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Watch: A unique immersive experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

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Taking place in the stunning nave of this Gothic Revival masterpiece, the AURA experience immerses the audience in a captivating visual and musical universe. First created to mark the 375th anniversary of Montréal and critically acclaimed worldwide, AURA has already been performed over 1,300 times between 2017 and 2020 and has been seen by more than 650,000 spectators from 137 countries.

AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

This updated version features three new scenes told through music and images that are projected onto the most exquisite backdrop there is: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal’s breathtaking Gothic Revival architecture. The show celebrates the simplicity of light and the shapes, materials and colors of the Basilica. 

The newly added musical moments showcase the Basilica’s exceptional Casavant organ, which was inaugurated in 1891 and whose 7,000 pipes can be heard being played live during the show.

AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

The soundtrack was composed by Marc Bell and Gabriel Thibaudeau of TROUBLEMAKERS. It includes an original orchestral composition performed by 30 musicians and 20 choristers, and features the Basilica organ.

AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

AURA will first be presented on Fridays at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Depending on demand, more performances may be added to the schedule.

AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
Adult (18+)$32.00
Student (17-22)$21.00
Senior (65 and over)$27.00
Child (6-16)$18.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children)$80.00
Group (10 people or more)$27.00

Website: https://www.aurabasiliquemontreal.com/en/tickets


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