Montreal Symphony Orchestra performs masterful rendition of 'O Canada'

Conductor Kent Nagano led the group before Oilers-Canadiens game

EDM@MTL: Montreal Symphony Orchestra performs anthem

By Cristina Ledra
NHL.com Staff Writer

The crowd at Bell Centre in Montreal was treated to a grand opening number before the Canadiens faced the Edmonton Oilers Thursday.

Members of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Kent Nagano, performed a beautiful rendition of "O Canada."
Nagano has been the music director since 2006 and is in his final year in that position.

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