The Twilight Concert is back this year at Lévis Forts National Historic Site
News release
July 17, 2019 Lévis, Québec Parks Canada Agency
Our national historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history.
Parks Canada is proud to announce the return of the Twilight Concert, featuring La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment as well as the world renowned violinist Alexandre Da Costa, at Lévis Forts National Historic Site on July 27. This free concert conducted by Commander and music director, Captain Vincent Roy, will include popular, military and classic music under the theme “film music”. The evening will end on an explosive note with a torchlight parade and a fireworks show to conclude the concert.
Brigadier-General Christian Mercier, Deputy Commanding Officer of the 2nd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force East, will be the honorary president of the evening.
The long-awaited event, which has not taken place in the last two years due to the major works, will be the perfect opportunity for citizens to rediscover Fort No.1 and thus admire the result of this major restoration work, which was essential for the maintenance and preservation of this national historic site.
During the evening, there will also be a segment dedicated to hometown heroes. Parks Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada invite Canadians to join them in commemorating heroes of their region who made unique contributions to the war effort.
The Twilight Concert is made possible thanks to the invaluable collaboration of our partners: La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment, Ville de Lévis, Desjardins, Lévis Memorial Foundation, 6th Field Artillery Regiment and Veterans Affairs Canada. Parks Canada thanks them all for their support and contribution that allow us to offer again this year a colorful concert!
Since 2018, the Government of Canada is celebrating families with free admission to all Parks Canada’s places for youth 17 and under. Parks Canada’s national heritage places and events are a great way for Canadians to learn more about our heritage.
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“The Twilight Concert is a unique musical event and the Government of Canada is proud to welcome it again this year. The marriage of music and of the heritage character of the site has proved in the past to be a winning combination. We invite citizens to come and enjoy this free event on July 27.”
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
“It is a great honour to preside this event dedicated to the memory and commemoration of the military actions in the highly significant environment of the Lévis Forts. I invite you to enjoy this concert and remember our history. Let us also use these exceptional moments to celebrate the last heroes of the Normandy landing. La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment and the know-how of the 6th Field Artillery Regiment will make this evening truly memorable.”
Brigadier-General Christian Mercier
Honorary President and Deputy Commander of the 2nd Canadian Division and of the Joint Task Force East
Quick facts
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The Twilight Concert will be held on July 27 at Fort No.1, in Lévis, starting at 6 p.m.
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This is a free event. In case of rain the event will be postponed to the next day.
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Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes, launched in 2015, is a community-based initiative that honours men and women, both in the armed forces and civilian, who contributed to the cause of freedom and embodied Canadian values. To date, more than 120 Canadians from across the country have been honoured in 30 national historic sites and parks.
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Lévis Forts National Historic Site is the last British fortification built on Canadian soil and bears witness to the ingenious innovations of the time.
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Masonry work was done at Fort No.1 over the last two years. The areas impacted were the right demi-gorge and right flank.
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Contacts
Caroline Gagné
Public relations and Communications Officer
Québec Field Unit, Parks Canada Agency
418-648-4444
caroline.gagne2@canada.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
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