The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and Médecins francophones du Canada have launched a stunning new initiative: La musique sur ordonnance (Music on Prescription). Physicians who are members of Médecins francophones du Canada and practice in Montreal will be able to prescribe an OSM concert to their patients, offering free access to a live musical experience as a complementary tool for wellness and health.

The press release says: « Several studies have shown that music and attending a concert boosts overall well-being and may help to relieve certain symptoms within a healing context. When paired with medical expertise, music becomes a powerful tool for supporting mental and physical health, reducing social isolation and boosting quality of life. This program is built on a synergy between the arts and medicine, with doctors serving as channels of influence for promoting a comprehensive approach to health. »

Mélanie La Couture, OSM’s President and Chief Executive Officer says: « The OSM believes in the beneficial power of music, and we are pleased to be joining forces with Médecins francophones du Canada for the creation of this program. This partnership marks an important step in our action of social responsibility towards others in the community. By offering La musique sur ordonnance, the OSM is putting its artistic excellence in the service of our collective well-being, underscoring that art, in all its forms, can actively contribute to health and quality of life for all.”