The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal ("Montreal Symphony Orchestra") has established itself as one of the best orchestras in North America. With the leadership of several world-class music directors, the OSM has toured the world, accompanied soloists and opera productions, and received acclaim for many of its recordings. Rafael Payare has been the orchestra's music director since 2022. In 2024, Payare led the OSM on the album Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Mahler: Rückert-Lieder with soprano Sonya Yoncheva.
The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal was founded in 1934 as the Concerts...