Denis Brott, C.M. C.Q.
Denis Brott, founder and Artistic Director of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, is widely regarded as one of Canada's foremost musicians.
As a cellist and conductor, he has made significant contributions to the Canadian music scene. He has performed as a soloist with all major Canadian orchestras and was a member of the renowned Orford String Quartet, with whom he recorded over 35 albums, including Beethoven's complete string quartets. His career has also seen collaborations with esteemed ensembles such as the Guarneri, Emerson, Tokyo, Fine Arts, and Dover Quartets.
Since 2021, Denis has been producing "Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montréal" and "Health and Well Being Concerts" at the CHUM Hospital. He holds the positions of Professor of Cello and Chamber Music and Conductor of the Grand Orchestre à cordes at the Montreal Conservatory of Music. Denis regularly performs concerts and conducts master classes worldwide, in addition to serving as a juror for international competitions.
Denis Brott's contributions to music extend beyond performance and education. He played a crucial role in establishing the Instrument Bank of the Canada Council for the Arts, which led to him being awarded the lifetime use of a 1706 David Tecchler cello, now known as the Brott-Turner Tecchler. Among his numerous accolades are victories in the Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition, the Munich International Cello Competition, two Juno Prizes, and the Grand Prix du Disque. He has also been honored with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, the Order of Canada, and the Ordre national du Québec.
Since 2021, Denis has been producing "Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montréal" and "Health and Well Being Concerts" at the CHUM Hospital. He holds the positions of Professor of Cello and Chamber Music and Conductor of the Grand Orchestre à cordes at the Montreal Conservatory of Music. Denis regularly performs concerts and conducts master classes worldwide, in addition to serving as a juror for international competitions.
Denis Brott's contributions to music extend beyond performance and education. He played a crucial role in establishing the Instrument Bank of the Canada Council for the Arts, which led to him being awarded the lifetime use of a 1706 David Tecchler cello, now known as the Brott-Turner Tecchler. Among his numerous accolades are victories in the Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition, the Munich International Cello Competition, two Juno Prizes, and the Grand Prix du Disque. He has also been honored with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, the Order of Canada, and the Ordre national du Québec.
