The Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of Véronique Bugeaud as general director.
Ms. Bugeaud, recognized for her expertise in business development and partnerships, brings with her a wealth of experience acquired notably at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM) where she contributed significantly to the influence and growth of the institution as head of development.
“As Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra, I am delighted to welcome Ms. Véronique Bugeaud as General Director of our orchestra,” declared Me Jean-Jacques Rainville. “Our orchestra has now reached fourth place among Quebec orchestras and, I am proud to point out, first place in terms of audience growth (source: CALQ). Ms. Bugeaud is the ideal person, given her experience in the artistic community, to allow us to go even further. In a team with our Conductor, Alexandre Da Costa, she will have all the time she needs to help us accomplish great things.”
“It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Ms. Bugeaud to the general management of the Orchester Philharmonique du Québec,” declared Alexandre Da Costa, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Orchestra. “Her knowledge of the complexity of artistic creation, her experience in philanthropic and sponsoring environments, as well as the cultural environment in which she evolved, all these qualities inspire me for an exceptional collaboration so that we make our orchestra an ambassador unparalleled in Quebec musical quality. »
Véronique Bugeaud has nearly 25 years of experience in the business environment. During his last seven years at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, she substantially increased sponsorship revenues and actively participated in the institution’s outreach strategy. His professional background also includes key roles at Marketwired. Ms. Bugeaud has also been a speaker and member of various boards of directors, notably at DynamO Theater.
“It is with great motivation and pride that I agree to join this great institution that is the Orchester Philharmonique du Québec as General Director. I can’t wait to get to work with very talented musicians, with a solid and dedicated administrative team, as well as with Mr. Alexandre Da Costa of course, our Artistic Director, conductor and musician-soloist who has never ceased to surprise and amaze us both with his virtuosity and his great creativity. Contributing to making classical music accessible to all audiences is the driving force behind my professional actions in recent years, and I am honored to continue this important mission alongside this beautiful orchestra,” declared Véronique Bugeaud.
The Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted with this appointment and is convinced that Véronique will be able to lead the orchestra to new artistic heights and influence.
About the Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra
Cultural ambassador, the Orchester Philharmonique du Québec is the 4e largest symphony orchestra in Quebec. For more than 35 years, 52 professional musicians have provided diverse musical performances and forged unique links with the public. The Orchestra’s mission, among other things, is to offer the population music of optimal quality, accessible to all audiences. We attempt, through our artistic actions and performances, to demystify so-called “classical” music so that our spectators can get closer to “music”. Our mission is one of democratization of classical music. The Canada Arts Council and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec recognize and support the Orchester Philharmonique du Québec in its mission to cover the entire territory of Montérégie. Appointed in January 2019 as artistic director and conductor of the Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexandre Da Costa has, through his vision and dynamism, offered new impetus to the Orchestra, while positioning it as an essential cultural jewel.
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