The orchestral collective that stands out
ALREADY 25 YEARS!
Formed in 2001, the OSI is composed of approximately sixty musicians of all ages, professions, and backgrounds. Passionate about music, they share a desire to offer Montrealers accessible, exciting, and memorable symphonic concerts. The Orchestre symphonique de l'Isle was formed by and for musicians. It enjoys charitable status.
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT - JANUARY 11, 2026
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the OSI presented an exceptional concert at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, in collaboration with the Chœur de la Montagne and the Harmonie Vocale de Saint-Hyacinthe.
On January 11, 2026, more than 2,000 people filled the hall for this event.
A big thank you to our conductors Hubert Tanguay-Labrosse and Catherine Le Saunier, as well as to the choir members of the Chœur de la Montagne and the Harmonie Vocale de Saint-Hyacinthe for this magnificent musical collaboration.
Thank you, dear audience, for making this afternoon unforgettable and for celebrating the orchestra's 25th anniversary with us.
NEXT CONCERT - MAY 23, 2026
May 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, Montreal
Under the direction of Albert Brouwer, the Isle Symphony Orchestra presents:
- Intermezzo - Puccini
- Composition of the Concordia competition winner
- Symphony no.1 - Gustav Mahler
Pre-concert conference
Before our concerts, we offer you a short conference led by Frédéric Cardin , cultural mediator and host of the show Les trésors cachés on Radio VM.
Discover some secrets behind the works on the program and learn more about the composers and the context of their compositions by attending the pre-concert talk. Benefit from listening tips that will accompany you throughout the concert and enhance your experience.
🎊 RAFFLE 🎟️
Enter our raffle for a chance to win one of the following prizes:
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A painting by the artist Vermet
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An annual membership to the orchestra's concerts for the 2026-2027 season
The winners will be announced during the concert on May 23, 2026.
Jean-Guy Vermette, known as "Vermet," is a self-taught painter with a figurative style, somewhere between illustration and naive art, whose works evoke the innocence and imagination of his childhood. Through his use of textures and bold colors, he creates dynamic compositions, often inspired by music, recognizable by their swirling notes and humorous "Coquettes." His canvases, imbued with lightness and joy, seek above all to bring smiles and happiness.
A violin solo with the Isle Symphony Orchestra
Acrylic, mixed media and epoxy.
20" x 16"
OSI IN MOTION
Discover some of our concerts in video.
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OSI Orchestre symphonique de l'Isle - Camille Saint-Saëns, Symphonie no 3 en ut mineur
OSI Orchestre symphonique de l'Isle - Camille Saint-Saëns, Symphonie no 3 en ut mineur
Orchestre Symphonique de l'Isle (OSI), Danses symphoniques op-45 de Sergueï Rachmaninoff 1873-1943
OSI Orchestre Symphonique de l'Isle - Jean Sibelius, Symphonie no. 2 en ré majeur, op. 43
OUR CONDUCTOR
HUBERT TANGUAY-LABROSSE
Winner of the Standard Life Grand Prize of the SMO Competition (2009 edition) Hubert Tanguay-Labrosse is a graduate of the Juilliard School in clarinet, and of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal in orchestral conducting. He has performed as a soloist with numerous Canadian ensembles including the Montreal, Sherbrooke, Longueuil and Newfoundland symphonic orchestras. He has also performed in broadcasts of ICI Radio-Canada. From 2015 to 2020, he conducted the Joliette and Sherbrooke youth orchestras.
ALBERT BROUWER
Albert Brouwer has been acting associate flutist with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal since 2015, playing as principal flutist during the 2019-2022 seasons.
A graduate of the Utrecht Conservatory of Music with great distinction, he continued his studies at McGill University with Mr. Timothy Hutchins.
Mr. Brouwer has held the position of principal flutist with several orchestras, including those of Springfield, Vermont, Albany and Drummondville. He has performed under such renowned conductors as Valery Gergiev and Mstislav Rostropovich. An accomplished chamber musician and soloist, he has performed concertos by CPE Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Khatchatourian and Liebermann, and collaborated with violinist Jaime Laredo on a performance of JS Bach's double concerto. Mr. Brouwer has also taken part in recordings for Naxos, Decca and Albany Records.
Mr. Brouwer has always been interested in conducting, and following masterclasses in conducting with M.Alsop, A.Princiotti and K.Rhodes, he has conducted the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Dartmouth College Orchestra, the Burlington Chamber Orchestra and the Bishops University Orchestra.
A professor at McGill University, he has also taught at Domaine Forget and Bishop's University.
OSI IN MOTION
Here are some videos where you can discover the individuals who make up the musical collective that is OSI.
OUR MUSICIANS
THE OSI SOUND
OUR MISSION
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Offer musicians who dedicate themselves to a career other than music the opportunity to play in a high-level orchestra and perform in concert.
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Offer musicians a serene and stimulating environment where rigor and the pleasure of playing are the two guidelines, all in an orchestra governed by and for its members.
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Present accessible, exciting and memorable concerts where the public can hear well-known works and discover others that deserve to be heard.
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Offer tickets at a reasonable price to give as many people as possible the chance to access the symphony concert experience and offer around a hundred free tickets per year to community organizations.
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SUPPORT US
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Help the OSI in reaching its goals and mission
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Help bring classical music to the greater public
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More than 100 tickets given to charity each year
OUR CHALLENGE
The OSI doesn't receive any public funding.
It relies on donations, sponsorships,
membership fees and ticket sales.
OFFICIAL TAX RECEIPT
Donating to our charity organization means you
automatically will receive an official receipt for tax purposes.
