9e Musique@17h: Caprice - Baroque

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

Join us for a dazzling musical adventure, where audience interaction creates a vibrant and immersive experience. French Baroque music from the court of Louis XIV will transport you through both music and time!

9e Musique@17h, the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM for a duration of one hour, invites the audience to enjoy a drink during the concert, meet the artists, and make a reservation at the 9e Île-de-France restaurant for a post-concert dinner.

Highlights
🏛 Be moved! Take part in this dazzling musical adventure in the impressive Art Deco heritage room of Montreal, Le 9e Grande Salle!
🏆 Caprice has won seven PRIX OPUS Quebec awards, including Musical Event of the Year and Artistic Director of the Year (Matthias Maute)
🌎 Caprice has won two JUNO Awards and has received acclaim in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Africa
🥂 Stay after the concert to meet the musicians and mingle over a drink

General Info
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 9e Grande Salle - 1500 Blvd Robert-Bourassa
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (approx.). Doors open 60 minutes before the concert begins, 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 out the FAQ for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis

Program

• Les Folies d'Espagne - Marin Marais
• Danses d'Opéra - Jean-Philippe Rameau
• Chaconne - Jean-Marie Leclair
• Vertigo - Royer-Pancrace
• "Mississippi": Danses à la cour de Stuttgart - Anonymous (1700)

Artists

• Matthias Maute, Artistic Director of Ensemble Caprice, two-time JUNO Award winner
• Sophie Larivière, Flute, two-time JUNO Award winner
• Jean-Christophe Lizotte, Baroque Cello
• David Jacques, Baroque Guitar, three-time PRIX OPUS winner
• Ziya Tabassian, Percussion, Artistic Director of Festival Accès Asie

Description
9e Musique@5pm presents Caprice: BAROQUE, a dazzling musical adventure where audience interaction creates a living and immersive experience. The French Baroque music from the court of Louis XIV will take you through both music and time!

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

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

Seating Plan