Montreal Concerts
Montreal Taken by Storm by Military Bands!
Montréal will vibrate to rhythm of military bands as more than 300 musicians from Canada, Italy and Russia invade the metropolis on August 20 and 21. Brass instruments, bagpipes, drums, balalaika and other musical instruments will animate the quays of the Old Port of Montreal and the Théâtre Maisonneuve.
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PLACE DES ARTS |
Widely acknowledged as Russia’s premiere Cossack dance troupe, the Russian Cossack State Dance Company triumphs with audiences around the world with daring acrobatic somersaults, jumps, breathtaking spins, splits, leaps and the famous Cossack kicks. The Troupe will offer for the first time in Québec a concert, on August 20 and 21, at the Théâtre Maisonneuve of the Place des Arts.
First part
In the first part, la Musique du Royal 22e Régiment of Québec City promises a dazzling opening. On program: rhythms of samba and “frevo” and a repertoire from Ricky Martin to Jean-Pierre Ferland to traditional military marches.
On sale now, the tickets are available ranging from $39 to $69 [for reservation]
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Montreal Classic boat festival |
The concert will be launched to the sound of bagpipes on the quays of the Old Port of Montreal, Saturday 
August 21 at 2 PM. The festival-goers will enjoy a colourful musical crescendo with the gradual arrival of nearly 200 musicians. From Canada, Italy and Russia, the musicians will deploy for an exuberant one hour presentation. In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday August 22, at 2 PM.
This concert is presented in association with the second edition of the Montreal Classic Boat Festival that will be held on August 20, 21 and 22, at the quays of the Old Port of Montreal and will reunite more than 80 classic boats. Neophytes and family will be able to admire boat on water and on land in a festive atmosphere. This year program, entirely free, includes different kind of varied activities: musical animation from sea shanties to jazz; thematic conference, pictures’ expositions, assembly of mini sailboats and mini vintage boats. A unique opportunity to revive with the maritime heritage and to touch this wonders of the naval architecture.
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