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Schedule

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:30 pm

Tribute to Plamondon

La Sinfonia de Lanaudière; Stéphane Laforest, choirmaster; Marc Hervieux, tenor; Chantal Dionne, soprano

A well-known lyricist, a tenor, a soprano and a talented orchestra… all the ingredients for a memorable symphonic evening to kick off the season and celebrate the 125th anniversary of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

On the program: L’amour existe encore, Belle, Ma mère chantait toujours, Le temps des cathédrales, excerpts from Starmania and other songs.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:30 pm

Music at the Top

Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Jean-Sébastien Roy, violin

Essential works performed under the direction of a master of symphonic music. Don’t miss it: this is the only concert in the series by the OMGM and its principal conductor.

On the program: Works by Beethoven, including the two Romances for Violin and Symphony No. 3, the Eroica.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:30 pm

Spotlight on the Tango

Ensemble Romulo Larrea; Romulo Larrea, bandonéon and conductor; Verónica Larc, vocal

A musical smorgasbord showcasing the passion and spirit of the tango. Spend an evening savouring the warm sounds of the bandoneon and other instruments and enjoying the performance of a distinguished singer.

On the program: Works by Piazzola, Gardel, Larrea, Plaza, Cobián, Salgán, Troilo and others.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:30 pm

Backstage at the Orchestra

Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal; Alain Cazes, conductor; Christopher Hall, musician and humorist

Classical meets comedy! An amusing portrait of classical music and the lives of musicians.

On the program: famous excerpts from works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and others.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:30 pm

In the Land of Love and Other Passions

Ensemble Appassionata; Daniel Myssyk, conductor; Olivier Thouin, violin

Adagio, idyll, serenade and other sweet nothings… Let yourself get caught up in the emotions of some of the most beautiful classical and romantic works.

On the program: Works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Janá ek, Lekeu and Grieg.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:30 pm

In the Heart of England

Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal; Julian Wachner, conductor

A royal evening, full of pomp and circumstance, covering two eras: the 18th century and the 20th century. No curtseys or bows required!

On the program: Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Pomp and Circumstance marches. To top it all off, Handel’s Royal Fireworks Music.