On October 3, 2002, the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre symphonique de Québec, OSQ) celebrated its 100th anniversary. Since its foundation, the OSQ has been associated with countless Quebec City events-events of great significance such as the inauguration of the Théâtre Capitole in 1903, of the Palais Montcalm in 1932, and of the Grand Théâtre de Québec in 1971. A cultural symbol par excellence, the OSQ performs a wide symphonic repertoire and is one of the select few to lead and inspire the musical industry in the Quebec City region. A succession of renowned conductors has directed the OSQ during its 100-year history. Among them are Joseph Vézina (1903-1924), Jean-Robert Talbot (1924-1935), Edwin Bélanger (1935-1951), Wilfrid Pelletier (1951-1966), Françoys Bernier (1966-1968),...
On October 3, 2002, the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre symphonique de Québec, OSQ) celebrated its 100th anniversary. Since its foundation, the OSQ has been associated with countless Quebec City events-events of great significance such as the inauguration of the Théâtre Capitole in 1903, of the Palais Montcalm in 1932, and of the Grand Théâtre de Québec in 1971. A cultural symbol par excellence, the OSQ performs a wide symphonic repertoire and is one of the select few to lead and inspire the musical industry in the Quebec City region. A succession of renowned conductors has directed the OSQ during its 100-year history. Among them are Joseph Vézina (1903-1924), Jean-Robert Talbot (1924-1935), Edwin Bélanger (1935-1951), Wilfrid Pelletier (1951-1966), Françoys Bernier (1966-1968), Pierre Dervaux (1968-1975), James DePreist (1976-1983), Simon Streatfeild (1983-1991), Pascal Verrot (1991-1998), and Yoav Talmi from July 1998 to this day. The OSQ also has an impressive set of 14 recordings since 1977, including on the Analekta record label: French Showpieces with the young Canadian violinist James Ehnes and Dancing for 100 Years, celebrating the orchestra's centennial.
