Sunday, June 4th, 3:30 pm

Salle Bourgie, MBAM

Le violoncelle en feu !

8 cellos on-stage! An evening dedicated to the cello with Stéphane Tétreault and 8 other artists from Quebec.

Tickets: $50, $70

Students $20

Artists: Stéphane Tétreault, Vincent Bergeron, Marie-Eve Bock, Évelyne Méthot, Chloe Dominguez, Benoit Loiselle, Noémie Raymond-Friset, Bruno Tobon, cello, Denis Plante, bandoneon

 

Without question, the cello is one of the most beloved of musical instruments. Why? Because its vibrations align exactly with those of the human voice. Le violoncelle en feu ! celebrates collegiality and brings attention to remarkable world-class cellists who call Montreal home. You will hear tangos by Piazzolla as well as his fabulous Cuatro Estaciones (four seasons) arranged for 8 cellos. 

Immerse yourself in the sensuous sound of Le violoncelle en feu !

Program:

J.S. Bach (1685-1750)/C. Gounod (1818-1893)
Ave Maria (arr. Denis Plante)

Denis Plante (1972- )
Suite No. 1, Argentina
    I. Preludio
    II. Silbando
    III. Tango

Denis Plante (1972- )
Suite No. 3, Noche de Tango
    II. Soledad
    III. Apache

Carlos Gardel (1890-1935)
Por Una Cabeza (arr. Denis Plante)

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Oblivion (arr. Denis Plante)

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Adios Nonino

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Cuatro estaciones

Salle Bourgie

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1339 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1G2