Olympic Symphony – School Matinees
Recommended for Cycle 3 elementary students and Secondary I, II, and III students
Presented in French
Every two years, millions of people are inspired by the incredible feats of Olympic athletes. This concert invites audiences, young and old, to experience the stirring emotion of national anthems and the deep connection between rhythm and breath. Throughout history, music and sport have gone hand in hand—join us as we celebrate their enduring bond in spectacular fashion! A unique opportunity to mark the 50th anniversary of the Montreal Olympic Games and to celebrate the connection between music and sport!
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Adam Johnson, conductor
Christopher James, flute
Louis-François Grenier, stage director and writer
Martin Gougeon, assistant stage director
Emma Bao Linh, actor
Maxime de Munck, comédien
Gabriel Proulx-Dumay, comédien
Program
Vangelis, Chariots of Fire
John Williams, Olympic Fanfare and Theme
John Weinzweig, Divertimento no. 1 for Solo Flute and String Orchestra: I. Fast and playful
Calixa Lavallée, Ô Canada (excerpt)
Maxime Goulet, Hymnes unis
Antonín Dvořák, Symphony no. 9, op.95, B.178, “From the New World”: IV. Allegro con fuoco (excerpt)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony no. 9 (excerpts)
Gioachino Rossini, Guillaume Tell: Overture (excerpt)
Presented without intermission