François Pilon

François Pilon performs with various groups and ensembles representing a wide range of musical styles. For over ten years, he has played with the Romulo Larrea Ensemble (concerts, recordings, and tours in Argentina, Uruguay, the United States, France, and Germany). He was assistant concertmaster of the Amati Ensemble of Montreal from 1993 to 2002. He has been part of singer Marc Hervieux’s touring band since 2010. In recent years, he has participated in numerous music recording sessions for film, television, and various artists, both as a musician and producer. He has also been the assistant to composer and conductor Simon Leclerc since 1999. He is also co-artistic director of the Kiosque à Musique with Alain Trudel. He is involved as a musician, teacher, and administrator at the Les Petits Violons music school and is co-artistic director of the Ensemble Jean Cousineau.