As luminous as she is virtuosic, French-Armenian violinist Chouchane Siranossian, a mountaineering enthusiast, will lead us towards summits of delight as she presents two contrasting symphonic works and a rarity in the concerto repertoire for violin. From a 9-year-old Mozart, we offer a symphony, a foretaste of his genius, written during the Dutch leg of his Grand Tour of Europe with his father and sister. From his elder friend Haydn, we present the astonishing “Farewell Symphony,” written by an artist at the peak of his powers from which he would never descend, with its unsubtle message to his employer, Prince Esterházy, about a long overdue leave of absence for the musicians of his orchestra. Between these two works, a brilliant violin concerto provides an opportunity to discover the German violinist and composer Andreas Romberg, an admirer of both Mozart and Haydn, and an erstwhile colleague of Beethoven.
Saturday: Pre-concert Talk
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet our double bassist Francis Palma-Pelletier during a lively discussion led by our artistic director Mathieu Lussier. Francis will present his new instrument, a replica of the double bass used in Haydn's orchestra.
On November 15, at 6:45 pm in the lobby of Bourgie Hall, near the bar. Questions are welcome!
Sunday: Arion Academy
But wait! There's more! The concert on November 16 will open with a pre-concert by student ensembles from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal , accompanied by members of Arion.
Join us at 1:30 pm for a performance of F. Couperin, Lully and Purcell.
Free admission for Arion concert ticket holders.
Come support the next generation of musicians!
The concert will be approximately 1h45 minutes, including intermission.
As luminous as she is virtuosic, French-Armenian violinist Chouchane Siranossian, a mountaineering enthusiast, will lead us towards summits of delight as she presents two contrasting symphonic works and a rarity in the concerto repertoire for violin. From a 9-year-old Mozart, we offer a symphony, a foretaste of his genius, written during the Dutch leg of his Grand Tour of Europe with his father and sister. From his elder friend Haydn, we present the astonishing “Farewell Symphony,” written by an artist at the peak of his powers from which he would never descend, with its unsubtle message to his employer, Prince Esterházy, about a long overdue leave of absence for the musicians of his orchestra. Between these two works, a brilliant violin concerto provides an opportunity to discover the German violinist and composer Andreas Romberg, an admirer of both Mozart and Haydn, and an erstwhile colleague of Beethoven.
Saturday: Pre-concert Talk
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet our double bassist Francis Palma-Pelletier during a lively discussion led by our artistic director Mathieu Lussier. Francis will present his new instrument, a replica of the double bass used in Haydn's orchestra.
On November 15, at 6:45 pm in the lobby of Bourgie Hall, near the bar. Questions are welcome!
Sunday: Arion Academy
But wait! There's more! The concert on November 16 will open with a pre-concert by student ensembles from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal , accompanied by members of Arion.
Join us at 1:30 pm for a performance of F. Couperin, Lully and Purcell.
Free admission for Arion concert ticket holders.
Come support the next generation of musicians!
The concert will be approximately 1h45 minutes, including intermission.
