ORCHESTRE METROPOLITAINE
Symphony of Life
World premiere
A concert film under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Anaïs Larocque's original score for Marie-Julie Dallaire's film Murmurs
November 1, 2026
The Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) presents Symphony of Life, in collaboration with PVP Média, TV5+ and Maison 4:3, an orchestral and cinematic tribute to the beauty of life and nature, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3 p.m., at the Maison symphonique. For the premiere of the film Murmurs screened in concert, Anaïs Larocque's evocative score, was commissioned by the OM and created in close collaboration with filmmaker Marie-Julie Dallaire.
A sensory immersion into the heart of the living world
Originally conceived by underwater explorer and cameraman Mario Cyr, this moving, immersive experience at the intersection of symphonic music and cinema plunges audiences into the lives of animals and offers an egalitarian vision of the cohabitation of all living beings on Earth. With no human presence other than the music, the orchestra becomes the voice of this observed world, between stage and screen.
Murmurs, in theatres from November 13
Carried by an original orchestral score, the film Murmurs offers a sensory immersion into the planet of the living. With no human presence other than the music, the life observed is that of our non-human housemates, whom we call “animals.” Staying far from the spectacular, we witness privileged moments of their daily intimacy, in which their individuality within the group and the depth of their consciousness and emotions emerge. Through the eyes of our contemporaries, Murmurs lingers with fascination on this mysterious life teeming in tune with our own, leaving us with a sense of unity and belonging to this vast whole called “the living,” at the heart of which we exist as a tiny minority.
Distributed by Maison 4:3, the film will open in theatres in Quebec on November 13, 2026. Murmurs is part of the Official Selection of the 32nd edition of the CINEMANIA festival, in the documentary competition.
Murmurs | Official Trailer
https://vimeo.com/1227343874?fl=pl&fe=ti
PROGRAM
Original music by Anaïs Larocque
World premiere, commissioned by the OM
With the screening of Murmurs, a film by Marie-Julie Dallaire (80 min)
Tickets and Information
https://orchestremetropolitain.com/en/concerts/symphony-of-life/
ABOUT THE ORCHESTRE MÉTROPOLITAIN
A
leading cultural ambassador for Quebec, the Orchestre Métropolitain
(the OM) has built a unique bond with audiences through projects
driven by emotion and excellence. Whether at the Maison symphonique
de Montréal or across the city, through the Conseil des Arts de
Montréal Touring Program and free concerts in city parks, every
performance is a chance to bring the public together.
For
twenty-five years, the OM has grown alongside its principal conductor
and artistic director, Yannick
Nézet-Séguin,
who brings a bold, modern and contemporary vision to the Orchestra.
Their lifetime
contract,
a rare commitment in the classical music world, has forged a distinct
and unmistakable identity for the OM. Yannick Nézet-Séguin's
flourishing international career has extended the OM's reach to some
of the world's greatest stages, including tours in the United States
(2024) and Europe (2025).
Since its founding in 1981, the OM has been committed to introducing children to music, nurturing young people's passion for it, and supporting emerging musicians. Through its cultural and educational initiatives — including school programs, the OMNI competition and the Orchestral Conducting Academy, where Yannick Nézet-Séguin passes on his art to the next generation of conductors — the Orchestra builds a meaningful relationship with its community, young and old alike.
