Lorenzo Somma is a Montréal-based choral conductor, pianist, musical director, and educator. Trained in jazz piano with Lorraine Desmarais, Pierre Leduc, and Yves Léveillé, he has developed a musical practice that bridges jazz, pop, choral music, and musical theatre.

Since 2019, Lorenzo has collaborated regularly with acclaimed stage director Serge Denoncourt as a musical director on several productions, including Hair, Annie, Les Choristes, and Bernadette The Musical. His expertise in vocal coaching has also led him to prepare choirs for major productions and events, including the choirs directed by Gregory Charles.

Lorenzo is also the conductor of Tous en chœur, a choir for people living withdementia. His work with the ensemble was featured in the television series Tous en chœur, produced by Sphère Média and broadcast on AMI-télé  in the fall of 2025.

He is also the pianist and vocal director for Janette, presented at Théâtre Duceppe, where he performs on stage as the production's pianist. The production will return in December 2026.

As a lecturer at McGill University, Lorenzo conducts the university's jazz choir and works regularly with singers from the jazz department. Alongside his university teaching, he conducts school choirs at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Lorenzo holds a Master's degree in Choral Conducting from McGill University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music degree at the same institution, where his research focuses on musical theatre.

This summer, he can be heard as keyboardist in Titanique, the hit musical parody presented at Espace St-Denis, featuring a cast that includes Véronique Claveau.

The Walter Choir is a vocal ensemble recognized for its commitment to musical excellence and the promotion of choral singing. Bringing together passionate singers from all backgrounds, the choir stands out for the richness of its repertoire, which ranges from great classical works to contemporary creations, as well as sacred, popular, and world songs.

 

Since its founding, the Walter Choir has aimed to promote the art of collective singing while providing its members with a stimulating environment that fosters musical and personal development. Through rigorous work, sensitive interpretation, and a spirit of collaboration, the ensemble has won over its audience at numerous concerts, cultural events, and special performances.

 

Led by an inspiring artistic direction, the choir focuses on sound quality, musical expression, and sharing emotions. Every performance reflects the passion and dedication of its singers, who help make the Walter Choir a vibrant part of their community's cultural life. Today, the Walter Choir continues to grow by encouraging artistic exchanges, exploring new repertoires, and connecting with ever-larger audiences. True to its values of friendliness, excellence, and passing on knowledge, it keeps bringing the beauty of choral singing to life in its region and beyond.

The Montreal Cello Ensemble provides intensive cello training to talented children with no financial barriers. Every admitted student receives a full or partial scholarship covering instruction, the use of a cello, and accessories. Students study with Montreal Symphony Orchestra cellists Geneviève Guimond, Gary Russell, and San Rim, as well as educators David Evenchick and Josh Fink and pianist Sandra Hunt. The program combines private instruction, ensemble playing, improvisation, composition, recording, and performance, giving students both rigorous technical training and opportunities to create original work. EVM students have written, recorded, and released more than 100 original songs and compositions, and have won prizes in local, provincial, and national competitions in performance and composition.

Immersion Rock is a summer music camp for young people aged 7 to 17 at all levels who want to learn to play band music intensively, in a creative and inclusive atmosphere. Band music is learned intensively over a two-week period. Song learning, public performances, video shoots, photo shoots and professional studio recordings are all on the agenda.

 

Accompanied by a professional coach, each band not only develops a real sense of belonging, but also undergoes a complete and in-depth human experience.

Formed only a few months ago, this student string quartet brings together four secondary school musicians who have been performing alongside one another in larger string ensembles since elementary school. They first began playing together at the age of eight. Building on years of shared musical experience, they are now exploring the unique challenges and rewards of chamber music.

 

Their repertoire spans a wide range of styles, from classical works to popular music arrangements, showcasing both the versatility of the string quartet and the musicians’ diverse interests. Through collaboration, attentive listening, and a shared passion for music, they continue to grow as an ensemble while enjoying the opportunity to perform together.