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Lisa LeBlanc's Chiac Disco, symphonic version
" ... And the symphony orchestra conducted by Jean-Michel Malouf? It followed suit too. In the manner of the Philadelphia Sound of the 1970s, all while having soulful and classical accents at once. Think Barry White, Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, the Chi-Lites and Love Unlimited."
Sylvain Cormier - Le Devoir
" ... The show also featured the Orchestre symphonique de Laval, skillfully conducted by Maestro Jean-Michel Malouf."
Diane Beaudin - Eklectik Media
“The Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke opens its 84th season with their new Maestro”
"The audience at Salle Maurice-O'Bready welcomed the new captain of the OSS with "a thunderous ovation". The audience also gave Maestro Malouf a heartfelt round of applaud during the final notes of Symphony No. 4 and was "seduced by this renewal".
Julie Meese - Estrie Plus
" ... Maestro Malouf is an excellent communicator,he has great emotional intelligence and a facility for connecting with people. He is truly unanimous among us, and I take the liberty of speaking for all of us when I say that this is the beginning of a wonderful collaboration.
(Comments by Annick Sévigny, Principal Flute of the OSS)".
Julie Meese - Estrie Plus
"From his deep love of music to his attention to perfect intonation, Conductor and Artistic director Jean-Michel Malouf is one of Quebec’s musical luminaries. His gentle, respectful approach makes him a humane, passionate and caring conductor."
Olivier Bonjour - Le Quotidien
"For the decision-makers, the choice was unbelievably obvious. "At the end of the evaluation process, the selection committee was unanimous in recommending Jean-Michel Malouf to the Board of Directors," says Nicolas Bélanger, General Manager of the OSS."
Rosalie Croteau and Steve Bergeron - La Tribune
"At the end of the process, one candidate stood out for his experience as Artistic Director, his ability to interact with the musicians, his stage presence and communication skills with our audience, and his vision of a regional symphony orchestra that aligns perfectly with that of the OSS. The selection committee therefore made a unanimous recommendation, which was endorsed by the Board of Directors."
Marc Lauzière reported by Caroline Rogers - Ludwig van Montréal
Pour une histoire d'un soir (OSM)
"In the end, the orchestral accompaniment undoubtedly enhanced the quality of the show and the music. The OSM and Jean-Michel Malouf [...] delivered the goods very effectively. I'd take shows of this quality any day."
Daniel Raymond - Atuvu.ca
“Pour une histoire d’un soir”
"...at the Grand Théâtre de Québec with the Orchestre symphonique under the direction of conductor Jean-Michel Malouf. There are no words to describe the extraordinary sensations this show gave us. Wow! We're hungry for more!
Marie-Josée Boucher - Cybermagazine Arts et Culture
New chef Jean-Michel Malouf closes his first season (OSSLSJ)
"Before long, his remarkable precision, sensitivity and natural leadership rapidly earned him a place on numerous projects."
Le Quotidien
A delightful Barber in Quebec City (Opéra de Québec)
"Right from the opening, chef Jean-Michel Malouf showed authority and elegance..."
Irène Brisson - Revue l'Opéra
"Another success: [...] the cohesion between the singers, downstage, and the orchestra, efficiently conducted by Jean-Michel Malouf in the background..."
Christophe Huss - Le Devoir
Werther : Emotion from beginning to end (Opéra de Québec)
"Finally, the orchestra added a nice touch to the show. The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) was conducted by Jean-Michel Malouf [...] Unlike some shows [...] the OSQ was more disciplined, containing its volume sufficiently to allow the soloists to project without having to force their voices..."
Dwain Richardson - La Scena Musicale
Soprano Sumi Jo in NAC Southam Hall (I Musici de Montréal)
" ... It was a wonderful evening of music and singing, thanks not only to Jo, but also to Quebec baritone Jean-François Lapointe and the I Musici de Montréal orchestra, under the highly skilled baton of Jean-Michel Malouf."
Robert C. Lee, David Mulholland - Ottawa Citizen
"Malouf was an attentive and enthusiastic accomplice..."