9th Musique@5pm: Caprice - Bach

9e Musique@5 PM: Caprice
Enjoy the beauty, intimacy, and power of chamber music in Montreal’s incredible Art Deco heritage hall, Le 9e Grande Salle!

Join us to be part of a dazzling musical journey where interaction with the audience creates a vibrant, immersive experience. Let J.S. Bach’s legendary Goldberg Variations transport you through music and time!

9e Musique@5 PM, the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 PM for one hour, invites you to enjoy a drink at the concerts, meet the artists, and book a table at 9e Île-de-France for your post-concert dinner.

Highlights
🏛 Be moved! Join this dazzling musical journey in Montreal’s impressive Art Deco heritage hall, Le 9e Grande Salle!
🏆 Caprice is the winner of seven OPUS QUEBEC AWARDS, including Music Event of the Year and Artistic Director of the Year (Matthias Maute)
🌎 Caprice has won two JUNO AWARDS and is acclaimed in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Africa
🥂 Stay after the concert to meet the musicians and chat over a drink

General Info
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5 PM
📍 Location: Le 9e Grande Salle - 1500 Blvd Robert-Bourassa
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (approximately). Doors open 60 minutes before the concert begins. Late entry is not permitted.
👤 Age requirement: 8+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ Check out the FAQ for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis

Program
The Goldberg Variations - Johann Sebastian Bach

Performers

• Guillaume Villeneuve, violin, OPUS Discovery Award
• Diane Bayard, viola
• François Leclerc, cello
• Matthias Maute, Artistic Director of Ensemble Caprice, winner of two JUNO AWARDS
• Sophie Lariviere, flutes, winner of two JUNO AWARDS

Description
9e Musique@5 PM presents Caprice: BACH, a dazzling musical journey where interaction with the audience creates a vibrant, immersive experience. Let J.S. Bach’s legendary Goldberg Variations transport you through music and time!

Press Reviews
💬 New York Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Caprice invites the listener to rediscover the world”
💬 La Presse⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Extraordinary moments: people moved!”
💬 San Francisco Classical Voices ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This acclaimed ensemble was excellent”
💬 Montreal Gazette ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An unforgettable evening!”

In addition to your concert, you can also book a dinner at Restaurant Ile-de-France, with a meal prepared by renowned chefs Derek Dammann and Liam Hopkins. Book here.

Seating Plan