Sunday, June 22, 2:00 PM

Maison symphonique, PdA

Premium Series: Kerson Leong plays the four seasons – Vivaldi meets Piazzolla

An unforgettable celebration to close the Festival in style! Canada’s internationally acclaimed violinist Kerson Leong headlines this exhilarating program, featuring 20 Festival artists in two masterpieces: Vivaldi’s ever-popular Four Seasons and Piazzolla’s passionate, tango-infused rhythms.

Program :

Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Concerto n° 1 en mi majeur, op. 8, RV 269, « La primavera » (Le Printemps)

Allegro

Largo

Allegro

Concerto n° 2 en sol mineur, op. 8, RV 315, « L’estate » (L’Été)

Allegro non molto – Allegro

Adagio – Presto – Adagio

Presto

Concerto n° 3 en fa majeur, op. 8, RV 293, « L’autunno » (L’Automne)

Allegro

Adagio molto

Allegro

Concerto n° 4 en fa mineur, op. 8, RV 297, « L’inverno » (L’Hiver)

Allegro non molto

Largo

Allegro

Intermission

Astor Piazzolla, Las Cuatro Estacioñes 

Otoño Porteño

Invierno Porteño

Primavera Porteño

Verano Porteña

FESTIVAL STRINGS

Amarins Wierdsma, Susanne Schäffer*, Daniel Dastoor, Julia Mirzoev,

Christopher Whitley, Kumiko Sakamoto, Eszter Kruchió*, Gregory Lewis, violins

Lambert Chen, Sebastian Gonzales-Mora, Sara Marzadori*; violas,

Denis Brott, Leland Ko, Cameron Crozman, Bas Jongen*; cellos,

Eric Chappell, bass,

Luc Beausejour, harpsichord

Jean Marchand, narration

*Chaos String Quartet

 

25 $

* Students and
** Children

60 $

Regular

75 $

Premium

* Available only at the door, one hour before the event, upon presentation of a valid student ID and subject to availability.

** Ages 5 to 12

During the Festival, the PdA box office will close at 3 PM for the evening concert. It is still possible to purchase last-minute tickets at the door of Salle Bourgie or by phone at 514-489-7444 or 514-660-7710.

Artists:

Kerson Leong, Solo Violon

FESTIVAL STRINGS

Amarins Wierdsma, Susanne Schäffer*, Daniel Dastoor, Julia Mirzoev,

Christopher Whitley, Kumiko Sakamoto, Eszter Kruchió*, Gregory Lewis, violins

Lambert Chen, Sebastian Gonzales-Mora, Sara Marzadori*; violas,

Denis Brott, Leland Ko, Cameron Crozman, Bas Jongen*; cellos,

Eric Chappell, bass,

Luc Beausejour, harpsichord

Jean Marchand, narration

*Chaos String Quartet

End-of-Festival Blowout: A Spectacular Grand Finale Including a Meet-the-Artist Cocktail Dînatoire

This unique on-stage seating experience fosters an intimate and immersive connection between performers and audience, making this concert truly special.

AFTER-CONCERT COCKTAIL DÎNATOIRE

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Festival invites you to a post-concert cocktail reception in the company of the artists. A unique opportunity to raise a toast to three decades of excellence, innovation, and musical passion.

This evening is made possible thanks to the generous support of Ghislaine and Sebastian van Berkom.
Artists and programs are subject to change without notice.

The Festival’s 30th edition is made possible through the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation, Patrimoine Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, CALQ, CAM, and the Ville de Montréal. Sincere gratitude also goes to corporate partners, individual donors, and audience members whose contributions are invaluable.

Maison symphonique – Place des Arts
1600 Rue Saint-Urbain,
Montréal, QC
H2X 0S1