July 4-August 2, Joliette — The Festival de Lanaudière is an annual, month-long classical and orchestral music festival held in Joliette, Quebec which is located approximately 70 km northeast of downtown Montreal. This Saturday, the festival will be celebrating it’s 32nd anniversary and growth into one of the biggest and most reputable music festivals in Quebec.  

The festival features a broad range of music, both classic and contemporary, as well as a diversity of perfomances from classical symphonies to jazz and choral groups. One of the most anticipated concerts is a performance of The Map, an original work by Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun. Dun, who won an Oscar for Best Original Film Score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, drew his inspiration for The Map by videotaping songs and performances in China, his birthplace. For ticket information and concert schedules, please visit the festival’s website.

Photo credit: “Festival de Lanaudière” by Guy Hamelin.