Orchestre de la francophonie is currently seeking candidates for its next artistic director
L’Orchestre de la francophonie (OF) is seeking its next Artistic Director for a three-year term. This key role offers the opportunity to shape the ensemble’s artistic direction and contribute to its outreach.
The selection process will culminate in the summer of 2025 with a series of concerts where the finalists will conduct the orchestra, highlighting their approach and conducting skills.
A three-stage process:
The three finalist conductors will have the opportunity to present their artistic vision through :
A contemporary work.
A concerto featuring one of the OF Concerto Competition winners.
A major symphony from the repertoire.
This initiative will explore a variety of approaches and select an inspiring and innovative person to guide the orchestra.
A rigorous selection process:
The selection will be carried out in three phases:
File review: videos, letters of recommendation and CVs (by the Selection Committee).
Individual interviews: with eight pre-selected candidates (by the Board of Directors and General Management).
Field evaluation: rehearsals and concerts conducted by the three finalists (with the participation of musicians and a public vote).
How to apply:
Candidates must submit their complete application by January 30, 2025, including:
A 10-minute rehearsal video and a video excerpt from a concert.
A curriculum vitae detailing positions held and concerts conducted.
Three letters of recommendation.
Interested candidates should send their applications to the following address: dg@orchestrefranco.com
Distinguished recognition for Jean-Philippe Tremblay
Jean-Philippe Tremblay is named Music Director Emeritus of the OF, in recognition of his key role in its development and the promotion of classical music. He will continue his collaboration with the orchestra through concerts and masterclasses, marking a new chapter in its history.
2024 events
THE ORCHESTRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE AT THE STRADIVARIA FESTIVAL
On 7 July at 2.30pm, the Orchestre de la Francophonie will perform Beethoven’s symphonies Nos. 1 & 7 at the Espace Théâtre in Mont-Laurier. These symphonies offer a striking contrast between the beginning and the peak of the composer’s career, and his ability to push back the boundaries of the symphonic form. Symphony No. 1, premiered in 1800, marks Beethoven’s transition to symphonic writing and sets a new standard for the musical landscape of the time. With its luminous tonalities and playful character, this symphony bears witness to Beethoven’s inventiveness and freshness. Symphony No. 7, written in 1812, reveals a more mature and tormented Beethoven, immersed in a period of personal and political crisis. This monumental work stands out for its emotional intensity and incredible depth. Each movement of the symphony seems to capture a complex range of emotions, from dramatic tension and triumphant élan to melancholy and contemplation. Beethoven’s art still resonates today with unequalled force and universality.
