The Festival has opened the doors to talented young musicians who are still unknown to the public, something nobody has done before. Among these are the 18-year-old Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, now known worldwide; Jonathan Crow, now concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; and the Afiara String Quartet, Laureat of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet competition.
Montreal's Italian week is a festival that honors the beauty and diversity of Italy, allowing you to discover its musical culture, art, gastronomy and folk in the world. The festivities of Montreal's Italian Week create an intercultural space for discussion, discovery and sharing between different cultural communities .