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2005
The Government of Québec hired experts from the ARTEC firm as acoustics specialists to develop the project.
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June 2006
The Prime Minister of Québec Jean Charest and the Minister of Culture and Communications and Minister responsible for the region of Montréal Line Beauchamp announce the construction of a new concert hall.
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December 2006
Request for qualification to select potential partners from the private sector for the design, construction, funding, operation and maintenance of the new concert hall.
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December 2007
Call for proposals to select the partner who will be in charge of the design, construction, funding, operation and maintenance of the new concert hall.
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Fall 2008
Submission of technical proposals
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February 2009
Submission of funding proposals
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April 2009
A 29-year partnership agreement is signed with Groupe immobilier Ovation for the design, construction, funding, operation and maintenance of the new concert hall.
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May 2009
Launching of construction work and demolition of the old parking lot
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Summer 2009
Construction of the new parking lot and the Grand Foyer culturel of Place des Arts
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Fall 2009
Beginning of the construction of the new concert hall
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Spring 2010
Erection of the structure and parking Lot
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December 2010 - January 2011
Mechanical engineering and electricity construction and also interior and exterior architecture
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June 2011
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August 26, 2011
Arrival of musicians
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September 7, 2011
Opening of the Maison symphonique de Montréal - Inaugural Concert
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December 31, 2011
Completion of the construction
A unique auditory and visual experience right in the center of the city
Natural acoustics, perfect visibility and intimacy are the ingredients which will make this new room one of the most prestigious internationally.
Questions about the concert hall
A Message from Christine St-Pierre
"A culmination of hopes long-time nurtured by musicians and music lovers alike from Montréal and across Québec"
Christine St-Pierre
Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women
A Message from Kent Nagano
"This hall will serve as a symbol of the importance culture has in Québec and of the optimism with which this society envisions the future"
Kent Nagano
Music Director of the OSM.
