Julien LeBlanc

Julien LeBlanc is a Course Instructor (Vocal Coaching) in the Department of Music Performance at the University of Ottawa. He is a Canadian pianist renowned for his musical sensibility and collaborative skills. Based in Montreal, he actively performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and vocal accompanist. His recent engagements include serving as pianist and musical director for the opera 'Albertine en cinq temps' (2023) and co-artistic director of the Été musical de Barachois since 2012. His 2015 album Mélancolies, featuring works by Dutilleux, Franck, and Poulenc, was praised for its warmth and clarity. He has collaborated with institutions like Against the Grain Theatre, earning critical acclaim for his interpretation of Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande.

LeBlanc teaches part-time at the University of Ottawa, delivers masterclasses across Canada, and regularly serves on music competition juries. His work bridges performance and pedagogy, emphasizing French musical repertoire and interdisciplinary collaboration.