Discography
Despite the popularity of wind ensembles from amateur musicians from all regions of Quebec and around the world, the repertoire is still surprisingly little known.The EVPQ seeks to promote and develop the repertoire of high musical level, by recording and the creation of new works.
The Lord of the rings
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JOHAN DE MEIJ (1953-...)Symphony #1, The Lord of the Rings JAN VAN DER ROOST (1956-...)Spartacus ANDRÉ JUTRASA Barrie North Celebration, 8'16" |
What critics think …
Rene Joly might try to hide it, the success of the Ensemble vent et percussion de Québec surprises himself. Because it's big, it's very big, what has made this ensemble he has directed since its inception two years ago.
Richard Boisvert, Journal le Soleil, Monday, April 21, 1997
The small label ATMA does not stand still ... In Quebec, a small revelation: the Ensemble vent et Percussion de Québec, powerful orchestra of 65 musicians and soloists led by Rene Joly.
Claude Gingras, La Presse de Montréal, Saturday, September 27, 1997
Harmony in Blue
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GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898-1937)Rhapsody in Blue, 17'10" DIMITRI CHOSTAKOVITCH (1906-1975)Jazz suite no 2, 18'29" JAN VAN DER ROOST (1956-...)Poème montagnard, 18'18" |
What critics think …
This second disc of the EVPQ brilliantly rendered with amazing evocative power. Refreshing!
Réjean Beaucage, Journal VOIR, Montreal July 2002
