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Biography

The Hochelaga Trio distinguishes itself on the international stage for the intensity of its performances, its artistic integrity, and the precision of its playing. Faithful to the great traditions of chamber music, it stands out particularly as an interpreter of a vast and varied repertoire, from the Classical era to contemporary music, paying special attention to the most beautiful works of Romanticism and its lesser-known treasures. Founded in 2000 by violinist Anne Robert, the Hochelaga Trio has maintained for over a quarter of a century the artistic integrity that constitutes its strength and its unique character. Each of the Hochelaga Trio's musical encounters is an opportunity to share music in all its fervor, the poetry of its sonic textures, and the diversity of its musical language. The Hochelaga Trio has undertaken numerous tours in Canada, Great Britain, the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Among its many concerts, notable performances include its rendition of Beethoven's Triple Concerto with the Tokyo New City Orchestra at Tokyo's Sumida Triphony Hall, its appearance at London's prestigious Wigmore Hall, and its debut in Venice at the Palazzetto Bru Zane – Centre de musique romantique française. Its extensive discography has garnered critical acclaim. Recordings by the ensemble include the complete chamber music with piano by Théodore Dubois, the Trio and Quartet of Guillaume Lekeu, trio transcriptions of French operas by Ernest Alder, and the recording of trios by Gabriel Pierné and Gabriel Fauré, which earned it a "Choc" award, the highest accolade from the French magazine Le Monde de la Musique. The Hochelaga Trio was the dedicatee of the Triple Concerto by Canadian composer Jacques Hétu, premiered in 2003 with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Ensemble in residence at the Montreal Conservatory of Music, the Hochelaga Trio has been producing a series of concerts there for over 20 years.

Anne
Robert

VIOLINIST

Violinist Anne Robert is renowned for her playing, which expresses "sensitivity, suavity of sound, dexterity, and elegance of phrasing" (The Strad Magazine, London). An accomplished artist, she has an active career as a chamber musician both in Canada and internationally. She founded the Trio Hochelaga in 2000. Anne Robert has recorded more than forty albums that reveal the eclecticism of her repertoire. She was first violinist with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for 12 years, and for several seasons second concertmaster of the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal, concertmaster of the Trois-Rivières and Laval symphony orchestras in Quebec, and associate concertmaster of the Bergen Philharmonic in Norway. A valued teacher, she teaches at the Montreal Conservatory of Music and the Orford International Summer Academy. Anne Robert plays a Carlo Antonio Testore violin made in Milan in 1736.

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Dominique
Beauséjour-Ostiguy

CELLIST

A winner of the 2018 Prix d'Europe, the 2021 Prix Choquette-Symcox, and the 2017 Peter Mendell Prize, cellist Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy is ranked among the "30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30" (CBC Music, 2018). A two-time winner of first prize at the Canadian Music Competition, Dominique performs as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Orchestre symphonique de Québec. A sought-after and dedicated chamber musician, Dominique joined the Hochelaga Trio in 2018 and the Vox Populi Quartet in 2024, and was a founding member of the Trio de l'Île and the Andara Quartet. He also performs in a duo with pianist Jean-Michel Dubé, guitarist Christ Habib, and violinist Marie Bégin. Despite his young age, he already has nine albums to his credit. Also a composer, Dominique won the 3rd Grand Artistic Prize in the Domicile Adoré composition competition in 2020. Two of his compositions have been performed by the Laval Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alain Trudel. He is a founding member of the duo BOA expérience, a cinematic instrumental music project that presents exclusively original compositions and develops numerous multimedia projects. His album "Aux deux hémisphères," supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, presents the complete works of his "classical" compositions for cello and piano. Dominique plays a David Tecchler cello (1704) with a Pierre Simon bow (c. 1855), all graciously provided by Canimex Inc. of Drummondville, QC, Canada.

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Dantonio
Pisano

PIANIST

"Dantonio is simply possessed by music!" is how Parisian pedagogue Monique Deschaussées describes the artist. Dantonio is a highly sought-after pianist as a concert pianist, chamber musician, and teacher. A pianist with the Trio Hochelaga since 2021, Dantonio is also a professor and accompanying pianist at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal and a supernumerary member of the Orchestre Métropolitain. He also serves as Pedagogical Coordinator at the International Academy of Music and Dance at Domaine Forget in Charlevoix. At a very young age, Dantonio won numerous awards and distinctions in various competitions and performed with several orchestras across North America. He earned a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Performance with "exceptional achievement in piano" from McGill University under pianist Richard Raymond. During his training, he had the opportunity to study with several internationally renowned masters including Monique Deschaussées, Jean-Michel Damase, Jean-Paul Sévilla and Clermont Pépin.

Press review

Of the original Hochelaga Trio (for which Jacques Hétu's Triple Concerto was composed), only violinist Anne Robert remains, carrying the work with infectious passion. On cello, Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy demonstrated a solid interpretation coupled with great musicality. Pianist Dantonio Pisano, for his part, approaches the score with boldness and character. These soloists/chamber musicians are excellent advocates for this imposing work.

Éric Champagne, Ludwig Van Montréal, Montréal, CANADA

Board of Directors

The Hochelaga Trio can count on a committed, passionate, and dedicated board of directors. Their presence throughout the year is essential to fulfilling our mission and plays a key role in our development. Thanks to their support and commitment, we can share our music with passion and excellence.

Jacques Nolin , president

Anne Robert , secretary-treasurer

Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy , administrator

Claudine Cyr , administrator

Bernard Gauthier , administrator

Gilbert Lavoie , administrator

Marie-Claire Lavigueur , administrator

Dantonio Pisano , administrator

Marie-Josée Desrochers , councillor

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