Team

Jean-Philippe Tremblay is artistic director and principal conductor of the Orchestre de la francophonie, which he co-founded in 2001. Under his leadership, the OF has given more than 350 concerts across Canada, in China, Germany and in the USA. In recent seasons, he has conducted in Europe: l’Orchestre National de France, the Rotterdam Philarmonic, the Wiener Kammer Orchester, the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Orchestre National d’Asturias. Following his debuts with the Netherlands Radio Philarmonic Orchestra in Utrecht, live on the national radio, critic Renée Reitsma wrote: « Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay was a last-minute replacement of Serge Baudo, but he more than held his own. Conducting the orchestra with an energy that reminded me of fellow French-Canadian Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Tremblay had contagious enthusiasm while still being in full control. The orchestra obviously responded well to him. »

In Asia, Tremblay has conducted the Macao Orchestra, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the China Philarmonic Orchestra.

At home, he has been guest conductor with the Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax, Quebec, Kitchener, Hamilton orchestras as well as the NAC Orchestra in Ottawa, the Manhattan School of Music Orchestra ad the Philharmonie Orchestra of the Americas and the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra.

Jean-Philippe Tremblay studied viola, composition and conducting at the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec à Chicoutimi, at the Université de Montréal, the Royal Academy of Music in London, the Pierre Monteux School, and at the Tanglewood Music Center.

Student in musicology, Clovis Chartier is passionate about the world of music. His journey has allowed him to participate in diverse projects ranging from sound technology to musical performance. As a horn player, he is involved in the musical life through his participation in the University of Montreal orchestra as well as several personal projects.

However, it is truly through his involvement in the field of musicology that he stands out. His unique vision of the music industry is characterized both by his love for classical music and a social perspective. Indeed, his involvement in the field of music mediation allows him to have a unique viewpoint on the place of music in society.

Pursuing her passion for music at university level, Isabelle Cloutier stands out for her musicality and curiosity. Very young, she first discovered music through piano classes, and at the age of ten, she started learning clarinet which she had the chance to enrich her musical knowledge through various school ensembles and musical camps. Studying with François Martel, she completed her college diploma at Saint-Laurent CEGEP. In the fall 2022, Isabelle began her undergraduate studies at Université de Montréal with Martin Carpentier, with the intention of deepening her instrumental playing and gaining orchestral experience. She is also principal clarinet with the Mount-Royal Youth Orchestra. Alongside her studies, Isabelle is involved in her academic environment, particularly in her student association, first as a member of the student life committee in 2023, then as co-president the following year. She also coordinates student laboratory activities for the Étude partenariale en médiation de la musique (EPMM). During her time at EPMM, she had the opportunity to develop music outreach activities in collaboration with her colleagues, to help classical music reach a variety of audiences. With a desire to broaden her horizons in cultural management, Isabelle has been working for the Orchestre de la Francophonie since 2024, holding the position of music librarian and orchestra manager.

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