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Text only in french : Le FICG fête sa 50e édition en grand en présentant un concert unique du prestigieux Orchestre symphonique de Montréal!

OSM AT FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LA CHANSON DE GRANBY
August 23
The national historic site of the Saint-Eustache church, with its world-class acoustics, will be the venue of the equally historic return of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal for a grand benefit concert on August 24, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE SAINT-EUSTACHE CHURCH
August 24
Let yourself be whisked away to the world of The Thousand and One Nights with Rimsky-Korsakov’s famous symphonic suite Scheherazade – a classic to kick off the OSM Classical Spree!

Olympics Stadium
August 29
Three internationally acclaimed musicians – Nazih Borish on oud, Didem Basar on kanun, and Joseph Khoury on darbuka – perform classical music of the Arab world.

1.Classical Music of Middle East
August 31
An intimate evening at the Salle Claude-Léveillée features two great clarinet trios by none other than Beethoven and Brahms.

2.Beethoven and Brahms: Chamber Works for Clarinet
August 31
Maestro Kent Nagano and the OSM Chorus present the choral and orchestral works of Wagner and Verdi, two leading lights of German and Italian Romanticism.

3 & 30.KENT NAGANO CELEBRATES THE GREAT CHORUSES OF WAGNER AND VERDI
August 31 & September 1
Internationally renowned London pianist Paul Lewis offers a recital of Haydn and Brahms. Haydn’s light, Mozartian Piano Sonata no. 59 sparkles with affection and good humour...

4.Paul Lewis Plays Haydn and Brahms
August 31
Russian pianist Alexei Volodin – whose 2017 visit to Montreal was very warmly received – joins a small ensemble of OSM musicians to perform Dvořák’s Piano Quintet.

5.Alexei Volodin Plays Chamber Music with the OSM
August 31
The distinguished American Fine Arts Quartet performs two French string quartets: one by Debussy – a gem of its time, the String Quartet in G minor – and one by Gounod, best-known as a beloved composer of opera.

6.Debussy and Gounod Quartets
August 31
Kent Nagano invites you to traverse the picturesque villages of Hungary in the company of Brahms, Kodály and Bartók.

7.FOLKLORE AND HUNGARIAN DANCES
August 31
The story of Little Red Riding Hood is an intergenerational classic. Join Kent Nagano and the OSM for the adventures of this brave, lively, and slightly rebellious young girl...

8.Little Red Riding Hood
September 1
Virtuoso pianist Alexei Volodin returns to Montreal after his memorable debut with the OSM last year.

9.Alexei Volodin Plays Sleeping Beauty
September 1
Brian Manker, principal cellist of the OSM, joins pianist Wei-Tang Huang for two highlights of the Romantic chamber repertoire: intricate musical creations by Chopin and Schumann, featuring the cello at its most lyrical.

10.Schumann and Chopin Romances
September 1
Experience the stunning virtuosity of Alexandru Sura on the cimbalom – the “gypsy piano” typical of Eastern European music – accompanied by brilliant performances on the violin, kobza, and double bass.

11.The King of Cimbalom
September 1
You are invited to join Kent Nagano and the OSM for this concert devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach – perhaps the most important composer in the history of classical music.

12.Infinitely Bach
September 1
Schoenberg’s song cycle Pierrot lunaire, for voice and small instrumental ensemble, has had a profound influence on the history of music.

13.Pierrot Lunaire
September 1
Virtuoso tuba player Austin Howle, who enjoys an international career as a soloist, has a dazzling treat for Montreal music lovers: a rich selection of works for tuba, accompanied by outstanding pianist Pamela Reimer.

14.The Solo Tuba Takes on Don Quixote
September 1
Lovers of classical music love Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II. The OSM presents Strauss’ magnificent Emperor Waltz – the quintessential Viennese music – and Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 27.

15.Kent Nagano Conducts the Viennese Classics
September 1
With this musical version of the singular story of Hansel and Gretel, candy-lovers everywhere will find that opera has never been so close to their hearts.

16.Opera Candy: The Delicious Adventures of Hansel and Gretel
September 1
Enjoy the grace and finesse of the Classical string quartet in an intimate concert with the Fine Arts Quartet, featuring Haydn’s “The Lark” – a highlight of the op. 64 quartets – and Mendelssohn’s First String Quartet.

17.Haydn’s “The Lark”
September 1
This chamber concert showcases a selection of delightful double reed repertoire from the early twentieth century. Dedicated to composer Manuel de Falla, Poulenc’s Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano is one of his most beautiful chamber works.

18.An Unusual Trio: Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
September 1
The OSM Classical Spree is proud to present Laurel and Hardy – perhaps the best-known comedy duo of all time!

19.Laurel and Hardy: Organ and Film
September 1
Violinist Mayumi Seiler’s talent and versatility are on display in a recital featuring Smetana, Janáček, and Clara Schumann, accompanied by Kenny Broberg on piano.

20.The Violin from Clara Schumann to Janáček
September 1
To celebrate the 350th anniversary of Jean de La Fontaine’s classic Fables, the OSM offers musical settings of a few select excerpts in string quartet form.

21.La Fontaine’s Fables
September 1
Marina Thibeault, one of the 2016-2017 Révélations Radio-Canada, performs two magnificent works...

22.Marina Thibeault in Recital
September 1
After a highly acclaimed performance at the Maison Symphonique in February, Steve Hill and his electric guitar are back by popular demand for a second performance of John Anthony Lennon’s Electric Candlelight Concerto.

23.Steve Hill’s Electrifying Return to the OSM
September 1
Flutist and 2017 OSM Manulife Competition winner Benjamin Morency offers a must-see recital featuring Schubert’s Introduction and Variations for flute and piano.

24.The Romantic Flute
September 1
Pianist Zoltán Fejérvári presents some of the most evocative works by Schumann and Bach.

25.Scenes from Bach and Schumann
September 1
Three musicians renowned for their musicality and the intensity of their performance come together to perform chamber works by Shostakovich and Mendelssohn.

26.Shostakovich and Mendelssohn Trios
September 1
On the heels of his resounding success in Montreal last November, pianist Alexei Volodin returns to the OSM and Kent Nagano.

27.TCHAIKOVSKY’S CELEBRATED PIANO CONCERTO
September 1
Pianist Kenny Broberg, silver medalist of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, pays a visit to Montreal. His eclectic recital covers three composers, three eras, and two continents: Bach, Beethoven and Barber!

28.Piano in the Spotlight
September 1
Internationally renowned pianist Paul Lewis presents Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 12 in an intimate version for string quartet and piano.

29.Paul Lewis Plays Mozart
September 1
The OSM Classical Spree will finish in style with no fewer than five Alliance chorale du Québec ensembles!

31.Closing Concert: A Chorus of voices
September 1
Maestro Kent Nagano takes you on a journey into the heart of legends faraway lands.

THE OSM IN THE PARKS: Tremblant
September 2

OSM AT FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LA CHANSON DE GRANBYAugust 23 August 23 Text only in french : Le FICG fête sa 50e édition en grand en présentant un concert unique du prestigieux Orchestre symphonique de Montréal!

BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE SAINT-EUSTACHE CHURCHAugust 24 August 24 The national historic site of the Saint-Eustache church, with its world-class acoustics, will be the venue of the equally historic return of the

Olympics StadiumAugust 29 Let yourself be whisked away to the world of The Thousand and One Nights with Rimsky-Korsakov’s famous symphonic suite Scheherazade – a classic to

1.Classical Music of Middle EastAugust 31 Three internationally acclaimed musicians – Nazih Borish on oud, Didem Basar on kanun, and Joseph Khoury on darbuka – perform classical music of

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CONCERTS

OSM AT FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LA CHANSON DE GRANBY

BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE SAINT-EUSTACHE CHURCH

Olympics Stadium

1.Classical Music of Middle East

2.Beethoven and Brahms: Chamber Works for Clarinet

3 & 30.KENT NAGANO CELEBRATES THE GREAT CHORUSES OF WAGNER AND VERDI

4.Paul Lewis Plays Haydn and Brahms

5.Alexei Volodin Plays Chamber Music with the OSM

6.Debussy and Gounod Quartets

7.FOLKLORE AND HUNGARIAN DANCES

8.Little Red Riding Hood

9.Alexei Volodin Plays Sleeping Beauty

10.Schumann and Chopin Romances

11.The King of Cimbalom

12.Infinitely Bach

13.Pierrot Lunaire

14.The Solo Tuba Takes on Don Quixote

15.Kent Nagano Conducts the Viennese Classics

16.Opera Candy: The Delicious Adventures of Hansel and Gretel

17.Haydn’s “The Lark”

18.An Unusual Trio: Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano

19.Laurel and Hardy: Organ and Film

20.The Violin from Clara Schumann to Janáček

21.La Fontaine’s Fables

22.Marina Thibeault in Recital

23.Steve Hill’s Electrifying Return to the OSM

24.The Romantic Flute

25.Scenes from Bach and Schumann

26.Shostakovich and Mendelssohn Trios

27.TCHAIKOVSKY’S CELEBRATED PIANO CONCERTO

28.Piano in the Spotlight

29.Paul Lewis Plays Mozart

31.Closing Concert: A Chorus of voices

THE OSM IN THE PARKS: Tremblant

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8 Interesting facts about the OSM, Salzburg, and Krakow

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