p.m. Special broadcast of the celebration on the Oratory’s YouTube channel The Mass will be followed by an exclusive luncheon, reserved for members of the religious communities who have supported Le Pèlerin over the past...

Quentin Guérillot (France), organ Large-screen projection Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission – Voluntary fee

Organized by the Gathering of Middle Eastern Christians and the Fondation Bissonnette pour la Terre Sainte Mass presided over by Christian Lépine, Archbishop of Montréal, in the presence of, among others, the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada and several members of the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant clergy from Montreal and Canada. Basilica, 4:30 p.m.   Information:...

Federico Andreoni, organ Large-screen projection Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission – Volontary fee

The Remembrance Mass of the Oratory   At Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, pilgrims, friends and benefactors of the shrine come to pray for their loved ones. Those who have lost a dear one during the year are especially invited to this celebration to draw strength and support. Welcome!   Crypt Church, 7:30 p.m....

Bach, Virtuoso Organist Organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach, including the Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 541 Joseph Ripka, organ (USA), concert performer and winner of first prize in three international competitions “Award-winning Joseph Ripka has no trouble transcending the organist’s usual invisibility as his young career continues.” – Boston Musical Intelligence. Mario...

Bach and the French composers Johann Sebastian Bach’s organ works inspired by French composers, including the Fantaisie et fugue en do mineur, BWV 537, the Prélude et fugue en mi bémol, BWV 552 plus the chorales Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 and Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645. Didier Matry, titular...

An Imaginary Encounter: Bach and Widor Works for organ and choir by Johann Sebastian Bach Mass op. 36 for two choirs and two organs by Charles-Marie Widor Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Baritone choir made up of former Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Federico Andreoni, choir organ Vincent Boucher, great organ Andrew Gray, direction Mario Paquet,...

Join us for a cherished holiday tradition, as the OCM brings the comfort and joy of Händel’s most celebrated oratorio to the stunning acoustics of the Crypt Church at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. A magnificent vocal quartet of renowned soloists, along with the choirs Les Filles de l’île and Les Chantres Musiciens, will...

Come and celebrate the magic of Christmas in the intimate atmosphere of the Crypt Church of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. The vocal quartet les Meslanges will perform traditional and seasonal carols, in some settings with the strings of Quatuor Cobalt, in a warm and lively atmosphere. Instrumental music will not be missing a beat: the Quatuor...

The program proposed for this festive moment will cross the centuries to make you hear traditional songs from here and elsewhere. Get your vocal chops up! The conductor and musical director, Andrew Gray, will invite you to sing along with the choir. Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Andrew Gray, conductor Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission...