9th Musique@5pm: Caprice - Bach

9e Musique@17h: Caprice Enjoy the beauty, intimacy, and power of chamber music in Montreal’s incredible Art Deco heritage venue, Le 9e Grande Salle!

Join us for a dazzling musical adventure where audience interaction creates a lively and immersive experience. The legendary Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach will take you on a journey through music and time!

9e Musique@17h, on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. for one hour, invites the public to enjoy a drink during the concerts, meet the artists, and make reservations at the 9e Île-de-France restaurant for the post-concert dinner.

Highlights
🏛 Be moved! Take part in this dazzling musical adventure in Montreal’s impressive Art Deco heritage venue, Le 9e Grande Salle!
🏆 Caprice is the winner of seven Quebec OPUS AWARDS, including Musical 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 and time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5 p.m.
📍 Location: Le 9e Grande Salle - 1500 Blvd Robert-Bourassa
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (approx.). Doors open 60 minutes before the concert, and latecomers will not be admitted.
👤 Age requirement: 8+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible.
❓ Check the FAQ for this event here
🪑 Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

Program

• Goldberg Variations - Johann Sebastian Bach

Artists

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

Description
9e Musique@5pm presents Caprice: BACH, a dazzling musical adventure where audience interaction creates a lively and immersive experience. The legendary Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach will take you on a journey through music and time!

Press Reviews
💬 New York Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Caprice invites the listener to rehear to the world"
💬 La Presse ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Extraordinary moments that truly moved people!"
💬 San Francisco Classical Voices ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This famous ensemble was excellent"
💬 Montreal Gazette ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An unforgettable evening!"

In addition to your concert, you can also make a dinner reservation at the Île-de-France restaurant, with a meal prepared by renowned chefs Derek Dammann and Liam Hopkins. Book here.

Seating Plan