Known for its innovative programming and unique approach to chamber music, Montréal string nonet collectif9 performs ‘with an infectious energy and vigour that grabs an audience’s attention’ (The WholeNote). Since its 2011 debut, collectif9 has performed numerous concerts across North America, Europe, and Asia. As performers of classical and contemporary music, the ensemble combines the power of an orchestra with the agility of a chamber ensemble. collectif9 operates on the premise that a change of context can influence communication and experience.
collectif9 presents several new productions every season in Montréal, Canada, and its national and international touring schedule includes performances in chamber music series, festivals, and universities, among others. Highlights include concerts in the Festival de Música de Morelia (Mexico), Ottawa Chamberfest (Canada), Shenzhen Concert Hall (China), and Sound Unbound (Barbican Centre, London). The ensemble continues to explore new repertoire and new artistic partnerships with composers, video artists, poets, lighting designers, and other inspired collaborators, to create multidisciplinary projects that come to life in acoustic or amplified settings. The group has released four albums and has produced a series of film-concerts (performances recorded with a cinematographic approach) with support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, and the Conseil des arts de Montréal. collectif9 has received two Juno nominations for its recordings, among other awards and recognitions.