




Orchestre
FILMHARMONIQUE
Founded by Denis Chabot, the FILMharmonic Orchestra is Canada's premier film music orchestra composed of world-class Canadian musicians.
Since its creation in 2015, the FILMharmonic has presented sold-out film concerts every year at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts. Among the films presented live in concert are Harry Potter, Amadeus, Star Wars, The Godfather, Gladiator, Titanic, Fantasia and The Lord of the Rings. Since their creation, they have recorded three albums under the label GFN Classics: Music at the Movies, Phonemes: The Music of Francois Dompierre, and A Very Operatic Christmas.
The FILMharmonic is dedicated to making classical music accessible to a wider audience. For some members of our audience, Filmharmonic concerts are a first experience of live classical music. Our goal is both to engage existing audiences, as well as to cultivate a new and inclusive audience of classical concert-goers across Canada. We are committed to Canadian artists, cultural exchange, music education, and accessibility.

Our
TEAM

Denis Chabot
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
FOUNDER
In addition to being the founder and artistic co-director of FILMharmonique, Denis Chabot also occupies the positions of founding President of Denis Chabot MTL, founding member of GFN Productions where he acts as Supervision & musical coordination as well as artistic coordinator in Orford Music.
After graduating with honors in performance from McGill University, he obtained a graduate degree from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London. Subsequently, Denis held several positions in different orchestras including the Orchestre Métropolitain, Orchestra Sinfonia de Barcelona, Orchestra de Tenerife as well as Lahti Sinfonia (Finland). He is currently solo double bass with the Orchestre Classique de Montréal as well as associated solo double bass with the Orchestre des Grands Ballets Canadiens.
Francis Choinière
CO ARTISTIC DIRETOR & PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
Named one of the CBC’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30,” Francis Choinière is a versatile musician, active as a conductor, concert producer, pianist, and composer. Winner of the Hnatyshyn Foundation’s prestigious Christa and Franz-Paul Decker Conducting Fellowship, Choinière has collaborated with some of the world’s top international artists, including engagements as chorus master and collaborative conductor for concerts with Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, Ramin Djawad, Hans Zimmer, and Jonsi & Alex Somers.
Choinière is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the OPCM (Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes), successfully programming large choral and symphonic masterworks for the organization. This season's performances include three engagements in Montréal's Maison Symphonique, including Vivaldi’s Gloria, André Matthieu’s Concerto de Québec with pianist Alain Lefèvre, and Orff’s Carmina Burana. Choinière is also the Principal Conductor and Co-Artistic Director of l'Orchestre FILMharmonique. Upcoming, Choinière will lead the FILMharmonique orchestra through symphonic masterworks, including Holst’s The Planets and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, paired with classics from 21st-Century cinema.
In the 2020-2021 season, Choinière served as assistant and cover conductor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra under Alexander Shelley. Similarly, from 2018 to 2020, he worked with the Choeur Fernand Lindsay for the Festival de Lanaudière as chorus master and conductor, collaborating with conductors such as Stephan Layton (Trinity College) and Corrado Rovaris (Philadelphia Opera).
Choinière is highly engaged in the Canadian music scene. As the co-founder and president of GFN Productions, he is passionate about expanding and developing classical music audiences through the presentation of new symphonic programs with film including Fantasia, Star Wars, Titanic, and Lord of the Rings. Choinière completed his Master’s Degree in Conducting at McGill University, studying with Alexis Hauser, and has received many scholarships and prizes during his studies. Choinière has refined his conducting in masterclasses with renowned conductors including Francois Xavier Roth, Yoav Talmi, and Colin Metters.

Concerts
- Thu, Nov 30The Arena at TD PlaceNov 30, 2023, 7:30 p.m. – Dec 01, 2023, 10:00 p.m.The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, CanadaPerformer: The FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choinière Duration: 2h30 with intermission
- Sun, Dec 03Salle Wilfrid-PelletierDec 03, 2023, 3:00 p.m.Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, 175 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9, CanadaVenue: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Performed by: FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Arnie Roth Duration: 2h30 including an intermission
- Sun, Dec 17Salle Louis-FréchetteDec 17, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.Salle Louis-Fréchette, 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 2B3, CanadaLYRICO: Marco Bocchicchio, Sam Champagne, and Ian Sabourin Interpretation : The FILMharmonic Orchestra and Choir Conductor : Francis Choinière Duration : 1h40 including intermission Photo credit : Tam Lan Truong
- Thu, Dec 21Maison SymphoniqueDec 21, 2023, 7:30 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.Maison Symphonique, 1600 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2X 0S1, CanadaLYRICO: Marco Bocchicchio, Sam Champagne, and Ian Sabourin Interpretation : The FILMharmonic Orchestra and Choir Conductor : Francis Choinière Duration : 1h40 including intermission Photo credit : Tam Lan Truong
- Sat, Jan 06Grand Théâtre de QuébecJan 06, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Grand Théâtre de Québec, 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 2B3, CanadaProducers / Presenters: FILMharmonic Orchestra, GFN Productions Venue: Grand Théâtre de Québec Presented by : Warner Bros. Conductor: George Daugherty Performed by: FILMharmonic Orchestra roduced and Created by: George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong
- Fri, Jan 12Meridian HallJan 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2, CanadaProducers / Presenters: FILMharmonic Orchestra, GFN Productions Venue: Meridian Hall Presented by: Warner Bros. Discovery Conductor: George Daugherty Produced and Created by: George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong
- Multiple DatesSat, Jan 13Salle Wilfrid-PelletierJan 13, 2024, 7:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, 175 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9, CanadaProducers / Presenters: FILMharmonic Orchestra, GFN Productions Venue: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Presented by: Warner Bros. Discovery Conductor: George Daugherty Produced and Created by: George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong
- Multiple DatesFri, Jan 26Meridian HallJan 26, 2024, 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2, CanadaConductor: Maestro Ludwig Wicki Language: English with English subtitles Duration: First act: 81 min, Intermission: 20 min, Second act: 99 min
- Fri, Jan 26Massey HallJan 26, 2024, 8:00 p.m.Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T7, CanadaProducers / Presenters : FILMharmonic Orchestra, Productions GFN Performed by : FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor : Francis Choinière
- Sun, Jan 28La Maison SymphoniqueJan 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m.La Maison Symphonique, 1600 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2X 0S1, CanadaProducers / Presenters : FILMharmonic Orchestra, Productions GFN Performed by : FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor : Francis Choinière
- Thu, Feb 15Northern Alberta Jubilee AuditoriumFeb 15, 2024, 7:30 p.m. – Feb 16, 2024, 10:00 p.m.Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T2, CanadaPerformer: The FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choinière Duration: 2h30 with intermission
- Fri, Feb 23Salle Wilfrid-PelletierFeb 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, 175 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9, CanadaVenue: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Performed by: FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Andy Brick
- Thu, Feb 29Salle Louis-FréchetteFeb 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Salle Louis-Fréchette , 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 2B3, CanadaVenue: Salle Louis-Fréchette Performed by: FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Andy Brick
- Thu, May 09Maison symphoniqueMay 09, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Maison symphonique, 1600 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2X 0S1, CanadaVenue: Maison symphonique Producer / Presenter: GFN Productions, FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choinière Performed by: FILMharmonic Orchestra Soloist: Thorgy Thor
- Sat, May 18Salle Wilfrid-PelletierMay 18, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, 175 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9, CanadaPerformer: The FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choinière
- Thu, May 23Ampithéâtre CogecoMay 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m.Ampithéâtre Cogeco, 100 Av. des Draveurs, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5H3, CanadaVenue : Amphithéâtre Cogeco Producers / Presenters : Orchestre FILMharmonique, Productions GFN Performed by : FILMharmonic Orchestra | Conductor : Francis Choinière
- Fri, May 24Salle Louis-FréchetteMay 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Salle Louis-Fréchette, 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 2B3, CanadaPerformer: The FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choinière
- Fri, May 31Roy Thomson HallMay 31, 2024, 8:00 p.m.Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, CanadaPerformer: The FILMharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choinière