Yves Lambert

To celebrate his 50-year career, Yves Lambert presents a generous and festive show exploring his extensive repertoire, built from his early days with La Bottine Souriante to the present.

For this special occasion, he will be accompanied on stage by his Grand Orchestra, composed of seven musicians: Paul Audy (guitar, vocals), Robin Boulianne (violin, mandolin, foot percussion, vocals), Mathieu Royer (double bass), Geneviève St-Pierre (keyboards), and a warm and vibrant wind section featuring Mélanie Bourassa (bass clarinet and clarinet), Mary Chalk (bassoon), and Gabriel Schwartz (saxophone, flute, piccolo, and percussion).

With an orchestration that explores new harmonic and rhythmic avenues, Lambert presents his best-known tracks such as “La ziguezon,” “La cuisinière,” and “Dans nos vieilles maisons,” as well as several songs that have shaped his career, imbued with sonic textures that always affirm his passionate, open, and creative Quebec identity!

“I’m a lover of harmony and musicality, regardless of the style of music, and right now, I have musicians who are true virtuosos. Even though I have a rocker’s temperament, even when playing folk music, you can feel the sensitivity. It’s fluid, it’s beautiful, it’s bold—it has all the qualities.”