BUY TICKETS

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Maison symphonique de Montréal

The closing concert of the Orchestre de chambre I Musici de Montréal’s 2012-2013 season takes place at the Maison symphonique on May 24, 2013, under the direction of Jean-Marie Zeitouni. A bona fide French-style Choral Celebration, the program will feature works by Ravel, Fauré, Debussy, Canteloube, Chausson and Duruflé. To mark the occasion, I Musici will see its roster increased to 36 musicians, in addition to being accompanied by the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal’s vocal ensemble as well as organist and pianist François Zeitouni, mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne and baritone Phillip Addis.

Maurice Durufle’s superb Requiem follows the example set by Fauré, albeit with a few differences, including the use of Gregorian melodies and a slightly more modern compositional style. Around this work, we’ll hear three rare choral works by Debussy based on texts from the 15th century, coupled with the original version of Faure’s Pavane and Ravel’s Spanish-inspired final score. With mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne, baritone Phillip Addis and the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal Choir. A timeless evening!

Program details:

Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor

Ensemble vocal du Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal

François Zeitouni, organ and piano

Julie Boulianne, mezzo-soprano

Phillip Addis, baritone

 Tickets for the concert on May 24, 2013 are available through the I Musici de Montréal ticket office (514-982-6038 or info@imusici.com), the Place des arts ticket office (514-842-2112 or www.pda.qc.ca) or the Admission Network (1-855-790-1245 or www.admission.com) at a cost of $63 – $72 (regular), $56 – $64 (seniors) or $37 – $43 (students).

Friday, July 19 / 8 p.m.
Fernand-Lindsay Amphitheatre

ORCHESTRE DE CHAMBRE I MUSICI DE MONTRÉAL
CHOEUR FERNAND-LINDSAY
Julien PROULX, conductor
 
Denis PLANTE, bandoneon

A great choral feast! This summer, the Festival de Lanaudière extends to amateur singers an invitation to join the ranks of two Lanaudière choirs for rehearsals and a performance on the stage of the Fernand Lindsay Amphitheater.

This unique event, Chorus Call for All !, is the Festival’s way of recognizing the contribution of the community that supports it.

Want to be part of this concert?

Have you always wanted to sing in a choir? Always dreamed of performing one of the great choral masterpieces on stage at the Amphitheater? Want to discover the joy of singing in a choir right in your own neighborhood ?

This event is open to the general public!

There will be a day of workshops, free of charge, at the Amphitheater, on July 13, which everyone is welcome to attend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb8ssy9Bj7A

Program:

J-S Bach : Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565

Astor Piazzolla : The Fourth Season of Buenos Aires

Shchedrin : Carmen-Suite for Strings and Percussion, after Bizet

I MUSICI DE MONTREAL | HELENE GUILMETTE
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 – 20:00

ORCHESTRA SERIES, NATURE’S GRANDEUR

For complete details or to purchase tickets, please call 514-862-6652.

Program details:

• Part 1

o   Walking Alleluia – P. Brodeur                          

o   Jazz Exsultate  - J. Purifoy                              

o   Jazz Cantate  – A. Beck                                   

o   Mass in Jazz / Gloria  – P. Schindler               

o   Little Jazz Mass– B. Chilcott                           

o   Jazz Gloria – N. Sleeth                                    

• Part 2

o   Fuga y misterio – A. Piazzola                          With I Musici

o   Misa a Buenos Aires   - M. Palmeri             With I Musici

BUY TICKETS

Thursday, May 9 (11 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.)

Friday, May 10 (11 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.)

Saturday, May 11 (2 p.m.)

Tudor Hall at Maison Ogilvy

Members of the Czech school of music will headline the next Ogilvy concert series presented by I Musici de Montréal, titled Drovak and his Heirs. Conductor in residence Jean-Michel Malouf will direct the orchestra’s musicians as they offer a program made up of works by Janacek, Suk and Dvorak.

Since Smetana’s time, the heirs to the Czech school of music have sought inspiration in a rich trove of local folklore. Their style reflects the sheer intensity of the dance rhythms together with the warmth of popular Czech songs. This program will also feature Dvorak’s American Quartet, which was among his final works, inspired by the composer’s stay in the United States.

Jean-Michel Malouf, Conductor in Residence

Jean-Michel Malouf is a graduate of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal in orchestra conducting, trombone and chamber music. He takes part in I Musici de Montréal’s 2012-2013 season as conductor in residence. Pleased to extend his partnership with the I Musici for the next season, Jean-Michel Malouf appreciates the position’s significant contribution to his professional development and the unique opportunity it has given him to become familiar with the inner workings of an orchestra made up of first-rate musicians. Integrated into the organization’s various spheres of activity, the conductor in residence is involved in both artistic and administrative projects. During the course of the season, Mr. Malouf will direct two concerts in the Ogilvy Series (among others).

Program details:

I MUSICI DE MONTRÉAL

JEAN-MICHEL MALOUF, Conductor in Residence

There will be five performances of each concert in the Ogilvy Series: on Thursdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., and on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Concerts in the Ogilvy Series are presented in the intimate confines of Maison Ogilvy’s magnificent Tudor Hall, located at 1307 Sainte-Catherine Street West (5^th floor).

Tickets for the concerts on May 9, 10 and 11 are also available at the I Musici de Montréal ticket office (514-982-6038 or info@imusici.com) or via the Admission Network (1-855-790-1245 or www.admission.com) at a cost of $34 (regular), $29 (seniors) or $23 (students).

25% off for I Musici subscribers !

TO BUY TICKETS

www.concoursmontreal.ca

The MIMC is proud to present Concert prestige, a benefit performance bringing together world-renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov, young cellist Stéphane Tétreault, Radio-Canada Revelation 2011-2012, as well as pianist Serhiy Salov, the MIMC first prize winner in 2004. The Orchestre de chambre I Musici de Montréal and its Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni will join the trio for Beethoven’s Triple concerto. Completing the programme, I Musici will perform Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. The concert will take place at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, on Monday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Founded in 2002, the MIMC plays a key role in the finest tradition of classical concert music. The Competition seeks to discover and support young singers, violinists, and pianists who have distinguished themselves as masters of their art. Since the very first edition, dedicated to voice, in 2002, nearly 2,000 candidates have applied to take part in the various editions, and, of these, more than 300 were given the opportunity to perform in Montreal, to the great delight of music lovers.

• Dmitry Bortniansky : Concerto for double-choir no.7 “Glory to God in the highest”
• Stravinski : Suite Pulcinella
• Villa-Lobos : Bachianas brasileiras no 5, Aria (Cantilena)
• Vivaldi : Gloria RV 589

Le coup d’envoi de la saison 2013-2014 est donné avec ce concert hors du commun. Parmi les neuf Bachianas brasileiras (hommage à Bach à la manière brésilienne) de Villa-Lobos, la 5e demeure la plus émouvante. Écrite pour soprano et ensemble de violoncelles, elle sera l’occasion pour les élèves de Yuli Turovsky de lui rendre un vibrant hommage. Au même programme, la suite tirée du ballet Pulcinella de Stravinski, avec son style spirituel et archaïque, nous transporte dans l’Italie du XVIIIe siècle. Enfin, le choeur du SMAM se joindra à nos valeureux Musici dans le festif Gloria de Vivaldi.

• Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach et Pergolesi : Excerpts from cantatas and oratorios
• Haendel : Concerto grosso op. 6, no. 6
• Biber : Battalia

I Musici de Montréal inaugurates the Ogilvy series with a splendid selection of musical gems from the baroque period. In the more than capable hands of singers Pascale Beaudin and Claudine Ledoux, the arias of Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach and Pergolesi deploy the full breadth of their richness and virtuosity. The program will also feature Battalia, a daring musical depiction of battle by Biber.