Jean-Willy Kunz is the first organist in residence of the Orchester Symphonique de Montréal. In addition to playing with the orchestra and in recitals, he oversees the development and enhancement of the OSM's Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique, installed in the Maison symphonique de Montréal. Jean-Willy Kunz studied organ at the conservatories of Lyon and Montreal, then at McGill University where he obtained a doctorate in 2011 under the direction of John Grew