Upcoming concerts
The Sapphic Passion
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.
Sacre-Coeur Church, Montreal
Adleisia is excited to be taking part in this new project by the Sapphonix Collective. A new Passion Oratorio, using the fragmented poetry of Sappho to create a narrative celebrating queer love and joy, for three choirs, four soloists, string quartet, organ, and electronics.
Tickets and more information can be found here.
Magnificat: Echoes of Earth
Saturday, May 10, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
This program explores the intersection of the sacred and the natural, weaving together choral works that reflect on wisdom, awe, and the beauty of the world around us. From the reverent homage to Mother Earth in Okâwîmâw Askiy to the celestial voices of Verdi’s Laudi alla Vergine Maria and Hildegard von Bingen’s mystical O Virtus Sapientiae, the music embraces both earthly and spiritual wonder.
At the heart of the program, selections from Kim André Arnesen’s Magnificat resound with joy, mystery, and reverence. Earthly beauty is illustrated through Monarch Butterfly and folk-inspired melodies, culminating in the exuberance of Dancing Song and the majesty of i thank You God.
Together, these works create an echo—of earth’s rhythms, of sacred song, and of the human spirit uplifted in harmony.
Past concerts
Tuttarana
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Created by composer Reena Esmail, “Tuttarana” is a combination of the Italian word “tutti” (everyone) and the Hindustani musical form “tarana.” This makes it the perfect title for our December 7th concert where we’ll be singing with invited special guests!
Join Choeur Adleisia and friends to experience the magic and wonder of choral music. Special guests will join us on stage to perform choral, folk, singer-songwriter, and classical music together. We’ll sing spellbinding songs by JS Bach and Franz Biebl, and exuberant music by Stuart Beatch, Reena Esmail, and Montreal Composers Marie-Claire Saindon and Megan Batty.
Don’t miss this unforgettable musical experience in the heart of Montreal’s Old Port!
Montreal Bach Festival 2024
10th Edition of the Night of Choirs
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 7:30 p.m.
Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, 3415 Redpath St, Montreal, QC H3G 2G2
We are thrilled to announce that we are performing at the Montreal Bach Festival 2024! This pay-what-you-can event features a variety of choirs singing Bach and much more.
Podium 2024 - Open voices, open minds
Canada’s national bilingual choral Conference and Festival
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 5 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, 635 Saint-Catherine St W, Montréal, QC H3A 2B8
We are thrilled to announce that we are performing at PODIUM 2024! It is an honour to perform with the top choirs in Canada at this national bilingual choral Conference and Festival! Hosted in Montreal from May 16-19, 2024, this is sure to be a spectacular concert!
Effervescence
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 3 p.m.
Chapelle de la Cité-des-Hospitalières. 209 Ave Pins, Montréal, QC H2W 1R6
Join Choeur Adleisia for a dazzling concert! Transport yourself to a magical world surrounded by effervescent voices in the glorious acoustics of Chapel of la Cite des Hospitaliers. Be the first to hear the world premieres of new pieces by Montreal composers Marie-Claire Saindon and Megan Batty, alongside familiar favourites by Gimon, Ešenvalds, and The Wailin’ Jenny’s.
Oasis Musicale Series
Et on chante. . . and we sing
Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 2 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral. 635 Saint-Catherine St W, Montréal, QC H3A 2B8
Celebrate the brilliance of queer choral music! Choeur Maha, Chorale des Intrépides, and Choeur Adleisia are joining forces to perform an effervescent program of queer choral music in the stunning acoustics of Christchurch Cathedral.
Love & Hope - December 9, 2023
This enchanting program of music by living composers dances with the themes of love and hope. Come witness the World Premieres of three brand new pieces, and the Quebec premieres of two additional pieces, all by Canadian composers. This captivating concert will be sure to leave you feeling inspired for the holiday season.
Metamorphosis - May 14, 2023
Join Choeur Adleisia this Mother's Day for a concert exploring the theme of Metamorphosis, 7p.m. on May 14th in the stunning Chapelle de Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. Under the direction of Megan Batty, Choeur Adleisia will perform a program that celebrates how changes in nature inspire changes in our lives. This sublime program features guest performers Chad Linsley (Piano), Natalina Scarsellone (Flute) and Owen Spicer (Organ), and includes works by Katerina Gimon, Abbie Betinis, Andrew Balfour, and our own conductor - Megan Batty.
We are proud to present the *world premiere* of a new work by Marie-Claire Saindon that sets poetry by Anaïs Maranda. Get your tickets before they sell out - and join us for a spectacular concert this Mother's Day!
Spellbound - December 10, 2022
Chœur Adleisia presents “Spellbound”. Join us December 10th at 4 p.m. for an enchanting musical journey as we explore the mystery and wonder of the winter season! Chœur Adleisia will perform music from the 17th century to the present-day under the direction of Megan Batty. This dazzling program features compositions by Canadian composers Katerina Gimon, Sarah Quartel, Laura Hawley, Ruth Watson Henderson, Eleanor Daley, and Meghan Quinlan. Come out and enjoy a sensational program of choral music!