Geneviève Leclair
CHEF D’ORCHESTRE
«Geneviève’s thoughtful approach and understanding of the dancers’ needs enhanced every performance. She brings a remarkable connectivity between the orchestra and the dancers, bridging the music and dance art forms brilliantly. It is truly a privilege to collaborate with someone who not only possesses such technical mastery, but also has a profound passion for the art form.»
Tara Birtwhistle
Associate Artistic Director
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
«Our dancers always feel they have an ally and an artist supporting them when Geneviève is in the pit. This kind of connection between the orchestra and the stage allows great performances to happen; moments of trust and daring that are unique to live theater.»
Christopher Stowell
Artistic Director
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
«Ms. Leclair displays a great deal of magic on the podium. It makes rehearsals something special to participate in.»
Robert Piankian
Bass Trombonist
Parkway Concert Orchestra
«How wonderful for the dancers to be supported by music of such high caliber.»
Critical Dance
«A light touch that cloaks a firm hand over the orchestra.»
Ontario Arts Review
«Leclair raised the level of the orchestra to new heights.»
New Pond Village Journal
«Leclair’s confident dynamics and tempos, crisp rhythms and crystalline phrasing created powerful momentum.»
Critical Dance
«Leclair knowingly conducted the performance, realizing the subtle, as well as the dramatic tensions of Hannah’s emotions.»
Rutland Herald
«Leclair brought out every nuance of the piece and bestowed such an impacting aspect to her reading that I could smell the salt air.»
Ontario Arts Review
Crédit photo: Jane Pike