Quebec

Performing Arts

Jamie Adkins -Circus Incognitus
As a natural clown, Jamie's failures often end up being his greatest successes. In this new show, his clowning and acrobatic feats on the ground and on a slack wire are brought to life in a story of a man who has something to say, but can't quite get it out. Each step of the show is fraught with new challenges, but for every problem there is a solution. Except, Jamie's solutions tends to be a bit unusual.

Alain Lefèvre
Acclaimed by the international press for his breathtaking virtuosity, his sparkling playing and his outstanding personality, the great Canadian pianist Alain Lefèvre tours repeatedly worldwide, performing in prestigious venues, in recital, and with great orchestras as well as leading conductors. He revived the Concerto No.4 composed by the forgotten genius and pianist André Mathieu, which he performed for the Opening Gala of the Canada Pavilion, with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the young Canadian conductor and rising star, Jean-Philippe Tremblay, now leading the Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne.

Jean-Philippe Tremblay
Jean-Philippe Tremblay has been a guest conductor for a number of orchestras in Canada and abroad including the Orchestre national de France, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, the Philharmonic and Philharmonia of London and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. In 2002, he received the "Prix des musiciens au Concours international de direction d'orchestre Dimitris Mitropoulos (Grèce)."

Ariane Moffatt
Ariane Moffatt is a popular Canadian francophone singer-songwriter based in Québec. After earning her College diploma in music, Ariane Moffatt enrolled in a popular music and singing program at the University of Québec in Montréal. Her exceptional stage presence has attracted the attention of high profile French Canadian artists who recruited her to play for their bands. Ariane's innovative music draws inspiration from a variety of sources from electro-folk to jazz to techno. She has won Félix and JUNO Awards and has performed and collaborated with many artists such as Daniel Bélanger and Marc Déry.

Gregory Charles
Gregory Charles from Montréal is a pianist, dancer, actor, singer, and radio and television host. He was among the nominees at the 2007 JUNO Awards. Charles performed on Parliament Hill at the 2007 and 2009 Canada Day celebrations. Gregory Charles composed the song "There's a Light/Cette flamme" which was sung by close to two hundred choirs throughout Canada for the Olympic Torch Relay.

Bob & Bill
Bob & Bill are Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard, composers, musical arrangers and directors, with a wide level of experience in the worlds of live performance and television. Their professional achievements attest to the diversity of their influence and interests. In July 2004, Bob & Bill collaborated with Cirque du Soleil at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal on the creation of the show "Soleil de Minuit". The show was presented to more than 200 000 people. The year 2008 marked the launch of Bob & Bill's very first album combining electronic and organic sounds. Bob & Bill were nominated three times at the 2006 l'ADISQ Gala.

Visual Arts

Photographs, digital multimedia and paintings by Canadian artists are on display throughout the interior of the Canada Pavilion.

Works on display by Quebec artists include:

Young Canadian Chefs at the Canada Pavilion

Hugo Martineau - Collège Lasalle, Montréal, Quebec

Junior Therriault - Collège Mérici, Québec City, Quebec

Hosting Staff

Canadian Visitors in Shanghai

Gérald Tremblay, Mayor of Montréal

Radio-Canada "Shanghai Express" contest winner Sylvie Berthiaume (center)

From left to right: Susie Bouchard, Aline Hallé, and Bonnie Coutts

Send us a photo of your visit to the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai! Include your name and the name of your Canadian hometown. Select photos will be chosen and linked to the map of Canada on the Engaging Canadians page of our website. Submissions should be sent to: expo2010-media@pch.gc.ca.