Glass drew inspiration from African poems to compose Ifé, while Beethoven conveyed his impressions as he strolled through the German countryside.
From the legends of Benin, celebrated by singer Angélique Kidjo, to the rustic landscapes unfolding in the “Pastoral” Symphony, join us for a delightful moment of escape!
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68, “Pastoral” (39 min.)
Philip GLASS, Ifé, Three Yorùbá Songs (20 min.)
Conductor
Elena Schwarz
Chant
Angélique Kidjo
Presentation
Philippe-Audrey Larrue St-Jacques
Production / Presentation
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM)
Grand opening of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival’s 30th anniversary edition.
A meeting with the sublime Dixit Dominus by Handel, a work of remarkable vocal virtuosity and expressive power, making it one of the composer’s greatest choral masterpieces.
Joined by four seasoned soloists, Bernard Labadie once again shares his profound interpretation of this legendary masterpiece.
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