Stéphane Lemelin

One of Canada’s leading pianists, Stéphane Lemelin has maintained an active career as a soloist and chamber musician for over five decades, performing across North America, Europe, and Asia. His playing has been widely praised for its sensitivity, refinement, and musical integrity.

His repertoire is extensive, showing a strong preference for the German Classical and Romantic traditions, as well as a deep affinity for French music. This is reflected in his more than twenty-five recordings, which include works by Fauré, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Poulenc, and Roussel, as well as by lesser-known French composers such as Samazeuilh, Ropartz, Pierné, Migot, Dupont, Dubois, Rhené-Bâton, Rosenthal, Alder, and Lekeu, among others.

Lemelin studied with Yvonne Hubert, Karl-Ulrich Schnabel, Leon Fleisher, Boris Berman, and Claude Frank. He is currently a professor at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, and has previously taught at the University of Ottawa and the University of Alberta. A highly respected pedagogue, he is frequently invited to give masterclasses around the world.

During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)