Lefèvre, Ravel and Shostakovich – May 6-7, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents May 1, 2015 5793 Lefèvre, Ravel and Shostakovich Christoph Gedschold, conductor Alain Lefèvre, piano One of the most charismatic figures on Quebec’s classical music scene is pianist Alain Lefèvre. His OSM visit this time brings us Ravel’s Concerto in G, with its unforgettable slow movement, which has been used in several films, including Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu’s Biutiful. Regarding his Eleventh Symphony, Shostakovich wrote in his memoirs Testimony that “it deals with contemporary issues … It’s about the people, who have stopped believing because the cup of evil has run over.” Wednesday, May 6 – 8:00pm Thursday, May 7 – 10:30am Thursday, May 7 – 8:00pm Presentation of the concert Zosha di Castri, Lineage (approx. 11 min.) Ravel, Piano Concerto in G – Shostakovich, Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 (The Year 1905) (approx. 55 min.) For tickets and information: placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112
