Festival Line up
Weekend 1: March 7-8, 2026
Share the mic
Friday, March 6, 19:30
La Fab sur Mill
Join us for an inclusive and participatory evening of classical music that brings community to the stage. In partnership with Share the Mic and La Fab sur Mill, this informal concert features local classical musicians alongside emerging artists and community members. Designed to be welcoming and accessible, the evening celebrates the joy of music-making and the power of sharing the spotlight.
The Forest
Saturday, March 8, 16:30
Centre Wakefield La Pêche
The Forest is a newly commissioned art song cycle by composer Carson Becke, featuring poetry by six anglophone writers from the Outaouais. Each poem reflects on a specific tree, forming a musical ecosystem that mirrors the interconnected mycelium networks of the forest. Performed by soprano Meghan Lindsay and Becke on piano, The Forest is a community-sourced, interdisciplinary work that invites reflection on place, memory, and our collective relationship to the natural world
Weekend 2: March 13-14, 2026
Gryphon Trio x Ensemble des Collines
Friday, March 13, 19:30
La Fab sur Mill
Join us for a remarkable evening of chamber music as the Ensemble des Collines collaborates with the internationally acclaimed Gryphon Trio. This special concert brings together artists of Collines-en-musique with world-renowned performers in a program of classical masterworks and compelling contemporary works. Celebrating artistic excellence and collaboration, the event creates new opportunities for local musicians while offering audiences a dynamic and unforgettable musical experience.
Gryphon Trio x Ensemble des Collines
Saturday, March 14, 16:30
La Fab sur Mill
Close out Festival Collines-en-musique with a stirring finale that celebrates the depth and vitality of chamber music. This final performance brings together the Gryphon Trio and Ensemble des Collines in a new artistic exchange—an evening shaped by bold interpretations, intimate ensemble work, and the shared spirit of musical exploration. With a program that bridges tradition and innovation, this concert offers a resonant conclusion to the festival’s 2026 edition and a glimpse into the creative future of classical music in the Gatineau Hills.
