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Founded and directed by Daniel Constantineau, Galileo is the only professional classical music company in the Montérégie-Ouest region. A chamber ensemble composed of 15 to 45 instrumentalists, depending on the repertoire, its primary objective is to produce vibrant symphonic music in a region largely deprived of it. It does so in a historically informed (HIP) manner, which perfectly aligns with the region's historic character.

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Galileo's productions attest to the quality of its work, including the recording of André Gagnon's Baroque works by ATMA in July 2015, its nomination for the 2016 ADISQ Gala, four nominations for the 2017/2019/2020 Opus Awards, and the award for "Best Concert of the Year - Multiple Repertoires" for its show "Opéras!" in 2019 (see the photo, underneath).

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A repertory orchestra that performs numerous Canadian premieres on period instruments and whose programs regularly break new ground, Galileo also prides itself on collaborations with renowned soloists and companies. These achievements are complemented by extensive training programs, participatory immersion, and access to its concerts "Dans la cour des grands," "Cause toujours," and "Biglietto sospeso."

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