APRIL AT THE OSM
Three times Louis Lortie, OSM artist in residence OSM Pop – Simon Leclerc and the work of Jacques Brel Conductors Sir Andrew Davis, Bernard Labadie, Christophe Gedschold, Andrew Megill, Adam Johnson and Simon Leclerc take turns on the podium Masterclass with harpist Xavier de Maistre Public reading dedicated to creations by four students from Université de Montréal The OSM Chorus sings Mozart and Schubert Annual OSM+ benefit event courtesy of the OSM Young Ambassadors Club Children’s Corner series: Patrice Bélanger invites the young to discover the OSM Messiaen day: chamber music concert at Bourgie Hall
Montréal, April 1, 2017 – During the month of April the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal will be welcoming great conductors to Maison symphonique. Pianist in residence at the OSM Louis Lortie will take to the stage on three occasions, first in recital and then with the Orchestra under the direction of British conductor Sir Andrew Davis. At the end of the month, Bernard Labadie, music director and founder of Les Violons du Roy, will be the OSM’s guest for a touching reunion with Louis Lortie, while Patrice Bélanger, the OSM’s young-audience concert ambassador, invites youngsters to discover the Orchestra.
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MASTERCLASS In partnership with Montréal’s institutions of higher learning, the OSM annually offers a series of masterclasses featuring its guest artists. These courses in performance are given before an audience and make it not only possible for students to learn from an expert, but also for spectators to discover the artists and to learn more about the works being performed. Taking advantage of their visits to the OSM, these remarkable musicians reach out to music students to pass along knowledge and advice.
Xavier de Maistre, harp Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 10 a.m. McGill University Schulich School of Music Free admission
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NIGHTS IN THE GARDENS OF SPAIN
Sunday, April 2, 2017 – 2:30 p.m. Maison symphonique de Montréal
Mystery, sensuality and languor are all in the spotlight… Composed first as a nocturne for solo piano by Manuel de Falla, Nights in the Gardens of Spain grew into a work for piano and orchestra. Pianist Angela Hewitt performs a piece in which magic, ritual, Oriental exuberance and Andalusian folklore are all on the bill. Like light shooting through the sky in the dead of night, the Concerto capriccio by Catalan composer Xavier Montsalvatge is performed by French harpist Xavier de Maistre. From Mozart, the overture to the opera Don Giovanni, one of the composer’s major works and whose action unfolds in Seville, and the symphony known as “Haffner” complete this Spanish- accented program. A true dreamscape.
April at the OSM 1 Artists Christoph Gedschold, conductor Xavier de Maistre, harp Angela Hewitt, piano
Works on the program Mozart, Don Giovanni, K. 527, Overture (evening performance only) Montsalvatge, Concerto capriccio for Harp and Orchestra Falla, Nights in the Gardens of Spain Mozart, Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, “Haffner”
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THREE CONCERTS WITH LOUIS LORTIE | APRIL 4 - 6 - 8 OSM artist in residence thanks to the support of the Larry & Cookie Rossy Family Foundation
LOUIS LORTIE: TWO COMPLETE SETS OF CHOPIN
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 – 8 p.m. Maison symphonique de Montréal
Artist in residence at the OSM, Montreal pianist Louis Lortie has enjoyed a close relationship with the Orchestra since early in his career. Among the 30 or so recordings in his impressive discography, the one devoted to the complete Chopin Études is considered a reference point around the world . Let yourself be dazzled by a recital that Lortie, one of our greatest artistic ambassadors, devotes to them.
This recital is presented by National Bank in association with Pro Musica.
Artist Louis Lortie, piano
Works on the program Chopin, 12 Études for Piano, Op. 10 Chopin, 12 Études for Piano, Op. 25 Chopin, 24 Preludes for Piano, Op. 28
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SIR ANDREW DAVIS AND LOUIS LORTIE MEET AGAIN
Thursday, April 6, 2017 – 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 – 8 p.m. Maison symphonique de Montréal
Returning to Montréal for two evenings, English conductor Sir Andrew Davis joins up again with Louis Lortie and the OSM in a program that includes a great work waiting to be discovered or rediscovered, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, and Tchaikovsky’s extremely poignant “Pathétique” Symphony. Recognized for his specialization in the repertoire of his compatriots, the guest conductor is also presenting his reading of a piece by British composer Frederick Delius, “On hearing the first cuckoo in spring.”
Artists Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Louis Lortie, piano
April at the OSM 2 Works on the program Delius, Two Pieces for Small Orchestra (excerpt): No. 1, “On hearing the first cuckoo in spring” Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6 in E minor, Op. 74, “Pathétique”
Concerts presented as part of the Power Corporation of Canada Thursday Grands Concerts 2 and the OSM Air Canada Saturday Evenings respectively.
The concert on April 6 is presented by BBA.
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BUBBLES AND BEETHOVEN
Annual OSM+ benefit event of the OSM Young Ambassadors Club
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – 7 p.m. Bank of Montréal – 119 Saint-Jacques St., Old Montréal
The annual OSM+ benefit event of the OSM Young Ambassadors Club is back this year for a 7th edition. The public is invited to attend a private concert followed by a cocktail buffet in the company of seven exceptional performers, all principal musicians with the OSM. At this performance, unique in more ways than one, Beethoven’s Septet for Strings and Winds will be presented as an exclusive, since the musicians will be recording the chamber music work on the Analekta label for release next season.
Artists Andrew Wan, violin Neal Gripp, viola Brian Manker, cello Ali Yazdanfar, double bass Todd Cope, clarinet Stéphane Lévesque, bassoon John Zirbel, horn
Work on the program Beethoven, Septet for Strings and Winds in E-flat major, Op. 20
Those who find it impossible to attend the event can nonetheless support the OSM by making an online donation
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READING OF CREATIONS BY COMPOSITION STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL
Thursday, April 13, 2017 – 7:30 p.m. Salle Claude-Champagne, Université de Montréal Faculty of Music Free admission
The OSM, under the direction of assistant conductor Adam Johnson, himself a music graduate of Université de Montréal, will be spotlighting the rising generation in composition at a public reading devoted to creations by four students in the Université de Montréal Faculty of Music. In this performance at Salle Claude-Champagne, the OSM is traveling to the very premises where future composers are being trained, at the heart of the University campus. Composer and professor Denis Gougeon will put each of the performed works in context during interviews with the young composers. He will also chat with assistant conductor Adam Johnson.
April at the OSM 3 Artists OSM Adam Johnson, conductor Denis Gougeon, host
Program Bernstein, Overture from Candide Philippe Béland,* Épisode X Marie-Pierre Brasset,* Nitassinan Luis Ernesto Pena Laguna,* Symphony No. 1, “La Liberté”: 4th movement Gabriel Penido,* Leurs Derniers Pas Stravinsky, Berceuse and Finale from The Firebird
*Composition students at Université de Montréal
SYMPHONIC BREL
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017 – 8 p.m.
Maison symphonique de Montréal
A conductor and orchestrator as inventive as he is brilliant, and a great admirer of Jacques Brel, Simon Leclerc has been entrusted with the mission of looking at the heritage of this giant of song in a whole new light. Quite a challenge to meet, but he’ll be assisted by the collaboration, the voices, the talent and the stage presence of some great local performers, brought together with the Orchestra for three stagings of a concert that already promises to be memorable.
Artists
Simon Leclerc, conductor et orchestrator Marie-Élaine Thibert, singer Bïa, singer Diane Tell, singer Bruno Pelletier, singer Danielle Oddera, singer Paul Piché, singer Marc Hervieux, singer Luc De Larochellière, singer Catherine Major, singer Pierre Flynn, singer
Symphonic Brel is produced in association with Spectra Musique as part of the Investors Group OSM Pop series.
The 2017-2018 Investors Group OSM Pop series This concert concludes the extremely well-liked 2016-2017 OSM Pop series. The concerts for next season: Canadian band Half Moon Run (September 26 and 27, 2017) and Carte Blanche to Bruno Pelletier (February 27 and 28, 2018) with singers Daniel Boucher, Sylvain Cossette, Luce Dufault, Marc Hervieux, Laurence Jalbert and Jonas along with pianist Julie Lamontagne. And finally, Simon Leclerc, associate conductor of the OSM Pop series, will place his talent at the service of artist Véronic DiCaire on May 1 and 2, 2018.
Discount of 20% for subscriptions to the Investors Group OSM Pop series. Tickets on sale via the online box office at osm.ca and OSM customer service at 514 842-9951, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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DISCOVER THE OSM WITH PATRICE BÉLANGER Children’s Corner series – Bilingual presentation
Sunday, April 23, 2017 – 2 p.m. Maison symphonique de Montréal
Plunge into the world of the OSM in the company of super-dynamic actor and host Patrice Bélanger. To introduce spectators to the instrument families in a fun way he’ll even be trying his hand as a conductor, a challenge a little more demanding than it might seem. Works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and other great composers will be performed by the Orchestra under Adam Johnson. A truly special concert of laugher and discovery for the delight of young and old alike.
Artists Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Adam Johnson, OSM assistant conductor Patrice Bélanger, host
Program Smetana, The Bartered Bride: “Dance of the Comedians” Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: 3rd movement (Scherzo), excerpt Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition: “Promenade” Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Suite No. 1: “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” excerpt Copland, Rodeo: “Hoe-Down” Brahms, Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: 3rd movement (Poco allegretto) Berlioz, Symphonie fantastique: “Dream of the Night of the Sabbath,” excerpt Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, “Eroica”: 2nd movement (Funeral March), excerpt Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, “Eroica”: 3rd movement (Scherzo), excerpt Grieg, Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1: “In the Hall of the Mountain King” Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker: “Trepak” Williams, Star Wars: “Main theme,” excerpt
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THE OSM CHORUS SINGS MOZART AND SCHUBERT
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 – 8 p.m. Maison symphonique de Montréal
Voices are in the spotlight for this program of spiritual music conducted by Andrew Megill. In addition to Mozart’s Vesperæ solennes de confessore, which include the sublime Laudate Dominum for soprano, and Schubert’s Fifth Mass, one of his most ambitious works, the audience can discover the only piece of Christian inspiration composed by Arnold Schoenberg: Friede auf Erden (Peace on Earth). A former student of Raymond Daveluy and currently organist at Église du Gesù, pianist and organist François Zeitouni will be at the controls of the Grand Orgue Pierre- Béique for this concert.
Artists OSM Chorus Andrew Megill, OSM chorus master François Zeitouni, organ
Works on the program Schoenberg, Friede auf Erden, Op. 13 Mozart, Vesperæ solennes de confessore in C major, K. 339 Schubert, Mass No. 5 in A-flat major, D. 678
The position of chorus master is generously sponsored by Mrs. F. Ann Birks in memory of Barrie Drummond Birks.
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MESSIAEN DAY Chamber music
Thursday, April 27, 2017 – 7:30 p.m. Bourgie Hall
A concert presented in tribute to Olivier Messiaen, who passed away 25 years ago, on April 27, 1992.
On this day marking the 25th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest French composers of the 20th century, three OSM first chairs and Louise Bessette, an unquestioned specialist in Olivier Messiaen, present the masterwork Quartet for the End of Time, written and premiered in a German prisoner-of-war camp in 1940 and 1941. This concert comes as part of homage to Messiaen, succeeding the recent presentation of the luminous Turangalîla-Symphonie.
Artists Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Andrew Wan, violin Brian Manker, cello Todd Cope, clarinet Louise Bessette, piano
Works on the program Messiaen, Song in the Style of Mozart for clarinet and piano Messiaen, La fauvette passerinette Messiaen, Theme and Variations for Violin and Piano Messiaen, Quartet for the End of Time
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BERNARD LABADIE CONDUCTS HAYDN, MOZART AND BEETHOVEN
Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 8 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 – 2:30 p.m. Maison symphonique de Montréal
The OSM is delighted to salute the eagerly awaited return of Bernard Labadie! The much anticipated conductor takes up the baton here in a classical program devoted to Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. The Orchestra also welcomes pianist François-Frédéric Guy, acclaimed at his visit in 2015. A great interpreter of Beethoven, he joins Andrew Wan and Brian Manker, the OSM’s concertmaster and principal cello, in performing the German composer’s majestic Triple Concerto under the guest conductor.
At 7 p.m., a preconcert talk with Katerine Verebely and Bernard Labadie about the works on the program. A presentation of Our Cheeses.
Artists Bernard Labadie, conductor Andrew Wan, violin Brian Manker, cello François-Frédéric Guy, piano
Works on the program Haydn, L’isola disabitata, Overture Beethoven, Triple Concerto in C major, Op. 56 Mozart, Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter”
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Indispensable partnerships for the OSM
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal wishes to thank the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts de Montréal and Ville de Montréal for their generous support.
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is presented by Hydro-Québec.
BMO Financial Group is partner of the 2016-2017 season.
Air Canada is official carrier of the OSM.
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