Palais Montcalm, Quebec City

Palais Montcalm is an impressive concert hall situated at Place d'Youville, just beyond the walls of Quebec City. This iconic venue, which has been a prominent feature of Old Quebec since its construction in 1932, underwent a significant transformation from 2002 to 2006, becoming a top-tier performance space with acoustic qualities that complement its stunning art deco design. Within the walls of Palais Montcalm, a diverse range of musical performances, including jazz, blues, folk, and classical music, find their home.

On March 17, 2007, those attending its inaugural performance experienced a venue that had been expanded both upwards and downwards, with the roof being raised and reinforced. The entire interior underwent a remarkable overhaul, resulting in the creation of a 979-seat concert hall adorned with exquisite wood finishes and pristine acoustics, providing an ideal setting for presenting classical music as well as emerging artists. It also became the perfect residence for the renowned string ensemble known as les Violons du Roy.

Furthermore, Palais Montcalm was specially designed to house a colossal pipe organ, which serves as the hall's centerpiece and distinguishes it as a unique destination not only within the province but also throughout the entire country.

This magnificent organ, Casavant’s Opus 3896, boasts three keyboards with mechanical action, 37 stops, and 51 ranks, comprising a total of 2846 pipes. It made its debut on September 11, 2013. Positioned within the room's distinctive "shoebox" layout, the instrument was strategically placed within the hall, centered and as close to the stage as possible to seamlessly blend with the orchestra's performances.