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Musical Picnic

Multiple Dates: August 4, 2024 - 11:30 AM,
Place: Scène Hydro-Québec de l'arboretum | Hydro-Québec Stage in the Arboretum
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Musical Picnic

Le Xylophone dans tous ses états
In collaboration with the Conservatoire de musique de Rimouski.

About the Musician

Gabriel Dionne is a noted percussionist who has been sharing his love of the xylophone for decades.

A native of Mont-Joli, he obtained a First Prize in percussion from the Rimouski Music Conservatory and a master's degree from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston. A grant holder from the Conseil des Arts and the FCAR, he has participated in numerous advanced training courses, including the Grand Teton’s Orchestral Seminar, in Wyoming, and the Los Angeles Orchestral Institute. Learn more about Gabriel Dionne.

Sunday August 4, first Sunday in August!
First performance at 11:30 a.m.
Second performance at 1 p.m.

The duration of each performance is approximately 45 minutes.

The public is invited to come have a picnic to the sound of music. If it rains, performances take place in the Aire Desjardins of the Great Hall.

On the first Sunday of the month, residents of the province of Quebec can enjoy free admission to Les Jardins de Métis. This program is made possible by a grant from the government of Quebec through its free access measure to museum institutions.

To register for the Free Sunday, click here.



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