MCGILL DOCTORS
ORCHESTRA

Where music

meets

medicine

37 Seasons of I Medici

Join Our Musical Journey

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. We are always looking for new talented musicians and healthcare professionals to join the orchestra - audition today!

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Médecins Musiciens Series

Our 37th season, celebrating talented resident doctors and medical students

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Benefit Concert for the Intensive Care Unit Bridge Program

November 8, 2025 - 14:00

Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul

Soloist: Émilie Auclair, MD

L’âme du violon launches our Médecins musiciens series, featuring violinist Émilie Auclair in Mendelssohn’s concerto and a newly commissioned work. This benefit concert supports the ICU Bridge Program.

CONCERT INFO

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La passion du violon

February 8, 2026 - 16:00

Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul

Soloist: Alexandre Sheasby, MD

Passion du violon continues the Médecins musiciens series with a vibrant program of virtuosic showpieces and romantic masterpieces. Highlights include Grieg’s enchanting Peer Gynt Suite and Sir Hubert Parry's dramatic Symphony no.3 alongside fiery pieces by Sarasate and the soulful Vocalise of Rachmaninoff performed by resident doctor and violinst Dr. Alexandre Sheasby.

CONCERT INFO

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Benefit Concert for EndoCARES & 100 WWC

May 10, 2026 - 14:00

Oscar Peterson Hall

Soloist: Michael Prudencio-Brunello, MD

This concert is a special benefit in support of EndoCARES, Quebec’s first multidisciplinary centre for complex endometriosis. As part of a fundraising initiative led by 100 Women Who Care Montreal, the concert will help raise awareness and funds for women’s health, with support from the MUHC Foundation.

CONCERT INFO

Dr. Lori Antounian

Conductor and Music Director

Celebrate a new chapter for I Medici di McGill Orchestra with Maestra Lori Antounian as Artistic Director and Conductor. In the 38th season, she brings a bold, collaborative vision, leading inspiring programs and deepening the orchestra’s impact in Montreal and beyond.

Dr. Alexandre Sheasby

Director

Following the passing of founder Dr. Ante Padjen in 2025, I Medici di McGill Orchestra enters a period of renewal under the leadership of Dr. Alexandre Sheasby as Director. A longtime concertmaster, he brings continuity, fresh energy, and a deep commitment to the orchestra’s humanistic mission.

Dr. Ante L. Padjen

A word from our Founder (1942-2025)

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. I’m happy to be alive and to be able to play it.