Presented by TD Bank Group, the event took place under the honorary chairmanship of ÉRIC MARTEL, President and CEO, Bombardier, in the presence of YANNICK NÉZET-SÉGUIN, Principal Conductor and Artistic Director, Orchestre Métropolitain, and
This memorable evening began with the traditional welcome cocktail, followed by a private concert with the Orchestre Métropolitain, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, a discussion with Éric Martel and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, on the themes of leadership and family, and a silent auction, all accompanied by a gourmet experience with Marie-Fleur St-Pierre. This positive and unifying event brought together great influential
Donations for the Future of Music
The evening’s donations will help support and enhance the OM’s musical mission by letting it continue to serve its community by sharing symphonic music with a growing audience, and by making culture more accessible to families, young musicians, children, and the elderly, with whom the OM works closely. “As Honorary Chair, I would like to personally thank all those who responded this evening and have contributed with their donations and their time to the success of this very important event. It was a very proud moment for all of us at Bombardier to welcome you to our premises.” ― Éric Martel
Leadership and Family Strength
The alliance between the two major Canadian enterprises quite naturally embodies the spirit of family and solidarity that is an important driver for both. Since the essence of any great project or mission, whether musical or business, is primarily rooted in the strength of its team, the OM and Bombardier proudly convey and advocate these values. Éric Martel and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, leaders of large organizations in very different fields, both of which require positive and unifying leaders to rally the troops around promising projects, shared during the event their respective visions on group strength and family values that are critical to the success of orchestras and businesses alike.
Complete Trust
Incidentally in 2019, the OM proudly announced the renewal for life of the contract of its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Yannick Nézet-Séguin. An open-ended commitment based on mutual trust and human values: “Montréal is my hometown, my home port. It’s where I was born, where I grew up and where I received my musical training. And the Orchestre Métropolitain is the first of my musical families. They have trusted me from the start when I was just 25 years old. The trust was mutual, and our relationship has only grown over the last 20 years. We are now inseparable. I look forward to the coming years at the Orchestre Métropolitain with great enthusiasm for the many projects in store and with great pride for all that has been accomplished to date.” ― Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Distinguished Guests Extend Their Support to the OM
The Sixth Annual OM Benefit Gala was held in the presence of Erik J. Ryan, Chairman of the Board of the Orchestre Métropolitain, Executive Vice-President of Strategy, Marketing and External Relations at SNC-Lavalin, along with the other members of the Honorary committee for this edition formed by the TD Bank Group, with Abe Adham, member of the Board of the Orchestre Métropolitain and Managing Director and Head of Quebec Investment Banking at
Distinguished guests who took part in the event included
Legacy of a Great Entrepreneur
It would have been impossible for Yannick Nézet-Séguin not to mention the incredible contribution of Mr. Beaudoin, who was first CEO and then Chairman of the Board of Bombardier from 1966 to 2015. His entrepreneurial spirit and innovative vision transformed Bombardier from its modest beginnings as a snowmobile manufacturer to a global giant that proudly shines the torch of
Music to the Ears!
The OM conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin enthralled the guests with a concert in which Rachmaninoff,
Dining with Marie-Fleur St-Pierre
The guests at this memorable evening had the privilege of discovering all the talent of
A Few Words of Thanks
“As Honorary Chair of the Sixth Annual OM Benefit Gala, and on behalf of all our employees, I am very proud to welcome you to our facilities. We receive many customers from all over the world here, but we do not often get an opportunity to throw open our hangar doors to celebrate the artistic talent of
“The vitality of a community is measured by the extent of its outpourings of solidarity. I am touched to see that a new edition of the Orchestre Métropolitain Benefit Gala is being organized and is encouraging continued involvement, as well as new memberships. We were able to see how important our cultural organizations are for the mental and emotional health of all. I am very happy and proud that TD supports the OM in its mission of accessibility to symphonic music, a cause that is close to my heart.” ― Abe Adham, Managing Director and Head of Quebec Investment Banking at
“The Orchestre Métropolitain seeks every opportunity to rise higher and carry its aspirations further, with its eyes focused on its mission to promote the accessibility and visibility of
“The vision of our artistic director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, always so clear and bold, and recognized the world over, encourages all those who know him to dare dream of new heights. Thanks to you, the OM’s loyal support network, the hope that the OM can continue to meet all the desires that will fill its orchestral heart is alive and well. This Sixth Benefit Gala, with the theme Great Leaders Meet, is a celebration of the eternal flame of the Orchestre Métropolitain.” ― Jean Dupré, President and CEO, Orchestre Métropolitain
About the Orchestre Métropolitain
The Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) is one of Quebec’s key cultural ambassadors. Founded in 1981, the Orchestre continues to grow alongside its artistic director and principal conductor, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, whose career keeps on reaching new heights. In
More recently, the Orchestre performed all nine
About Bombardier
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Thanks
This evening marks a historic moment, finally together to celebrate! An event like this one is made possible with help from a large family. The Orchestre Métropolitain would like to thank Bombardier, TD, the honorary committee, its conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, its musicians, the Board of Directors, all dedicated partners, and its administrative team. Without you, we would not be here tonight.
Information: Orchestre Métropolitain
The next Orchestre Métropolitain Benefit Gala will be presented on
Media contacts:
Orchestre Métropolitain: Isabelle Brien, Public Relations Manager
514-293-1683 – ibrien@orchestremetropolitain.com
Bombardier: Tinca S. Prouvost, Communications
514-240-0356 – tinca.stokojnik.prouvost@aero.bombardier.com
A selection of photos from the event can be downloaded here.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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Bombardier and the Orchestre Métropolitain raise $505,000 for the Orchestre Métropolitain’s musical mission
From left to right: Jacques Marchand , Érik Ryan, Abe Adham , Éric Martel, Jean R. Dupré, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Pierre Tourville , Ève Laurier
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