THE LILY AND THE LION
Musical Walkthrough
Sunday August 17, 2025 | 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm
Wednesday August 20, 2025 | 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Sunday August 24, 2025 | 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Wednesday August 27, 2025 | 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm
Sunday August 31, 2025 | 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm
Sunday September 14, 2025 | 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm
Quartier Latin in Montréal, the starting point
varies depending on the time chosen.
Concerts
Wednesday August 20, 2025 | 7pm
Sunday August 24, 2025 | 7pm
In front of the Maison de la
chanson et de la musique québécoise
1700 Saint-Denis Street in Montréal
Rediscover Montréal’s
Quartier Latin… one francophone song at a time!
THE LILY AND
THE LION
From August 17 to September 14, the vocal ensemble Les Rugissants presents The Lily and the Lion, a series of unique and free musical events celebrating the French language through a sonic and historical journey in the heart of the Quartier Latin.
Blending tradition and modernity, the repertoire revisits great classics of Francophone music: from La Famille Soucy to Gilles Vigneault, from Michel Tremblay to Fabienne Thibeault, from Serge Gainsbourg to Clara Luciani, not to mention Lionel Daunais, Duruflé, Poulenc, and the contemporary energy of Hubert Lenoir. A rich and emotional selection, carried by the powerful and nuanced voices of the ensemble.
Free events offered in partnership with the City of Montréal.
Thanks to the artists and partners involved in the production of Le Lys et le lion.
COLLABORATORS
Sopranos: Brittany Rae, Élodie Bouchard, Kimberley Lynch, Len Torrie
Mezzos: Catherine B. Lavoie, Lindsay Gable, Maddie Studt, Meagan Zantingh
Tenors: Arthur Tanguay-Labrosse, Emmanuel Raymond, Gustave Richard, Michiel Schrey
Basses: Étienne Guertin, John Giffen, Pierre-Etienne Bergeron, Victor Chisholm
Artistic director and choir director: Xavier Brossard-Ménard
Production Director: Sophie Keller
Technical Director: Alice Renucci
Costumes creation: Roxanne Bédard
Videast and photos: Luigi Capasso
Video sound recording: Jonathan Caspy
Concerts Lights: Raphaël Cirune Boily
Concerts sound: Myke Roy
Graphic Design: Ulysse Del Drago
PARTNERS
The project The Lily and the Lion is carried out in partnership with Ville de Montréal, with the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Maison de la chanson et de la musique du Québec (Écho sonore) and Héritage Montréal for historical and architectural research. We also thank our valued collaborators: Société de développement commercial (SDC) du Quartier latin, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ), Espace Saint-Denis and the Cinémathèque québécoise for their support.
ON THE PROGRAM
J'aurai le vin, le verre et la bouteille - Traditional French Song
Patapatapan, Chanson à boire pour Louis XIV - arr. Paul Berthier
La tourtière - Lionel Daunais - arr. Amélie Fortin
Y-a tu d’la bière icitte? - La Famille Soucy - arr. Amélie Fortin
Margoton va t'a l'iau - Francis Poulenc
Pilons l'orge - Francis Poulenc
Notre Père - Maurice Duruflé
Pierre de Soleil - Philip Glass, Octavio Pass
À la volette - Traditional French Song - arr. Chapman
Le doux chagrin - Gilles Vigneault - arr. Pierre Gouin
La grenade - Clara Luciani - arr. Amélie Fortin
Fille de personne II - Hubert Lenoir - arr. Amélie Fortin
Demain matin, Montréal m'attend - Michel Tremblay - arr. Amélie Fortin
Les uns contre les autres - Fabienne Thibeault, Starmania - arr. Réjean Marois
Je t'aime… moi non plus - Serge Gainsbourg - arr. Mathilde Côté
Les enfants qui pleurent - Michel Legrand - arr. Gaudin
Les fleurs et les arbres - Saint-Saëns
Experience
The Lily and the Lion!
TWO FORMATS OFFERED
→ Musical Walkthrough
In this 45-minute musical stroll, let yourself be guided through the iconic landmarks of the Quartier Latin and Saint-Denis Street — from Berri-UQAM station to the Grande Bibliothèque and Saint-Jacques Church. Eight singers, led by their choirmaster, perform vocal works while weaving connections between the songs and the sites visited, enriched with historical commentary.
The starting point varies depending on the time chosen:
2:30pm: MCMQ
3:30pm: Main entrance of the BAnQ
5:45pm: Espace Saint-Denis
6:45pm: Saint-Jacques Church
→ Concert
In front of the Maison de la chanson et de la musique québécoise (MCMQ), enjoy a powerful performance featuring the ensemble’s sixteen voices, conducted by their artistic director. In this more traditional concert format, Les Rugissants present the full The Lily and the Lion program in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
