Discover Rafael Payare - 21-22, Spring 2022
Rafael Payare and the Lyricism of Bruckner
Rafael Payare and the Lyricism of Bruckner
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Bruckner ranks with Brahms as one of the greatest symphonists of the late 19th century. His Symphony no. 7 is a true masterpiece of lyricism enriched by accents of heroism, and has been unanimously acclaimed since its premiere in Leipzig in 1884, also sparking Bruckner’s enduring fame. The work’s atmospheres and use of Wagner tubas – a first – combine in a tribute to the great Richard Wagner. Maestro Payare conducts the OSM in this performance of one of Bruckner’s most celebrated symphonies.
The OSM wishes to dedicate this concert to Antonia Nantel (1886–1955), a founding member of the Société des Concerts Symphoniques de Montréal (which later became the OSM). A pianist and singer by training, she devoted much of her life to the development of musical culture in Quebec. In 1934, she co-founded the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal along with Athanase David and Wilfrid Pelletier. She went on to establish the Montreal Festivals, for which she served as President until 1952. Through her commitment, her determination and her vision, Madame Nantel greatly contributed to positive change in the musical landscape of Montreal, from the 1930s through to the 1950s. > Learn more about
Artists and programme
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Bruckner, Symphony no. 7 in E major, WAB 107 (65 min.)
An octobass joins the orchestra for this concert.
The octobasses are generously loaned to the OSM by Canimex Inc. (Drummondville).
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Ticket price
$20/concert (taxes not included)
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022 – 12:00 P.M. (EDT)
UNTIL TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 – 11:59 P.M. (EDT)
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Rafael Payare
Rafael Payare’s prodigious musicianship, technical brilliance and charismatic presence on the podium have made him one of the world’s most sought-after conductors. Born in 1980 and a graduate of the celebrated El Sistema music education program in Venezuela, he began his formal conducting studies in 2004 with José Antonio Abreu.
Since winning the prestigious Malko International Competition for Young Conductors in Denmark in 2012, Maestro Payare’s career has advanced rapidly. Since 2015, he has served as Principal Conductor of the Castleton Festival, founded by his mentor the late Lorin Maazel. He was Chief Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra from 2014 to 2019 and in 2019, took up the position of Music Director of the San Diego Symphony.
In recent years, Rafael Payare has conducted many of the world's most prestigious symphony orchestras, in Berlin, Vienna, London, Munich, Chicago and Paris, among others. Appointed Music Director Designate of the OSM for the 2021-2022 season, he will fully assume the position of Music Director, the ninth one in the history of the Orchestra, starting in the 2022-2023 season.
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