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Come on a journey through the musical works of composers such as Willaert, Engelmann, Holborne, and Paul Desmond, and discover the ingenuity and expertise of these musicians from the Renaissance, Baroque, and twentieth-century jazz periods.
Recorder and traverso (flute) player Francis Colpron is recognized as one of the most talented musicians of his generation. In 1991, he founded the ensemble Les Boréades de Montréal and is still the Artistic Director. Touring extensively in Quebec and abroad, Francis and the ensemble explore the theatrical and musical worlds of the 17th and 18th centuries, bringing ancient practice to light while playing period instruments. A generous and enthusiastic teacher, Francis regularly leads TEMPO workshops and teaches at summer music camps such as Amherst in the U.S., CAMMAC in Québec and Boxwood in Nova Scotia.