VERONIQUE LUSSIER
TRIBUTES
"Véronique Lussier is a brilliant conductor. Her tenacity and focus are beyond imagination. Watching her movements at work is like bringing all things together."
Waleed Abdulhamid, University of Toronto
Faculty of Music, Professor
"I had the opportunity to collaborate with Ms. Lussier as a guest conductor on two occasions (April 2023 and April 2025), and I can attest to her exceptional qualities.
His work with the orchestra, opera singers, and soloists was a great success. The feedback was glowing, and the excellent reviews received had a very positive impact.
Véronique is a highly professional, dynamic, and inspiring artist. Her precision, in-depth knowledge of the works, and ability to communicate respectfully with the musicians are undeniable. Furthermore, her generosity and energy towards the audience are remarkable.
His presence is an added value to any ensemble, both in terms of artistry and audience engagement.
"Tireless and totally dedicated worker, musical, intelligent and original. In addition to her musical talent as a performer and researcher, she has several unique human skills: she is a very positive and super-organized person, she has real teaching talent , great generosity, and above all, she has the ability to rally people around her, to give them the desire to surpass themselves and participate in a greater cause. Her qualities are very rare!
She plannedand literally brought several projects into the world concerts that had a great impact on the community...
Everyone is unanimous: she has a
sense of leadership, an ability to bring together and to channel the energies of all unusual people.
Véronique is a remarkable musician
and a very gifted conductor. "
"In all circumstances, I note the impeccable professionalism of Ms. Lussier. Her preparation and understanding of music are very thorough, and reflect the many hours of study and detailed analysis. In working with the musicians, she finds the the ideal balance between the demand for musical quality in interpretation, and a recognition of the human limits of performers.
His leadership pushes artists to give their best, but always with technical and personal support. Technically, her beat is clear, and she demonstrates great generosity regarding the needs of musicians. She knows rigorously how to plan a rehearsal to maximize results, and she always creates a respectful work environment for all stakeholders – composers, musicians, technicians, and members of the public. She is an ideal collaborator for any ensemble, choir or orchestra."
"My most sincere congratulations for your remarkable involvement as head of the OSDL Ambassador Project "Under the bell towers". This initiative allowing the democratization and bringing classical music closer to the citizen, carried out with all the splendor worthy of this art, as well as your dedication sincere for your community are admirable.
Your inspiring leadership within a world of masters paves the way for other women who in turn will participate in shaping a world that resembles them."
"Madame Lussier has been a conductor who has been a regular guest for several years during the summer programming of the Classica Festival. What I particularly like about Madame Lussier is the contagious energy and dynamism that she exudes from the artists on stage.
Madame Lussier has more than adequate academic training and very advanced musical knowledge.
She demonstrates impeccable professionalism and communicates her passion and love of music well, both with the musicians and the public."
“Ms. Lussier's approach within the framework of the Ambassador Project went further than the simple democratization of classical music. She managed to create a special atmosphere so that the audience truly became a stakeholder in the concert.
I am happy to be able to testify to the qualities she demonstrated in the organization, development, leadership and financing of this project.
It was a pleasure for me to accompany him in the creation
of this project."
"Véronique demonstrates inspiring leadership and a strong entrepreneurial spirit by organizing these special events to promote culture within the Roussillon MRC community and its surrounding areas. I am proud to support a determined and deeply convinced citizen and conductor of the beneficial impact of music. She contributes to the enrichment of her community and to the growth of classical music among a broad, intergenerational audience."
His concerts in La Prairie were a success and raised the profile of the city's historic district among an audience from several surrounding municipalities. Furthermore, they had an economic impact through partnerships with various businesses in the region.
“Véronique demonstrates great professionalism in all aspects of her work, she is a good ambassador of our values.
She is also an exemplary teammate for her colleagues, providing them with support and knowledge that goes beyond their needs."
"One of the most remarkable aspects of Véronique is her passion which gives her spontaneous ease in establishing sincere, warm and personalized contact."
"Ms. Lussier is studying conducting with me at UdeM. During her audition, Ms. Lussier passed with flying colors. She has made rapid progress in all subjects. She is an excellent musician and a hard worker."
I have seen Madame Lussier at work as a conductor in many styles and circumstances and I have nothing but good things to say about her performances.
Véronique demonstrates a very high degree of excellence and possesses remarkable professionalism. Her ambitious research project (Ambassador Project) has had a significant impact on the reach and accessibility of classical music, particularly in terms of audience development. I highly recommend Ms. Lussier.
"She has a natural musicality that has been enhanced by solid education received at the Université de Montréal and elsewhere. Her sense of structure and details is matched by her ability to convey the musical ideas to a diverse membership of I Medici di McGill. Her sense of rhythm and musical ideas combined with her clear and understandable technique of conducting is well recognized and appreciated by the ensemble. Equally impressive and evident is her studious approach to any performance.
She clearly works at each score and situation not leaving anything to chances. She often shares her discoveries and understanding of a work with the ensemble contributing to the positive sense of partnership for the ensemble. There are some specific challenges in working with I Medici an ensemble of over 60 members drawn from a talented pool of physicians, students, medical faculty, colleagues, and friends. Owing to the inhomogeneous level of musical understanding and skills of the players requires a great deal of patience and sensitivity that she has in abundance. Her infectious enthusiasm is a great facilitator in every aspect of her work with the ensemble instilling great deal of confidence among the members. Ms Lussier is very much in tune with the mission of the orchestra that brings a unique artistic and social dimension to medical education and medical profession."
"On behalf of the council and in my own name, I wish to express our great satisfaction following the recent concert by Ms. Lussier presented in Candiac en musique on the Cascades stage at André=J.-Côté park.
His performance during the show, in collaboration with his musicians and soloist Ms. Richardson, delighted the citizens of Candiac. The 3,000 spectators in attendance were simply thrilled, as a fireworks display brought the evening to a close, accompanied by classical music performed by his orchestra, much to the delight of the audience! What a wonderful evening for culture in Candiac!
Without hesitation, I recommend Ms. Lussier's services to anyone looking for a captivating and high-quality event."
"I recommend Ms. Lussier as creator of the year in Montérégie for the CALQ prize.
Ms. Lussier's passion, dynamism, and entrepreneurial spirit are the determining factors that captured our attention and our intention to support her in her endeavors.
Her approach encourages the cultural awakening of our citizens by offering classical concerts in important Quebec heritage sites, which she helps to promote.
Through the organization of these events, she has been able to share her passion and love of music in service to our community, the Roussillon MRC, and the greater Montérégie region."
Audience
“Véronique Lussier’s concerts are a delight for the ears and the Spirit.. Your passion is palpable."
"What fabulous playing - really beautiful!
"WOW! What a beautiful afternoon thanks to you and your magnificent musicians, I still have chills. What a talent and looking forward to hearing the next one.”
Audience
"Thank you for this magnificent concert! We feel that you were born to conduct. I do not regret having brought my children and my grandchildren."
“Thank you for this magnificent concert. I enjoyed the music, the staging, the historic location, but above all the performance you gave. The public reacted with passion, with these standing ovations. On several occasions, I was deeply moved."
Audience
"Well done! Everything was there, but especially your presence at the podium and your very personal way of gently and gracefully directing your musicians! You are very expressive and you “live” your music! The future is yours! ."
“A real pleasure to hear and see you at work, congratulations!”
Audience
“Magical and fabulous moments, congratulations!”
"When you look at the soloist, we have the impression that you are saying to us, 'Listen to how good our soloist is.' What a wonderful bond with your musicians and your soloist."
Audience
“I was totally carried away by the music, the emotions were there! “
“Congratulations once again on this magnificent concert. On all counts, you have succeeded. I particularly appreciate your musical “body language” as well as the non-abusive use of your left hand. It's a glorious gesture to bring him back to your chest.
A promising conductor! "
Audience
“It was a very beautiful concert, we were really impressed by all the great energy displayed for this event.”
“I am a musician, I am able to appreciate the quality and excellence of your work.”
Audience
“Excellent concert!
A beautiful orchestra, very well conducted, in a wonderful place! How wonderful it is when beauty reveals itself to the ear!”
“Impressed to see a female conductor, her journey and her determination. Bravo!”
Audience
“Congratulations for this concert of exceptional quality. You are admirable!”
“Thank you for such a poetic performance! It was a superb concert.
A chance for my daughters to have been able to witness so much beauty. You look so confident!!!”
