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Arion Baroque Orchestra

Registered Name: ENSEMBLE ARION

Business No: 118900349RR0001

Arion Orchestre Baroque est un organisme créé en 1981 par la flutiste CLaire Guimond et dirigé depuis 2020 par Mathieu Lussier.

Arion Baroque Orchestra

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Under the artistic direction of conductor and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier since 2019, Arion presents a series of concerts featuring internationally renowned guest conductors and soloists. 

Founded in Montreal in 1981 by Claire Guimond, Chantal Rémillard, Betsy MacMillan and Hank Knox, Arion has performed in Quebec, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe. The clarity and freshness of Arion's interpretations of baroque and classical works are supported by a discography of more than thirty titles, have recieved numerous awards, and widespread critical acclaim. 

Committed to the creation and dissemination of youth and educational projects, and a partner of renowned institutions such as the Université de Montréal, McGill University, the Arte Musica Foundation, the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal, the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles and the SAMS, Arion is a unique and vital contributor to the Canadian musical scene. 

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5056. rue Saint-Hubert

MONTREAL, QC, H2J 2Y1

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