In the 1950s, young composers organized concerts of contemporary music which challenged the prevailing musical conservatism. Pioneers such as Serge Garant and Maryvonne Kendergi laid the groundwork for them to create the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) in 1966.

  • Language: French
  • Episode duration: 15:47
  • Date added: December 17, 2020

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  • Animation: Lorraine Pintal
  • Chronique, recherche: Réjean Beaucage
  • Voix: Jean-François Casabonne, Guy Nadon
  • Technique: Philippe Bouvrette
  • Conseiller à la réalisation: Laurent Major
  • Réalisation: Christian O’Leary
  • Idée originale: Marie Décary
  • Diffusion: Magnéto
  • Production: SMCQ sous la direction artistique de Walter Boudreau, 2020