MONTREAL – The Festival de Lanaudière is celebrating its 38th year — and with 28 events planned, organizers are showing no sign of slowing down.
The festival is running from July 4 to August 2 in Joliette.
But did you know it’s not just for classical music fans? Organizers say there’s something for everyone – from families, to movie buffs and even yogis.
Here are five fun facts that you might not have known about the Festival de Lanaudière:
1. It’s the largest classical music festival in Canada.
2. The ambassador of the festival is world-renowned pianist Alain Lefèvre, who performs with the MSO on July 31.
3. There are free outdoor yoga classes on Saturday mornings.
4. There are outdoor movies. One of them – the Phantom of the Opera – will be accompanied by an orchestra and soprano soloist.
5. There are shuttles on weekend nights from both downtown, at Info-Touriste booth on Peel and Dorchester Square, as well as Radisson metro station.
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