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Okotécho guides the listener into a sonic world brimming with hope, aspiration, and lyricism found in the exceptional interlude between the Middle East, Arboriginal and the West. Under the artistic direction of composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, Okotécho explores mixed music and musical sounds through its own compositions.
Valérie Belzile
Violonist
Presentation
Violinist Valérie Belzile earned a doctorate in performance from the University of Montreal under Vladimir Landsman’s teaching. She completed advanced training in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado. Valérie is a member of the symphony orchestras of Laval and Longueuil, and performs with the Orchestra of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. Since 2013, she produces the "Retrouvailles Concert Series" with her colleagues from the Quatrouvailles string quartet. Additionally, she regularly plays with Les Violons du Roy, touring Israel, Europe, Mexico, and the United States with the ensemble. She has been collaborating with Oktoecho since 2008.