Isle of the Dead at the OSM 2025-2026
Put on your most spellbinding costume and let yourself be swept away by the dark and sumptuous melodies of Rachmaninov’s Isle of the Dead, accompanied by the mesmerizing film projection by Lucas van Woerkum: an audiovisual journey where fantasy and dread meet in a dazzling fashion. The unbridled virtuosity of Liszt’s Totentanz (Dance of Death), performed by Godwin Friesen, winner of the 2022 OSM Competition, will add a chilling brilliance, illustrating the eternal struggle between life and death. An evening of thrills and mystery, followed by festivities at the Maison symphonique.
Program:
8:30 p.m. – Concert with film projection of Isle of the Dead
9:30 p.m. – “Spooky Jazz” Halloween party in the Foyers, featuring the band Inspirationz. Enchanting atmosphere guaranteed!
A complimentary cocktail will be offered at the Maison symphonique bars, courtesy of the Distillerie de Montréal. Limited quantities – first come, first served!
Artists
Dina Gilbert, associate conductor
Godwin Friesen, piano
André Moisan, solo clarinet
Jason Roberts, organ
Jean-Willy Kunz, organ
Andrew Goodlett, octobass
Lucas van Woerkum, filmmaker
Mathieu Roy, lighting design
Program
Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (12 min)
Camille Saint-Saëns, Danse macabre, op. 40, excerpt from the theme in jazz style (1 min)
The Phantom of the Opera, excerpts with screening (5 min)
Camille Saint-Saëns, Danse macabre, op. 40, excerpt from the theme in jazz style (2 min)
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Isle of the Dead, op. 29, with screening (20 min)
Camille Saint-Saëns, Danse macabre, op. 40, arrangement for octobass, clarinet and organ (5 min)
Franz Liszt, Totentanz, S. 126 (17 min)
Without intermission
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