1. Founder
As the founder of Mercury Chamber Orchestra, Antoine Plante goes beyond conducting, skillfully managing and balancing key aspects of the organization. This includes audience building, board and staff management, marketing, programming, and delivering exceptional artistic presentations.
2. Storyteller
Antoine Plante transforms concerts into opportunities to tell stories and engage audiences on a deeper level. By introducing pieces with insight and passion, he brings symphonies, oratorios, and concertos to life, making the listening experience more enjoyable and accessible.
3. Program Curator
Antoine Plante has created many original programs that bring music from all eras to life. Notable examples include concerts such as Early American Christmas, From Baroque to Boleros, At the Christmas Market, and Mexican Fiesta.
4. Arranger
Antoine Plante has arranged hundreds of works to create unique and innovative programs. From classical-era quartets by Beethoven, to Chopin’s nocturnes, Schubert’s lieder cycles, and traditional Christmas carols, his arrangements breathe new life into these beautiful compositions.
5. Mixed-Media Creator
Antoine Plante has brought new stage works to life by blending some of the most beautiful classical music ever composed. Productions like The Flowers of Evil, Chopin’s Letters, Loving Clara Schumann highlight his innovative fusion of music and storytelling.
6. Fine Dining and Music Pairing
Antoine Plante has collaborated with renowned chefs to create unique experiences that pair fine dining with music. Programs such as Romeo and Juliet, The Seven Deadly Sins, and The Four Seasons offer immersive, multisensory events. He has also tailored pairings for corporate clients, such as the unforgettable gas tech event, aligning music with industry themes for a one-of-a-kind experience.
7. Diversity
Antoine Plante emphasizes the importance of diversity in classical music, both on stage and in programming. Through initiatives like Divine Voices, he commissioned three works from African American composers, presented alongside music by Vicente Lusitano, a Renaissance composer of African descent.
8. Composer
Antoine Plante has composed original works for the teenagers of Île Verte, his summer home, set to libretti by Mathieu Gosselin, a Canadian dramaturg and winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award. These compositions blend music with captivating storytelling, bringing new tales to life.