WHO WE ARE
Drawn from a talented pool of physicians, medical faculty, medical and other students, colleagues and friends, the orchestra brings a unique humanistic, artistic and social dimension to medical education and the medical profession. In 1989, Dr. Ante L. Padjen founded the orchestra with an aim to reinforce the study of humanities at the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University.
A word from our founder
Dr. Ante L. Padjen
What propels successful doctors and scientists with hectic lifestyles to devote three hours of their week to a non-professional orchestra? For many, this is a return to something they cherish and really enjoy.
The orchestra allows musicians to express themselves in spite of having turned away from musical careers. I observe a work ethic that almost surpasses that of professional musicians. Highly skilled professionals in various fields, the orchestral members are able to apply their focus and discipline to the practice of music.
The thought of life without music is unimaginable to me; it’s like asking if you can live without food or air. Music is communication. I’m happy to be alive and to be able to play it.
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Beethoven 5 - A Mother's Day Concert
Supporting the MUHC’s Coronary Intensive Care Unit - A Benefit for the MUHC Foundation
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 4PM
Join the McGill Doctors Orchestra for a symphony Mother's Day concert conducted by Maestra Lori Antounian honoring the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)! This unforgettable concert featuring Beethoven`s iconic 5th Symphony and horn works interpreted by Angelica Tombs celebrates the dedication of the MUHC’s cardiology team, who provide life-saving care to patients facing critical heart conditions.
Dr. Patrick Lawler, cardiologist and Head of the CICU, will give a short TED-style talk at the concert highlighting the unit’s state-of-the-art care for patients with critical cardiac conditions.
🎵 PROGRAM:
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Beethoven – Consecration of the House Overture
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Saint-Saëns – Romance for Horn and Orchestra, Op.3 (Angelica Tombs, French horn)
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F. Strauss – Horn Concerto, Op.8 (Angelica Tombs, French horn)
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Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
📍 Venue: Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, Montreal (Metro Guy-Concordia)
🎟️Tickets : 15$ students, 35$ regular (buy 2 or more for 30$ each)
Dr. Ante Padjen, founder of I Medici di McGill, experienced this expert care firsthand when he received treatment at the CICU. In gratitude, he is dedicating this concert to supporting the CICU through the MUHC Foundation, ensuring that cutting-edge cardiac research, treatments, and technology continue to save lives.
to the MUHC Foundation
