The Rite of Spring – May 27, St. George’s Church LiveEvents May 24, 2014 3250 Canada’s Great Pianists Series Presents The Rite of Spring Internationally-renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker will perform a highly original and personal program. Jon Kimura Parker will perform the Québec premiere his own arrangement for solo piano of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, (recorded last year, for the 100th anniversary of this mythic work). A long-time admirer of the Fantasy on Wizard of Oz by William Hirtz originally composed for piano four hands, Jon Kimura Parker will present an arrangement for solo piano. According to Parker, it is one of the most challenging works he has ever had to play. This concert will be an unforgettable display of great talent! Jon Kimura Parker, piano To purchase tickets: www.laplacedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 [divide] The 19th edition of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival will present 22 concerts from May 8th through 31st at St. George’s Church at the corner of Peel St. and de la Gauchetière in the heart of Montreal; home to the Festival for the past four years, this venue is a beautiful example of English Gothic Revival architecture in Canada and offers an intimate setting of 500 cushioned seats with excellent acoustics. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the Montreal Chamber Music Festival: www.festivalmontreal.org
